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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1955

Page

17

Gander Baseballers Face Conroe in District Showdown

Gander meets Conroe Tigers at Conroe in a must win district 12AA4 game at 3:30 PM as they chase a return to the championship. Adams will start sopho Freq Huey on the mound with Conroe starter Tom Allen. The Ganders, 6-3 in 12AA, rely on hitters Denny Gammel Esterak and Oliver behind the plate, with Kalhng Porter Sanders in the infield and Hullum likely in the lineup as the stretch drive begins.

Tom Murray Sun Gander Baseballers Conroe Tigers Conroe Adams Freq Huey Tor Tom Allen Charles Mears Conroey Freeport Ganders Lee Galena Park Oller Park Donnie Hullum Parkers Huey Oiler Park Tiger Aldine Gary Herrington Bob Kalhng Winston Porter Bobby Sanders Wayne Balke Gander J. W. Gammel Edwin Denny Charles Esterak Ging Denny Gammel Esterak Allen Jerry Oliver

Oklahoma Football On Probation Fringed Benefits Big Red

The University of Oklahoma was placed on two years probation by the NCAA for major infractions. The sanctions include limits tied to recruiting and benefits described as cost free education offered to prospective student athletes. Cincinnati received a one year suspension with national championship ban.

Oklahoma Chicago University of Oklahoma National Collegiate Athletic Association University of Cincinnati NCAA Cincinnati University of Dayton Bethune-Cookman College Virginia Union University Virginia Union Jacksonville Fla Dayton Kansas State North Carolina State Greorge L. Cross Bud Wilkinson Walter Byers Clarence

Vukovich Seeks Historic Third In Indy 500 Win

Fresno racer Billy Vukovich heads to Indianapolis chasing a historic third straight mile victory at the Memorial Day classic. The veteran driver, 46, expresses focus on his Fresno service station business and notes a field loaded with strong competitors as he aims to make history in the 39th annual race.

Fresno Calif Billy Vukovich Indianapolis Jeadfoot the Motor Speedway Indiana Bill Beal Vukovich

Dick Chapman Aims at North South Title at Pinehurst

Dick Chapman, defending U S and British Amateur laurels, seeks the North South upset on his home course at Pinehurst. He defeats Frank Meacham 7 and 6 in round one and advances to face Pat Foy Brady as others, including Dave Smith and Harry Welch, compete in second round match play. The schedule runs through quarter finals Thursday, semis Friday, and 36 hole final Saturday.

Pinehurst N.C Dick Chapman U.S Wednnesday Chapman Frank Meacham Roanoke Rapids Pat Foy Brady Reidsville Dave Smith Gastonia Fred Harry Welch Salisbury Big Bill Campbell Huntington W. Va George Mountcastle Winston-Salem

Summer Tan to Forego Derby Trial Decision

Louisville KY UP Mrs John W Galbreaths Kentucky Derby hopeful Summer Tan likely will skip the Derby trial four days before the May 7 race trainer Sherrie Ward reported. Summer Tan, who came from New York, lost by a neck to Nashua in the Wood Memorial and has four losses in five starts this year. He remains a strong Derby contender as the second choice at 1 to 16 in the odds.

Louisville John W. Galbreath Summer Tan Sherrie Ward New York Jamaica Nashua

Club Golfers Set for May 7 Club Championship

Baytown Country Club begins May 7 qualifying for the Club Championship Tour. Harry Bonds and Milton Kelly tied at 69 for the first medal-play event of the spring. Flight leaders included Jon Clayton Al Mazoch and Jim Moon with 76, and Harald Smith Bill Taylor Charles Wilson J. J. Patterson at 80. Idoux and Gordon Wilson led flights four with 85, while Jerry Wilson and Idoux led flight five with 81. Bonds belongs to Gander golf team with a 124A championship. Drake Relays report notes 2,000 track athletes from 213 schools attend this weekend.

Baytown Country Club Harry Bonds Robert E. Lee Milton Kelly Jon Clayton al Mazoch Jim Moon Harald Smith Bill Taylor Charles Wilson J. J. Patterson R. J. Idoux Gordon Wilson Jerry Wilson Idoux Bonds Gander Memorial

Southern Cal to meet SMU Texas A&M in Dallas clash

Los Angeles USC track coach Jess Mortensen will lead a 23 man Trojan squad to Dallas for a triangular meet with SMU Texas A&M and Texas. USC seeks to defend its title as WCAA champion after a easy win last year. A highlight matches SMU’s Don Morton against USC’s Mike Larrabee in the 440 yard dash.

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