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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1961

Page

8

Galena Park Favored in District 124A Football Race

Pasadena Optimists hear Barfield Smith and Harshbarger discuss district contenders. Barfield backs Galena Park with eight returning starters while Smith notes 18 lettermen and mixed weight, but warns any team could win. Smiley’s Harshbarger predicts Smiley may top rivals if readiness improves.

Josds Pasadena Barfield Galena Park Paul Smith Smiley Keith Harshbarger Smith Yellow Jackets

Ganders Open Preseason Football at Memorial Stadium

Spoore )PORTS Ganders begin Friday drills with Class 4A joining after weeks of prep. About 120 players expected to report at Memorial Stadium Field House at 9 am for a 90 minute workout in shorts. Head coach Pete Sultis announces a three a day schedule through Monday. Parents night Thursday at Bay town marks unofficial kickoff with Bay town AEL coaches outlining program and policies at 6:50 pm in the high school auditorium.

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Dodgers Fall 8-6 as Maris Triples Toward Ruth Record

New York Yankees rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-6 with a ninth inning home run by Whitey Ford? No, Maris delivered a game deciding triple in the 10th, driving in two runs and tying Babe Ruth’s record chase. The Angels and Tigers also won, while San Francisco extended its win streak and St Louis handed the Dodgers their ninth straight loss. Maris, who walked three times, had a 400-foot drive earlier and finished with the decisive extra-inning hit.

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Three Scrimmages Highlight La Porte Bulldogs Balking Buffs

Channelview La Porte and Crosby opened the season with scrimmages. La Porte outscored Crosby 3 touchdowns to 1 while Crosby battled hard under coach Dick Scott. Allen Christiansen led the Bulldogs with a kickoff return and Lupe Valduex plus Dale Chain anchored the running and receiving game.

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Giants Sweep Reds and Dodgers in New York City TV

The Giants won their third straight in the series with Cincinnati, riding the strong pitching of Juan Marichal and a record nine run inning. Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alou Jim Davenport Willie Mays and Johnny Orsino homered as San Francisco tied a major league mark with five homers in one inning and set a modern NL record for ninth inning runs with 12.

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Kentucky Derby Consensus Puts Midwest In Lead

Midwest leads the early 2-year-old rankings for 196? with Aidan of the Midwest atop a consensus from three handicappers and Maurice Shevlin. Sir Gaylord heads the East, while Battle Joined Jaipur Battle Dancer and Green Ticket fill other top spots as racing eyes turn to Washington Park Futurity and Champagne Stakes events.

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Firestone hosts top golfers in Akron event

AKRON Ohio AP top golfers gather at Firestone Country Club for the American Golf Classic with 97 starters and $50 prize pool. Tommy Bolt misses the field after a five day suspension for profanity at Chicago event. Sam Snead predicts an 281 score and $9 000 first prize. Ball rests in Crystal Beach Fla to recover a back. Firestone layout runs 7165 yards and echoes Jay Herbert’s 1960 PGA win.

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Sultis Sets Ganders Schedule At Memorial Stadium

The Sultis announced a four day practice plan for the Ganders with sessions 3 00 to 5 00 pm and 7 00 to 93 pm at Cedar Bayou stadium, plus Sunday picture day at Memorial Stadium. Two scrimmages are planned next week including a three way event at Port Neches and a Baytown district scrimmage at Memorial Stadium.

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Texas League Wednesday Results Summary

Amantic WW Austin 3 San Antonio 5 Victoria 4 Tulsa 6 Ardmore uncertain Wen cast Pct behind Amariig fal Tales. Shaky text limits clarity but notes multiple city matchups and scores across the Texas League.

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Assaulting Ruth's Record Mantle And Maris Face Top Pitching

In 1927 Ruth set 60 home runs with Park extensions shortening distances. Mantle and Maris chase Ruth’s record amid era shifts and friendlier parks, facing top pitchers including Grba Walberg and Zachary. Ruth also posted 138 walks and 89 strikeouts, with Maris later matching power against strong pitching in a changing league.

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