Rival Tulane LSU Coaches Clash At Robert E. Lee Field House
Tulane assistant Stan Kotteman and LSU scout Pop Strarpe visited Baytown to recruit against SWC and Houston area programs. They targeted Fred Kalina and Leo Wotioku, with Kalina linked through ex-KSU All-American Kenny Konz. Conversations also touched on Leo Wotioku and other signees.
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Stan Kotteman
Tulans
Pop Strarpe
LSU
Robert E. Lee Field House
Pop
Kotteman
Tulane
Jack Green
Blanchard-Davis
Trig
Pelican Proselytors
Baytown
SWC
University of Hous
Ton
Jiinior
I Strange
Fred Kalina
Port Arthur
Kalina
Baton Rouge
KSU
Jkenny Konz
Konz
Weimar
Texas
KalJnna
Sing Sing
Green
Leo Wotioku
Texas Anzies
David Wallace
Wayne Hollister
Texas Lands Wallace and Stothandske From Aggies
Texas secured two football recruits as David Wallace and Bill Stothandske signed letters of intent, leaving the Aggies after a bid for both Wallace and Wotipka. Baker chose Houston over A and M citing proximity and work, praising the Cougars coaching staff and players.
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Trnas Exes
Aggies
David Wallace
Gander
Bill Stothandske
Grover
Ox) Emerson
Longhorn
Belthorse
Texas
Bear Bryant
Wallace
Wotipka
Dave
Stalhandske
Tulane
Tron Browning
A and M
Kotleman
LSU Mentor Reflects On Louisiana Football Talent
LSU coach Strange laments a short Louisiana crop this year yet notes Texas SWC schools overlook many athletes who may become fixtures there. He recalls Bear Bryant’s path from Arkansas high school to Kentucky and Texas A&M recruitment, and credits Paul Dietzel with rebuilding Bayou football while praising Sid Fournet as a junior All American.
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Strange
Texas
SWC
LSU
Aggies
Bear Bryant
el Dorado
Ark
Bryant
Fordyce
Mississippi State
Slick Morton
Kentucky
Paul Dietzel
Bayou Bengals
Sid Fournet
Sid
Gander Team High on 3-Hitter by Hullum in District Win
Donnie Hullum fired a three-hitter to lift Gander to a 5-1 win over Pasadena, tying district 1244 first place with Texas City. Ed Denby had two singles and a double, while Hullum contributed two singles and a run. Pasadena scored on an unearned run after an error in the sixth as Lee, aided by Porter’s and Denny’s early steals, sparked a three-run first inning.
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Sun
Donnie Hullum
Pasadena
Lee
Texas City
Galena Park
Galena Park High School
Hullum
Ed Denby
Hallum
Gary Herrington
Hillum
Winston Porter
Denny
Charlie Esterakin
Porter
Dallas Edges Oklahoma City 4 to 3 in Texas League action
Dallas edged Oklahoma City 4 to 3 to move within a half game of the Texas League leading San Antonio. Ray Murray hit a sixth inning solo homer for Dallas off Al Papai. Ronald Barbian led Oklahoma City with three hits as Red Murfs earned his fourth win.
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United Press
Dallas Eagles
San Antonio Missions
Dallas
Oklahoma City
Shreveport
Houston
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Tulsa Oilers
Tulsa
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Indians
Red Murfs
Eagle
Ray Murray
al Papal
Ronald Barbian
Ev Joyner
Shreveport Sports
Missions
Kal Segrist
J. W. Jones
Jack Hollis
Pro Wrestling Show At Oiler Park Promises Big Fights
Pro wrestling cards heavyweights Gunkel and Curry in a three fall main event at Oiler Park Saturday night. Leo Chene defends Texas Junior Heavyweight title against Mag Maurice Chaion in a two of three fall match. Prelims feature Tony Baullaghan, Joe Cristy, Raul Zapata, and more. Proceeds aid Baytown Boys Fund and teen baseball clubs. Tickets split by seating area with prices ranging from 1 to 2 dollars. proceeds fund youth facilities.
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Ray Gunkel
Oiler Park
Optimist Club
Baytown
Brunson Theater
West Texas Avenue
Larry Chene
Texas
Mag Maurice Chaion
Leo
Tony Baullaghan
Joe Cristy
Raul Zapata
Phillies Lose Key Batters In Brief Baseball Update
Curt Simmons, Philadelphia Phillies lefty, hit a two run homer against Brooklyn in his first appearance of the year and said he was satisfied with his stuff. Richie Ashburn planned to leave the hospital but will require several days of rest before returning to the lineup.
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Simons
Patadelphia
Curt Simmons
Philadelphia Phillies
Brooklyn
Ashburn
Philadelphia
Richie Ashburn
Lee Fite Night Names Wrestling Boxing Champs
Excitement at the Lee Gym as the annual night featured seven boxing bouts and seven wrestling matches. Coaches led weight divisions from 112 to 174 pounds. three rounds each. Winners included Joe Glass over Bill Black, Ted Dodd over Gerald Center, Emelio Esquevel over George Lea, Jerry Englert over Robert Dipple, Larry Stripling over Gene Norton, Fred Dirks over Raymond Allen, Emmet Galloway over Pud Wilson in wrestling, and Ronnie Harlan over Joe Grays, Robert Dailey over Herman Salines, Clayton Ko over Don Rogers, Billy Williams over Joe Connell, Ted Dodd over Gerald Center, and Donald Browning over Billy Toung in boxing.
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Robert BE
Lee
George Armstrong
Tvrestling
Joe Glass
Bill Black
Ted Dodd
Gerald Center
Emelio Esquevel
George Lea
Jerry Englert
Robert Dipple
Larry Stripling
Gene Norton
Fred Dirks
Raymond Allen
Emmet
Galloway
Pud Wileson
Ronnie Harlan
Joe Grays
Robert Dailey
Herman Salines
Clayton Ko
Don Rogers
Billy Williams
Joe Connea
Gander Track Aces Despite Ailments In Region Seven Meet
Anton Smajstrla and Joe Frank Robins pace Lee's mile relay as they battle colds and bruised feet ahead of Region Seven trials. The Ganders face strong foes from Houlston Lanar Gatena Park and Port Arthur as prelims start at 10 am with finals at 7 pm. Baytown Lamar and Port Arthur posted top district times, while Galena Park and Freeport held notable marks in recent meets.
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Gatena Park
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Houston
Baytown
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Three Baytonians Win in River Oaks
Three Baytonians advanced to the fourth round at Houston River Oaks Invitational Tennis Tournament. In doubles, University of Houston pair Bob Middleton and Don Fuller defeated Bob Hubbard and Pancho Francisco 6-2 6-3. Rice team Baytown duo Dave Daviss and Tommy Roberts beat Bob Jones and Jim Craveng 6-4 4-6. Other results included Frank Guernsey and Bil Cupecantain taking 6-2 0-6 from Paul Viking and Rex Reed, and Leo La Borde Sr losing to Jerry Moss of San Frios 6-1.
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River Oaks
Bob Middleton
Don Fuller
University of Houston
Bob Hubbard
Pancho Francisco
Gene Latut
Whitney
Tommy Roberts
Baytown
Dave Daviss
Rice
Bob Jones
Jim Craveng
Paul Viking
Rex Reed
Coushien Ab A
Brooklyn Rookies Help Dodgers Extend Win Streak
Don Zimmer and Ed Roebuck fueled Brooklyn’s eighth straight win with a 7-0 victory over Philadelphia as Zimmer hit a two run homer and Roebuck delivered crucial relief. The Dodgers, energized by rookies, pushed toward a major league opening record while Carl Furillo and Roy Campanella also homered. The Braves, Giants, and Indians also notched wins in the league.
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United Press
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Ed Roebuck
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PeeWee Reese
Roebuck
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St. Louis Browns
Walt Alston
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Steve Ridzik
Curt Simmons
Willie Jones
Jim Hughes
Don Newcombe
Roy Campaneti
Alston
Milwaukee Braves
Chicago Cubs
Gene Conley
Milwaukee
Lee Golfers and Netters Set for Regional Friday
Baytown golfers and tennis players begin regional events Friday at Houston venues. Lee Golfers with coach Frank James tee off 8:30 pm, while Lee Tennis under Teo La Borde and Horace Mann netters open at 9 am at the University of Houston courts. Local districts and players from Baytown Junior High, Morad Mann representation, and district 32-A competitors prepare for a day of matches and honors following district crowns in Galveston and regional IAA play.
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H Ouston
Frank James
Lee
Memorial Country
Teo la Borde
Horace Mann
University of Houston
Don Harmon
Eriest Hauser
Bobby Kanarr
Harry Bands
Tim
Galveston
Jim Skalake
Charles Wilson
Jeg Math
Barton Bruce
Gordon Wilson
Lynn Gray
Bill Dixon
Kas Daves
Pan Como
Douglas Bashrum
Lite
Morad Mann
Jerry Striedder
Woy
Roy Como
Buddy Davis
Tatvelle Bietdin
Lai Moore
Wilma Ehrhardt
la Borde
Houston U
Texas Olympian Dean Smith clocks 198 yard dash time
COLLEGE STATION Alt Dern Smith of the University of Texas, an Olympic sprinter, won the 100 yard dash in a tailwind aided effort and clocked 9.2 seconds for the 198 yard dash in a triangular meet Tuesday, narrowly failing to beat Mel Patton's world mark.
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Alt Dern Smith
University of Texas
Mel Patton
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