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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1955
Page
18
Barbers Hill quarterback involved in deer hunting incident reported in Henb aytown Sun from January 6 1955. The story mentions companions and Ben Crumpler as part of the hunting party with unclear further details.
Sports writer TOM MURRAY recalls meeting George Walmsley a famed University of Houston running back who later became a UT Medical School graduate and Baytown sports figure. The piece traces Walmsley from his athletic days to medical training at Galveston and an internship in San Antonio while he mentors at Houston Cougars and plans to return home after service.
George Walmsley, emblem of Gander spirit, shone at the SWC Invitation basketball tourney at Rice Field House. Walmsley and Nelson McElroy returned to Houston to face old Rice friends, including Bill Taylor. A 1941 Ganders drive featured an 18 yard sprint by Walmsley, with a controversial lateral play affecting the verdict.
Missouri 8 2 season hinges on a 6 9 big man and versatile shooters led by Star Cup and George Walmsley. The Gander Spirit era began with a district championship under Dan Stallworth, tracing back to college football moments and a fabled whistle controversy that sparked lasting mendacity.
Gordon Speer, famed as Barbers Hill’s greatest athlete, shot a 135 pound Texas buck near Leon County after a deer eluded him. In a chase through Buffalo area terrain, Speer ran the deer down when he ran out of ammo. Teammate Randy McCollum and others accompanied on the hunt, with local lore noting Speer’s legendary speed.
Sugar Ray Robinson, returning after 30 months, knocked out Joe Rindone in the sixth round in Detroit. The 34 year old weighed 159 to Rindone’s 163.5, says he needs five or six more fights to regain timing and expects a summer bid at Olsen’s 160 pound title.
Baytown’s three junior high five teams play final warmups before district play Monday. Gosling, 3-0, seeks revenge at Galena Park after a shield lacking setback. Woodland Acres beats BM McDowell 6th loss. McDowell to face Southmore at Southmore gym. Cedar Bayou, coached by Jay Bolinger, hosts Barbers Hill with a 1-6 record but growing fan interest.
Texas labeled its all opponent team with Notre Dame Oklahoma Rice and Arkansas earning spots SMU tied Texas. list includes Max Boydston Dan Shannon Frank Varri chiore Sam Palumbo Bud Brooks Kenneth Paul Kurt Burris Ralph Guglielmi Dicky Moegla Frank Eidom and Henry Moore Fort Worth Jan 6 UPI signing John Krikorian Brockton Mass to umpire Big State League 1955 season Boston Jan 6 UPI Jensen named MVP of Red Sox by Boston Writers chapter to be honored Jan 26
Milwaukee Hawks stars Frank Selvy and Bob Pettit were named to the NBA All-Star squad. Hawks owner Ben Kerner downplayed the honor while noting past league tensions. Pettit, a former LSU standout, and Selvy, UP MVP, are described as unassuming yet consistently celebrated. A separate Montreal Alouettes president Leo Dandurand warned of possible NFL player war if Giants sign Alex Webster.
The Gander's opening district game at home in Lee gymnasium features a reshaped five with Don Smith and Tommie Parris at forward, Edward Denny at guard, Mitch Singleton at center, and Leo Hechler and others adding pace. Beaumont’s Royal Purple, the defending champion, aims to extend its lead after a 56-42 win over Ball High to stay in the hunt with Pasadena Galena Park and Freeport.
An agreement was reached with Reese for the Dodgers though contract terms remain undisclosed. The negotiations touched on Hooge’s situation and his reported 985,600 salary from the prior season could influence the final figure.
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