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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1955
Page
6
Vic Davis and Wally Wilson led Robert E. Lee to a 21.3 mile relay victory over Port Arthur in the Regional meet. Anton Smajstria, Joe Robins, and strong handoffs fueled a 43.4 prelim and a 43.4 overall pace, with Lee securing a 35 yard margin. Beaumont’s Staves praised the fast Lee runners despite setbacks.
The article chronicles Charlie Dunaway's rapid improvement in shot put and his near-record discus performances. Spain tops practice throws but fouls a final attempt. Dunaway rebounds from preliminaries to win with a strong final throw. The piece highlights Dunaway's rise, discipline, and community praise for his effort.
The piece notes Feller and Herb Score drawing praise amid early season results. It quotes Fred Heaney defending the Pirates while expressing confidence in the club facing Florida travel. It records Ted Kluszewski and Ted Yost exchanges during a 12 game spring series, highlighting their batting marks and spring pace.
The Ganders dominated the Region Track meet at Rockhold Saturday, winning five firsts, two seconds and two thirds as two relay teams set records. Lee foursome led by Smejstrla Robins Davis and Wilson posted a 43 flat 440 and a 3 21.3 mile relay, while Dunaway and Hinkle starred in field events.
The team pursues a seventh star as the lineup faces a tough clash. Despite two National League batting champions in the lineup, the right handed hitters struggle to switch the plate and close the gap.
Stan Mayer eyes equal footing with Honus Wagner by winning his seventh batting crown, attempting to surpass a six time leader. Wagner claimed titles since Stan’s 7 season drought, the longest gap between Stan’s titles.
The Lee High School boys and doubles team of Paul Come and Douglas Bashrum triumphed at the regional tennis championships in Austin, defeating seasoned partners and earning a spot at the state tournament. Lee doubles knocked out Hanston pair 6-4 to claim the title as Foust faced Dixon later in the singles finals.
Wes Santee of Kansas, aiming to break four minutes in the mile, plans to run at Drake Relays next week after a muddy track and 17 mph wind hindered him at Kansas Relays. He previously ran 4:00.5 at the Texas Relays, nearing the American record, and intends to use two pacers at Drake.
Kansas City Athletics faced a harsh pounding as Chicago White Sox hammered six homers for 29 runs and 29 hits at Municipal Stadium. The home crowd greeted the A's with surprising support, dispelling fears of hostility from Kansas City fans.
Virginia Beach Open winner Chandler Harper credits iron play for a decisive victory. He shot 64 to finish 260 total, five under par, beating Dick Mayer and Oliver. Oliver tied for third at 264. prize money totaled 2,400 for Harper.
The Smushaveet Conference tennis title will be decided this week when Texas meets Southern Methodist in Dallas on Saturday. SMU must face Texas Christian on Wednesday, while Texas has another match next week. Other matches include Texas A&M vs Baylor at Waco and Rice vs Texas A&M, with Baylor facing TCU at Fort Worth on Saturday.
In the Southwest Conference race SMU and Texas tie for first, as coach Alex Hooks’ SMU squad seeks the program’s first undisputed diamond title. Baylor, A&M, TCU, Rice, and Texas Christian buttress the chase with pivotal matchups, while Torey Bowers and Ernie Prod lead SMU pitching in key doubleheaders against Baylor and Texas.
Nashua, the Derby favorite trained by Sunny Fitzsimmons for William Woodward, plans a Friday departure to Kentucky with only one workout before the classic. Churchill Downs hosts John W. Galbreath's colt in the Norby Trial on May 3, with preparations leading to a potential fourth Derby win for the Nasrullah son.
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