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Newspaper
Brady Standard
Location
Brady, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1954
Page
6
The article highlights Segrist's six seasons with Dallas from 1921 to 1926 and a .286 career average, noting two seasons over .300. It recalls Bragan’s umpire taunt and Segrist’s feats against pitcher Joe Pate, including a rare strikeout and their psychological games at the plate.
The Texas League adopts a strict rule against physical fights during games to draw fans, aiming to curb brawls that used to attract crowds. Segrist notes past incidents like Ty Cobb and Buck Herzog’s hotel altercation, saying fans attended exhibitions for the spectacle but baseball should still appeal through entertaining play.
Emmett Buddy Johnson of Jackson Tennessee will headline revival services at First Baptist Church. The event runs April 21 to 25 with nightly 7 30 p m services. Johnson has preached in 12 European countries and spent a summer in Hawaii as a missionary.
Max Russell of Menard is listed as a patient in Brady Hospital according to the readable portion of the notice.
The West Texas Historical Association moved its Albany gathering to May 8 due to a scheduling conflict with the Texas State Historical Association. M. F. Kitchen of Brady reminded interested persons of the new date this week.
Donald Ray Owens and G C Flores of Brady, Mrs. Howard F Blackwell of Fife, H D Knieff of Richland Springs, and Mrs Leon Lee of Rochelle entered Brady Hospital on Monday for treatment or evaluation.
Admittances to Brady Hospital Saturday included Mrs. Vernon Waddill Rochelle Mrs. D A Harkrider Tommy McWilliams Brady and D C Thurman Menard C E Jopling of Texarkana visited and stayed as a patient from Thursday to Monday.
A church invites worshippers to celebrate Easter with the Heart of Texas Sunrise service featuring Joyful chorus, scripture readings, and a congregational sunrise gathering at dawn. Attendees are encouraged to join for a morning of praise and renewal.
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