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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1961

Page

9

Masters Golf Showdown Near End of Qualifying Round

Seven under par in a tense Masters Friday saw Palmer and Gary Player tied at 137 while leaders eye a possible repeat. Pro contenders including Nelson Venturi Hebert Bolt Xrol and Walter trailed within six strokes, as Augusta National hosted a dramatic second round crowd of about 25 000.

Augusta Galar Ine Surkemo Palmer Charter Coe U.S Champi Poon Paul Harney Scenic Acres Bop Rosburg Rosburg Don January Falmer Player Byron Nelson Ken Venturi Lionel Hebert Tommy Bolt Ted Xrol Walter

Baseball Opens 1961 Season Across Major Leagues

Washington and Chicago lead openings as 1961 schedules expand with two new clubs Los Angeles and Washington joining the leagues. Presidents attend openers while managers debut, including Ralph Houk with the Yankees and new first-ball ceremonies mark the season kickoff.

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Hawks Face Celtics In pivotal playoff clash in St Louis

St Louis Hawks nurse a must win as Boston Celtics push to a 3-0 series lead. Bill Russell anchors Celtics while Clyde Lovellette braces for the Hawks. Coach Paul Seymour hopes Len Wilkens can spark a late counter. Key scorers include Hagan Pettit and Wilkens for St Louis. Cousy dominates for Boston.

ST. Louis St. Louis Hawks Aries Porton Bill Russell Clyde Lovelletis Caltics National Basketball Hawks Paul Seymour Clyde Boston Celtics Seymour Counse Len Wilkena Cliff Hagan Bo Pettit Wilkens Bob Cousy

Ganders Lead In District Texas Relays Trials

Ganders hold district lead amid a tough Texas Relays meet as Milby and Baytown varsity show strong sprint efforts. Lee racks up 12 hits for his team while Dodd and Oliver spark a two run first inning as Ganders surge past rivals in a chilly Friday night event.

Baytown Milby Hier Teranes Gan Bhanies Texas Relays Lee Aingies Werere Ganders Aline Sinnese Galena Ork Brazospart Galena Fort Says Naerts Texas A&m Hardin Texas Baptist National University of Tex Mexico Erie

Texas Relays Underway with Record Pace Clash

Texas Relays open as squads vie for marks led by Olympic sprinters and Abilene Christian, with New Mexico and Galena Park fielding strong showings. Dodd, Kluch, Stratton and Bertsch drive multiple efforts as teams chase world and NCAA times, while college divisions showcase sprint medleys and relay bouts across Texas venues.

John R. Combe Ronnie Kluch Austin Dodd Tex Grambling Stratton Abilene Christian New Mexico Oliver and Bertsch Texas Dave Styron

St Louis Leads By One In Stanley Cup Action

DETROIT AF The Chicago Black Hawks, missing key players, trailed as Baytown and Abilene Christian noted track records. Sammy Masters sparked a day of runs and late scoring, while Detroit and St Louis faced playoff pressure in a tense opening of the series with Detroit claiming a one game edge.

St. Louis Detroit Chicago Black Hawks Terry Sawchuk Marcel -Princvost Abilene Christian Calvin Cooley Dennis Richardson Bud Clanton Young Pat McKennon Elvis Istre Denis Moore John Lawler Stone John Os Hee Amas Detroit Red Wings Bill Stewart Hawks Chic

Dialogue on baseball calls and controversy from Baytown Texas City game

In a spirited exchange, Baytown and Ball High commentators debate umpire decisions, including a disputed grounder call and overthrows. They discuss accuracy, public criticism, and irony in reactions, noting a later Baytown win amid lingering controversy and reactions from fans and writers.

Galveston Tali Johnny May May Don Treuhardt Baytown Ball Combs Truehardt Ture Reedeh Yaved Nemplay Ramey Masters Aloay Pasadena Kluch Bullet Payne Payne Stu

Baseball Standings from Tuesday’s ReacltS

Baytown defeated Galena Park 12 to 1 while South Houston topped Galveston 4 to 2. Pasadena and Texas City split 2 to 0, Brazosport and Smiley posted a 3 run game result.

Baytown Galena Park South Houston Galveston Pasadena Texas City Brazosport Smiley Galena South Meattos Rai Out

District Meet Memorial at Galves High

District IMA E Meg Baseball Baytown at Pasa jdenet pm Saturday at District Meet Memorial Sta Teck Uae High Galves District 124A shows a district athletic meet with baseball and track events. The fragment mentions Baytown, Memorial, and Galveston area teams and a district designation 124A.

Ima E Meg Baytown Pasajdenet Sta Teck Uae High Et Galves

Bucks blasts on Yankee days and A's pitcher

Lilian Beach AP reports Bucks, 27, recalls a World Series past with the Yankees and an injury plagued stint. He notes a 4 10 season record and 2 10 as a starter, cites lack of luck and poor handling by Johnny Kucks, and says he faced bullpen use and few starts mid season. He insists the arm is fine.

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