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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1959
Page
7
The Baytown area hosts tell of Ben Love and his wife who fish relentlessly from dawn, chasing big tankers and speckled trout. Neighbors note their energy and skill, while warning others not to fish with Ben who will “work you to death.” The lure of waves and unseen fish keeps camps filled with devoted anglers.
Texas and Texas A and M advanced in the Southwest Conference tournament with both aiming for the title decider Tuesday night in Houston. SMU, Arkansas, and Baylor joined the leaders after first-round wins as Texas Tech TCU and Rice moved to consolation bracket with Baylor Tech and TCU-Rice matchups set.
Baytown champions crushed Brackenridge 64 to 50 and overwhelmed Harlandale 52 to 0 to reach the semifinals. Five Ganders hit double digits in the Brackenridge game led by Wolfe and Bell as Baytown advances to face Alamo Heights with Lanier Edson and McCallum awaiting the bracket winner.
Baytown defeated its semifinal rival at the San Antonio Invitational Basketball Tournament after a rough first half, with coach Jay Bol linger praising teamwork and a strong late performance in the night game.
The page lists high games and series across multiple leagues. Notable performances include Pen adilyare 226 and Nat Boyett 225 in MEN'S CLASSIC, Vera Wilson 209 and Grace Sublett 509 in COFVER BREAKERS LAEAGUE, and Baytown 80-point team effort with Harlandale emphasizing free throw accuracy. There are detailed top scores for MIRDS LEAGUE and SUZY Q LEAGUE with several players reaching over 190 in single games and above 400 in series.
The Associated Press reports a shifting college basketball top ten as Cincinnati remains atop with 47 first place votes. West Virginia and California rise, while Michigan State and Texas A M fall from the upper ranks amid weekend results and standout performances by Cincinnati, Utah, and Indiana.
Six 124A District players and alumni faced strong showings as Baylor, TCU, and Rice clubs defeated 124A foes. War nell of Galena Park and Mills of Brazosport plus Parks of Spring Branch and Spence of Brazosport represented 12 4A teams with college affiliations at TCU Rice Baylor. Arkansas beat Baylor 71 66 and Texas defeated Rice 79 53 while TCU dropped to A and 72 61.
District 124A stands tight with Galena Park as a top contender for the crown heading into season play. Coach Gerald Cobb relies on center Jack Weldon and a seasoned roster to push past Baytown, Galveston, and Spring Branch in a rugged race.
Waterfowl shooting hours updated this week with sunrise times listed as Rise 7 11 and 7 12 for Wednesday and Friday respectively. Fr fr 26 Friday shows sunset times around Sot 27. Local wildlife office states hours align with seasonal regulations.
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