Warriors Beat Winnsboro 58-49 In District Opener
Bonham Purple Warriors grab an early lead and hold on to defeat Winnsboro 58-49 in the District 15 AA opener. Harold Campbell and James Morris each score 21 for Bonham, aided by 12 free throws while Morris adds 10 field goals. Kenemer leads Winnsboro with 18, Beasley 13, Patrick 10.
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Winnaboro B team edges Bonham 45 to 30 in district game
Winnsboro B team beat Bonham 45 30 as Hinton led Winnsboro with 23 points on nine field goals and five free throws. Frailicks led Bonham with 11 points. Bonham advances to Pittsburg for a district game tonight.
Mt. Vernon Defeats Sulphur Springs in tight 38-38 game
Mt. Vernon defeated Sulphur Springs 38 to 35 in a district 15-AA basketball clash. The game stayed close, tied 16-16 at halftime, with Sulphur Springs’ Paul Bughanan scoring 16 points to lead the Wildcats while Mt. Vernon’s Billy Hunt and Eddie Turner scored 12 and 12 points respectively.
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Yanks and Reds Lose Players to Marine Call on May 2
San Francisco reports the Marine Corps will call a Yankees second baseman Jerry Coleman and Reds outfielder Merriman to active duty on May 2. Coleman, a 1950 rookie star, lives in San Francisco while Merriman, a former Stanford football standout, resides in Clovis, California. The men face physical examinations on April 22 before possible deployment. Ted Williams recently received similar orders to return to service.
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Bob Feller Signs Indian Contract
Bob Feller signed his contract with the Cleveland Indians for 1952. The 33 year old former speedball pitcher echoes relief at restoring pay cut taken last year and notes the estimated $55,000 salary as satisfactory though below former earnings.
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Detective Agency Client Hires Sealed Package Expert
A wary man visits Johnny Lindell's new New York detective agency and pays well to have a small sealed package handled. Lindell notes the client is evasive and the case appears suspicious.
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Johnny Liddell in a federal package confrontation
In a crowded Mike's Deadline Cafe Johnny Liddell confronts Treasury agents with a search warrant probing a package linked to Hong. The tense exchange reveals Liddell's wary stance and preparation as he plans to handle the situation, including securing a gun and contacting a fixer.
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Savoy and Ector Vie For Loop Top Honors Tonight
The District 44-B race heats up with Ector hosting Savoy in the night’s marquee game. Savoy seeks revenge after an early defeat as Bailey travels to North Fannia and Gober invades Dodd City. Windom visits Ladonta and Randolph heads to Trenton.
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Leonard Splits Pair With Honey Grove
Leonard hosts a twin bill with Leonard boys beating Honey Grove 34 19 and Honey Grove girls prevailing 24 21. In Emory tournament action the Leonard girls beat Bland 25 15 while the Leonard boys fell to Canton 40 26. The Leonard girls are scheduled to play again tonight.
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Joe L. Brown Named President of New Orleans Club
Joe L. Brown formerly business manager of the Waco Texas baseball club in 1950 has been elected president of the New Orleans Club. The report notes a 22 win 8 loss season, and references past salaries including Bill Veeck’s 1948 earnings of 82900 with attendance bonus.
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Fort Worth Cats Manager Named Outstanding Young Man of 1951
Bobby Bragan, 34, manager playing for the Fort Worth Cats of the Texas League, was named Fort Worth’s Outstanding Young Man of 1951 by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The Jaycee banquet announced the honor, with Thomas H. Law presenting. Bragan cited his youth work and church efforts as key factors. he recalled pinch-hitting in a World Series as his biggest moment.
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Big State League Chooses Notable Umpire Officials
League President Howard Green announced the Big State League will employ prominent umpires. The decision was disclosed by Branch Rickey, general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and follows Green’s election by the league's Board of Directors. Brown son of comedian Jack Brown previously ran the New Orleans Club owned by the Pirates.
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College basketball scores and league umpire purchase
College teams posted scores including Sam Houston 74 over Howard Payne 68 and Southwestern Texas 62 over McMurry 46. Kilgore JC led Navarro 71 to 41 as St Thomas beat Blinn Memorial 40. Milton Mann, 6 ft 2 in 230 lb, from the Class D Mountain States League, was bought by the National Professional Basketball Association for umpire duties. Mann is 31, a size near Bill Chapman. Also noted were American Hockey League scores Indianapolis 9 Syracus 2 and a mention of Savings Bonds.
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