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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1961

Page

7

John Fry Sets Record in Southwest Conference Shot Put

AP reports John Fry, Baylor bound shot putter, shines in SWC recaps with a world class mark, while nearby anglers discuss record bass catches at Sheldon and Lake Houston. The piece blends sports achievement with local fishing notes and facilities developments along Trinity Bay and Turtle Bayou.

Lawrence Kan John Southwest Fry Baylor Buddy Tyner Jim Allison Texas NCAA Burea Johnny Gross Avenue C Neonig Johnson San Jose Fettlands Ingris Aerie Oro Sinte State Sheldon Rosa Gain Thore Dallas Long Southern California Mike Abilene Christian Lindsay Oklahoma Dennis Richardson Pat McKen Sheldon Earl Young Bud Clanton San Angelo Gross Schatz Prue Ture Muugneuvy Aupu Wuine Ab Humble Turtle Bayou Lake Houston Homer Helmy Trinity Bay Helms Basront Barnett’s Crawley’s Mighty Fine Free Methodist Horton & Horton and Parker Brothers Fisher's Shige Jim Nelson John Schatz Shepherd Drive Baytown Humble Si) Muckleroy

Kluch Named I To Hold Line For Ganders

Baytown hosts Galena Park in a key 124A baseball clash as Ganders chase a half game lead midseason. Kemplay likely on the mound. Walker back in practice with ankle improving. Galena Park tied for fourth after a 10 9 rally over Pasadena.

Ronnie Kluch Galena Park Baytown Ry Kemplay Richard Walker Don Truehardt Kemplay Robert Oliver Walker Galenia Park Ganders Brazosport Pasadena Texas City South Houston Tf Baytown Smiley South Hous‘ton Ball High Trojans Galena

Yankees And Cardinals Open Three-Game Slate

Exhibition action opens a three game set as the Yankees visit the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Roebuck on the DL with shoulder trouble revisits spring woes while Chicago reshuffles leadership as the Cubs prepare to start the 1961 season with Vedic Himsl as quasi manager. Kennedy to throw first ball in Washington as White Sox face Senators.

ED Wilks Associated Press Ed Roebuck Chicago Cubs Roebuck Los Angeles Dodgers Pendin Ford Frick Cubs Vedic Himsl Phil Wrigley Kennedy Washington Chicago White Sox Senators New York Yankees St. Louis Cardinals Busch Stadium Cincinnati Reds Milwaukee Dodgers San Francisco Boston Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox Cleveland Indians Los Angeles Angels Kansas City Minnesota Miami Baltimore Steve Barber

San Antonio brothers lead state amateur net rankings

The 1960 Texas Tennis Association rankings name San Antonio brothers John Newman and Edward Newman as the top amateur net stars from the state. Newman, a former Trinity University ace now in the Army, and Edward Newman, a San Antonio Jefferson High School student, top the list with two other Texans following in the rankings.

San Antonio Texas Tennis Association Trinity University John Newman Edward Newman San Antonio Jefferson High School Marilyn Montgomery Alamo Heights Johnny Romano Texans Sanat Tucson Angels Antonio Aubrey Gatewood Lou Klims Chock Bernard Bartzen San Angelo i Dallas Pete Ramos West Palm Beach

Moss Upsets Top Seed Laver In Masters Tennis

In St Petersburg, Jerry Moss, an Army private from Miami Beach, defeated second seed Rod Laver 6 4 6 4 to reach the semifinals as Neale Fraser and Roy Emerson advance. Fraser awaits the Shaffer Ayala winner, while Moss faces Emerson in the semis.

ST. Petersburg Fla Neale Fraser Australia Jerry Moss Moss Rod Laver Laver San Antonio Tex Miami Beach Roy Emerson Emerson Miguel Olvera Ecuador Fraser Jim Shaffer Luis Ayala Brazil Shaffer Marty Mulligan University of Florida Marine Santa Monica Calif Jon Douglas

La Porte Hosts District Meet with Bulldogs and Falcons

La Porte welcomes district 12 34 action featuring the Bulldogs and Channelview Falcons. Key events include 13 feet 3 inches in the high jump and hurdles around 15.3, with Wallace and Butler among top contenders. Relay teams at 9 am and finals at 8 pm, with strong hopes for medals in sprints, distance and field events.

Wallace the Roses Butler la Porte Bulldogs Golde R Alvin Falcon Jimmie Charles Buckalow Rodrigues Albert Woodring Tom G Mike McManus Raymond LaBoamy Strange Harry Faulkner Falcons Channelview Poland Alljentry Bradley Fuller Yellow Jack Fuller Jets Angleton Chan LaBoa Buckalew Freddie Russell Nelview Strange Mike Griffith Russell Dudley Suggs Louis Poland la Boa Lal Willie Owens John Butler Boa al Owens Stanley Wallace

Two Pros Crowd Palmer In Masters Fight For Lead

Arnold Palmer shared the lead at Augusta National after the first round of the Masters with a 68 while Bob Rosburg finished strongly with a 68 including a 100 foot putt. South Africa's Gary Player followed at 69, two strokes back, as the field tightened in wet conditions.

Augusta Arnold Palmer Palmer Bob Rosburg Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Byron Nelson Doug Ford Paul Harney Johnny Pott Charley Coe Ken Venturi Jay Hebert Gene Litter Tommis Bolt Stan Leonard Billy Casper Sammy Snead Ben Hogan Rosburg

Celtics Boost Hopes With Lavellette Comeback

St. Louis Hawks count on Clyde Lovellette’s return from a twisted back to bolster a 0-2 deficit against the Boston Celtics in the NBA title series. Lovellette, a 20.3-point regular, must wear a back brace. doctors clear him for duty Saturday if he can brace up.

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