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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1961

Page

9

Ganders win region title with relay blaze and six state berths

Baytown Ganders dominate Region I Class 4A meet at Jeppesen Stadium with a 42.2 440 relay regional record and six state berths, led by Arthur Whitmer Charles Barnhill and Don Parkhurst. Baytown tops Galena Park 81-72 as Milby's Tim mans and Beaumont French contend in sprints and distance events.

Houston Baytown Beverly Rockhold Jeppesen Stadium Galena Park Texas District Ganders Arthur Whitmer Charles Barnhill Don Parkhurst Whitmer Barnhill Parkhurst Milby Boyd Tim Perkins Timmons Clark Gamers Jim Fauver Tommy Conger Beaumont French Conger

Track Meet Highlights From Regional Finals

Area high school athletes set regional marks in jumping and throwing events. Arch ie McClure and tie contenders from Galena Park, Bellaire, and Milby lead in high jump while Robert McNeill and James Pallan post top marks in long and discus events. Spring Branch Beaumont and Baytown squads show depth in sprints and relays with multiple athletes advancing to the state meet.

REL Misses State Tennis Tournament

Lamar earned both state berths in the boys competition at the Regional Tennis Tournament in Houston. Port Arthur and South shared the girls divisions with doubles final losses for Baytown pair Manton Stewart and Bill Marshall. Nesmith of Reagan defeated Barsalou, and Nesmith then played Roemer of Lamar in a long three hour 45 minute battle. Domingue of Port Arthur beat Brazosport's Susan Buell in the girls opener while Ball High’s Harris and Neale, Phythian and others competed in the 124A opening round.

Houston Lamar Port Arthur South Baytown Manton Stewart Bill Marshall Dale McCleary Leslie Berkes David Barsalou Richard Nesmith Reagan Nesmith Dave Roemer Brazosport Susan Buell Billie Domingue Theother Ball High Tracy Harris Marilee Neale Johnson Phoebe Phythian

Cardinals Out Sing Giants Tune: 7-4

Chicago Cubs were set down by Art Mahaffey and Frank Sullivan as the Phillies posted two decisive shutouts. Warren Spahn celebrated his 40th with a win for Milwaukee, while Wally Moon powered the Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over Cincinnati and San Francisco edged St. Louis 2-1.

Jack Hand Associated Press Art Mahaffey Philadelphia Bobby Feller Sandy Koufax Chicago Cubs Mahaffey Frank Sullivan Phillies Milwaukee Warren Spahn Spa Cincinnati Roger Craig San Francisco St. Louis Giants Cardinals Wally Aone Los Angeles Wer Sam Pittsburgh San Pontency Schefing Tigers Bruce Ted Krusczewski Bob Cery Angels Scheffing Terry Fox Donohue Ken Hunt Leo Burke Dick Brown Angel Bunning Dick Gernert

Baytown dominates doubles and singles in region tennis finals

In Beaumont area tennis finals, Baytown teams won doubles titles with Manton Stewart and Bil Marshall beating Don ald Bratton and Ronald Bratton 6-4 6-2 and Dale McCleary and Leslie Berkes defeating Stewart and Marshall 6-2 6-3 6-1. In girls singles Billie Domingue of Port Arthur edged Susan Buell Brazos- Vist cutisport 7-6 6-1. Becker beat Domingue 6-0 6-1 in doubles Parish and Kar gels beat Breymann and Stephenson 6-1 6-1.

Richard Nesmith Reagan David Barsalou Bay‘town Dave Roemer Lamar Dean Dyer Beaumont South Park Roemer Nesmith Manton Stewart Bil Marshall Baytown Donald Bratton Ronald Bratton Beaumont Dale McCleary Leslie Berkes David Flanary Thomas Williams Walt McCleary Berkes Stewart Marshall Billie Domingue Arthur Susan Buell Brazos- Visae Cutisport Sheryl Becker Detroit Spring Branch Det Mardie Wesstreak Joyce Johnson Minnesota Phoebe Phythian South Park Washington Baltimore Tracy Harris New York Marilee Neale Gal Cleveland Kansas City Veston Johnson Chicago Phythian Parish Breymann Boston

Franks Watson Questions On Manager Changes In Baseball

The article riffs on baseball manager turnover, noting over 45 changes in five years across the league. It questions whether a high turnover rate hurts team performance and mentions Frank Watson discussing the Dodgers bench boss entering his eighth season as manager.

Frank Watson Thal Press Barbell Maoaver Onbe Dodgars

Track and field entries by teams in 3A meet list

The document lists event entries and competing teams for a 3A track and field meet. It names athletes in broad jump discus shot put pole vault 100 yard dash 440 yard dash mile run and relays with schools such as South Park Galena Park Milby Bellaire Channelview Pasadena Spring Branch Aldine Anahuac Beaumont Brazosport Lamar La Porte Port Neches Reagan South Houston and more. The page also notes relay squads and entry formatting quirks.

Archie McClure Ga Jman Aubrey Diceena Park Watter Rawledge Bout Ae Spring Schuster Bellaire Rich Loudermirk la Branch Jesse Jones Mats Charles Fisbeck Galena Park Bobby Cloninger Beau Basel Edmont Gordon Benson Milby Richard High Hardies Archie McSteen Nate Schuster Clue Culena T Park Honiie Carroll Don Koorer Medica South Park Broad Jump Robert McNeill South Beaumont Tin Jordan Spring Park of Archle Me Fi Are Burtin Waltrip Clare John Wade Boyd Timmons Jim Fauver Miley Vany Don Parkhurst Was Town Ford Brown Brazosport James Billy MecRill Jones Fara Dash Mitty Mon Fatkhurst Baytown Warren Galena Freddie Clark Duke James Park Tommy Beaumont Lee Woll Lamar Mike Crouch Riding Charles Bateaud Yellin Reagan Bun Ewing Milton Terry Timmons Stan Cham Jim Strickland Reapion Spring Branch Harry Beecher Brattles Gerald Sadler George Porter Crouch South Houston Hob Tennant Aldine Wayne Haven David DeBuet Charles Laub Pasa Bellaire Jena Gene ‘Timbertaxe Gene Time Sebastian Lemar Dale Hager Peacock Freddy Clark Charles Barabill Thurman Crawford Arthur Whitmer Ray Wende Fork Frank Price Andy Nobles Dick Welch Kermit Fa Aldine Paradena Beau Delton Perkins Charles Barnhill Micby Boyd Timmons Leslie Derrick Jim Spring Branch Fauvert Douglas Ald- Taont Harry Turner Wilbert Patterson James Palian Warren Brattht Galene Park Tommy Crouch Louis Poland Channelview Charles Saul Pasadena Gene Timberlake Delton Perkio Milby — Boyd Timmons Jobe Wade Leale Derrick Anshuac Carrol Harvey Gilbert Ferguson Jim Erer Herbert Beaziey Galens Park Ronnie Carroll Port Neches Stanley Wallace la Porte Ean Darby Pasadena Alden — Galena Moby Heagan Barry Beecher Gene Peacock Charlee Barnhill

Bay-Tex area track stars shine at Victoria regional

Channelview and La Porte led Bay-Tex schools with multiple state qualifiers at the Victoria regional meet. La Porte set a pole vault record in victory at 13 8 and Deer Park’s Wallace tied a high hurdles mark while Anahuac earned two relays to the Austin state meet. Crosby and Barbers Hill added points in sprints and field events as the era’s fastest relays and distances produced standout performances.

Norris Weir Bulldogs Polard Fish Channelview Mike McWarren Brattles Manus Ricky Scott Angleton Benny Moskowitz Sum Area la Porte Austian Sue Amma Wu Eceyens Houston John Butler Stanley Wallace Deer Park Paul Louis Poland Collie Inter Wallace Anahuac Ray- la Porte Tex School Ing Austin Albert Wood Victoria Paathers Barbers A. Ting Hitt Crosby Butler Fin Beazley Ferguson Ezer Harvey Panthers Barbers Hill John Deaton Randy McCollum Richard Barrow Tommy Leissmer Robert Stevens Leissner Stevens

Tigers Turn Weekend Into Lead In American League

Detroit's rookie manager Scheffing steers a youthful rise as the Tigers sweep the weekend series with Los Angeles, moving atop the AL while Jim Donahue shines in Sunday wins. Bob Bruce, Jim Bunning, and Donahue help a 3-1 doubleheader sweep, with Donahue saving the opener and winning the second in relief.

Jack Hand Associated Press Bob Scheling Detroit Tiger Stadium Tle Tigers Los Angeles Angels Jim Donahue St. Paul Bob Bruce Jim Bunning Jack Kralick Minnesota Pedro Ramos Camilo Pascual Washington Bob Shaw Chicago White Sox Boston Tom Brewer Gamig Art Mahafey Philadelphia Chicago Cubs White Cubs Frank Sullivan

Texas Seeks Baseball Cinch In Southwest Conference

Texas aims to seal the Southwest Conference baseball title as it holds a two game lead with 17 games played eight in conference. Baylor contenders threaten a tie by sweeping Texas at Waco while Texas seeks revenge after a 20-7 loss earlier this season.

Associated Press Texas Longhorns Baylor Waco Wis Rice Owls Ned Sather

Hebert And Venturi Tie In Houston Golf Classic Finish

Jay Hebert, the 1990 PGA champion,Birdied the last four holes to reach 72 holes at Memorial Park and force a playoff with Ken Venturi, the 29-year-old Californian who had led early and faltered with a missed two-foot putt. Hebert claimed the $3,600 winner’s share after a 276 four-under total, overcoming Venturi who earned $1,200 for a five-way tie at 28. Venturi's late bogey and missed eagle chance sealed the outcome.

Whitmer Barnhill Conger Parkhurst Max B. Skelton Houston Jay Hebert Ken Venturi Hebert Venturi Memorial Park Peter Thorson Tommy Bolt Hong Bolt Lionel Hebert Jay Julius Boras Amul Palmer Gary Player Paul Harney Bill Casper Jr Hach

Four Texans Set Marks At 36th Kansas Relays

LAWRENCE Kan AP Six meet records fell in the Kansas Relays windup as Texas Southern Baylor and other squads posted top showings. Texas Southern's quartet led by Horer Jones and Charles Brazier helped Texas Southern collect its sixth straight title in a relay while Emporia State set a mile relay mark. Rex Stucker of Kansas State won the 220 yard high hurdles in 14.2 seconds, extending his unbeaten run this spring.

Lawrench Kan Kansas Lester Milburn Charles Brazier Colle Sse Alamard Tae Houstan Tex Emporia Mel Mayo Landis Frank Lin Noel Certain Eddie Wy Ington Stanford BA Kemp Emieet Sol Raglor Jota Fry Rob Metpren Bastar Radie Curtis Gaffey Rex Stucker Kansas State Texas Ray Cunningham Hanches Stucker

SWC races near finish as Texas leads golf and tennis

The Southwest Conference races remain undecided with two weeks left. Texas Abi holds a comfortable golf lead while Texas ARM faces a pivotal tennis match at College Station. SMU sits second in tennis as Baylor, Texas, and others chase titles ahead of the Houston conference meet in May 2013.

PEESH Texas Abi Texas Texas Arm Mgd Colleges Station ALM Baylor Southern Methodist Dallas Houston

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