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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1961

Page

6

American Golf Classic Won By Jay Hebert in Akron

Jay Hebert edged Gary Player in a sudden-death playoff at the American Golf Classic in Akron Ohio to claim the $50,000 prize. Hebert trailed after a doubled bogey late but sank a 20 foot putt on the 18th to force a playoff, then birdied the first extra hole to win. Player earned second and moved annual earnings past $60,000.

Akron, Ohio Jay Hebert Gary Player Ea. Hebert Miami Fla Hebert Firestone Helter Ton Fairfield Casey Till

Gander gridder lineup shuffled amid early injuries

Gander high school football began its busiest week with three linemen sidelined by bruises and strains. Centers Roger Adams Buddy Gates and tackle Karl Scantlen missed practice as Wayne Bell shifted to left halfback and Gene Peacock moved to right side behind Jimmy Dunks. Parkhurst emerged as a key backfield contender while plans for two-day workouts preceded scrimmages against Port Neches and Louisiana School.

Gander Port Neches Louisiana Cedar Bayou Stadium Roger Adams Buddy Gates Karl Scantlen Pete Sultis Don Treuhardt Wayne Bell Dor Parkhurst Ronnie Kluch Raymond Ybarre Jimmy Dunks Gene Peacock Steve McAfee Ronnie Clarion Kenneth Parker Parkhurst Sultis Trenhardt Mike Sims Donnie Stricklin John Cunningham Rudy Herrera Sidney Mallory Dan Longacre Bill Stewart Channelview Cedar Bayou Spring Branch South Park Reagan

Senate Endorses Campaign Limits in Nonbinding Vote

The Senate backed a six week campaign limit and delaying nominating conventions to the first Monday in September in a nonbinding voice vote. Senator Kenneth B. Keating of New York led the resolution noting it carries no legal weight.

Washington Senate Kenneth B Keating Ran.y

Reds Rally To Top Dodgers In Doubleheader Thriller

Cincinnati leads the N L with a 3 1 game edge as Bill Henry Jim Brosnan and Jim O'Toole combine for perfect relief in game one. Wally Post's pinch hit RBI double and Gene Freese's seventh inning homer spark a 5 4 victory. Frank Robinson drives in a key triple as the Reds surge past Los Angeles. Second game sees Henry and Brosnan blank Dodgers after Ken Johnson exits. Dick Gemert plates the winning run. Dodgers face suspensions and fines for internal discipline action as the scene shifts to a pennant chase with St Louis Milwaukee and Pittsburgh also in the mix.

Joe Reichler Associated Press Cincinnati Reds Empire State Building Los Angeles Dodgers Bill Henry Jim Brosnan Jim O'Toole Henry and Brosnan Ken Johnson Wally Post Leo Cardenas Gene Freese Stan Williams Frank Robinson Jerry Lynch Dick Gemert St. Louis San Francisco Giants Milwaukee Philadelphia Art Mahaffey Pittsburgh Chicago Pirates Cubs Detroit Washington New York Yankees Kansas City Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota Boston

Bears Win 3-1 In Houston Finale Showdown

The Bears defeated Houston 3-1 as Denver eyes a possible playoff spot. Pitcher Gordy Seyfried starred with two RBI while Purnal Goldy scored three runs including a third inning squeeze and a late home run. Houston faces a likely first-year NL entry next spring as Buffs chase a postseason berth.

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Bay-Tex football set for four marquee 1960 season games

Bay-Tex fans can expect four standout games this season led by Sept 8 Barbers Hill at home, Sept 15 Anahuac hosting Crosby, and Oct 14 Crosby hosting the top contenders in a showdown. The fourth date will be decided after the regular season as two of the three clubs vie for the bi district title. Channelview and La Porte also loom as threats, with Coach Charlie Jones facing manpower questions but optimism for a strong year.

Bay-Tex Barbers Hill Anahuac Crosby Panthers Jeff Larrison Butts Eagles Cros Channelview la Porte Falcons Charlie Jones

Bulldogs Look To Challenge In 12-3A This Season

Jones uses his sons to motivate his La Porte squad while the Bulldogs prepare for a tougher race in 12-3A. A practice glimpse showed blocking needs and defensive work ahead, yet the team remains confident and aimed at avoiding the cellar. Gander trainer George Crow endured injuries from a car door incident, including three stitches and facial cuts.

la Porte Bulldogs Dick Scott George Crow

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