The Freeport Facts from Freeport, Texas • Page 4

THE FREEPORT PACTS, Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas 'i I' Exporters Beat Tarpons; Tarps Production Play Of Park Avenue Features City League i Probably the biggest upset in the county softball league the past week occurred when two 'Freeport team squared off here Wednesday of las in an 11-inning affair that saw 'the Freeport Exporters break loose "In the final frame to mop up the diamond with their more touted fel- low townsmen, the Freeport pons. Eleven hits coupled with a brace Tarpon errors turned the trick for the Exporters, Manager Ed Winters aggregation racing over eight markers to convert the 11-lnning. one-run deadlock Into a rout. Permitting but three scattered singles during the 11 frames. George McOuire turned in a superb performance on the mound for the Exporters.

Chester Powell turned In a-cred- Itable night's work for the Tarps until the fireworks, were set off In the final stanza, Manager B. Rogers taking over the assignment to face the last three batters. Rogers' men took the lead In the second inning, Little singling 'to count Powell, who had walked. The Exporters tied it up In the fifth when Barnes singled, stole second and came home on Hammer' single. Winters' chargers collected an even dozen hits and committed but a single error.

The Tarpons figured In what no doubt was the other outstanding game of the week when they administered a 7 to 5 defeat to Production behind the pitching of Chester Powell, despite they were "out-hit 14 to 11. It was the fourth aet-back of the season for the second place West Columblaites and prevented the Production from wid- the gap between them and the third-place Tarps. Brazoria lost two heart-breakers to the Pipeline and Sweeny by one- run margins. The 5-4 Pipeline victory was registered after a pitch- Ing duel between Paul Wenzel and O. H.

Harang. Seven Brazoria errors helped the Pipeline cause. Jefferson Lake's 13 to 12 nose-out of the Freeport Firemen here lifted the sulphur men a notch or two closer to the coveted fourth place circle and pushed the Firemen below the Exporters into the cellar Sweeny, with two victories and a defeat, moved irito the .400 percentage class in the standing. City League The improved play of the streng thened Park Avenue club featured activities in the local city leagu the past week. The Park boys chalk ed up two of their three victorie for the season when they downe the second-place Yankees by a one- All-Stars Split Double Header With Can Co.

After the Freeport All-Stars had taken the opener by a 10 to 2 score behind the excellent 4-hit pitching of Chester Powell, the Crown Can Company of Houston came back Saturday night to turn the tables on the locals in the closing skirmish with a 9 to 2 victory. The Freeporters won the Initial contest In a big first Inning drive that saw seven runs cross the plate as the result of three bases on balls, a hit, three errors and a sacrifice and then went on to add one each in the third, fourth and fifth frames. The visitors only marker was chalked up in the opening sided 11 to 2 score Thursday night and nosed out the Administrative 10 to 9 Monday. Park Avenue took the lead from the start and continued to add scores over the Yankees, but had to fighb an up hill battle to beat the Administratives, coming from behind in the closing innings. The pair of victories lifted the Parkmen lit of the cellar for the first time nd within a one-game striking listance of the Mechanical.

The Shippers continued to heir dizzy pace as they collected a couple of wins over Mechanical and Clute and coming a bit nearer cinching a place in the play-off. Girls' League With Johnnie Bell Vickers in rare form, the Freeport girls breezed to a couple of easy victories over Sweeny and Pipeline, winning from the former, 14-5 and plastering a 6 to 0 coat of calcimine on the lat- The Plpellners also fell before a Brazoria onslaught to the tune of 9 to 4. set frame when Tilly walked and spiked the rubber when Shiro trlppled. Whittaker was forced in with the local's eighth run in the third following four straight bases on balls. In the fourth Taylor singled, took second when Skinner walked and third on a passed ball and scored on Powell's infield out.

The All-Stars filled the bases in the fifth when Key, Stamps and Wood walked, Key scoring on Burney's Ingle and Stamps was thrown out at the plate. The visitors came back in the sac- jnd tilt to win by almost as large a margin as they had lost the first. Fletcher permitting but a bare sin- First Baptist Church JNO. T. TAYLOR, Pastor We are seeking to make the church building a retreat from the heat and the services a place for spiritual refreshment.

It Is our aim Pybus. to make the place comfortable and the services Christ-like. You are al ways welcome: The services are: Sunday school, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a.

m. B. T. 7 p. m.

Preaching. 8 p. in. Presbyterian Church H. B.

Streater, Pastor Sunday school, 10 a. m. There will be no church servic In the Presbyterian church the ne two Sundays as the pastor will away on his vacation. Members a urged to support the Sunday school services with their attendance, and to worship with other churches of the community during the absence of the pastor. Services will be resumed on July 9.

The Scoreboard COUNTY LEAGUE Pet Pipeline 16 15 1 Production t. ..17 13 4 Tarpons 18 12 6 Brazoria 17 10 7 Jefferson Lake 18 8 10 Sweeny 17 7 10 Danbury 16 6 10 Angleton 16 5 11 Exporters 17 5 12 Firemen 16 4 12 CITY LEAGUE Shippers 11 10 .93 .765 .667 .58 .444 .41 .37 .31 .29 .25 PC AIM and that's why you find Humble Service Stations so completely equipped, so competently manned. When you drive Into a Humble Service Station, you know you're go- Ing to find that the Company has provided everything the agent needs to keep your car running right and looking good, to make the service prompt, to provide you with a comfortable interruption oi your travels Restrooms, as you know, are spotless and sanitary Ice-water is provided And everything your car needs from free air and water to a new ion belt (this last, oi course, you pay forl) la The men who serve you are good merchants, sincere in their desire to be helpful to you. And they're never too busy to answer your questions, to discuss your car's needs, to render you a full measure ot Humble service So, we repeat it's our aim to be helpful and we ask you to let us show you how help- iul we can be Next stop for service where you see the Humble sign. HUMBLE HUMBLE COMPANY Yankees Field Clute Mechanical Park Avenue Administrative 10 10 10 .10 11 10 VELASCO NEWS MRS.

E. F. ROELLER, REPORTER PHONE 494 J-2 Members of Gulf Temple No. 122, Pythian Sisters, gathered at the home of Mrs. E.

P. Hoefle Tuesday afternoon, to honor the birthday of Mrs. Hoefle and that of Mrs. Mabel pbus. Mrs.

Hoefle Is a charter member of the order and Mrs. Pybus has been a member a number of years Both are past chiefs and have enjoyed all the honors and privileges of the order. Terry left Tuesday morning for Waco and Dublin, where they will pend a week with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs.

Nathan Green and son, Earl, and Mrs. Emma Pilley were Houston visitors Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hale, Mr.

Thursday, June 22,1939 OEMS OF THOUGHT FAITH Let us have faith makes might, and in that faith, let us to that end, dare to do our duty as we understand But give me, Lord, eyes to behold the truth; A seeing sense that knows the eternal right; A heart with pity filled, and gentle ruth; A manly faith that makes all darkness light. Parker. Baytown, Mrs. Mona Turner A perfect faith would lift us absolutely above Mac- of I Donald. Freeport Methodist Church REV.

A. A. THARP, Pastor 10 a. Morning worship. Immediately following the worship gle the entire route, Shortstop Stamps getting the only blow.

Billy Klllough and Chester Powell hurled or the homelings Freeport scored'its only two runs in the opening frame. Burney was safe on an error. Kelley, Daigle and Taylor walked in succession forcing in Burney, and Whittaker counted on a fielder's choice, Daigle being thrown out at the plate. The Can Company evened matters up In the third when B. Beasley doubled and scored on W.

Beasley's single, the latter registering on a passed ball. The visitors marked up another In the fourth before their big 6-run fifth inning. Inglis was safe on a fielder's choice and scored on Til- cy's single after stealing second. Three free passes, a pair of errors, a single and a sacrifice fly accounted for the six Crown runs in the First Game CROWN CAN CO. Ab service, the Church School.

The complete service is finished by 11:05 a. m. There is no preaching service at 11 o'clock, this service is held promptly at 10 a. taking the place of the worship service of the Church School. We have changed the order of the service in order to' give the Mothers of small children a chance to bring their small children to church.

Don't miss this service Sun- As Mrs. Pybus was away from home and unable to attend the birthday party, which Is held each month to celebrate the birthdays members having them that month a joint letter was written by th sisters and mailed to her. The afternoon was very pleasant ly spent with needlework and con versatlon. Mrs. Hoefle was surprise with several lovely birthday gifts after which refreshfents wer served by the honoree.

The Home Mission Society met at the church June 14, with Mrs. Amelia Meredith leader. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. W. V.

Walling June 28. Mrs. J. T. Dingle entertained at her home on the evening of the 16th, honoring the ladies of the Home Mission Society and their husbands.

Forty-two and Chinese checkers formed the diversion. High score for ladies went to Mrs. Wm. Wooley, while Archie Harrison captured the gentleman's prize. Door prize went to Nathan Green, traveling prize to Mrs.

W. V. Walling and consolation to Mrs. A. P.

Thorpe Twenty-six guests formed the personnel. Delicious refreshments Bonney and Mr. and Mrs. L. C.

Shannon of Houston were guests of Mrs. A. F. Shannon and son Follett, over the weekend. Miss Hazel Skinner of Lavernia is here for a few days visit with her grandparents and other relatives.

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Hudgins, Claude Clement from Phalr and Warren Moore of Alvln went to Oklahoma Thursday last on a business trip.

Mrs. R. M. Murray and son, R. were in Houston Tuesday.

For what is faith unless it Is to believe what you do not Augustine. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FACTS. Mrs. Nathan Green and sons, Earl and Marion Lee, were in Bay lity Tuesday on business. day.

The evening service will be as follows punch and cake were passed at thi conclusion of the games. Mrs. A. J. Hunter and Mrs.

J. Smith spent Saturday in Galves ton. 6 6 4 5 5 4 6 3 8 2 8 .909 .600 .600 .500 .400 .273 .200 Production Sweeny Freeport Danbury Brazoria Pipeline GIRLS' LEAGUE Pet. 13 10 3 .769 15 9 6 .600 Tilley, 2b 2 1 0 Shiro, ss 201 Fletcher, p-rf 3 0 0 Bolster, 3b 3 0 0 W. Beasley, ssf 3000 .3011 3010 2000 0002 .2010 .2000 16 15 16 15 County League 9 7 8 7 7 9 2 13 .563 .533 .438 .133 Exporters Tarpons 9 12 1 3 Lowe, Ib-p Inglis, cf B.

Beasley, Hutchings, Morgan, If Garcia, rf-lb-p McGutre Powell, Rogers. Jefferson Lake 13 10 9 Firemen 12 8 8 Waugcspack Sanders. J. Kelley. MeRcynolds.

Pipeline 571 Brazoria 447 Wenzel Havimg. Totals FREEPORT Burney, Ib Taylor, rf Skinner, C. Powell, Kelley, ssf Whittaker, If Daigle, cf Key, 3b Stamps, ss Wood, 2b Totals Score by innings: Freeport Crown Can .25 1 4 3 Ab 3110 3 2 1 0 3 ...3 4 3 1 1 0000 21 10 3 701 110 100 000 1 Tarpons Production C. Powell L. Wilson.

Sweeny Brazoria Scarborough Harang Earned runs: Freeport 5, Crown Can 1. Three base hit: Shiro. Base on balls: OH Fletcher 3 in 2-3 innings; of I Lowe, 7 in 3 1-3 innings; off Garcia, 3 in 2 innings; off Pow- 7 2 i ell 2 in 7 innings. Struck out: By 5 3j pietcher 1, Lowe 2, Garcia 2, Pow- 5681 466 Henson. ft ii 1 1 i ell 1.

Second Game The Junior Group will meet at 7:15 p. m. The Worship service will be held at 8 p. m. All members and friends are Invited to attend these services.

Preaching services at Velasco Thursday night at 8 o'clock. Christian Science Church "Christian Science" is the subject of the Lesson-Sermon which will be read in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday, June 25. The Golden Text is: "Sing, 0 heavens; and be joyful, earth; and break forth into singing, mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted." (Isaiah Among the citations which comprise the Lesson-Sermon is the following from the Bible: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father." (John The Lesson-Sermon also includes the following passage from the Christian Science textbook, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy "The Principle of divine metaphysics is God; the practice of divine metaphysics is the utilization oi the power of Truth over error its rules demonstrate its Science. It was my duty to have loved the highest; It surely was my profit had I known; It would have been my pleasure had I seen. We needs must love the highest when we see Aspiration By aspiring to a similitude of God Miss Clarice Kelly of Needvlll visited her friends, Misses Lucil and Clare Ruth Kyle this week.

Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Dingle an son, Bob, and Irving Kaplin Houston were guests of Mrs.

A. Dingle Sunday. Mrs. M. M.

Gough and Mrs. Jame OF SHEER rAaESOF LONG WEAR-THATS BERKSHIRE!" Miss Margaret King returned Tuesday from a visit with friends in Hearne, Marquez, Huntsville 'and Jollege Station. Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Winfrey of Houston are guests of Mr.

and Mrs. D. Safford. for a few days. Mr.

and Mrs. Louis Safford are vacationing for the next two weeks in San Antonio and other points Mrs. J. T. Dingle returned Wednesday from a visit with her brother in Orange.

Guests of Mrs. £mma Pilley ovei the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Ton Abney and children of Houston. PRICKLY HEATSUHBURM "i IRRITATIONS- JVt- PRICKLY HEAT POWDER AT YOUR STORE pss Into each Stocking goes tne famous mile ot silk, inspected inch by inch.

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Powell, Barnes. Shiro, ss Morgan, If Bolster, 3b 2100 2000 2000 Shippers Mi'1-hunical Smith 12 9 4 6 11 7 Vickers L. Manning. Brazoria Pipeline Strother 983 445 L. Manning.

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Totals FREEPORT Ib 2220 22 9 4 1 Ab 2100 Fin-men vs. Tarpons here; Jefier- Wuienberg, 2b-3b son Lake at Sweeny Production at Pipeline. 0 5 I 10 9 1C Administrative Park Avenue Kramer Cayci, Lube. Shippers 16 18 6 Clute 9 9 V. Smith Lowry, Tipton.

Girls' League Daiale. cf Kelk-y, ssl Little, 2b TUESDAY, June 27 Jelferbon Lake at Brazoria; Production Taylor, Tarpons here; Angleton at Sweeny; Whittaker, Danbury at Pipeline. Freeport Swecuy Vickers Preeport C. Cneuault. 14 13 5 6 6 Pipeline 0 City League THURSDAY itonighu Yankees Mechanical; Field vs.

Clute. MONDAY, June 26 Clute Mechanical; Administrative Yankees. Girls' League FRIDAY, June 23 Sweeny at Brazoria; Danbury at Freeport; Production at Pipeline. TUESDAY. June 27 Freeoort at Brazorii; Production at Sweeny; Daubury at Pipeline.

Stamps, ss Kt-y. 3b-c Killoush. Burr.es, rf C. Powell, Totals Score by innings: Crown Can Co Freeport 200 000 1 1 0 000 200 300 3 0 1 200 200 300 000 20 2 1 3 002 160 200 000 Earned runs: Freeport 1, Crown 3. Two base W.

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