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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1952

Page

9

Gander Ball High clash looms at Lee gym

Robert E. Lee Ganders host Ball High of Galveston in a Dis ot S-4A conference game at Lee gym. Center Ellis Olmstead, 6-9, is key but struggles with all around play while Ball also seeks its first league win. The contest shapes as a pivotal cellar race bout with Beaumont and Orange leading the standings in the district.

Ellis Olmstead Robert E. Lee Gander Ball High Galveston Lee Gym Olmstead Ball Sprise Exeague- Peaders Orange Brairmont Grange Ae Feam Qlstet Tilteen Beaumont

Eddie Stanky’s Unique Distinction as Manager

FAIRHOPE Alabama Eddie Stanky holds a unique distinction he will be the only big league manager who never previously managed a ball club When the 1952 season begins he believes the Cardinals can still be pennant contenders He credits his 17 years as a player and plans to apply lessons learned to managing He dismisses concerns about age noting many youngsters will get chances alongside veterans like Ian Musial Red Schoendienst Gerry Staley Cliff Chambers Enos Slaughter Wally Westlake and Del Rice to form a competitive club.

Fairhopr Ala Eddie Stanky Cardinals Stanky Oldsters Ian Musial Red Schoendienst Gerry Staley Cliff Chambers Enos Slaughter Wally Westlake del Rice

Three Radios Awarded at TV Center Opening

At the opening of Lack's new Television Center in Mana ger Harry Armer announced three radios were awarded. Hist or Harbers of S07 Wrest Frances received a radio-phonograph combination. Verne l Sanders of 404 Morrell won a kitchen radio and Mack Wallace of 14 Alva was given a bedroom radio.

Pierce Sets Pace In Races At Arrowhead

Norman Pierce headlines Arrowhead Park stock car event in Houston, winning three races including the North South match race and the 25 lap feature. He sets two new track records as Charlie Buckner clocks a 1:31.97 in the trophy dash, with Sonny McDaniel and Tommy Mangum also prominent in results.

Norman Pierce Arrowhead Park Houston Pierce Charlie Buckner Sonny McDaniel Tommy Mangum Eddie Harrow Billy Wade Tommy Shifler Charley Buckner Bill Griswold Cecil Eliott Wille Williams Bucknee

New Recognition For Lounsberry And Gray

Kevin Lounsberry and Herbie Gray of Lee High earn new honors after the 1951 season. Lounsberry, a 190 pound fullback and linebacker, was named the second most valuable footballer in the state by the Texas Sports Writers Association, narrowly missing first to Chuck Brewer of Lubbock. Gray, a 195 pound tackle, made the All-America high school team, after previously earning All-Southern and all-state honors.

Kevin Lounsherry Herbie Grey Lee High Lounsberry Texas Sports Writers Association Charles Chuck) Brewer Cubbock Brewer Texas Gray Lee

Carver Quintets To Meet Liberty

The Carver Panthers split and won the “B” team game 23-19 against the Finnegan Globe Trotters of Houston in Carver gym. Baytown Panthers won the “A” game 52-47 with Heron Tibbs scoring 49 and Jack Jeters 15. Carver Boys and Girls basketball teams will host the Liberty Lions tomorrow night.

Carver Panther Finnegan Globe Trotters Houston Carver Gym Finnegan Park Bob Jenkins Panthers Archie Lee Lewis Jessie Grimes Baytown Panthers Heron Tibbs Jack Jeters Carver Boys and Girls Basketeers Liberty Lions

Barbers Hill Girls Edge Batson 39 27 in 61 B game

Barbers Hill girls basketball beat Batson 39 to 27 in a 61 B contest last weekend. Genevieve Irish led with 20 points while Sue Josser made a key field goal in the final minute to seal the victory. Coach Jamie Bray leads Barbers Hill as they prepare to face Saratoga for a fourth District 3 B win tomorrow night in Eagle gym.

Barbers Hill Saratoga Eagle Batson Sue Josserand Genevieve Irish Ann-Lois Floyers S$nt Mary Lou Chitty Jamie Bray

Black And Pruett Take Skeet Honors

Henry Black and Fearon Pruett won top skeet honors at Humble Gun Club weekly shoot at Camp Rebel. Both scored perfect sos as crowd watched. Reed of Houston was runner up with 49 of 50, Friedman earned $8, McDowell unique Baytown entrant shot 47, and three shooters posted 465.

Henry Black Fearon Pruett Humble Gun Club Camp Rebel D. Reed Houston S. S. Friedman Raymond McDowell Baytown Homer Shelton W. C. Stewart Ed Minor

Charley Comiskey Receives Multiple Job Offers

CHICAGO URI Charley Comiskey former vice president and secretary of the Chicago White Sox has received several job offers since resigning Friday. His attorney Byron Getzoff said he will not rush to decide and will take time before accepting anything. Comiskey, grandson of the club founder, quit after directors rejected his request for an executive contract and a raise from $10,000 per salary.

Chicago Uri Charley Comiskey Chicago White Sox Charley Byron Getzoff Comiskey

Three More Cubs Sign Up for 1952 Contracts

The Chicago Cubs announced three more players signed for 1952, bringing the total under contract to nine. Added were outfielder Gene Harmanski and pitchers Omer Lown and Johnny Kollopstein.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Gene Harmanski Omer Turk) Lown Johnny Kollopstein

Former French Flyweight Champ Dies In Ring Injuries

Lille France 29 year old Mustapha Moustaphaoul an Algerian boxer who held the French flyweight title died in a hospital from injuries suffered when he was knocked out in a Roubaix bout Sunday night.

Lille France Mustapha Moustaphaoul Roubaix

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