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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1956

Page

9

Buff-Buccaneer Tilt Tops Area Schoolboy Showdown

Crosby and East Chambers clash in a West Zone 20-A showdown at Crosby as the Buccaneers host the Bucs in a key district tilt. East Chambers carries a 12-4 season, Kilpatrick led by veteran Kilpatrick and roster depth, while Crosby sits at 12-3 with balanced scoring from Honeycutt and Burden. The game features guards Ram sey and Ressler for Buffs and Honeycutt and Burden for East Chambers, with speed and guard play expected to decide the outcome. East Chambers seeks to avenge early losses while Buffs aim to extend a strong home mark and remain atop the standings.

Crosby For & Pm Jahnny Haule Poser Jay Chambers Crosby Cymnast Soaeh Toy Kilpatrick East Chambers Bucs Hawk Freddie Ramsey Joe Ressler Terry Anderson Ellsworth Pirn Roger Ramsey Buffs Walter Honeycutt James Burden Russel Farrell Sammy Devillier Charles Dale Ike Johnson Larry

Barbers Hill Eagles Eye 3rd District Win

Barbers Hill Eagles face Batson Tue night aiming for a third straight district victory after opening play with wins over Sheldon and Haney Island. Kelley starts at forward with Myers and Naquin, Odom and Hooks guard, Sagers center as the lineup tightens for the 7 p.m. showcase.

Loyd Khelsey Barbers Hill Tlies Inves Kelley Donnie Myers Hollis Naquin Bobby Odom Dan Hooks Charles Sagers

Florde Upsets Saddler in Manila Featherweight Bout

In Manila, Florde challenged ninth ranked featherweight Saddier and scored a 10 round upset victory outpacing the champion though the contest was billed for 15 rounds. Both men weighed about 126 pounds for the nationally televised bout as a key win for Florde boosts his profile.

Blorde

Deer Park Hosts Needville In District 26A Showdown

Deer Park basketball travels to Needville after a football debt taunt, seeking revenge in a district 26A game. Coach Colton Watkins leads Deer Park as both teams pursue a decisive win in tonight’s matchup.

Needville Deer Park Colton Watkins

Deer Park Faces Bluejays In High-Profile District Showdown

Deer Park seeks to extend its 4-0 district run as top players Wilbert Biggott Johnny Scheer and Jimmy Philvot brace for a tough test aboard their home court. Needyilly’s upset win over Needville and a 20-20 deadlock marred an otherwise perfect season while Sweeny looms as a prior victor in the chain of district results. Bubba McLean and Herbert Laake have been key contributors as Deer Park readies for a high-stakes double header against A rival team in the Deer Gymnasium.

Wharton Countians Deer Gymnasium Needyilly Bluejays Deer Needville Hent Sweeny Wilbert Biggott Je Wil Biggott Deer Park Johnny Scheer

Stan Musial Facing Difficulty Matching Wagner Records

New York reports indicate Stan Musial, aged 46, may not reach Honus Wagner's eight NL batting titles. Despite a long career with the Cardinals and a past peak, Musial remains a top salaried star while signs point to continued decline in hitting averages over the past three seasons.

New York Stan Musial Honus Wagner Shoul Pliny Cardinal Musial Rogers Hornsby Stan Stain Bure Richie Ashburn Willie Mays

La Porte Eyes Upset Over Angleton’s Larry Stephens

La Porte seeks to halt Angleton’s star Larry Stephens after a recent defeat, aiming to leverage home court advantage and tactical adjustments to flip the result in a crucial clash with Angleton. Stephens remains the standout opponent, countered by La Porte’s disciplined defense and expected crowd support.

la Porte Halter Angleton Larry Stephens

Salas Faces Jorgensen In Houston Boxing Showdown

Laura Salas, former world lightweight champion, is a 7-3 favorite to stop rising star Paul Jorgensen in a 10 round feature at Sam Houston Coliseum Tuesday night. Salas weighs about 130 pounds and is ranked No. 9 among featherweights. Nearby, Angleton battles Webster as Akin’s Bulldogs face Stephens, scorer near 30 PPG, with four returning starters including Chance and Gaia for a 27A4 clash.

Houston Laura Salas Paul Jorgensen Ait Sam Houston Coliseum Salas Ighty Webster Frank Bulldogs Angleton Wildcats Vattle Akin Stephen Stephens Brazoria County Quint Don Chance Lees Don Charles Gaia Open Charlie Jurecka la Perte Webster

Rosen Signs Al Big Cut

Al Rosen agreed to a 20 percent pay cut after his damaged right hand, hoping to regain batting form with the Cleveland Indians in the new season.

Rosen al Rosen Cleveland Indians

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