Giants Aim for Pennant as Dodgers Lose Ground
New York reports say the Giants, once 132 games behind, close in on a pennant as Brooklyn falters. Leo Durocher's club rides an uphill climb with an off day and radio hope, while Campanella and Dascoli spark controversy in Dodger bullpen confrontations. A separate boxing scene headlines Saddler vs Pep, a chaotic seven-round clash ending with Pep quitting in the ninth.
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Baytowns Kosse Gander Makes SWC Debut at Rice
Baytown star Kosse Gander Great, a standout at Robert E. Lee, makes his SWC debut for Rice Owls in the season opener against Clemson in Houston. The sophomore fullback and tailback figures to start on offense, with strong speed and fielding ability, while Baytown’s Jack Taylor also projects for action at end.
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Grid Score Report From Imp M Pe
A compact recap lists scores from a regional grid event featuring many teams. Notable results include Beaumont South Pach and Austin B both posting moderate tallies while Marske and Crandall posted double digits. The page records junior college results and Schreiner Institute Kilgore JC performances among others.
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Baytown JH to Play in Texas City Saturday
Baytown Junior High will play Texas City JH at 7:30 pm Saturday in Texas City after a wet turf postponement. Baytown JH led Lufkin JH 8-0 in its only start two weeks ago. Coach Don Gibson reported the updated schedule.
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Rained Out Tilt Between Teams Is Called Off
The rained out game between Lee's death by own action Sqund and Houston 42ff Davis B team will not be played at a later date. Officials called the contest after a heavy shower forced cancellation following yesterday's scheduling.
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Aunting And Fishing Season Opens in Texas Counties
The General Law on sanir rels opens next Monday and continues through December as counties across Texas including Angelina Hardin Jasper Jefferson Liberty Nacogdoches Union Orange Polk Lamar San Augustine Shelby Tyler Trinity come under the pene ersi law. Wait times for law booklets and federal rules delay printing until ducks migrate. Salt water fishing reports from Tes and San Leon note sand trout and croakers. Local catches include a 40 pound yellow cat and big gaspergous. In Fort Worth the Negro World Series features the Indianapolis Clowns versus the Kansas City Monarchs at La Grave Field.
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Mangrum Leads In St Louis Open After First Round
Mangrum, a top money winner this season, fired a 31 33 84 at Meadowbrook Country Club to seize a slim lead in the Second Annual 15000 St Louis Open. Defending champ Cary Middlecoff and Jim Ferrier trailed, with Jack Burke Jr. close behind as the field began play.
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Buffs Bank On Mizell To Square Dixie Series
Houston Buffs rely on pitcher Mizell to even the Dixie Series with the Birmingham Barons. Barons, led by Ralph Brickner, jumped ahead with a three run outburst as they beat Houston 7 3 in the series opener before 11 353 fans.
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Eagles Meet Liberty Club Tonight In District Showdown
Barbers Hill Eagles a Class B eleven eye a district title in a non loop clash with Liberty tonight at 8 p m on the Eagle turf Liberty is pegged as the toughest foe yet after a 7 6 loss to Cleveland The Baytown area slate also features Cedar Bayou at Tomball and Crosby visiting Antabuse in district openers with toss up expectations.
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Truman seeks $385,000 for Choctaw treaty obligations
President Truman asked Congress for a supplemental appropriation of 385000 dollars to the Bureau of Indian Affairs to meet treaty obligations with the Choctaw Nation in Oklahoma.
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Husband Kills Self Just Scaring Wife
In St. Louis William Burke killed himself with a .32 caliber pistol after frightening his wife. He chambered a round, placed the gun to his head, and died before a doctor could arrive. In Hong Kong Tong Hop was found with two one ounce bars of gold valued at $106 after a Macao ferry crossing.
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