Radio gossip and Veeck ownership talk stirs Texas sports
A radio chatty rumor cites a Shreveport publicity stunt for a gift shop and explosive logic about Bill Veeck buying the Browns and possibly owning the San Antonio club. The talk connects Veek to the Lordings and hints at moves involving the Dallas City area clubs and public figures Jimmy Humphreys and Abe St Eanilis Browns.
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Unclear Note on Veeck’s Possible Dussums Move
A garbled passage discusses William Veeck and possible minor league alignments for the Missions. It suggests Veeck weighs proposals and hints at St. Louis influence and shifting affiliations, with speculation about whether he has made up his mind and how he handles decisions.
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Radio Host Sign Off Echoes Cleveland Banter
A fragmented broadcast captures a radio host in a casual, unsettled exchange about Cleveland events. The speaker invites listeners to tune in tomorrow as the chat drifts from sports to light banter and farewell remarks.
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Flam Upsets Sedgman in Wimbledon Thriller
Unseeded Frank Sedgman from Australia defeated by Flam in a thrilling center court match at Wimbledon to reach the semifinals of the All England championships. The upset advances Flam as Sedgman’s bid ends in the quarterfinals.
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Austeadis
Guintini Reports To Fort Worth Club
Former Dallas out fielder Ben Guintini was claimed on waivers by the Fort Worth Cats but could not be reached as he had left for California. He said he was unsure he had been claimed and planned to report to Fort Worth on Monday.
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Dallas
Buffs Hit Town for Houston Series in Mission Stadium
Houston Buffs moved into Beaumont for a three game set at Mission Stadium, tied for first with Dallas in the league standings. Beaumont Roughnecks aim to rebound after a 7-4 loss, while Shreveport sits last as Houston’s Mike Papai faces Lefty Jack O’Donnell and solid defense shapes another tough series.
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Lutz Placed on Disabled List for 15 Days
San Antonio Missions first baseman Joe Lutz has been placed on the disabled list for 15 days amid mysterious weight loss. President Joe McShane said he will be under a doctor's care to regain health and return in August or September.
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Amateur Pipers Plan Aug Games and Sunnyslope Tilt
Amateur baseball notes show the Saspameco Pipers arranging games for August 5 12 19 and 26 with contact Carlos Reyes at G 5460. East Side Demons won two Sunday games at Sunnyslope Diamond beating Little Joe’s 144 and the San Antonio Red Sox 65 Louis Gonzalez credited with both wins. A Garanauay hit two singles and a triple for the Demons in the second game. In another Sunnyslope tilt the Red Sox defeated the Bears 1 to 0.
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Race Driver Giving Free Show Killed at Cedar Lake Speedway
STEVENSBURG Ind July 2 Lloyd Stainbrook 46 Greensburg veteran hotrod race driver was killed Sunday at the new Cedar Lake speedway near Greensburg The regular card had been called off by rain but Stainbrook staged a free show for the disappointed crowd His wife and four children witnessed his roadster overturn and crush him on the muddy track Also Wilmington Del July 2 a young motorcycle rider Ronald Belson Kalamazoo Mich was killed when he lost control during races at Chenate county fairground The victim was from Kalamazoo Mich
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Stock Car Racing at Fan American Speedway
Thurman Lovejoy of Austin achieved three victories including the 23 lap feature to stand as the outstanding driver in Sunday nights stock car races at Fan American Speedway. He also swept the first heat and the consolation as part of a dominant night amid numerous incidents and a crowded field with drivers such as Ottinger, Johnson, Lege, Camp, and Albertiti competing across heats and consolation races.
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Austin
Snead Dominates PGA Championship Semi Finals at Oakmont
Sam Snead, the West Virginia slammer, powered to a commanding half in the 1939 PGA Championship semifinals at Oakmont, defeating Charley Bassler as Ellsworth Vines and Walter Burkema fought through tough rounds for final berths. Snead, with a $3500 prize, extended his dominance in a tournament he has often chased with steady low scores and clutch putting.
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Too Busy For His Gun Mail
Virginia golf notes from WOT Springs report Bob Cutler unable to enter the Virgbuta State Amateur Golf tourney due to a late postmark. Cutler, Newport News postmaster, remains active in town duties despite the scheduling conflict.
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Open National Open round notes and player margins
The report outlines results from first round play with Bassler leading after the thirty fifth hole and approaching the final stages. It notes Bulla and Nielded six strikes during par four finisher attempts and references Vines and Shute in prior PGA efforts, with context on Monday winners facing a Tuesday match on the 2 1/2 hole route for the championship.
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Interservice baseball schedule and results noted
Ft Sam Houston Rangers meet Brooks AKB in a 2 pm Monday contest at Brooks. Remaining state schedule has Barksdale AFB at Corpus Christi NAS. Three teams withdraw from the Magne division idle: Randolph AFB and San Marcos AFB. Randolph to face Connally AFB at Randolph. Connally and Filington Bergstrom forfeit rest of games. Comets from BAME lost to Plymouth Oilers 32. Exhibition Saturday night saw Jim Upchurch surrender four hits but take the loss. Jules Hudson relieved him in the eighth.
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