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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1960

Page

6

Texas School Line Showdowns Preview Tough 12-4A Race

Texas 12-4A quarterback uncertainties loom as Galena Park Brasque, Raytown and Galveston vie for dominance. Galena Park's Smith and Curtis lead a veteran group. Raytown eyeing praise but facing tough rivals. Brasqueport’s Cooper predicts a hard season with strong contenders. South Houston and Galveston exchange cautious optimism as coaches note inexperience and speed.

Gale Pek Bevan Brasosport South Galveston Reynolds Galena Park Raytown Oo Halening Pesa Fullhaice Mike Smith Halfiew Kenny Curtis Brascosport Harden Cooper Cooper Toe

Taiwan Name Battle Threatens Decathlon Bid at IOC

In Rome the IOC wrangles over what to call Nationalist China for the 1960 Games as star athlete Yang attempts decathlon glory. A Tuesday vote looms on labeling as Taiwan, amid internal pressure and possible walkouts that could derail Yang’s chance, with observers noting opposition from IOC member John Jewett Garland.

Rome Olympic China Russia Vassily Kummetsov Taiwan IOC Yang Tatwari Bologna Red Chinell Bob Mathias United States Rafer Johnson Comoies TOC Gression Spources Aid John Jewett Garland Los Angeles United Nations

Cards Regain Third as Mahaffey Shuts Braves Down

In a tight game Mahaffey held Atlanta to three hits through seven innings before miscues in the eighth allowed Del Crandall and Henry Aaron to spark a two run rally. The Phillies slammed Juan Pizarro for two first inning runs and Lee Walls delivered a bases loaded sacrifice to seal a 3-0 win. The Reds rallied for three runs in the fifth to erase a deficit, pulling within striking distance in a crowded National League race.

Breves Cinete eSagth Regen Johnny Podres San Francisco Chicago Cubs Mahakey Braves del Crandall FA Mathews Phils Lew Burdette Juan Pizarro Lee Walls Reds Ring

Sooners Topple Texans in 23rd Oil Bowl Upset

In Wichita Falls at Southern University Stadium Oklahoma All-Stars upset Texas 14 to 13 in the 23rd Oil Bowl. Texas led early with a quick TD and XP but fumbled away key chances while Oklahoma controlled the ball behind Mike Miller to secure a dramatic victory. Breckenridge quarterback Jerry Gideon scored late for Texas, but the Sooners held on.

Wichita Falls Oklahoma Red Rover Texas Sooners Midwestern University Oe Homa Mike Miller Texans Breckenridge Jerry Gideon Sooner

Soviets Elevate Athletes While U S Sends Newcomers

Soviet sportsmen are state supported and mature, dominating international fields. Americans like Wilt Chamberlain and Floyd Patterson would face a system where post graduate stipends replace salaries, with stars given stipends that outpace many professionals.

Moscow United States Wilt Chamberlain Paul Petit Floyd Patterson Archie Moore Antonio Rocca Soviet Union Slobstee Mustachieed Albert Azaryan Melbourne

Cedar Bayou Changes Dates

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Cedar Bayou adjusting dates for an event at Outer Bayou with unclear ordering. No definite names, locations, or outcomes are readable. The readable fragment hints at a rescheduled or shifted schedule this fall.

Sens Drop Yanks Wynn Draws Sox Closer On Shutout

Early Wynn moved to 28 wins with a seven-hit shutout at Kansas City, lifting the Chicago White Sox within 14 games of the Yankees. Washington Senators beat the Yankees 4-2 behind Camilo Pascual as Bob Allison delivered a two-out eighth-inning RBI single. Detroit topped Cleveland 5-3. Baltimore and Boston games delayed by fog.

KD Wilks Wynn Washington New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Sox Kansas City Yankees Camilo Pascual Bob Allison Senators New York Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Boston Fog Bob Leton Haroon Killebrew Ralph Trety Lennie

El Paso Pro Tops Texas PGA Field

Iverson Martin of El Paso leads into the third round of the Texas PGA Golf Tournament at Hillscreek Country Club with a 136 total, one stroke ahead of Dallas veteran Don January. January shot 66 to go with 71 for 137, while Dick Metz of San Antonio and Don Dunkelberger of Dallas share 138, tied with Palmers Lawrence of Longview. Byron Nelson sits at 142 in a crowded pack, as Emile Vessler and others vie for position. Garfield becomes the first draftee for the Presidential nomination in a note.

Lubbock Iverson Martin el Paso Martin Hillcrest Country Club Don January Dallas Dick Metz San Antonio Don’ Dunkelberger Palmer Lawrence Longview Midland Emile Vessler Chuck Klein Dick Turner San Angelo Billy Maxwell Odessa Oceanside Park Calif Roanoke Byron Nelson Nelson

Baseball Standings From The Associated Press Summary

Baseball standings and results across leagues are listed with teams such as Detroit Cleveland Boston Chicago New York and Washington shown in varying scores. The page also notes upcoming games and schedules across cities including Chicago Detroit Milwaukee Philadelphia and San Francisco.

Hebert and Casper Lead In St Paul Open

In St Paul Minnesota two golfers share the halfway lead at the $30,000 St Paul Open. Hebert of Lafayette tees off strong with a 64, despite a muffed 18th green putt that blemished his round. Casper also posted solid scores to stay close.

Hebert Casper St. Paul ST. Paul. Minn Ane Hebert Billy Casper Aament Hebert Lafayette

Cowboys Can't Quite Ride Colts

Dallas hosts Baltimore in a hard fought loss as Johnny Unitas shines for the Colts. Unitas throws 255 yards and two touchdowns to Len Moore, guiding Baltimore to a 14 10 win while Dallas struggles to protect him.

Dallas Cowboys Johnny Unitas Colt Nicht Unitas Lene Moore Enka Pee Baath Tory Bur Dadas Tom Lemndry Fanart Unitas

Area Coaches Hope Despair In District Prep News

Area coaches begin preseason drills with mixed results as schools like Anahuac La Porte Deer Park Crosby and others report early workouts. Key players and injuries noted include Donnie Dicts leadership, Baker sprained ankle, and Scott's new coaching staff shaping up rosters of juniors and seniors for the upcoming district race.

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