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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1955
Page
8
Murray rounds up readers on nine year olds missing Little League rosters. He notes most stars rise after early delays, as national rules require five players from each age group. He urges perseverance, describes summer reassignment programs, and compares youth to seasoned pros like McArthur and Yogi Berra.
Fragmented reminiscence on late career players and franchise moves. Mentions Philadelphia to Kansas City shift, Yankees influence in leagues, and trades bringing Bradiun, Bradiun era figures, and players like Ewell Blackwell and Tom Gorman. Discusses power dynamics and castoff acquisitions.
Dick Bryhoski tops Yankees Athletics deal as Cardinals acquire players and salaries. Rusty rain delays opener. New York Yankees Philadelphia Phillies and Brooklyn Dodgers push back games to Wednesday with same opponents as rain threatens Baltimore Kansas City Milwaukee venues.
Gander track squad under coach Beverly Rockhold prepares at Memorial Stadium for the 334A district meet at Galena Park Friday. Team leaders Vic Davis and Wally Wilson headline a strong sprint/mile relay group, with Lee and Pasadena challenging the Ganders in events from the 440 to high jump as the district title race looms.
Early morning rain threatens a district clash at Oiler Park between Galena Park and the Ganders, with Lee nine awaiting if washed out. Galveston pitcher Jin Smith (6-2) faces Lee ace Hallum (5-1) as Mullin nurses an eye injury and Galveston relies on Pierce bat and Rogee catching to spark the lineup.
New York reports spotlight on six rookies as opening day arrives including Ramon Mejias for the Pirates and Ken Boyer Bill Vilson among the Carolina prospects. Virden and Littrell standouts lead rookies while others await their chance on April as teams start the season. Doris Mart dominates in Havana as Cuban tennis opens. Angel Seni returns to Cincinnati after a spring elbow injury.
Deer Park eyes district team title as they host the big track meet at their stadium. The squad features state championship backfield from 1954 and stars including Jimmy Carpenter Penny O Neal Bubba McLean William Henderson. Carpenter will compete in multiple events while relay teams shine, with finals under the lights in the afternoon evening program.
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