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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1949
Page
11
AP reports East Texas League action with Paris, Kilgore and Gladewater splitting wins as top teams remain in contention. Paris beats Henderson while Gladewater and Loneview post varied results, Kilgore errors spark Paris rally, and Brazos area clubs face pivotal games as season tightens.
By Jack Hand Atrocated Press Sports Walter Kuhel the amateur magician who manages Washington pulled a ninth rabbit from his hat as the Senators won their ninth in a row on the road. They rallied past Detroit 10-1 on a five-run first inning, Kuhel using two pitchers after Calvert blistered a pitching hand. Detroit managed three hits as Washington’s attack clicked, while Cleveland welcomed the Yankees after their slump, and Boston fell to Chicago 12-8 in a wild west showcase.
A battered mix of game notes from major league action highlights a 5-4 St Louis win over the As as a southpaw starter notches nine strikeouts. Spahn fires his second shutout in Boston a 7-0 win over St Louis after back to back strong outings. The Giants end a seven game streak while Cincinnati defeats Monte Kennedy 4-2. Pittsburgh’s Bit Werle earns a 5-3 victory in a pitching duel with Brooklyn. Chicago breaks a slide as Ken Heintz edges Philadelphia 4-2.
Baltimore observers anticipate Capot from Greentree as the betting favorite in the Preakness at Pimlico, with strong recent form including a Pimlico mile track record and a Reuters split of key rivals like Slam Bang. Capot faces challengers such as Ponder and Calumet rivals in a crowded field for America’s second Triple Crown leg.
St Louis fans debate if the Browns lack pep after ex Brownie Al Zarita accuses the club of a defeatist complex. Taylor defends the team while noting slower base running and a weak minor league system that hinders second efforts.
Reported in a terse postgame, Browns end a 40 game losing streak by defeating the Red Sox Tuesday afternoon at home. Zack blamed earlier misplays and weak infield defense for the slump while praising improved pitching and clutch hitting that produced their fifth win of the season.
Aubey Murrell, shortstop and center fielder for the Randolph AFB Ramblers, is the proud father of Susan Faye Murrell. The newborn weighs 8 pounds 5 ounces and joins Irma Ruth Harrell as a new arrival in the family.
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