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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1955

Page

7

Mike Michalske to coach Texas linemen next season

Sports columnist Tom Murray discusses Mike Michalske taking over as line coach for Texas. He praises Michalske's tough approach and predicts improved performance from the Texas forward wall, noting Michalske's history with Baylor and A&M and vowing he does not compromise.

Texas Ea Price Mike Michalske Baylor Aggie Iron Mike Warhorse Mike A and M Aggies

Undefeated Fresh UT Cagers Compared to Mighty Mites

Texas freshman basketball shows blinding speed and sharp shooting to win six straight, averaging 85 points. They routed Rice 94 61, ending Temple Tucker's 75 game scoring streak. Star guard Kermit Decker leads with 28 PPG and a high of 43 in a game as UT rumors grow of a prolific future.

Texas Mites Owlets Rice Temple Tucker Tucker Longhorns Kermit Decker Slater Martin Hutto

Young coaches take over major programs in early thirties

The article notes several young coaches who assumed top duties at a young age. Bud Wilkinson led Oklahoma at 32, Terry Brennan guided Notre Dame at 25, and Darrell Royal followed as Mississippi State’s successor. Bowden Wyatt and Bob Woodruff also became leaders in their early thirties at Wyoming and Baylor respectively.

Micheli Oklahoma Bud Wilkinson Bud Terry Brennan Notre Dame Ferry Terry Prank Leahy Wilkinson Mississippi State Murray Warmath Minnesota Darrel Royal Soonerland Darrell Mitchell Okies Manander Bowden Wyatt Wyoming Florida Bob Woodruff Baylor

Aggie Fish Flunking Out Rumors At A and M

Rumors circulate that about half the Aggie football team at A and M are failing courses. Mitchell A Young, nicknamed TWAT OLD grapevine, sparks talk as youthful Arkansas coach Jack Mitchell is noted as the second youngest in his field at 30. The piece recalls Arkansas’ earliest coach John C. Futtrail, who began at 21 in 1894, and notes Ruby leaving to Tulsa after a contract issue.

Jack Mitchell Arkansas John C. Fut- Tall Futtrail Mitchell Marth Ruby Aggie Tickle Tulsa

Crosby Buffs Welcome Smiley After Dayton Run

Crosby's Buffalo P agents host Smiley Tuesday after finishing fourth at the Dayton Invitational. In semi finals and third place games Crosby lost to Little Cypress 45 47 with Joe Gonzales driving the rally, and Liberty edged Crosby 60 58 in double overtime for third. Richard Keene led Crosby with 19 points, Terry Anderson 18, and Anderson plus Keene were named All Tournament.

Crosby Buffalo P¢agers Smiley Little Cypress Liberty Dayton Joe Gonzales Terry Andergon Fighting Buffs Richard Keene Terry Anderson Marion Johnson

Tigers Face Orange In Clash Of District Strugglers

Gan ders eye a potential upset at Orange paced by Joe Bol ton as they chase a rare victory. Orange counters with a sharp defense and 22-point night from Bol ton plus 12 from Harry Seiler and 16 from Erwin Turners and Wayne Wedgeworth. Gan ders return home Thursday to host Freeport to open the second round after Freeport beat Lee 76-67.

Joe Bill Bolton Mighty Beaumont Champs Orange Beaumont Sharpies Ieague-Ieaders Erwin Turners Parris Richard Wolfe Jerry Don Smith Leg Hichler Edward Denny Ganders Freeport Lee

This Week’s Basketball Calendar

This week lists boys and girls basketball games at multiple gyms including Horace Mann Lee Baytown Cedar Bayou and University of Houston. Notable matchups include Horace Mann versus Dachson Deer Park versus Santa Fe Crosby versus Smiley and Barbers Hill versus Hardmon with games scheduled Monday through Friday plus a Saturday Baytown tournament.

Horace Mann Dachson Lee Gymnasium Baytown Cedar Bayou Woodland Acres University of Houston Tulese Ganders Orange Deer Park Santa Fe Pan. la Porte Webster Webster CA Pam Crosby Smiley Bam Barbers Hibra March of Dimes SE Austin South Houston Cedar Bayer Loyenberg Missouri City Erezport Lee and Ceur Bayou Barbers Hill Hardmn Barders Hill Groshy Sour Lake Croshy Curver Jasper

La Porte Bulldogs Clash With Webster For Loop Lead

La Porte and Webster, tied for first in District 274A, square off Tuesday night at Webster in a key district showdown. La Porte seeks its third district win, riding a 14-5 season mark, while Webster aims to maintain its early season strength amid a competitive 3A/4A field. Coach Frank Akin plans to start the same lineup upset by La Marque, with Erwin and Chance at guards, Black and Thornton at forwards, and Moser at center.

la Porte Webster Frank Akin Bulldogs Akin la Marque Travis Erwin Don Chance David Black Eugene Thornton Tommy Moser

Rebels Rally Past Le Tourneau 67 57 for Second Win

Lee Rebel Gym hosts a 67 57 victory over Le Tourneau Tech as Norris tops with 32 points and 42 rebounds. Charlie Daniel scores 14, Henry Jaelsg adds 19 for the Lions, while Aston Laird’s squad cools in first half before heating in the second.

Norris Bee College Rebels le Tourneau Tech Rebel Gymnasium Lee Rebel Charlie Daniel Henry Jaelsg le Tourneau Jed Propre Peterson Weeny Ig Blangeth Daniel Seas Carter Creeeee Ee Welch Tenes Saad le Tourteau Sergea Shreder Thayer Ae Harper “ Tee Frost Trippleth Vere Wee Tap

Baytown Junior Highs Open Season With District Action

Baytown three junior high teams resume action in Gulf Coast District play aiming to improve standings. Gosling led a 37 23 victory over Cedar Bayou Bears while Fry faces Texas City next. Ronnie Faulkner out with an injury, Luces Verus set to return. Horace Mann hosts Jackson and Cedar Bayou meets Woodland Acres.

Baytown Ubon Gosling Jay Bollinger Cedar Bayou Bears Texas City Fry Neun Ronnie Faulkner Withness Luces Verus Horace Mann Jackson Lee Gymnasium Cedar Bayou Woodland Acres

Deer Park Prepares Slow District Run After Non-District

Deer Park readies for a district clash after a rocky non district schedule. They host Santa Fe Tuesday and faced San Jacinto 70 83 at home with 4 1 loop record and 2 4 non district wins. Coach Cotton Walkins hopes the team’s core can rebound.

Deer Park Santa Fe Deer Gymnasium Houston San Jacinto Cotton Walkins Dickinson Watking Wowld Jimmy Carpenter Jimmy Philpot Wilbert Bleests

Baptists Battle Methodists in Dallas Friday Night

Baylor and SMU, top scoring SWC teams, clash for a share of the league lead as they fight for second place behind Texas Christian. Jim Krabs and Murray Bailey headline a scoring duel while Dick O Neal leads the circuit. The rest of the week is light due to exams.

ED Fite United Press Baylor Southern Methodist Baptists Methodists Texas Christian SMU Dallas Jim Krabs Murray Bailey TCU Dick O'Neal

Big Week In District Play Tops Teams Scramble For Title

District 8-4A action features Beaumont hosting Freeport and Pasadena facing Galena Park as leaders chase a playoff edge. Baytown’s upset of Galena Park and Freeport’s wins reshape standings while key clashes Tuesday and Friday set the pace for the championship race.

Beaumont Freeport Pasadena Galena Park Port Arthur Galveston Ganders Orange Fort Arthur Meaumont Freeport-Baytown Baytown OR Beaumont TAMO Gah Freeport Baytown Seecceesar Ball High Seerere Orange Yeeeepeereee O

Paddy Young Aims For Title Clinch At Brooklyn Match

Paddy Young pursues a return bout with middleweight champion Bobo Olson after a bout Monday night against light heavyweight Tony John in Brooklyn at Eastern Parkway Arena. The matchup, scheduled for eight rounds, centers on securing the American title, with Young previously named for the 1963 June date that led to Olson’s world crown.

Y York Jan Paddy Youre Bobo Olson Tony John Ang Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Avema Alison Young

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