Granbury Pirates Top Bobcats 9-7 For Regional Title
Granbury Pirates defeated the Bobcats 9-7 to claim regional honors after a six run first inning. Leland Cagle pitched for the Exes and Don Darling started for the Ponies in a special benefit game at Fair Park Field, with proceeds funding an automatic pitching machine.
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Pirates clinch regional title in Grankbury playoff win
In a regional baseball championship the Pirates swept Granbury to capture the best of three series. Porter hurled the win over Cawthon as Granbury battled back with Fulenwider homers and late runs, but Porter's steady pitching sealed a 9-7 final. Granbury's Cat lineup faded late after a fast start.
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Baseball Leaders and Stat Leaders Highlight 1950s Seasons
Top hitters across leagues list Musial Hodges and Williams among national leaders with high batting averages and runs batted in. Home run leaders include Aaron Mantle and Mays while pitchers Acker Sanford Shantz Donovan Pierce lead ERA and win totals.
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Country Club Golf Meet Set to Begin June 20
Presley Compton announced the four day Childress Country Club Invitational Golf tournament runs June 20 through 23 with 16 players per flight. Qualifying for the championship flight and medalist honors on June 20, match play starts June 21, entry fee is 7.50 with scorecards attested by home pros. Defending champ is Jack Newby of Amarillo, among state top amateurs.
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Buffaloes fall as Dallas pitchers blank Houston in Texas League
Houston missed a chance to close on Dallas as Shreveport and Fort Worth shut out their opponents. Fort Worth’s Larry Sherry tossed a five hit shutout over Dallas 5-0 while Houston lost to Shreveport 3-0. San Antonio beat Austin 8-5 and Tulsa defeated Oklahoma City 8-5.
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Phillies Beat Redlegs To Close First Place Margin
Robin Roberts pitched eight sharp innings for the Phillies in a 6-2 win over the Cincinnati Redlegs to pull within one game of first place. Stan Lopata Rip Repulski and Bob Bowman contributed for Philadelphia as St Louis beat Pittsburgh and the Giants edged the Braves.
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Jones Fullmer Fight Tonight Headliner in Chicago Stadium
In Chicago Stadium a three way bout headlines as ex champion Gene Fullmer faces Ralph Jones in a 10 round 160 pound clash and both aim to rebound toward Sugar Ray Robinson the current title holder. Managers say the bout keeps Fullmer in the spotlight and advancing wins is the path back to a title shot.
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Robinson at Odds With Promoter Over Fight Money
Sugar Ray Robinson angrily vows no more business with the IBC until he is paid for his movie pictures. Negotiations for a title defense against Carmen Basilio at the Polo Grounds, likely Sept 17, are stalled. Basilio agreed to 25 percent of net receipts, but Robinson demands 45 percent tied to the picture deal.
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State title clash set as Wichita Falls meets Abilene in AAAA final
Abilene defends its throne with Glyn Gregory driving in two and scoring. Wichita Falls to face off at 9 pm for the Class AAAA championship. In earlier rounds, Abilene edged Waco 4 to 2 while Cuero beat Bryan 3-2 for the Class AAA crown. Consolations see Wichita Falls over Pasadena 3-1 and Bryan over Garland 6-4.
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Longhorns Set for NCAA Baseball Meet in Omaha
The Texas Longhorns arrived in Omaha for a light workout ahead of the NCAA tournament opener versus Connecticut. Texas carries a 194 season record and seeks a national title as they aim for a sixth appearance in the NCAA tournament after winning the Southwest Conference title with a 12-1 conference mark.
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Pony League schedule and high school game reports
The schedule lists Chisox vs Yankees and Red Sox vs Tigers tonight at 5 45 and 8 with tomorrow's Pony League cards featuring Phillies Giants Cardinals Dodgers Tigers Yankees and Red Sox Chisox at Fair Park Field results highlight Chicken Mitchell tossing a no hitter vs Giants and Cardinals 6 1. Johnny Thornton and Duke Ellington feature in other activities with multiple hits and wins by Dodgers Indians Colts and Redskins.
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Recruiting Top Item On Agenda For SWC Meet
Southwest Conference representatives and a University Interscholastic League committee will meet in Austin June 15 to discuss recruiting problems. Howard Grubbs notes Texas A M actions and NCAA probation lifting will be reviewed alongside each group’s issues. High school officials attending include R B Sparks Baytown and J L Buckley Lockhart with H H Hefner Graham and J J Pearce Richardson.
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Three Tied For First Place In Akron Tourney
Tommy Bolt shares lead in the Rubber City Open after a four under par 67 opening round. Gay Brewster Jr and Charles Sifford also carded 67s to sit atop the standings in Akron. Don Finsterwald Marty Furgol and Dick Mayer led veterans with 68s as 130 players began play.
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