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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1950

Page

6

Lee Ganders Face Pasadena In Must-Win Texas City Run

The Robert E. Lee Ganders seek a crucial win over the Pasadena Eagles at 8 pm to stay within reach of the Texas City Stingarees. Lee, in second place, would tie for the lead with a victory if Texas City wins later, keeping district 12-4A title hopes alive.

Pasadena Eagles Robert E. Lee Stings Lee Teves City Ganders Texas City Pwo Athough Pasagens Eagles Freeport Wasesena Gaiena Park Bell High Galveston Galena Park Gene E James Popeye Beavers Pasadena Paul McGown Ball Toemie Ward McGown Tors Freepers Srobaple Lee Wit The Barry Nettles Rodney Novesed Jackie Paage Bubba Choate

Maxim Favored To Defeat Mills In London Title Fight

London report notes Maxim Chevland is slight favorite over Freddie Mills in a 15 round featherweight championship at Earls Court. Maxim, 20, 6 feet 1 inch, relies on youth reach and sharp boxing, seeking first crown since Gus Lesnevich victory at White City Stadium in July 1948.

London Jan Maxim Chevland United States Freddie Fills Earls ‘Court Maxim Gus Lesnevich Cliff Park New Jersey White City Stadium

St Mark s Five and Channelview Win in Church League

St Mark s Five defeated Second Baptist 43 27 led by Miler and Beauchamp with 2 and 9 points. Channelview First Baptist rolled over Baytown First Baptist 41 16 as Wells scored 16. Baytown Second Baptist suffered first league loss. Two games set tonight at Baytown Junior High gym Grace Methodist vs Highlands Second Baptist at 7 15 pm and First Presbyterian vs Channelview First Baptist at 3 30 pm.

Methodist Charon + Baptist St Mark's Second Baptist We Miler Pern Beauchamp St. Mark's Baytown Second Baptist Channelview First Baptist Baytown First Baptist Wells Channelview Baytown Grace Methodist Highlands Second Baptist First Presbyterian

Fred Haass Tops Long Beach Invitational In Golf Tourney

Fred Haass Jr. won the Long Beach Invitational with a final round 65 and 268 total, earning 32000 and marking his second win of the winter season. Stan Leonard placed second with 273, followed by Cary Middlecoff Jim Ferrier and Smiley Quick tied at 204. Haass credited a change to cross-head putting for the victory.

Long Beach Calif Fred Saas, Jr Lakewood Country Club Stan Leonard Vancouver British Columbia Haas Leonard Cary Middlecoff Memphis Jim Ferrier San Francisco Smiley Quick Culver City California

Poke Coach Whitworth hires Georgia assistants at Okla A&M

STILLWATER Okla Jan 24 LPI FL B Whitworth head coach at Oklahoma A and M announced three Georgia assistants for his first season Joe Brown formerly at Georgia Tech Howard Johnson Waycross High School and George Bradberry Georgia freshman coach Also Plant Congratulated in Texas City terms Monsanto plant praised for 1949 safety record with no employee disabilities since the waterfront disaster years ago

Stillwater Okla LPI B. Whitworth University of Georgia Oklahoma A & M. College Whitworth Joe Brown Georgia Tech Howard Johnson Waycross Georgia High School George Bradberry Clark Georgia Chicago Monsanto Chemical Company Texas City

BiMag To Confer Today With Weiss On 1950 Contract

New York Yankee star DiMaggio plans talks with General Manager Weiss over a 1950 contract. DiMaggio, recovering from winter training, aims to gain about 11 pounds before spring training. The article notes other signings and raises, including Phil Rizzuto, with figures around 35,000 and increases for Reynolds and Porterfield.

Weiss New York DiMaggio Basebal New York Yankees de Peain Patee Yankees Westght Berner Chare Weller Yankee Phil Rizzuto Seb Pa Rizzuto Reynolds Brooklyn Fils S!n Porterfield

Lee Boys Hear Dyer Tomorrow at Meeting

A large gathering of Lee Boys and adults is expected tomorrow at 10 18 am to hear Eddie Dyer, famed St. Louis Cardinals manager, speak to the group. Bolly McLemore arranged the event. Dyer is renowned in Southeast Texas and nationwide. Previously he led the Houston Buffs with success.

Robert EB. Lee Eiddie Dyer St. Louis Cardinals Dyer Bolly” McLemore Eaemy Dyer Texas Cardinals Houston Buffs

Kitchell Leads with 395 as General Tire Falls in Bowling Standings

Kenny Kitchell rolled 231 161 and 213 for a 395 series in the Classic Bowling League, tops for the night, but General Tire dropped a 3-1 decision to Huggins Lumber. Alan Britt led Gipson Furniture to a gel win over Humble Esso with 223 in the other match, while Steele McDonald and Weingarten split. Classic League standings follow.

Kenny Kitchell General Tire Huggins Lumber Alan Britt Gipson Furniture Humble Esso Steele McDonald Weingarten Steele McDonald General Tire Rhodes Johnson Alleme ST Harkows Dolph

Mann Wins Fifth In Row In Baytown Basketball Rout

Horace Mann's basketball team won their fifth straight, routing Channelview 45 to 23 to close the first half with a perfect 5-0 North Zone record. Baytown Junior High fell 54-18, leaving Mann in sole lead while Woodland Acres threatens. Second-half play begins Thursday with Mann at Deer Park and Baytown JH hosting Woodland Acres. Tommy Genirr led Mann with 12 points, Gerald Orton added 16. Baytown JH had a rough night.

Channelview Bartown Junior High Baytown Monsters Thursdey Horace Mann Deer Park Baytown Junior High Woodland Acres Galer2 Park Baytown Mann Baytown JH Channelville Slick Ellis Toommy Genirr Gerald Orton Marn Ice Marz

NCAA witch hunt targets seven power schools

New York readers see the NCAA push to expel seven major programs Virginia Wisconsin Maryland Boston College Villanova The Citadel and UPI from tournaments for alleged excessive athlete aid. Critics say the drive mirrors a broader witch hunt with a harsh, punitive tone against schools and players, while some cases suggest lax enforcement and double standards.

New York NCAA Wes Cord Big Ten Virginia UPI Maryland Boston College Villanova Citadel Tug Wilson Hugh Willetts Gan Ralph W.angler Michigan Jack McDonald Connie Hill Bb Paredo Aigler Biefen Michison Lynch Bud Hausken Miiingsiate Nick Collins Hadger Iran Mit

Baltimore Swing Team In Pro Loop

Baltimore is designated the swing team as the 12 game schedule emerges from a joint NFL and AAFC meeting. The league splits into two divisions with Philadelphia Cleveland New York Giants Pittsburgh Cardinals and Washington in one circle. The other includes Los Angeles San Francisco Detroit Green Bay Chicago Bears and New York Bulldogs. Commissioner Bert Bell pressured a firm division after five days of bickering.

Philadelphia Cleveland New York Giants Pittsburgh Cardinals Was New York Bulldogs Los Angeles San Francisco Detroit Green Bay Chicago Bears Baltimore Bert Bell

Wilkinson To Lecture At Coaching School

Austin January report states Coach Charles Bud Wilkinson renowned for Oklahoma football will lecture high school talent at the Texas Coaching School July 31 to August 4. He will lead the North All Stars in the annual North South game and will be assisted by coach Gomer Jones who also lectures at the clinic.

Austin Charles Wilkinson Okidhome Texas Oklahoma Gomer Jones Jones

Club Plans Shoot For Youth and Adults

Humble Gun Club plans a trophy shoot in March with junior and sub junior divisions alongside adults. Junior entrants are ages 14 to 27 and sub juniors 13 and under. Practice has been held at Camp Heber range for three Sundays. Top shooters from last Sunday were Freaman Pruett with 43 hits, Tom Morrison 46, Ira Hahn 43, and Clint Horton 42. Participants should contact Horton, Jerry Farrar, Walker Stewart, or Jim Nelson of DeHart Sporting Goods.

Cid Cline Horton Horton Jerry Farrar Walker Stewart Jim Nelson DeHart Sporting Goods Pers Camp Heber Freaman Pruett Tom A Morrison Ira Hahn Clint Horton

Spring Football Practice Opens with Memorial Field Game

Memorial Field hosts a March 10 game to cap the first spring practice, which begins February 9. Head coach Dan Stathworth announced the scrimmage will be either an intra squad or Ganders versus a team of ex Ganders still in school.

Memorial Field Dan Stathworth

Mayer Exits Racing After Auctions At Hollywood Park

ICBI film magnate Mayer at Englewood California ends racing involvement after selling 42 horses for 3605 250 at Hollywood Park. Final Mayer sale brings career total from racing to about 26 million. Top bid of 42 500 for Graphic, half sister to Honeymoon, bought by Leslie Combs II for Kentucky breeders.

Englewood Calif Icbi Film Mayer May Sage Perris Valley Hollywood Park Race Track Graphic Honeymoon Leslie Combs Kentucky Alinhal Elizabeth Arden Graham

Mack Turns Over One Of His Jobs To Son

Philadelphia Jan 4 Connie Mack manager of the Athletics turned over the post of treasurer to his son Connie Mack Jr at a board meeting yesterday. The elder Mack remains president and manager while retaining control of the club.

Ack Son Philadelphia Mae Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Connie, Jr Mack Wteran Mack

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