Touchdowners of Baytown A Legendary Never-Lose Club
A Baytown sports club touts an undefeated claim amid colorful lore. The Touchdowners, formed in 1941 and led by presidents like Jack Rutter, boast they never lose a game, with coaches stepping in weekly to ensure wins. The group, among the region’s oldest and most informal, centers on football booster culture surrounding games, rituals, and local figures.
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Ham Davis
Baytown
Gander
Port Arthur
Cluber
Touchdowners
Emaiil
Ham
Leonard G
Peo) Sanders
Dan ‘Stallworth
Fred Hartman
Baytown Sun
the Sun
Jack. Jacobs
Citizens National Bank
Jack
Rutter
Orange
Yellow Jackets
Ganders
Foots Milam
Milam
District 23-A Faces Shifts in Class A Football Lineup
District 23-A, including Ala Hughes, shifts to 2-A and 26-A, with Crosby, Channelview, La Porte and Barbers Hill moving up. Bay-Tex District 24-4 fades, Latent title hopes rise as new coaches and players like Butch Wilt and Barrow lead shows. Strong district opponents like Deer Park and Clear Creek navigate changes while anticipation builds for co-champs and playoff spots.
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Ala
Shorty) Hughes
Texas A&m
Crosby
Anahuac
Aland
Barbers Hill
Channelview
la Porte
Deerbers Hill
Butch Wilta
Fisher
Bar-1 Park
Lloyd Kelley
Iams
Steve Theriot
Charles
Kers Hill
Ant
Tatum
Tyion
Tex Follett
Punishers
Bob Deer Zane
Uke Richard
Orte
Buffaloes
Jeff Larrison
Jantz
Louisiana
Barrow
Eagles
Deer Park
Travisj Bennie Lopez
Robert Stevens
Ana- John White
Ric Panthee
Linemen Lead 12-4A Prospects In 1960 Line Focus
District 12-4A previews its 1960 season with Galena Park and Baytown among top contenders. Noticeably strong lineups include Vernon at center and Teel and Budman on the front, while Ball High and South Houston show balanced backfields. Injuries and depth shape the race as coaches project a rugged, power-heavy race for the title.
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Vernon
McManus
Wayne
Bertsch
David Teel
Bud
Pierce
Osborne Knudson
Tor
Baytown
Ganders
Gerald Wythe
Dan Jones
Wilber Patterby
Trojans
Martin Bishop
Tex- Chance
Texas City
Uther
Morgan
Ipen
Paul Smith
Pasadena
Smiley
Galveston
Galena
Nce
Mike Smith
Kenny Curtis
Armando Nino Sanders
Lena Park
South Houston
M. M
Fats
Brazosport
Jackie Matejka
Tors
Paul Andering
UM Daay
Goa
Ome Mey
Galena Park
South
Houston
Treasury
Ball High
Walter McRey
Wolds
Concensus
Em- Sander
Ganders Line Keyed To Mobility For 1960 Season
Baytown Ganders plan a leaner faster offensive line for 1960 with weight trimmed from 248 pounds to around 210 and top and bottom ends near 200 and 170 respectively. Line coach Roland Kudla and assistant Adama shift linemen for greater maneuverability as Bud Pierce and others boost strength while maintaining core size. The defense is expected to stay near 1959 levels with similar depth and flexibility.
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Baytown
Bud Pierce
Pierce
Galena Park
Tuate
Bay-1
Roland
Geven
John Watchward
Ganderland
Baytown Sun previews Bay-Tex and 12-4A coverage
The editors announce an upcoming annual Baytown Sun publication with near complete Bay-Tex and 12-4A district coverage for this year. It notes features cut due to space and deadline limits and promises future sport-page summaries in forthcoming issues.
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Baytown Sun
the Sun
Gander Backfield Battle Signals Quarterback Scramble
Baytown's football team faces a quarterback problem with four contenders for the starting spot. Lettermen Arthur Rincon and David Rodriguez, plus two JV movers, compete as pre season drills begin. Steed and Stratton lead the backfield with others vying for roles as Holle and Kemplay also push for starting duty.
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Baytown
Jimmy Steed
al Dennis
Arthur Rincon
David Rodriguez
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