Texas umpires assigned for first games
Jalvin Gardner, president of the Texas League, announced opening day umpire assignments. In Dallas the crew is Steve Basi and Eddie Palmer. Houston hosts Jim Galloway and Lee Ballanfant. Shreveport lists Ziggy Sears and Clyde DeFate. Beaumont assigns Robert Kober and Clarence Brooks. Gordon Gardner will attend opening games in Dating, Fort Worth and Galveston. John King serves as regular umpire last year and becomes a reserve this season.
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Jim Galloway
Lee Ballanfant
Shreveport
Ziggy Sears
Clyde DeFate
Beaumont
Robert Kober
Clarence Brooks
Gardner
Dating
Fort Worth
Galveston
John King
Lettermen's Club Wins 2-1 In Weekend Tilt
Doc Dresch pitched effectively for the Alamo Multigraphers as they beat Publicr Service 2-1. Dresch fanned nine, allowed six singles, while Lefty Carter held the losers to nine hits with nine strikeouts. The Mulligraphers prepare to face Beeville Longhorns next Sunday at Belville with practices 5 to 6 o'clock on Tuesdays and Thursdays at San Pedro Park.
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Belville
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Salas' Chunking Lifts Garagemen Past Apsiche Indians
Salas sparked a 6 0 win at Van Daele Field for the Flores Garagemen over the Apsiche Indians. Buenrostro and Fordyce led the hitters, while Morales starred for the defense as Salas delivered scoreless innings and a hard hit to carry the relief effort.
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Jablonowski and Lee Traded to Toledo Mud Hens
Toledo memo reports General Manager Billy Evans announced two Cleveland pitchers transferred to the Toledo Mud Hens. Pete Jablonowski, a right hander and Thornton Lee move from Cleveland. Jablonowski is a former Texas League Shreveport pitcher and University of Michigan graduate. Cleveland purchased him and released him locally. he will likely stay until further pitchers arrive.
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Toteda Mudhens
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Wild Bill Hickok and Yuma Aziz history notes
Excerpts recount Wild Bill Hickok’s legendary 1861 era duel near Rock Creek Nebraska with disputed victim counts and describe the origins of Yuma Aziz on the Colorado River during the 1848 gold rush. The piece references territorial lines, 1850 California statehood, and tax enforcement attempts by San Diego County officials.
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Commercial league action sees high scoring tilts
In Sunday's Commercial League games at Eagle field and Beech Quarry, the Great American Life Insurance team routed the Southwest Butllithic Bears 17 to 10 while the Dixie club defeated Richter's Butter-Krusts 19 to 12. Gerble led the Insurers with two homers, Morales belted two and a double for the Disi, and several others added extra-base hits. Herbie Mueller suffered a broken leg sliding into second and will miss the rest of the season.
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Butter-Krusts
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Gerble
Hay
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Herbie Mueller
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Parish League Opens as St Gerard's, Sacred Heart Victors
Parish league baseball began Sunday with St Gerard's San Fernando and Sacred Heart winning. Landry pitched well for St Gerard's with 10 strikeouts and four hits, while Hernandez led St Cecilia's in a 2-for-3 effort. Sacred Heart defeated St Patrick's 17-6 in a wild game as St Patrick's plans to organize baseball and boxing teams.
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Ralph Hammonds Plans Return to Mat Matches
Veteran wrestler Ralph Hammonds plans a comeback in upcoming shows at the Exposition Me venue. He aims to appear in semi finals and finals of his program after a recent touring spell and will travel to California during the Olympic games for further bouts. George Floulla and Dude Chick headline a Friday night double main event with Ivan Pontonoff and George Ligosky in other features.
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Leonard Tops Ring Program in New York Card
Benny Leonard the former undefeated lightweight champion returns to the welterweight scene facing Buster Brown at St Nicholans arena in a ten round bout. He recently beat Billy McMahon and aims to extend his comeback. Also on the card Maxie Rosenbloom meets Stanley Wollse in a ten rounder and Jack Kilbourne faces Haakon Hansen in Chicago. Totsy Clark signs to coach the Portsmouth Spartans for the upcoming NFL season.
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Baseball trades and spring moves across major leagues
Baseball fans learn of multiple trades and roster changes as players move between teams. Ghituga White Sox to Washington brings Johnny Kerr in exchange for Bump Hadley Sam Jones and Minter Hayes while Art Shires joins the Boston Braves and Marty McManus joins the Red Sox. Burleigh Grimes and Lance Richburg shift among Cubs and Braves. George Kelly reported by New York to join the Dodgers at first base for the opening NL season against Boston.
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Boston Braves
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Giant
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Jamaica Racetrack to Open Saturday
Baltimore dispatch reports Jamaica Racetrack will open this Saturday as winter racing moves northward. Regulars are expected to attend the opening events at the tear-shaped course of the Metropolitan Jockey Club this weekend.
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Plowboys Lose to Western Electric in Sunday Tilt
The Martinez Plowboy and Western Electric played a long, high scoring game at Mar nex, with Western Electric prevailing 24 to 18. Homers, triples, and errors marked the crowd-pleasing matchup as late innings wrapped before dark.
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Prefers Minor League Pitching Job
Ray Starr, a right handed pitcher with a rough last season for the Rochester International League club, was assigned to the St Louis Cardinals spring squad but chose not to join the champions. He prefers starting for his former Red Wing minor league team over a relief role with the Cardinals.
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Owls Defend League Lead In Houston Series
Rica Owls lead the Southwest Conference baseball race with three wins and one loss and defend top place this weekend in a two game set at Houston against Texas A and M. The Texas Longhorns, third place, are scheduled for two tough games at Austin against Baylor. The weekend wraps with Texas Christian second facing SMU in Dallas. The conference features strong showings from Hice at TCU and Texas, Baylor, A and M, SMU in the second division. Full slate includes golf, tennis, track and other baseball matchups across Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and Houston.
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Allison Triumphs Over National Champion in Tulane Invite
In New Orleans on April 11, Allison from Texas defeated national champion Ellsworth Vines 7-5 6-4 in the Tulane tennis club invitation final. The crowd filled Stadium seats as Allison, a premier doubles player, paired with Vines to win the doubles 7-5 6-3 over Parker and Hil from Orange, New Jersey.
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Alamo Paint Team Defeats Pearsall On Sunday
The Alamo Paint company team defeated Pearsall at Pentaall Sunday. The Paintmen drilled Wednesday on Liongfield No. 3 and Burdey at Rock Quarry Diamond.
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KABC To Broadcast Indian Road Games
KABC will broadcast all daytime road games by the San Antonio Indians. It was announced today. Italy's cup team wins. Naples April 11 Italy's Davis cup tennis candidates won four doubles matches against Spain. Italy had won all four singles matches played Saturday.
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Dixie Drills Twice At Concepcion Park
The Dixie club baseball team will work sessions on Wednesday and Thursday evening at Concepcion Park. The practice dates are set for the two days, with players expected to attend and prepare for upcoming play.
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Bowling Tourney Crown Won by Clothiers at Dayton
The thirty-second annual world bowling championship concluded in Dayton Ohio with Uta Jefferson Clothiers leading the team to a decisive victory. Milwaukee and Cleveland trailed in the final standings with top scores and prize awards announced for team doubles and all events.
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Shooting match features high winds and tied season
In brisk winds at the San Antonio Gun Club Sunday, the Liberty club team defeated the police team by 10 in an Exposition pistol range event, leaving the season dead even at two wins each after the fourth match. notable scores included Pop Tate’s 287 on the 50 yard course, with Densford close behind, and 50 yard marks by Niesen and Hegemann. Visitors Raven and Callen attended, eyeing the upcoming Texas State pistol matches May 7-8.
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St Cecilia’s Practice Before St Mary’s Game
St Cecilia’s baseball team holds practice on Tuesday atPoland field diamond No 2 ahead of next Sunday’s clash with St Mary’s, sharpening drills for the tough game.
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