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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1952

Page

11

Debut of the famed House of ge in two contests

The passage notes a debut and two contests with players from Sears, Flanagan, and others. It mentions Roy Pitts, Burch, and a frame 1 defeat of Living Heroes, plus a pitching line with three yeaspuns and three strikeouts. Oilers beat Livingston 10 to 5.

House of Gers Living Heroes Roy Pitts Burch Breiup Page Caed Burch Sears Flanagan Gault Davenport Moffitt Cook Oilers Livingston Beytown Beall HL Burch

No Promises From Phelan Texans Start From Scratch

Dallas Texan coach Jim Phelan says the new NFL franchise cannot offer immediate promises. He notes a small roster after 17 games and emphasizes rebuilding from scratch with a long term plan, using draft picks and players like Bob Teri and George Taliaferro to lay a solid future.

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Baytown Casters Sweep Dallas Casting Tournament Honors

Baytown Hunting and Fish Club casters returned from the West Sports and Vacation Show Casting Tournament in Dallas with trophies, mirroring last year's dominance. Roland Williams led with six trophies and the all around title, winning open skeet and tying for first in accuracy plug, while teammates Reggie Harper and Jerry Powell captured top junior and novice honors respectively. AHK Dunkerry earned second in men's accuracy play, with other Baytown competitors including Sonny Blisser Harry Bonds George Miles and the Russells. HLH Haralson coached the Baytown juniors for the event.

Baytown Iwest Dallas Roland Williams Young Williams Willams Roland Reggie Harper Jerry Powell A. HK. Dunkerry

Cars Burn at Pad Park Speedway Races

At Pad Park Speedway races three cars burned after Malt Trick crashes. Mangum won the 25 lap event as Cecil Elliott spun on the 12th lap, Norman Pierce took second, Sonny McDaniels fell short, Ed Norton earned top honors.

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Hornsby drives Browns in spring, earns respect fast

Rogers Hornsby, in his blunt style, pushes the St Louis Browns through spring training. Owner Bill Veeck reshapes the club, aiming to lift the team from league clowns to contenders. Hornsby’s hard line approach shocks holdovers, but his impact grows as the season nears. The Rajah’s past as player and manager colors his demanding methods and fixes. Bill Veeck Jr. hired Hornsby back, recognizing leadership and discipline as keys to improvement.

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Longhorn Nine Can Win Another SWC Crown This Week

The University of Texas Longhorns eye another Southwest Conference title with a key Monday game against SMU and a Saturday clash at Baylor. A pair of wins would push their record to 8-2, leaving only TCU and Texas A&M as remaining challengers, while SMU eyes second place with its series vs A&M.

United Press University, of Texas Longhorns Longhorns Southern Methodist Waco Baylor Bib Falk Texas Christian Texas A and M TCU SMU A and M Texas Aggies Dallas

Rackley Triumphs in Channelview Stock Car Race Show

Buddy Rackley dominates Channelview Speedway night by winning the third heat trophy dash and the 25 lap feature. Eddie Harrow places high in heats and the late consolation while Wille Williams, noted prior wins, receives a trophy from Rose Lunasco. Time data for heats and the feature are recorded.

Buddy Rackley Channelview Speedway Eddie Harrow Dub ‘Legion Norm. Pierce Sunny Harris Cecil Ellis Bob Miller Sonny McDaniel M. Smith Pick Valentina Tommy Mangum J. D. Suchs Dub Legion Cecil Elliott Rose Lunasco Roses Furnace Wille’ Williams Willie Williams Boots Hanson Billy Wade Sandy Harris Bill Blumrick Tom Shiplet Jayne Rackley Edldie Harrow Wiljie Williams Don Burton J.T. Saens Harry Ross

Major City Softball Opener Tuesday Night Highlights Eight-Team League

Major City Softball League opens tomorrow night at the Lee diamonds with four games on opening night. Diamond One hosts Prince Buick versus Humble at 7 30 p m and Bayshore Motors against General Tire at 9 p m. Diamond Two features Culpepper versus Franta at 7 30 p m and Service Produce versus Baker's Food Market at 9 p m. Games run each Tuesday and Thursday, excluding May 27 for a school graduation.

Lee Diamonds Diamond Prince Buick Humble Bayshore Motors General Tire Culpepper Franta Service Produce Baker's Food Market

Roughs and Cats Tie for TL's Top Berth

Beaumont’s Roughnecks surged with 11 hits to move from third to a tie for first in the Texas League. Oklahoma City fell 12-1 as Hugh Radcliffe starred for Beaumont. Fort Worth and San Antonio split a doubleheader with Don Landrum winning the nightcap. Dave Hoskins pitched Dallas past Houston 9-2, as Hoskins continued his pitching run. Shreveport beat Tulsa 4-2.

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