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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1955
Page
5
Gander football faces a critical juncture as Dan Stallworth’s early 1940s era built a spirited team from underdog roots. The squad’s 1941 district 14AA title showcased Gander Spirit, a unifying ethos that carried the program despite limited resources and Baytown competition.
Baytown Stallworth era ended with complacency as opponents adopted his talent production system. By 1947 rivals across the Gulf Coast towns like Pasadena Freeport Gilena Park Orange Port Arthur and Galveston expanded their programs to rival the Ganders through industrial growth and rapid recruitment. The shift reversed years of Baytown dominance and is expected to persist.
The Baytown Ganders confront a brutal era where eight to forty four teams could rival them, despite a top coaching staff led by Dan Stallworth. The piece warns that the days of easy wins are gone as Gander tradition demands new hunger and consistency to compete with Denison Pasadena Galena Park Ball High or Freeport.
Mississippi coach Johnny Vaught said he would not commit to interviewing for the Houston job yet while Ole Miss holds his contract. Oklahoma’s Gomer Jones remains interested after discussing the offer with Bud Wilkinson, as Houston officials pursue a second candidate.
United Press reports two Southwest Conference games on the schedule after Arkansas upset Rice 83 to 61. SMU leads with a 20 record and faces Texas A&M in Dallas while Texas Christian meets Texas in Fort Worth. Arkansas rebounded from early losses, controlled the boards, and held Rice guards to poor scoring. Joe Durrenberger led Rice with 22 as Arkansas led 38-33 at halftime.
New York January 10 The United Press college basketball ratings list Kentucky in first place with 74 points and 14 first place votes. Duquesne is second with 7-2, LaSalle and St. Louis also strong while UCLA, Missouri, San Francisco and others trail. Rankings reflect through Saturday with several teams tied or close in points and records.
In Columbus on January 11, veteran Gesrec h Trautman, NCAA minor league baseball figure, expresses confidence in the sport. New York reports highlight Frank Jelry and Bob Pettit nearly tying for first in the NBA scoring race, while NCAA football rules committee favors keeping the status quo, citing a “wonderful game.”
La Porte Bulldogs prepared to meet Liberty Lions after a 61-52 win at La Porte. Crosby Buffaloes clash with Sour Lake at Sour Lake in their third district 20-A game. Crosby beat Anahuac 51-49 to reach 1-1.
Barbers Hill travels to Saratoga Tuesday aiming for a third straight district win as Coach Lloyd Kelley fields a 13 man squad led by center Jerry Dodson 5-5 and guards Hollis Naquin Donnie Myers. Barbers Hill opened with 52 26 over Hardin and 49 42 over Batson, while Kountze remains top rival in the Eagle district.
Bobby Bell of Youngstown Ohio seeks a quick title shot after an upset 10 round decision over Rudy Garcia of Los Angeles at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway. Bell and adviser Al Weill push for a Sandy Saddlex title fight while Bell dismisses a Garcia rematch on March 7.
The Ganders, 7 8 with an 0 2 district mark, reshuffle lineup as Jerry Don Smith returns to center and Tommy Parris stays at forward. Lee Hechter Edward Denny and Mitch Singleton contend with Wolfe or McManus for forward spots in Tuesday’s Galveston game against Ball High.
South Texas Junior College hosts its first home conference game at the YMCA Gym in Houston Tuesday night as Lee College seeks momentum after a 52 56 loss to defending champion San Antonio Rangers. Seahawk Cecil Charmley leads with 192 points in ten games, while Lee’s Charles Daniel and Louis Carter pace the attack. Carter had 16 points in the loss and Charmley looms as a key stopper.
Baytown three junior highs opened the 1955 district basketball race with losses. Horace Mann of Galveston beat Baytown 52-32, South Houston edged Baytown 47-44, and Lovenberg defeated Cedar Bayou 42-20. Ken Taylor led Horace Mann with 14 points. Wayne Porter top-scored for Baytown with 15. B teams struggled, with Horace Mann 39-24 and Cedar Bayou 14-42 losses.
Johnny Podres, Brooklyn’s top left hander, agreed to a $2,000 raise to earn $12,000 in 1955 after 11 wins and seven losses last season. The 22 year old blond from Witherbee New York, who missed part of the year for an appendectomy, was the Dodgers’ most effective pitcher before surgery.
Deer Park hosts Dickinson in a pivotal 26 A basketball matchup as both teams chase the conference lead. Coach Colton Watkins starts 64 Wilbur Biggott at center with Iris Carpenter Johnny Scheer and guards, while Dickinson counters with a strong lineup in a battle for first place and a possible title edge.
San Francisco. Bill Russell of the University of San Francisco leads the Coast All America list in his second varsity season. In 10 games he has 222 points, 22.2 per game, and superb shooting and rebounding. Russell credits coaches Phil Woolpert and Ross Guidice for his progress as teammates and captain Jerry Mullane praise his defense and versatility. He also stars in track with a 6-7 high jump, 49.6 in the 440, and 23.7 in the 220.
The Robert J Lee football banquet offers the principal speaker Coach Paul Bear Bryant. Reserve by Wednesday afternoon in Dan Stallworths office or by phone 8315. Tickets stated as two dollars. Several fans may attend if they offer to participate.
Deer Park fans jammed the school cafeteria for a Lions Club hosted banquet honoring the Deer Park Deer, state class A champions. Guest speaker Rice coach Joe Davis praised the team and staff as coaches Shorty Hughes and assistants Colton Watking and Jit Ketan lauded the players. Co-captains Jimmy Carpenter and Luther Cain received roses from Johanna McLean, while parents and girlfriends were thanked for support. The event highlighted teamwork, sacrifice, and community support shaping a historic season.
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