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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1961

Page

9

Dodgers Slump Extends To Five In Bout With Giants

The Dodgers dropped a fifth straight, falling two games behind Cincinnati after a 6 3 loss to the Giants. Cepeda belted a 10th inning homer to seal the win as San Francisco struck late and the Dodgers failed to score in 34 2 3 innings. Cincinnati won 6 3 over St Louis as Ken Johnson moved to five wins. The Phillies set a modern major league record with their 21st straight defeat as Milwaukee rolled 4 1. Cubs beat Pirates 2 1 in 11 innings. In the American League, Maris and Mantle were shut out, Yankees lost 5 1 to Cleveland. Detroit blanked Boston 5 0, Baltimore beat Washington 3 2, Kansas City toppled Chicago White Sox 3 1, and the Angels beat Minnesota 3 2.

ED Wilk Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Cincinati San Francisco Giants Orlando Cepeda Jeadoff Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Ken Johnson Philadelphia Milwaukee Phils Braves Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Roger Maris Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Cleveland Detroit Boston Baltimore Washington Kansas City Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Angels Minnesota Billy Lees Billy O'Dell Stu Miller Ron John Roseboro Miller Cepeda Larry Sherry Willie McCovey Hank Aaron Jim Owens Boston Red Sox Philadelphia A’s Ernie Banks Cubs Dick Ellsworth Tom Sturdivant Kline Tigers New York Yankees Jim Mudcat) Grant Los Angeles Ouble Bob Raw Ay Herbert Eli Grba Twins Earl Averill Angels Camilo Pascual Ostrak Galtimore TOY Chicago Los Anges Bailionore Kansas Bai Newark Grstaway Mosschengarin Minnesoa Bansfield

Walters Dominates Path to Gulf States Semis

In Baton Rouge AP reports Jerry Waters of Baytown reached the point finals at the Gulf States Semis. Seeded No 1 Waters defeated Bob Kerrigan of New Orleans to reach the penultimate round while Clear Nettleton of Baytown also advanced in the men’s singles with a 34 6 4 0 48 victory over Dan Rhodes of Houston.

Baton Rouge Jerry Walters Baytown Gulf States Waters Bob Kerrigan New Orboams Clear Nettleton

Mexico Favored in Davis Cup Zone Playoff in Cleveland

Mexico doubles team Rafael Osuna and Antonio Palafox hold a slight edge over the United States pair Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston in the American Zone Davis Cup ties as Mexico dominates Friday’s action. McKinley struggled against Osuna’s sharp serving and placed returns, while Palafox and Osuna’s teamwork impressed captain Bernard Bartzen. Ralston, nursing a sore throat, expects to be ready for singles.

Cleveland Mexico Rafael Osuna Antonio Palafox United States Chuck McKinley Dennis Ral‘ston Palafox Osuna McKinley Aetna Dave Freed U.S Tat Jran Llamas Ralston Bakersfield Calif Man

Britain’s Quartet Preps For Wightman Matches

CHICAGO AP After a week of practice on unfamiliar courts Great Britain’s Wightman Cup team opens as favorites against the United States on the Saddle & Cycle Club courts Two singles and one doubles today followed by a Sunday session Three more singles and one doubles The U S leads 26 6 since 1923 Britain last won in 1924 25 Teenagers carry U S hopes with top players facing Britain’s foursome Hantze Moffitt meet Truman and Haydon in opening singles and doubles With Mor timer taking on Truman and Haydon in the final day matches Margaret Osborne duPont and Margaret Warner meet Mor timer and Haydon

Chicago Great Britain United States Britain U.S Saddle & Cycle Club Angela Mortimer Miss Hantze Miss Hayden Miss Moffitt Miss Truman Margaret Osborne duPont Margaret Warner Wilmington Del Miss Mortimer Miss Haydon

Gan der Lettermen Elect New Officers At Bay Town Meet

Roughly 40 members of the Gander Lettermen Association met the 1961 football club Friday night electing Victor Dies as president Ike Winningham as vice president Bill Reber as secretary and Gerald Hansen as treasurer They approved opening membership to ex lettermen from Cedar Bayou to reflect consolidation plans The gathering also kicked off the football season with a barbecue at Bay Town Community House and honored the fall Gander varsity team.

Gander Lettermen’s Association Baytown Lettermen Victor Dies Ike Winningham Bill Reber Gerald Hansen Cedar Bayou Cedar Bayouexes Gan Te

Introduction of Coaches and Players Highlights Session

The session highlighted the introduction of coaches and players as outgoing president David Conway introduced head coach Pete Sultis. Sultis then presented the coaching staff and each member of the 1961 varsity.

David Conway Pete Sultis

Baytown Ganders face tough 12-4A race says Sultis

Pete Sultis spoke in Pasadena about the Ganders 1961 prospects. He praised the team but warned they must play their best players every Friday. He noted Baytown’s inexperience and defensive gaps and lauded Rudy Herrera as the best fundamental ball player.

Sultis Barfield Baytown Frank Pasadena Robert Oliver Jimmy Dunks Rudy Herrera Herrera

Baytown coach previews district race and rising stars

Pete Sultis praises Baytown players Don Parkhurst Gene Peacock and Barfield and notes Galena Park strong start for 124A race. He stresses blocking as key to offense and hints at selecting versatile quarterbacks including Kerbow while questioning past attendance of the standout.

Don Parkhurst Gene Peacock Othr Galena Park Pete Galveston Charles Churchill Brazosport Harden Cooper Baytown Barfield Sultis Randall) Kerbow Kerbow Eagles

Buffs and Rangers Fall in American Association Action

The Associated Press reports Indianapolis overcame a late deficit to beat Dallas Fort Worth 64. Louisville defeated Houston 8-4 after a three hour rain delay. Denver’s game at Omaha was postponed.

Associated Press Indianapolis Dallas Fort Worth Louisville Houston Denver Omaho American Association Houston Fort Worth Adianapolis Omaha Postendianopolis Dellas-Fort Worth Indignapolis Tyisa Austin Victoria San Antonia Ned. Rail Ardmore Amarlig Rebita

Kline Shuts Out Red Sox as Tigers Narrow Lead

Detroit Tigers right-hander Ronnie Kline delivered his first complete game in 28 starts, blanking Boston for a 5-0 victory that pulled Detroit within three games of New York in the American League pennant race. The Tigers backed him with early runs, including Rocky Colavito's 32nd homer, as Jim Monbouquette took the loss.

ED Wilks Associated Press Ronnie Kline Pittsburgh Pirates Detroit Tigers St. Louis Los Angeles Angels Pirates Tigers Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Kline Rocky Colavito Bill Monbouquette Grant Elston Howard New York Mudcat Indians Jim Coates Bubba Phillips Maris Babe Ruth Mantle Babe Whitey Herzog Jackie Brandt Jim Gentile Orioles Joe McClain Steve Barber White Sox Kansas City Deron Johnson

Oilers Titans set for high scoring AFL exhibition

Houston Oilers and New York Titans prep for an aerial shootout in Greenville, with quarterbacks George Blanda and Jacky Lee for the Oilers facing Al Doron and Dick Jamieson for the Titans. Both teams boast strong pass games and capable runners, promising a fast, scoring exhibition.

Houston Houston Oilers New York Titans Greenville D. C Titans Cannon Smith Charley Tolar Oilers New York Dewey Bohling Leon Burton Mike Hagler Bill Mathis Jerane Dewveall John White

Texas Officials Urged to Prevent Grid Injuries

In Austin AP report state athletic director Rhea H. Williams urged Texas high school officials to reduce football injuries this season. Following the death of Crowell sophomore Denny Todd 17 from a cerebral hemorrhage during practice she urged medical exams for all players and outlined safety measures including parental emergency consent, proper pads, immediate injury care, insurance coverage, presence of a physician at games, enforced rules, well maintained fields, and deputized security at corners to deter misconduct.

Austin Texas Rhea H. Williams Crowell Denny Todd Williams Zame

Duck and Geese Seasons Lowered in Texas

The Texas duck season runs from noon November 18 to sundown December 27 this year. Geese season runs from sunrise to sunset from November 3 to January 1, inclusive, per Game and Fish Commission secretary Howard Dodgen.

Austin Howard Dodgen Game and Fish Commission

National League Scores and Friday Results

Friday results feature Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 1 and Milwaukee 4 Philadelphia 1. Cincinnati beat St Louis 6 3 and San Francisco edged Los Angeles 1 0 in late games. Today’s games include Sullivan against Cloninger and Marichal facing Williams and Braglio opposing Bunt or Joy in night games.

Los Angeles San Francisco Sullivan Cloninger Willey Pittsburgh Chicago Curtis Williams Marichal Sir Louis Braglio Cincinnati Bunt Joy

Bear Archery Boosts Riflemen and Bow Hunters

Outdoors features Fred Bear praising bow hunting as skillful and complementary to rifle hunting. He notes adding two rifles last summer and says bow and rifle seasons do not conflict. Baytown's Bear Archery dealer is Nelsons Sporting Goods. Jim Nelson offers bows arrows and accessories.

Fred Bear Baytown Nelsons Sporting Goods Jim Nelson

Bright's Disease Medical Journal Warns on Its Progress

An article asserts mealime aracles promote health protection and cites Bright's disease as a chiefly inexorable illness. It notes early signs are recognizable to doctors and that the disease often spans years. treatment may only offer temporary relief and temporary life extension.

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