Gassers Rally Past Rockets In Exhibition Opener
Borger Gassers erased a 4-2 deficit with a five run eighth inning to defeat the Roswell Rockets 7-4 in the opening exhibition game at Fair Park. Duffield, Eldridge, Manning, Fleitas, and Ahrens provided the decisive hits as Basden and Drake pitched effectively for the Gassers.
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Roswell
Richardson-Kott
Marvin Jones Resigns as Coach at Fredericksburg High
Marvin Jones head coach at Fredericksburg High School has tendered his resignation to the Board of Trustees. A U S Air Force Captain on leave since January he filed from Mountain Home Idaho. Jones coached the Hillbillies since 1949 with the 1951 team his best yet and the next board meeting is April 10 to consider a successor.
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Harvey Eckert FHS Grid Star Injures Knee
Harvey Eckert outstanding FHS athlete from Stonewall fractured his left knee in a collision with teammate Douglas Jung during a practice game with the St. Marys Indians at Seipp's diamond. Eckert, 17, centerfielder for the Hillbillies, is out for spring sports and likely his remaining high school career. Jung was treated and sent home with his knee iced.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin at 87 Drive-In
The famous Harriet Beecher Stowe story comes to the 87 Drive-In Theatre on Thursday and Friday April 3 and 4. The film is set in 1850s America amid the slavery debate and features a large cast with notable scenes such as Eliza crossing the river and a radiant musical finale. Regular admission applies.
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Egg prices push homemakers to freeze for future use
At present prices, homemakers will find it profitable to freeze and store eggs for future use. Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes.
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Gibson Greeting Card Line Prompts Cheer at Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg Publishing Company unveils a new line of Gibson greeting cards to brighten a sick friend. The cheerful collection features hopeful messages and playful designs aimed at lifting spirits during illness.
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Rhubarb at the Palace Opens April 2 4
The Burger Gassers join Walter Knoche at the Palace Theatre for Rhubarb a whimsical baseball comedy starring Rhubarb the alley cat with Ray Milland Jan Sterling and others. A second feature Footlight Varieties and Rex King of the Wild Horses follow before My Favorite Spy with Bob Hope Hedy Lamarr and a Burlesque sequence. Then Come Fill the Cup with James Cagney and Phyllis Thaxter shows Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Wedding in Austin sealing vows of Danz Sumbeck
Mrs Ad Schmidt returned from Austin where she visited the Danz family since mid March. Her granddaughter Kathryn Danz wed Bennie Sumbeck of Austin at St Marys on the 28th in a simple ceremony. The couple left for a honeymoon immediately after the service.
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St. Mary's
Giants Edge Enderlin In Ten Inning Farm League Classic
The Giants beat Enderlin 7 to 6 in ten innings after a rocky start. A five run first inning gave way to ten scoreless frames as Enderlin pitchers DuMenil and Weirich limited the Giants to one run each inning. Henry Becker Ga Ga Reich enau and Du Menni sparked Enderlin offense before a Buddy Molberg homer in the bottom of the 10th sealed the win.
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Rebecca Hohmann Birthday Party At Home
Rebecca Hohmann celebrated her eighth birthday at a party held Friday afternoon at her home hosted by her mother Mrs Edward Hohmann. About twenty children attended the celebration with a pink iced cake featuring a bunny centerpiece and Easter themed decorations.
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Henrietta
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Mann
Giants Open 1952 Season Versus Goldthwaite Sunday
The Fredericksburg Giants begin their 1952 baseball season with a Sunday game against Goldthwaite in Loop Open League play. The contest is slated for Sunday afternoon, April 6, at 3 p.m. Local teams in the Loop Open League participate in the early season matchups.
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Gassers Add Garcia and Stuver as Spring Training Opens
Borger Gassers begin week two of spring training with new additions Jose Garcia and Ike Stuver boosting rotation and lineup. Garcia, a 6 ft 3 in Cuban right hander at 225 pounds, could emerge as a pitching sleeper, while Stuver brings power hitting and Western League experience. Manager Lloyd Brown eyes early season strength as Hill Country League teams prepare for opening games across Stonewall Camp Stanley Comfort Bourne and nearby towns.
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Cleveland
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Gasden Impresses In Pro Debut As Team Rally Triumphs
Brown praised rookie James Gasden of Amarillo after his pro debut helped spark a seven run eighth inning rally to beat the Rockets 7 4. Ray Drake earned the win with mid season form while Gasden showed occasional wildness and base running inexperience.
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Rockets
New Mexico
James Gasden
Amarillo
Basden
Ray Drake
Brown adjusts exhibition slate with cancellations and practice tilt
Brown announces two exhibition schedule changes none affecting local games. An Amarillo game in Gonzales for April is cancelled. A practice night tilt with Comfort of the Hill Country League is set for Thursday April 9. Baldy Quinn, a longtime associate, manages the team in the nearby Hill Country city hosting the game.
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Amarillo
Gonzales
Baldy Quinn
Gassers Schedule Posted For April Games
The Gassers announce a week of games with Roswell in Pleasanton on Friday April 4. They travel to Lubbock in Uvalde on Sunday April 6, then host a return game with Lubbock at Gillespie Fair Park on Tuesday April 8.
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Maxie Ahrens Shines for Borger Borger Gassers Clash
Giant manager and center fielder Maxie Ahrens led a Friday game with sharp center field play fielding fly balls for the Gassers then delivered two hits including a key hit to clinch the Borger victory.
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Billies Defeat Comfort 4-3 In Baseball Game
The Fredericksburg Hillbillies beat Comfort High 4-3 at Fredericksburg Fair Park on Tuesday March 25. Warren Hahn pitched and hit two for two to lead, limiting Comfort to three hits while teamates knocked seven against Strube. Reserves were Klink, Durst, and Cravens. The team opens district play April 9 against Lampasas.
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H. J. Frantzen
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Harold Klinksick
Melvin Durst
Gary Cravens
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Lampasas
Hermann Sons Ladies Bowling League Results
Page lists Hermann Sons Ladies Bowling League standings at Lange Grocery and Moritz Electric Co. to Fredericksburg Pub. Co. Team No. 4 achieved high averages and games with Margaret Straube posting top marks including 152 average 179 high game and 464 three game series. Iceland's Parliament is called the Althing.
Indians Defeat Bandera 11-2 in Seipp's Park game
The St. Marys Indians defeated Bandera High School 11-2 on Wednesday at Seipp's Park. Jimmy Metzger earned the win as the Indians posted their second victory of the season. A rainout against St. Edwards of Austin delayed scheduling, with multiple future games listed including Llano and Shertz-Cibolo.
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Dayton Schmidts Visit Here With A New Son
Mr and Mrs Dayton Schmidts of Ashland Kentucky spent several days in town last week visiting family and friends They announced the adoption of a baby boy named Dayton Law rence The child was baptized Tuesday afternoon March 25 at Holy Ghost Lutheran Church Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Eugene C Lehmidt The father is chief diesel engineer for Oil Transport Company New Orleans Ashland branch
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San Jacinto Monument Tops Washington Monument Height
Historic Texas landmark surpasses the Washington Monument in overall height, redefining the record for tallest stone structure. The San Jacinto Memorial remains a prominent symbol near Houston with its soaring shaft and commemorative significance.
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Fertilizer value judged by coat per pound of plant food
Farmers are urged to compare fertilizer cost by the coat per pound of plant food rather than price per ton to maximize savings.
Thank You Note Prompts From Fredericksburg Publishing
Readers are invited to explore a complete selection of Thank You Notes offered by Fredericksburg Publishing Co Inc for special occasions. The catalog highlights varied sentiments and styles for expressing gratitude in invitations and announcements.
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