Ziegler’s Back Yard Gym Grows Into Baytown Venue
Ottomar Ziegler’s humble back yard gym near the Old Baytown Post Office has expanded over eight years into a full facility offering boxing and body building. At a new location prices start at 25 cents daily or $8 monthly, with heavy bags, a ring, weights, and training by Ziegler himself. A planned bout night will feature local fighters against Bellaire Houston and Galveston opponents, with approximately 300 seats and proceeds funding equipment and rent. Cincinnati Redlegs sign working pact with Cuban Sugar King for 1955 season.
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Church League Play-Offs Start August Ninth
Play-off schedule for Baytown Church League softball sets August 9 as opening night with four teams in a knockout format. The top four teams will play Mon August 9 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. followed by additional rounds through August 17 with a possible final if a team wins two straight against the same opponent.
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Great Slaughter Thrill From 1938 World Series Arm Injury
Editor Nate recounts Country Slaughter playing through elbow pain in Game 6 and delivering a legendary throw from right field in Game 7, injuring arm yet making a perfect strike to tag out a runner. He quotes Slaughter: Tomorrow doesn't matter, it's only today that counts.
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Baytown Gals Win Big In Houston Buffs Beauty Contest
Miss Carolyn Jean Kelley won the title with Barbara Arstein taking second at Buff Stadium in the Queen of the Houston Buffs contest. Carolyn will represent Houston in the Texas League finals in Oklahoma City on August 16, as Baytown claims the prettiest gals.
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Williams Dixon Duel in North Texas Tennis Tourney
Billy Williams and Bill Dixon, the “couple of Bills,” seek more Mars Fall glory as they head to Wichita Falls for the Texas Oklahoma Tennis Tournament. They compete in the junior division in singles and as a doubles pair across events.
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Baseball Standings and Friday Schedule Highlight Local Teens
Thursday results show Dallas defeated Beaumont six to three while Shreveport won nine to two. Fort Worth lost to Oklahoma City nine to two and Houston beat San Antonio four to three. Tulka dropped a two to three result. Baytown Bomber junior deputies prepare for La Porte game and aim to avenge a three year loss to Highlands Deputies with James Lansford pitching. Cedar Bayou Baptist and First Baptist failed to meet as planned in a double forfeit. St Marks Baptists routed Second Baptist fourteen to six after fifteen hits.
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Oilers Face Alkali Nine In Summit Preview
Summit, N u Aug 6 UP Light heavyweight Archie Moore plans to shave his mustache before the 173 pound title defense against Harold Johnson at Madison Square Garden. Moore will keep a goatee for luck as he seeks the win. In Glen Cove New York Mardel Bailey of Fresno meets Manya Batumbacher of Salt Lake City in the Eastern Gr Courts terming championships semifinals. Raley defeats Wright 6 1 6 3.
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