Browns and Yanks Swap Big Deal Stirs Press Scrutiny
The St. Louis Browns and New York Yanks traded a high profile package at the deadline, with cash and eight players moved. Outside fans question the value while New York papers cry foul over the front office and the titanic swap of stars for future prospects and money.
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Oler David Harums
Dodier
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Casey Stengel
Yanks
George Weiss
Joe Ostrowsk
Tom Ferrick
Leo Thomas
Sid Schacht
Kansas City
Luffy Stirnweiss
Jim Delsing
Duane Pillette
Don Johnson
Controversy Over George Weiss Trades Roils New York Press
The New York press roars over George Weiss trading decisions affecting the Yankees pennant chances. Players and columnists lambaste the deal, arguing Weiss sacrificed talent for cash and harmed team morale. Ostrowski and others are cited as reasons for discontent as fans question his judgment.
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Tigers
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Ben Epstein
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Daily Mirror
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Casey Stangel
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Weiss
Trader Weiss
DeWitts
Diltagzio
Joe Trimble
New Yorke Daily News
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Fam
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Wayvere
Tere
Ostrowsk
Don Johnson
Garver
Fannin
Ostrowski
Lelger
Browns UUL amid San Antonio Mission talk stirs management mix
A New York writer hints Stirmweiss could be named Browns manager with Zacky Taylor overseeing all farms including San Antonio. Taylor knows Texas league needs from his Mission days, aiding Skipper Don Heffner if he remains in charge. DeWitt brothers Bill and Charley plan San Antonio visit to review the setup.
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Don Heffner
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DeWitt Brothers
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Charley
Team batting notes and pitching changes for the Yanks
Ostrowski started two games for the Yankees after a Browns trade finishing one. Jost relieved in four games with one loss and no wins. Herrick relieved four times without a win. Fillette started one game and relieved six, knocked out twice and lost. Johnson relieved four times with no losses. Stirnweiss batted 43 times for the Browns with six hits and one RBI, batting .139. Telsing 1-for-3 with a .323 average and three RBIs. Bench Saturday plans mentioned for Tess Fridgy and Rod.
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Byiefly
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Johnson
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Les Moss
Sox
Hank Majeski
Marv Reker
Stubby Overture
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Jim Pearse
Mickey Harrie
Hobby Shantz
Philadelphia Athletics
Rob Ross
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Haig
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Philadelphia Phillies
Bob Miller
Jim Konstanty
Mike Gofiat
Willie Jones
Miller
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Palls
del Ennis
Diels Sisler
Konstantly
Purdue Star Wins NCAA Golf Title
Purdue star Frex Wampler defeats Bob McCall to win the NCAA golf title at the University of New Mexico course. Wampler posted a 67 67 in the early rounds and finished even par for the final 18, while McCall faded with late putt misses after a strong first round 66.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Freq Wampler
Prudue
Bob McCail
Ncaa Inks Crawn
Wampler Lala
McCall
Afley
Wampler
University of New Mexico
Betty Rawls Wins 69 to Claim Broad Invitational Title
Betty Rawls shot a 69 to win the Broad Invitational women’s golf championship by 9 to 8 over Mackinnon. Rawls tied the 18 hole match record briefly set by Babe Zaharias while Mackinnon fought to close the gap and Erin Zaharias led early before Rawls pulled away.
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Volorrady
Cole
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Miloray
Sand
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Miss Rawls
Starling
George
Babe" Zaharias
Mackinnon
Mr. Pleasant
Austin Star
Ed Cole Faces His Old Mates In Texas Leagues Return
Ed Cole, famed for tossing the only perfect game in Texas league history, was signed by Gainesville of the Big State league after being released by Wichita Falls. Gainesville plans a Sunday start against his former team. Cole pitched a perfect game with Galveston, no hits and no runs.
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Ed Cole
Gainesville
Wichelt Falls
Jimmie Adair
Cole
Galveston
Tse
Softball Elimination Tournament Opens at San Pedro Park
The fourteenth Amesur fraternity softball tournament begins at 9 am Sunday at San Pedro Park with finals at 6 pm Sunday also at San Pedro. Teams from Corpus Christi Pt Arthur Waco Beaumont Victoria Houston Austin and San Antonio compete for trophies and individual honors.
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Texas Athletic Alsn
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Victoria
Houston
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San Antonio
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Old Sevenoaks
Amateur Baseball Flares Auto Sales in Sunday Doubleheader
Multiple local teams set for Sunday doubleheaders at Van Daele and Vargas diamond, including Wenoka Indishs vs Vargas and Rogers village vs Casias place, with 2 pm starts. Additional games scheduled at Addicks field and Westlawn park. YMCA junior baseball and Wimbledon results included.
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Westlawn Tigers
Westawn Park
Los Angeles 3man Team Wins National Publinx Golf Title
The Los Angeles 3man team captured the team championship at the 260 National Publinx Golf tournament with a 217. New York City and Oklahoma City tied for second with 223 as 37 teams competed. Steve Shaw led LA with a 67, while Robert Roux and Jim Eulis shot 74 and 76 respectively. San Antonio and Austin could not enter teams due to missing minimum entrants.
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Oklahoma City
Steve Shaw
Robert Roux
Jim Eulis
San Antonio
Austin
Niedson Named iManager at Bryan Club
Niedson named manager of the Bryan club in the East Texas league succeeding B. E. Bones Sanders. Niedson, a three year old former keeper, previously played for House Dallas and Rochester.
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Byt Spe
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BE. M.bones Sanders
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Rochester
Americans Dominate Wimbledon Fourth Round Action
Power hitting Americans claimed five of six fourth round matches at Wimbledon with Sedgman the only US survivor and Larsen slated to face Sedgman in the quarterfinals as Australians fell in six of six.
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Frank Sedgman
U. S
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Fred Kovaleski
Billy ‘Talbert
Budge Patty
Art Larsen
Gardnar Mulloy
Vic Seixas
Sedgman
Jaroslav Drabny
Egypt
Eric Sturgess
South Afica
Larsen
Sendgman Larsen
Sam Franisco l
Sedgman Tin
Sports Quiz Woury’s Sports Report
A compressed quiz item notes official 100 yard dash record and track theory. It cites a world record 94 seconds for an 180 dash, mentions a TV station tease for the answer and references boxing figures Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis with speeds around 127 mph for a punch.
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Cache Dresser
KABC
Jack Tempsey
Joe Louis
Straus Frank And SAFC Win In Doubleheader
Straus-Frank and SAFC won a San Antonio baseball doubleheader at Rich ter field. AY Peche limited Vorelkel’s to four hits as Straus-Frank edged 3-1. In the nightcap Straus-Frank beat Electrolux to stay atop the American division.
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Givilston UI
Five Department
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Vorelkel’s
Straus Rank
Electrolux
Roughies Sell Owens to Norfolk in Piedmont League
Beaumont Roughnecks pitcher Del Owens was sold outright to the Norfolk Turf of the Piedmont League by the Beaumont Baseball Club. Owens posted a 2-7 record this season amid previous clashes with manager Rogers Hornsby.
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del Owens
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Norfolk Turf
Owens
Rogers Hornsby
Nelson to headline 1949 Texas junior golf championship
Byron Nelson will headline the 24th annual Texas state junior golf championship at Steelearidge Park starting Monday. Nelson, defending champion, will attempt to win the perpetual trophy and the state title amid entries from notable players including Buddy Weaver of Rice, Joe Leonard, and others from Houston River Oaks, Dallas Country Club, and Midland venues.
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Iiam Randolph Uenrsl
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Nater
Morris Williams Jr
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PGA
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Cially
North Texas Tale College
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Dropo and Rosen Spark Red Sox and Indians to Big Wins
Dropo belted seven runs for Boston in a 43 to 4 rout of the Yankees, while Rosen drove in five as Cleveland beat Detroit to move into second place. The day featured grand slams, early homers, and strong pitching as several teams chased the leaders.
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Filip" Rosen
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Nile
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White
Larry Dobyah
Wynn
Hoot Evers
Johnny Groth
al Benton
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