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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1961

Page

9

Twins Win Double Hit Slams Lift Baltimore Victory

Baseball roundup notes Minnesota Twins power to two wins at Baltimore led by Bob Allison with a grand slam and three homers total seven RBIs in game one, and Zoilo Versalles two run homer in the seventh of game two. Giants beat Phillies as Dodgers, Reds win. rain and cold wash out several doubleheaders.

Jack Hand Associated Press Allison Minnesota Twins Minnesota Bob Allison Zoilo Versalles Twins Baltimore Tim Versalles Washington Washington Senators Cleve Iland Indians Dick Donovan Tito Francona New York Kansas City Los Angeles Boston Chicago Detroit San Francisco Philadelphia Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Leo Durocher Jocko Conlan St. Louis Cincinnati Chuck Estrada Ack Hand al Dark San Francisco Giants Dark Giants Sam Jones Phillies Billy O'Dell O'Dell Bobby del Greco Ray Sadecki Milwaukee Cleveland Washington Jones Robin Roberts Sam Tony Gonzalez Gonzalez Tom Haller Harvey Kuenn Kuenn Orlando Cepeda Norm Larker Conlon Dodgers Ers Vern Law Stan Willams Tommy Davis Wally Moon Sherry Sadecki Jim O'Toole Don Landrum Sally Hemus Hemus Landrum Almer Duke University Bill White Ken Boyer Sedgefield Country Club Souchak Durham N.C Grossinger N.Y Flint Mich Sam Snead Snead Springs W. Va Greensboro Billy Maonwell Dallas Tex Stan Leonard Charlie Sifford Sifford Nament

Houston Errors Mar Home Runs, Louisville Wins

A 65 victory for Dallas-Fort Worth over Denver highlighted by Dean Chance striking out loaded bases in the eighth while Houston’s four errors spoiled three home runs and handed Louisville a 9-5 win. Omaha-Indianapolis game postponed due to snow.

Associated Press Dean Chance Dallas-Fort Worth Denver Houston Louisville American Association Omaha Indianapolis Chance Jim Hughes Jim McDaniel Bears Jack Spring Srun Jim McKnight Duke Ducote Wayne Connally al Schroll Amanda Samuel Howie Bedell Lee Tate Mack Jones Boyd Linker Joe Torre

Souchak Wins Greensboro Open Golf Title

Greensboro star Mike Souchak captured the Greater Greensboro Open, returning to victory after nearly ten months with powerful tee shots and steady play to claim the title in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Greensboro N.C Mike Souchak

Ships and Stings Chase Major Title Hurdles

Baytown faces Texas City and Brazosport in a pivotal stretch as the Ships and Stingarees press the league race. Texas City units show strong hitting while Baytown seeks to reverse a recent playoff loss. Smiley remains in striking distance, and Treuhardt weighs starter rotation amid a three-game week.

Ders Ganders Ieakua'ee Baytown Texas City AEL Brazosport Pasadena Ronnie Kluch South Hoyston Galena Park Jeff Brant Arne Brazepo Ball High Fred Beene Beene Galveston June Davis Smiley Ball Layne Sauls Tors Treuhardt Peer Ater Lmrol Trevhardt

Carver Captures 4 3A Track Title In District Meet

Roy Hicks led Campus Christie in a close 4 3A track title as Bay Town took the team crown. Coles starred with four wins while the Buccaneers qualified nine individuals and both relays for Prairie View state meet April 29. Hicks, Houston Elmore, and Arthur Haggerty excelled in sprint and field events, with Eugene Washington anchoring the mile relay. Carver set multiple district records as Earl Chandler and Sam Brown posted strong showings in sprints and distance events.

Roy Hicks Campus Christie Coles Baytown Bile Deste Buccaneers Prairie’ View Carver Hicks Houston Elmore Arthur Haggerty Resseree Hill Uace Npeoett Mo-Ward Quincylin Washington Sec Cam Tural Himpelf Thomas Cart Welton Barnett Onda Barnett Eerus Bucs Eugene Washington Coc Brown Earl Chandler Kenneth Simmon Sam Brown Leon Carr Brown Floyd Wheat

Distance and events dominate Carver relay meet results

In a Corpus Christi district meet, Carver and teammates dominated events from shot put to relay. Notable performances include Rey Hicks and Eugene Washington in sprints, Roy Hicks and James Bolden in high jump, and the 440 yard relay squad Carver across first place with 43.4 seconds. Team totals show Carver leading, with LaMarque and Elmore hot on their heels.

Kati Chander Carver— i Capers Mulcare Ee Crosé More Johnen LaMarque Rey Hicks Corpus Christi Eugene Washington Carver Joe Washington Bimore Sam Brown Cuaries McAdams Floya Wheattall John Tady Elmore Welton Barnett Willie Wilson Corpus Christ Quincy Thompson Roy Hicks L. Davis Konote G. Beard James Bolden Leon Carr Kate Brewer Joel Felder Falker C. Cross Dames Godeau Carr Fred Love Arthur Hammerly Meea Adams Corpua Christi Mule Rmn Archie Phiewz Laie Que Ed Make Henderson Corusco Robert Swanagan Carver - Rate Bros Rogie

Baseball Standings in American Association

Sunday results show Dalles Fort Worth 6 Rayer 5 and Toulsville 9 Fort Wayne 0. Omaha at Indianapolis postponed. Worth 2 700 Travana pelle 0 100 Hous on 2 200 Townville 40 mani.

American Association Fort Worth Rayer Toulsvile Fort Heuai India Anapolis Townville Mani

Missions Hold Clean Slate In Texas League

The San Antonio Missions lead the Texas League early with an unbeaten start as the Cubs swept Austin for 21 and 42 and 43 scores. Tulsa edged Amarillo 4-3 and Victoria defeated Rio Grande Valley 5-3 in 11 innings, with Goerger and Schanderel earning decisions.

Associated Press San Antonio Missions Chicago Cubs Austin Tulsa Victoria Amarillo Rio Grande Valley Ron Goerger San Antoino Jim Schanderel Jim Hay Tony Balsano Fred Koenig Jack Damaska Charlie Strange Rosebuds Johnny Weekly San Antonio

New Bowling Marks Set At El Paso Meet

AP reports the state bowling tournament ended with eight new records. Guarantee Shoe Company of El Paso set a closing-session team record of 2812 for Class C. Danny Martin of El Paso rose to Class A singles third with 713 while Rafael Hernandez and Luis Rios of El Paso led Class D doubles with 1137. Central Star Life Houston won Class A team with 2072, Hood's Five Aces San Antonio won Class B with 3010, El Paso Natural Gas No 1 won Class D with 2665. Jamie Brooks Houston won Class A singles with 764, Jack Simpson El Paso won Class B with 473, Danny Weve El Paso won Class C with 414, George Lemieux El Paso won Class D with 418.

EL Paso Guarantee Shoe Company of Danny Martin Rafael Hernandez Luis Rios Ia J George Lemiex

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