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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1964

Page

7

Port Arthur Baytown game stars Port Arthur fullback Wilson

Port Arthur hosts Baytown at 7 30 p m Friday in the Port Arthur gym. Charles Wilson a 6 3 210 pound Port Arthur standout returns after missing the first Baytown game. Ganders coach Bollinger expects Wilson to be the varsity’s main threat and previews possible starters with Newsome’s blister and other football additions.

Yellow Jacket Ganders Port Arthur Cwniak Oe Ber Theo Port Arthur High School Charles Wilson Baytown Weli Jay Bollinger Bollinger Wilson Ballinger Jerry Goodson Héya Ash Joe Ed Newsome Claude Lowery Jerry Linder John Pavlas Fred Hand Newsome Garmetime

Eagles Win Openers in Barbers Hill Tourney Action

The eighth annual Barbers Hill tournament opened with six games. Eagles led by Dan Carter scored 34 points in a win over Crosby while Anita Horn and Linda Hodges fueled Friendswood and other squads. Barbers Hill varsity swept into the second round with multiple girls and boys teams advancing, as Deer Park B team Hitchcock Barbers Hill all moved forward. Final games set for Friday and Saturday, with championship night at 7 to 8:15 p.m. on Saturday.

Eagles Dan Carter Liberty Crosby Joan Wheeler Hitchcock Sacdfeed Tofiit Hitchcock Geraldine Doskieil Barbers Hill Friendswood Anita Horn Linda Hodges Dayton Benny Moskowitz Sun Barbers Hill Deer Park Tarkington Charlie Burgess Burgess Bill Kilgore Dale Havield Desiree McGinty Jean Gilbert

Wilkinson Reported Near Quitting Oklahoma Coach

Lincoln's Star reports Bud Wilkinson may resign as head coach at the University of Oklahoma within days. He has served as athletic director and coach since 1950, compiling 139 wins, 27 losses and four ties. The Sooners finished the season eight wins and two losses, with losses to Texas and Nebraska.

Lincoln Neb Star Bud Wilkinson University of Oklahoma Goner Donen Wilkinson Oklahoma Auld Aon Whkinsos Neck Senate

Bears secure 50 31 win over Kirwin in district clash

Cedar Bayou Junior High used a zone defense to upset Kirwin Junior High 50 to 31. Gary Burns led Cedar Bayou with 10 points as Ira Thompson sparked the attack with several long shots while Norman Montgomery Burns and Nelson controlled the boards. Cedar Bayou built an early lead and with three Bears in double figures, held the Buccaneers to a low second half.

Cedar Bayou Kirwin Bears Horace Mann Texas Nelson Cédar Bayou Buccaneers Ira Thompson Norman Montgomery Burns Baytown Ronnie Garrett Richand Chase Mike Manley Lo la Porte la Pore

Torres Gonzales Meet For Middleweight Title Fight

Jose Torres and Jose Gonzalez meet in Madison Square Garden for a Puerto Rico middleweight title bout. Torres guarantees Gonzalez 10000 and splits TV receipts for a 10 round fight seen as a toss up with 3000 expected fans. Torres seeks recognition after breaking with manager Cus D A mato. telecast on ABC TV at 10 p.m. EST.

New .York Jose Torres Jose Gonzalez Puerto Rico Torres Gonzalez Madison Square Garden Oppon Cus D'Amato D'Amato Floyd Patterson The Garden Jone Florentino Fernandez San Juan P.R Abc-Tv

NCAA Group Holds Preliminaries to Meet Monday

NEW YORK AP The NCAA faces its 58th annual convention amid a major dispute with the Amateur Athletic Union over sanctioning and accreditation of amateur athletes. The council and Football Rules Committee plan reports on recruiting code violations and the substitution rule, with possible action pending.

NEW York Nadonal Collegiate Athletic Association Amateur Athletic Union Byers AAU Ncaa Council Football Rules Committee

College Basketball Scores From Various Arenas

Virginia Tech edged Virginia 62 to 60 while Jacksonville beat Carson-Newman 73 to 66 and Pitt defeated Dartmouth 107 to 63. Richmond won 69 to 65 over Florida State, Rhode Island topped Bradley 100 to 70, California Santa Barbara beat Furman 65 to 57, Taylor 102 to 99, Scranton 98 to 90, St Louis 70 to 63, Houston 64 to 63, Butler 67 to 62, Brigham Young 89 to 65, New Hampshire 74 to 73, Acadia 63 to 60, and St Mary's Halifax 60. Nations Basketball Association results list Hesulis Cipeinnadi and other scores for Thursday and today events with Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and Boston matchups.

Virginia Tech Virginia Jacksonville Carson-New Pitt Dartmouth Richmond Florida State Loyola of the South Rhode Island Bradley No. Texas St Calif Santa Barbara Furman West Virginia Taylor Tamps Scranton Yeshiva St. Louis Tulsa Houston Air Force Butler St. Joseph's Ind Brigham Young Montana Univ

Sandy Koufax Named Athlete of the Year for 1963

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax is chosen as Male Athlete of the Year in the AP year-end poll, cited for leading the Dodgers to the NL pennant and World Series title with a 25 win season plus two more in the Series. He outpolled football greats Y A Tittle and Roger Staubach and tops a field including Jack Nicklaus and Sonny Liston.

Hugh Fullerton JR Associated Press Sandy Kouta Brooklyn Dodgers Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees Chicago Baseball Writers Dodger Maury Wills A. Tittle New York Giants Roger Staubach Navy Sandy Tittle Giants

Fort Worth to rejoin Texas League after six-year absence

Fort Worth plans a return to the Texas League ending a six-year gap after stints in Class AAA with Dallas. San Antonio and Austin will join, while Dallas remains in the Pacific Coast League and Houston stays in the majors. The piece reflects on the league’s history and attendance factors.

Fort Worth Dallas San Antonio Austin Houston

Mystery Tennis Ball Stuck In MSG Speaker

The arena saw Ken Rosewall toss a ball that stuck near the horn of the loudspeaker about 40 feet above Madison Square Garden floor. It remained there from a winter match until a year later when it finally stayed in place, unnoticed by many during the pro tennis event.

Jim Becker NEW York (Ap Madison Square Garden Ken Rosewall Rosewall

Tennis Ball Rescue Delays Amid Union Rules

A loud speaker blockage prompts a staged rescue as workers demand double time pay. A tong ladder reaches the stuck tennis ball, which falls to the floor after a long delay. The manager notes the incident is not a total loss and warns not to publish it to avoid union ire.

Patriots defense challenged by Chargers coach Gillman

San Diego coach Sid Gillman says Boston's AFL defense is formidable though overhyped by NFL circles. He notes the Patriots lead league in total and rushing defense while planning to improve both running and passing games for Sundays title showdown.

San Diego Calif Sid .Gillman San Diego Chargers Boston Patriots Chiesto Bears Green Bay Packers New York Giants Boston Gillman Chargers AFL Patriots San Diego’s Tittle

Revognah Races Open Houston Yacht Club Sailing Season

The 1964 Houston Yacht Club season began with the Eighth Annual Revognah Races on New Year’s Day. Forty boats competed across seven classes on a 7 to 1 mile course as clear skies and chilly air provided ideal conditions. trophies were awarded to top finishers in each class. Commodore Brown presented silver trophies while Tom Stovall oversaw judging for the event. Eight classes listed winners including Cruisers and Stars with multiple sailors named.

Houston Yacht Club Revognah Tom Stovall Houston Yacht Club Racing Committee Stephens S. Brown Criisers Gus Kolias Rufus Go Smith May Miller Jimmy ‘Thompsson John Cutler Henry Westerlund Electra Stephen Smith Bob Derrick Lars Wingquist Corinthians Katy Russell Beverly van Zandt Plassie Brown Geary Jack Kelch Strader Jack Barnes Rhodes Bob Muir Ed Reed Hugh Junkin Thisties Ben Swanson Jay Cecil Brooks E. Kj Doak

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