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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1965

Page

5

Ganderl high hopes clash with Baytown in tough 124A tilt

Texas City coach J D Menasen fears Baytown height in the 124A clash at Texas City as Ganders seek revenge after losses. Baytown and Pasadena both ride strong rebounding and speed with Galena Park also in the mix as district play tightens. Larry Pitre breaks out as a quick guard while Bollinger notes defensive rebounding as pivotal ahead of a pivotal district showdown.

Texas City J. D. Menasen Robert E. Lee Baytown Menasco Jay Bollinger Ganfers Bollinger Bates Larry Pitre Pitre Brazeshort Ganders Larry Galena Park Pasadena Eagles Eagles REL Pasadena LaMarque Menasep Galena Evan Mike Haney Balbino Gomez John Payizs Beaumont Cullen David Gomez Culler Dennis Best Nicky) LaBarbera Manross James Hilton Haney Sting Gomez i Boklinger LaBarbera Hilton Robert Luttrell Luttrell Fang

Tall Tales Of Hunting And Fishing From Local Anglers

Local fishermen recount tall tales about catfish in the Trinity river. A lantern dropped overboard was recovered a year later still burning, and a giant catfish supposedly weighed 265 pounds. Other claims include a 285 pound rival, with playful banter about lantern weight. Varmints like crows hawks coyotes and foxes are in season year round. Welson's Sporting Goods offers varmint hunting gear and camouflage. Quilted insulated underwear for winter fishing and varmint hunting is available for 3 75 per suit at Jim Nelson's.

Welson's Sporting Goods Jim Nelson

AFL Stars Move Over To Houston

AFL officials shifted the All-Star game from New Orleans to Houston after 20 Negro players boycotted the New Orleans game citing racial discrimination. The 1966 contest will be in Jeppesen Stadium with Houston courting the event as a permanent host amid league expansion talks.

Houston Jove Fors New Orleans Louisiana Jeppasen Stadium Sid Gilman West Jeppesen Low Seban Battemers Oakland California Oiler K. 5 Rudi Adams Jones Taylor Carroll Martin

Killebrew Seen As Threat To Homerun Record

Hank Greenberg says Harmon Killebrew could break Babe Ruth and Roger Maris records, with Greenberg predicting a future home run milestone. Greenberg praised Killebrew's prime form, park fit with the Minnesota Twins, and knee recovery, noting 28-year-old Killebrew hit 188 homers over four seasons.

Baltimore Hank Greenberg Harmon Killebrew Babe Ruth Roger Maris Greenberg Baseball Hall of Fame Killebrew Harmon Maryland Greensberg Minnesota Twins Ruth Hank Bauer Baltimore Orioles Dean Chance Los Angeles Angels Brooks Robinson Orioles Dave Boswell Minnesota John Orden Philadelphia Phillies

Herring and Rush Set Tonight's Houston Boxing Showdown

San Francisco’s Elmer Rush and Houston’s Ted Herring clash in a heavyweight main event at Sam Houston Coliseum. Rush brings 8-0-1 record into the bout. Herring, 27, aims for his 20th fight and seeks his 19th knockout in a bid to prove his edge.

Houston Elmer Rush San Francisco Ted Herring Sam Houston Coliseum Herring Rush Paris

Squirrel hunts and fish stories from Texas woods

The account highlights Mrs. Karl Opryshek Jr and Elaine Barnes as top outdoorswomen, with Opryshek taking a 10 point buck in Kerr County. It also notes squirrel hunting by young women at the Barnes home, local hunters near Chester, and light fish-capture lore using carbide lights and dramatic pond shocks, plus river and duck weather notes from area sportsmen.

Karl Opryshek, Jr Opryshek Doryshek Texas Parks & Wildlife Service Jopmen Ward Stoka Ayne Anahuac Arctic Conway Bailey Corway Ailey

Berra Keane Bit: The 1964 World Series Oddity

The Associated Press notes a remarkable sequence after the 1964 World Series featuring the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees. Keane resigns as Cards manager, Berra is ousted by the Yankees, Keane edges into a new role with the Mets, and Busch and Devine shift positions amid a web of coaching and front office moves. The incident ranks as the year’s greatest oddity per AP readers.

Hugil Fullerton JR Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees Johnny Keane Yogi Berra Berra- Keane Keane St. Louis Gus- Iste Busch Johnny Tess Thhey Berry Spcial Busch Bing Devine Cards Bing New Yorkers George Weiss Cardinal Eddie Stanky Branch Rickey Yanks Mets Yankees Yankee Casey Stengel

Prothro Accepts UCLA Coaching Job

CHICAGO AP Tommy Prothro, 44, leaves Oregon State to become UCLA head football coach. He cites professional opportunity and moves his assistants to UCLA, saying there is no financial advantage but strong coaching potential. Prothro, a Duke alumnus, previously coached at UCLA under Red Sanders.

Chicago Tommy Oregon State UCLA Prothro Ate Red Sanders Cs Mer Duke University Ove Barnes Frothro Ueda Michi

Moonlighting By Coaches Under Fire

CHICAGO AP The moon lighting of assistant coaches amid paid scouting for pro leagues to monitor top college players could prompt a major NCAA report. LSU athletic director Jim Corbett will present findings to the NCAA policy council, aiming to safeguard college athletics integrity.

Chicago NCAA Jim Corbett LSU Corbett Joe Foss AFL Foss NFL Iwill Atlanta Bud Jack Utah Bill MacPhail Columbia Broadcasting System Jack Ncaa Council

UCLA Tops Basketball Poll Again

UCLA maintains the top spot in the AP college basketball poll as Indiana slides to lower position after loss to Illinois. Michigan climbs back to runner-up, while Saint Joseph’s holds fourth. The voting panel of 42 writers and broadcasters tallies first-place ballots and total points.

Hal Bock Associated Press Indiana Illinois Hoosiers Iowa Hawkeyes iUp Son Michigan The St. Joseph’s Sints

Harney wins Los Angeles Open in back-to-back fashion

Paul Harney breaks the tie to win the Los Angeles Open with a final round 63 securing a 72 hole total of 276 eight under par. Dan Sikes finishes second at 278 after a comeback from three bogeys, while Bill Casper and Tony Lema share third with 281 and 282 respectively. Arnold Palmer shoots 284 as Ken Venturi posts 292.

Los Angeles Paul Harney Sacramento Dan Sikes Aand Harney Harney Ben Hogan MacDonald Smith Sikes Ponte Vedra Fla Bill Casper Champarone Tony Lema Bobby Nichols Canada George Knudson Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Amnie Ken Venturi

Barbers Hill Eighth Graders Roar Past Crosby Junior High

Barbers Hill dominated Crosby Junior High 55 to 14 as James Clark and Paul Dunlap each scored 20 points. Duayne Elliott added 2 as BH had three players in double figures and led 19-8 at halftime. Crosby’s Steven Breen led their side with 5. In B team action Crosby lost 30-12. Barbers Hill A is 1-1, B is 5-1. next game is Thursday at China.

Barbers Hill Crosby James Clark Paul Dunlap Salt Dome Quint Secone Clark Dunlap Duayne Elliott Steven Breen Hosers Barbers

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