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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1952
Page
16
Five marksmen tied for the top score at the Baron's Creek Shooting Club prize and pot shoot held on Schmidt's Hall range Sunday, each scoring 56 out of 60. The event showcased precision shooting and drew local enthusiasts.
The Brooke Medical Comets face the Fredericksburg Giants next Thursday night at Fair Park. The Comets boast ex major and minor leaguers, including Kokos and Lindquist of the St Louis Browns lineage, Ippolito, Haas, Mays, and Staples. Star pitcher Hudson leads a deep staff with Turley and Rotblatt among others. the game aims to draw a large Hill Country crowd as the Giants top the league standings.
On Thursday June 5 Bethany defeated Holy Ghost 17 to 7 while Cherry Spring beat Edison Meth. On Friday June 6 Harper won 16 to 2 over First Methodist in five innings and St Mary's routed Zions 15 to 4 in five innings. Upcoming games include Holy Ghost versus Edison and St Mary's versus Harper on Thursday June 12, with Zions versus First Methodist and Bethany against Christ Lutheran on Friday June 13. Indian Summer is referred to as St Luke's Summer in England.
Lange's Food Market team captured the Hermann Sons Ladies 10 Pin Bowling Championship finishing with 22 victories and 14 defeats. Team members were Nettie Wuest captain Tee Knapp Margaret Straube and Lela Mae Durst. Highs included Merl Ransleben 152 average and Nettie Wuest 188 single game with a 516 three game series.
In a four hour Hill Country League game at Fair Park, Buddy Molberg belted a 14th inning homer to lift the Giants to an 8 7 victory over the Boerne White Sox. Clinton Priess earned the win after LaFond held the Giants in check through nine innings, while Enderlin supplied five hits including a decisive eighth inning homer.
The piece argues that about 75,000 Texans backed Eisenhower at precinct conventions, faced Taft allies, and upheld Republican rules under Texas law. It asserts voters had right and duty to participate, claims honesty over party maneuvering, and notes victory should come honestly even if defeat follows. The text then shifts to a baseball game recap between White Sox and Giants with late scoring and upcoming match at Fair Park.
Raymond Kneese, formerly an enlisted Air Force man in World War II and a longtime teacher at Post Oak in Blanco County as well as Jourdanton Bandera and Fredericksburg High Schools, announces his candidacy and seeks support for his political campaign.
Readers urged to scan want ads for smart buys. Shrewd shoppers note deals in categories like furniture, appliances, and services, highlighting timing and negotiation tips to maximize savings. Community tip lines encourage quick comparisons and price checks.
Mrs. Eddie Ochs and her daughter Jeanie Sue were en route to return a purse when their car collided at Belnap Place and West Magnolia Avenue. Jeanie Sue left for Fredericksburg to be with her mother, who is in critical condition. Rey Rothmann of San Antonio visited Fredericksburg over the weekend.
Fredericksburg’s Little League team split a pair of games last week. They lost to Liano 10-7 on Friday night and defeated San Saba 12-9 at Fair Park on Tuesday. Travis Langehenning and Skipper Mumme pitched the Tuesday win as the team plated six runs in the first inning and built early control.
A historical note states that chimpanzees are rated next to humans in intelligence, reflecting early 20th century comparisons of animal cognition and human mental capacity. The claim positions primates near humans in cognitive hierarchy, highlighting evolving views on animal minds.
High average Dora Herbort 191, high game 191 and high three game total 531 led the Hermann Sons Ladies 10 Pin League as listed entries include Feller's Garage Schnelle's Shoes and Standard Service among participant teams. Dora Herbort posted top marks in both individual and series.
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