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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1955

Page

8

Palmer Dominates Canadian Open Lead In 46th Championship

Arnold Palmer shot 21 under par through 34 holes to seize a five stroke lead over Jackie Burke Jr. at Weston course in Toronto. Palmer praised by Tommy Bolt for skill, while Burke and Palmer both dazzled the crowd of over 3,000 as Palmer eyed a course record and potential Open mark.

Toronto Arnold Palmer Weston Arnold Tommy Bolt Palmer Latrobe Jackie Burke, Jr Kiam Burke Zallers Johnny Palmer Badin N. C Winnipeg

Wooster Ousted From Tourney By Second Loss

Baytown's Wooster Baptist church softball team exited the state TAAF tournament in El Paso after a 6 to 2 loss to Woodland Baptist of Houston. They had fallen Friday night to First Methodist of El Paso, ending in the loser's bracket. Louis Carter pitched Friday and Jimmy Johnson started Saturday for Wooster.

Baytown Wooster Baptist Church el Paso Woodland Baptist Houston First Methodist of Jimmy Johnson Wooster Louis Carter St. Paul's Lutheran Grandview Baptist First Christian of Fort Worth

Baytonian Wins Skish Casting Title

Ronald Williams of Baytown Texas won the skish accuracy fly event at the national fly casting tournament with 95 points. Behind him tied for second with 91 points were Robert Budd Jeffersonville Indiana J Q Bishop New Orleans and Marvin C Allen Newark New Jersey. Jon Tarcantino San Francisco placed fifth with 93 points.

Saint Louis Ronald Williams Baytown Texas Robert Budd Jeffersonville Ind J. QO. Bishop New Orleans Marvin C. Allen Newark N. J Jon Tarc Antino San Francisco

Eagles Triumph Over Lions In Exhibition Clashes

Ted Wegert, a 23 year old ex sailor, scored both Philadelphia touchdowns in a 14 to 8 win over Detroit before 48 000 fans at the Colton Bowls. Doak Walker Day drew attention as Walker received gifts at halftime. Detroit’s lone TD came on a run by Lew Carpenter. The Lions defense limited the Eagles early but Wegert led the visitors to victory with a 81 yard opening quarter run and a late third quarter run. Layne and Gilmer struggled in the air for Detroit while Philadelphia’s Bednavi k and defense pressured the quarterbacks throughout the game.

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Ragamuffin Yankees Parade Cast Of Characters

New York Aug 20 UP Casey Stengel faces a quirky Yankee lineup with Mantle hitting .311 and Skowron at .322 leading a 257 team average. Despite star power, many regulars slump below .300, while pitching depth and bench players Carroll and Leja limit options as Stengel juggles 15 or 20 names in tight games.

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Baytown Auto Parts Market Ad in Wooster PA

Ralph Howell operates Baytown Auto Parts at Market Street in Wooster PA offering best used parts for all cars. The ad highlights specialization in salvage components and vehicle parts.

Baytown Auto Parts MarKet WoOster Ralph Howell

Money Pitcher Narleski Wins Big For Cleveland

Narleski, the Indians' relief ace, earned an eighth straight win as Cleveland beat Kansas City 2-1 in 11 innings. He struck out Lopez and started a double play in the 10th, then Dale Mitchell’s single in the 11th brought home Jim Hegan. Yankees led the pennant race with a 1-game advantage behind White Sox, as Pierce pitched six-hitter for Chicago.

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Eagles' Red Murff Secures 26th Win Of Season

Dallas Eagles pitcher Red Murff earned his 26th victory with a 3 to 2 win over Fort Worth. Dallas moved three and a half games ahead of San Antonio as Beaumont flopped, drawing a small Stuart Stadium crowd of 113. Other games saw Houston 6 Shreveport 4 and Oklahoma City 7 Tulsa 1.

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