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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1955

Page

8

Spectatorish Bridge Tale From a Vanderbilt Cup Final

In a Vand derbilt Cup final, four world class players faced a pivotal decision after North passed at a crucial moment. East’s ill fated pass cost their team 700 points, as North and South could have secured 1100 by doubling, illustrating how top players can err in decisive spots.

East North South

Laredo Onion Crop Prospects Are Good

Laredo district onions progress well with harvest likely in late March. Grower Charles W. Flynn cites about 2,000 acres this season, the smallest since recent years, against a government estimate of 2,400. last year was around 3,000. Transplanting finished by Jan 1. most plantings are 986 yellow Bermuda onions with white crystal wax and Granex making up portions.

Laredo Tex Charles W. Flynn Cincinnati Ray Jablonski Gabe Paul Cincinnati Redlegs Ted Kluszewski Babe Ruth

1955 Opportunity Full Time and Part Time Work

An exclusive offer from a 73 year old national company presents a penilet product that any man can sell daily. The ad emphasizes flexibility with full and part time work opportunities to promote sales across all seven days.

Opportunity

Crosby Buffaloes Face Cypress In District Showdown

Crosby (9-7) hosts undefeated Cypress in district play as Coach Johnny Hall’s Buffaloes seek turnaround after 2-8 district mark. Key players include Richard Keene and Ellsworth Pira at guard, Roger Ramsey at center, and forwards Bobby Nuiver and Terry Anderson. Girls game to follow with Crosby hoping for momentum.

Little Cypress Crosby Gymnasium Johnny Hall Crosby Isy Buna Hull-Dassetta Richard Keene Deer Park Mary ‘Frances Towler Tittle Cypress Will Roger Ramsey Ellsworth Pira Bobby Nuiver Terry Anderson

Betty Skelton Queen Of Sports Earns Top Title

TODAY'S SPORTRAIT describes Betty Skelton as America's leading female pioneer in aviation racing and stunt driving. From pilot at 11 to fastest woman to drive an Indianapolis racer, she holds multiple firsts and records. The piece highlights her 143.44 MPH Dodge Firearrow run and diverse feats across flying, boating, and theater.

Norman Ritter San’ Francisco Susan B. Anthony Betty Skelton America Miss Skelton Betty American Automotive Association Indianapolis Jack McGrath AAA United States Winter Haven Fla Cypress Gardens Ag Ft Elecetronics Belly Dodge

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