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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1961

Page

7

Oil Bowl Set To Attract 10000 In Wichita Falls

The Oil Bowl tonight features Texas pride teams with the East led by Tommy Stegleder and Bob Baccarini favored due to heft speed and depth. The West led by David Slaughter and Jim Puryear faces a field reshaped after Oklahoma’s absence following an NCAA ban on all star games.

Wichita Falls Texas Tommy Stegleder Henderson County Junior College Bob Baccarini Cisco Junior College David Slaughter Jim Puryear Sul Ross College Oklahoma

Philadelphia Tries In 11-Inning Game

Philadelphia Phillies suffer their 20th straight loss, an 11 inning defeat at Milwaukee 7 6. Ed Wilks reports the streak pales beside pre 1900 NL records as Braves and Reds keep pace, while the Giants lose to the Cardinals and the Cubs split with the Pirates. Maris closes in on Ruth with four homers in five games against Cleveland.

ED Wilks Associated Press Philadelphia Phillies Milwaukee Cleveland Boston Red Sox Tas Pane A's Boston Braves Cincinnati Reds Braves San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Larry Jackson Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Pirates Phils Lee Maye Frank Bolling Ed Mathews al Spangler Jack Baldschun Don Nottebart Ken Boyer Mike McCormack Jackson Dick Drott Ernie Banks Wilmer Mizell Bucs Bob Clemente Earl Francis Jim Brewer Roger Maris Mickey Man‘tle New York Yankees Indians Maris Babe Ruth Municipal Stadium Mantle Trail

Yankees gain four game lead as Maris and Mantle pace win

The Yankees stretch their AL lead to four with a 5-3 victory over the White Sox as Maris drives in two and Mantle adds a triple. Maris holds a 14 game surge on Ruth's 1927 pace with nine homers in four trip venues Cleveland Los Angeles Kansas City Minnesota while Detroit drops. Cleveland beats Boston in 14 innings and Washington tops the Angels 4-3.

Maris Ruth Yankees Cleveland Los Angeles Kansas City Minnesota Mantle Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers Baltimore Boston Washington Los Angeles Angels Frank Baumann Russ Kemmerer White Sox Yanks Bill Stafford Whitey Herzog Paul Foytack Jack Fisher Ais Associated Press Americs New York Arate Chicago Los Angel Cincinnati San Francisco Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Phila St. Laura Philadelphia

Texas Deer Shipped to Georgia for Wildlife Exchange

One hundred Texas deer will be sent to Georgia at $35 each, from King Ranch, with Georgia paying the trapping price. An exchange also involves 100 Rio Grande turkeys trapped on King Ranch, while Nebraska pays about $12 per turkey. A supply of eastern wild turkey will be sent from Georgia to Texas at a later date to complete the wildlife swap.

Austin Texas Georgia H. D. Dodgen The Game Commission Kings Ranch King Ranch Land Nebraska

Many Expecting Mantle To Pass Maris Record

New York reporters and teammates expect Mickey Mantle to surpass Roger Maris in Babe Ruth era home runs. Mantle hit a 425 foot triple, while Maris went 0-for-4 as the Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 5 3 to widen their lead over Detroit to four games. Maris remains at 48 homers, Mantle at 45, with Ruth’s 1927 pace 14 games behind.

Mantle Maris New York Mickey Roger Babe Ruth Yankees Chicago White Sox Detroit Ruth Yogi Berra

Baseball Standings and Friday Schedule Inconsistent Text

American Association standings show Indianapolis 6 Dolley Fort Worth 5 and Omaha 1 Denver 7 Houston 3 with incomplete records. Texas League results list Austin and San Antonio games. Friday matchups include Dallas-Fort Worth at Indianapolis and Houston at Louisville with unclear details.

Austin Ardmere ‘Antonio Ararmere Af Arharfto Aston Tulse Som Antenna Victorm

Buffs Begin Final Home Stand in Houston History

Houston buffs host Indianapolis Indians for five straight 7 45 p m games marking the last minor league stand. Boy Scouts present a 20 minute Indian Dancing show at 1 15 p m before the Buffs Indians game. Denver Bears arrive Aug 24 for five games ending with Minor League Farewell night Aug 28 with fan autographs and a car giveaway.

Houston Boy Scouts Indians Houston Buffs Busch Stadium Cat Deal American Association Indianapolis Indians Denver Bears Buffs Asthi Picores Rudy - Hawke Motors Indianapolis

Davis Cup Singles Open With McKinley Osuna Duel

The American Zone Davis Cup singles open at Cleveland Skating Club features US contender Chuck McKinley and Mexico’s Rafael Osuna in a best of five. Bartlett Bartzen and Mario Llamas follow as the second singles pair, with Mexico hoping to upset the home favorites.

Cleveland Ohio Chuck McKinley United States St. Louis Rafael Osuna Cleveland Skating Club Bernard Tut) Bartzen Dallas Tex Mexico Mario Llamas Llamas Bartzen U.S McKinley Osuna Francisco Pancho) Contreras

Gander Lettermen to Honor Players and Elect Officers

Gander Lettermen plan a Friday barbecue at the Baytown Community House open to all who lettered and ex-members. Pete Sultis will introduce the coaching staff and team, preview the season, and discuss prospects. A business session will elect new officers with current leaders Norman Adams Roland Pruett and Bryan Haney continuing in roles.

Letterman’s Association Baytown Association David Conway Conway Pete Sultis Gander Sultis Ganders Norman Adams Roland Pruett Bryan Haney

Women Readying For Wightman Cup Opener in Chicago

Britain's Chris tine Truman and America's Karen J. Hantze prepare for the first Wightman Cup singles clash at 1:30 p.m. EST in Chicago, opening the 33rd edition between top women tennis players from the United States and Great Britain.

Chicago Britain Christine Truman America Karen J. Hantze United States Great Britain Ann Hayden Billie Jean Moffitt Long Beach Calif

French Premier Hits Wrong Target At Fair

Paris AP reporting Michel Debre, vacationing in western France, threw at a fair target display featuring Kennedy Khrushchev and De Gaulle. He aimed carefully, missed Khrushchev, struck De Gaulle, drawing cheers as the crowd laughed. Auree published the brief without comment.

Paris Kennedy Khrushchev de Gaulle Ife Michel Dehre France Auree

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