Red Sox eye Tex Hughson comeback in pennant chase
News from Austin Texas indicates Tex Hughson may return to form in time to help Boston in the late pennant race. He pitched six shutout innings before four runs in the ninth, showing a fastball and breaking curve. If he returns to major league fitness, he could aid pitchers Kramer and Dobson as Boston pushes for wins.
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PIAA Delays New Rule One Year Ahead of Parochial Start
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association postponed the new cross eligibility rule for one year, delaying until September 1, 1949 effective date. The measure allows 188 member schools to compete with non member parochial schools for another season. Executive Secretary Edmund Wicht noted the by law’s delay preserves current eligibility rules for the next school year.
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All-Star Game Tilt Sees Undermanned American Lin Up
The American League faces a undermanned lineup in the 15th All-Star game against the NL. Key sluggers Williams and DiMaggio are out or limited while pitchers Newhouser Feller are sidelined. Kell and Keltner exchange starting spots as rosters reshuffle under trainer injuries and strategic decisions.
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McLean tosses perfect game in midget league action
Balog pitched a no hit no run game as the Red Sox defeated the Indians 5–0 in a five inning Midget League contest. The winners produced two hits, with errors and a bases loaded situation contributing to five runs in the fourth.
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Williams Stops Beau Jack in Oth
In Philadelphia Ike Williams defeats Beat Jack by technical knockout in the sixth round at Shibe Park before 12,952 fans paying $83,787. Williams, a 134 pound champion, pressured with rights and lefts and forced referee Daggett to stop the bout after 93 seconds of the sixth round.
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Vandergrift Tops Erie Sailors in Lone League Game
Vandergrift Pioneers won the only Middle Atlantic League game last night 8 to 1 over the Erie Sailors, rain halting after 6 innings. Herm Kiel and Bob Hill homered, with Steve Komora earning his 11th win against one defeat as Vandergrift closes in on Uniontown.
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Sports Center Triumphs 8-1 Over Company A in Tilt
Sports Center edged Company A 8-1 in a night tilt at Aero Field. Ken Ottaway fired a three hitter and blanked Soldiers until the seventh as Dick Geertson plated the lone run with a rip to post the decisive score. The winners collected eight hits and scored in six innings.
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Fights Last Night Highlight London Dublin Card
Frankice Palermo of New York outpointed Laurie Auxton of London while Tony Dankro from Youngstown outslug Vinel of Rome in separate bouts contested in New York City.
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Lockport Falcons Win in Pony League
Pony League officials study an umpire ruling that the Hornell Maple Leafs forfeited to the Wellsville Red Sox after a police escort left Wellsville. The forfeit would set the score at 9-0 as Wellsville led 3-1 in top eighth. Jamestown, Batavia, and a Hamilton double victory noted. Syracuse beat Newark 5-4 in International League.
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