Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Baytown Sun in Baytown, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1956

Page

9

Port Arthur Leads in 8-4A Race as Play Continues

Port Arthur maintains a one game edge in district 8-4A with a string of wins, led by standout forward and star players. The report notes Kenneth Wonds and Tay Lee Meehler among top scorers, with Baytown and Galena Park among key rivals as the district slate unfolds toward the 17th win of the season and a deep playoff push.

Coen Peres Ek Fite Grads Jon Osan Boos Teradiee Teteaio Tas 2A Gomders i Teg Pte Eowiil Eho Ajo Chas Cing Bilatau Nar Eeting Kenneth Wonds Af Gnards Etter Gmayls Tay Lee Meehler Teehler Tinimagebird Baytown Port Arthur Yena Park

Ponies Ranked Ninth in United Press Poll

United Press main college basketball ranking shows the Pony team listed ninth with results through January 21. Notable figures include Dayton and Illinois regional mentions, while St Johns and North Carolina appear among other top programs in the crowded standings.

United United Press Teaty Pi San Franciscns Dayton Wlinois AL North Cured Carolina Temple S. Vanderbilt Southern Methodist Louisville

Little Leo Hechler IIIs Buzz-Saw On Court

Gander guard Little Leo Hechler IIIs, a 5 4 124 pound standout, torques the game with speed and a reverse dribble. He pours in 240 points in 21 games, averaging 14 point per contest, drawing fan heat for dramatic backhand behind the back moves and clutch jump shots. His hustle and flair contrast with taller opponents as he leads the Ganders in a bold, high energy style.

C Ganders Buzz Leo Heehler Hechler Ganders Galena Park Drinble

Cedar Bayou Tourney Opens With Eight Teams

Eight-team Cedar Bayou basketball tournament sponsored by Highlands Fire Department begins Wednesday at Bear Gymnasium. Four-day event features Pasadena Champion Paper vs North Houston Exterminators at 6:30 pm opening. Houston area former college and high school stars compete. adult tickets 40 cents, 25 cents for children. proceeds go to Highlands Volunteer Fire Department.

Cedar Bayou Highlands Mire Department Bear Gymnasium Pasadena North Houston Exterminators Love Park The Houston Tangle Ellington Air Force Base Galena Park Tyson and Smith Houston Crosby Highlands Volunteer Fire Department

Area Cage Fives Set For District Scrambles Tonight

Area 20 A and 26 4 leagues feature key games as Crosby visits Anahuac, East Chambers hosts Hull-Daisetta, La Porte seeks a win at La Marque, and Deer striv es for a sixth straight victory. Barbers Hill shifts to Saratoga for a 72 B affair due to gym readiness.

Barbers Hill Saratoga Loyd Kilpatrick East Chambers Hull Dassetta la Porte Alvin la Marque Bulldog Gymnasiamn Deoy Park Santa Fe Indians Cotton Watkins Ely Deer Chery Hom Faps Lloyd Kelley Onehance Ag

Boldebuck reaches 2000 points in UH win over Tulsa

Houston guard Don Boldebuck scored his 2000th point as the University of Houston Cougars defeated Tulsa 82 to 71 in overtime. The seven foot standout led the offense in Monday night action, delivering a career milestone for the Huskies against the Hurricane.

Houston Don Boldebuck University of Houston Cougars Fi Vnive Tulsa Hurricane

Murray-Go-Round

A brief sports item questions a controversial call in a game. The writer notes a team coach should teach players to cut back spin, while a favorable officials’ call is implied. The fragment suggests ongoing discussion about a basket and backspin near the net.

Page Nine

Officials excuses for missed calls threaten Texas basketball

A columnist questions officiating in high school and college games, arguing that late clock management and controversial calls disadvantage Team A and weaken fan support. The piece urges Texas to demand better, impartial officiating to protect players and the sport's future.

Team A Texas Doda

Deer Park Honors State Champs At Annual Banquet

About 500 attendees honored Deer Park state champions Bubba McLean and Penny ck O Nea l at the Deer Park High School cafeteria banquet. John Penex, refinery manager, presented a trophy to McLean, Deer Park All State quarterback, as coaches Hughes Mughes and Watkins received blankets. Films of the 7 0 victory and the All District 26 4 team honors were shown and announced.

Bubba McLean Pennyck Vo cHntains Stile-Chapionship Deer Park Deer Park Fligh John Peneh Sheil Oil Tires Travis Shorty) Mughes Jim Firthan Cotton Watkins Deer Park Lions

Calhoun Triumphs In Bruising TV Bout At St Nicholas

Unbeaten Rory Calhoun of Plains NM won by unanimous decision over Jerry Luedee of New Haven Conn in a brutal slugfest at St Nicholas Arena. Trainer Narley Goldman, mentor to Rocky Marciano, watched the 21 year old come alive late after a tense early bout in New York. The match followed Calhoun’s seven earlier wins and capped a sensational night of boxing on television.

New York Narley Goldman Rory Calhourn Plains Raw St. Nicholas Arena Goldman Rocky Marciano Calhoun Jerry Luedee New Haven Conm St. Uno Luedse Madison Square Garden Connecticut

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leo Heckler Nerkler Vandinaes Bouicine South Texas Arthur Sp Otinge Distrist ST Wil Pei Arthur Guluna Parweak Gamba Galveston Port Beaumont Freenarts Orange Port Arthur Ga- Park Galveson Beaumont Own Freepark Esalts Port Pasadena Freeport Orange Mort Arthur Ave. Beaumont Wittiaing G. Dark Redenhaych Psdna Alters P Arthur Pr Hort Gees Oo Lennox Leo Hechler Tom Murray Liseaminates Little Leo Bob Cousy Jerry Don Smith Bolde Murray O'Neal Ship Hughes Eelutte Eels Hord Bubba Mi O'Neal Jimmy Smith Jimmy End Ken Caldwell Ronnie de Bush Rex Gibson Floyd Harvey John Menderson Willem Henderson Charles Parrish Maury Purdom Clarence Shinn Penny Stephenson Steve Steveson Jiminy Work Alse Gar Buick Caly Rey Arn Dell ACK Mike Franssen State Reserve Life Thad P. Fenelon Gresham
Search Courier

Search the Baytown Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Baytown Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication