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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1959
Page
12
A Baytown reader recalls Jimmie Issacks from Baytown and discusses his promise as a track athlete, a move away from Robert E. Lee high school, and the growth found after leaving military service. The letter from Mannheim Germany highlights Baytown’s sports heritage and communal pride in local athletes.
Syracuse coach Ben Schwartzwalder faces a running back injury depth issue ahead of the Cotton Bowl with Texas. Ernie Davis' thigh strain eased but Pete Brokaw suffers a fractured forearm from November. If needed, junior Mark Weber would shift in. final decision delayed until Monday as workouts proceed and the team prepares to travel to Dallas.
South all star defense aims to stop Army end Bill Carpenter in the Shrine Game at the Orange Bowl tonight. Wade Walker doubts it will work, noting Joe Caldwell of Army as top passer. South favored by two points. Curci and Cummings pace a three thrower South.
Anahuac Panthers face a tough District 24 A season with coach Russell Boone relying on veterans Perry Edmonds Dunn Beasley and Simmenoux to offset losses from Hankamer Woamck and Witherspoon. Hull Cassetta defeated Anahuac in the tournament and the team projects a fast paced defense and aims for a higher scoring offense.
The Baltimore Colts host the New York Giants at Memorial Stadium in the NFL championship game televised in 44 states. Colts safety Carl Taseff says victory is crucial for self respect and financial gains, as both teams rested for two weeks to heal injuries before the showdown.
Five major college tournament events launch the holiday trail as ECAC festival in New York Kansas City WCAC in San Francisco Far West in Corvallis and Evansville tourneys highlight a slate headlined by No 1 Cincinnati. St Louis hosts Creighton and New Mexico visits Xavier of Ohio in non tournament action.
Hank Watkins, longtime UH assistant, is named head coach and athletic director at McAllen High School Fed 1. He succeeds Jack Henry who resigns to lead Southwest Texas State.
La Porte High School Bulldogs, a junior heavy lineup led by Frank Hitchens and Johnny Gruter, seek a dark horse spot in District 25-AA. The squad, 1018 last year, opens with wins over Humble and St Anthony Beaumont and faces Creek and Dickinson after January district play begins on January 12 at the new La Porte field house.
Gander coaches awarded 33 varsity and two reserve letters to 1559 football squad and warned District 124A of strong 1960 prospects. Twelve 1959 starters vie for second letters in 1960, with key returnees McManus Bertsch Rincon Teel Knudson Yates and Pierce among others. Coach Sultis emphasizes many players move to offense next fall as Memorial Stadium outlook grows brighter.
Mann Junior High dominated LaMarque with a 49-39 victory to secure its fifth win of the season and second over LaMarque. Hoya Ash led Mann with 10 points as Gray, Peacock, and McDowell contributed in double digits. LaMarque’s Flanikan led with 22 points in a losing effort.
Baytown Ganders drill twice before their first clash at the San Antonio invitational tournament. They face San Antonio Brackenridge at 10:30 a.m. Monday with hopes to reach a 7:25 p.m. follow-up if they win. Coach Bollinger expects San Angelo as main threat while Edison and McCallum loom in the lower bracket.
Local schedule lists Baytown versus San Antonio in a holiday tournament followed by Galveston facing Ball High. Liberty meets La Porte as the other matchups fill the two day slate on Monday and Tuesday December 28 and 29.
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