Murray-Go-Round By Tom Murray and Don Walker Football All-Star Report
Bay town's first basketball rep Jerry Don Smith fails to score as Reds lose 61 38 to South Texas quintet. Oklahoma all star week in Lawton previews college grid hopes as Smith aims for University of Texas bound basketball season. Walker recalls Don Walker and Big Jerry in unsteady grid year with injury and dramatic finish.
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Walker's Gander star dimmed in semifinal crush
Baytown sophomore Lucas Vegas filled in as Walker collapsed mid semifinal at Memorial Stadium after a brutal hit by Tyler's Jim Davis. The injury sidelined the Gander leader as 16,500 fans watched the momentous clash end in blue. Don is set on an engineering career and will miss Lee Colleges in September.
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Max Faces Tough Going in World Meet Tourney
American thrower Max prepares for a demanding schedule facing top rivals from Hungary Russia and Australia as he aims to reach the finals in the Chris Lines FA event. He trains under coach Howard and competes against Emil Zipin from Canehusovabkia and other noted athletes.
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Notes From All-Star Trip Through Heat and Highways
Sun Sports Editor records a wacky cross country journey from Baytown to Chicago with quotes and colorful locals. The column recalls Oklahoma guardsmen en route to Texas, previews a Cotton Bowl clash, lists Baytown All-America players like Paul Young, Burris and Crowder, and riffs on travel oddities from Muskogee to Missouri and Illinois before returning toward Texas.
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