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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1955

Page

6

Big Show Tonight At Public School Field House

All-Texas action features University of Jouston star Don Balleback in a Cougar showdown against Texas. Houston Freshmen and Tyler Juniors collide in a 6 15 prelim. Notable players include Boldebuck Olmsted and Russel Boane with Billy Tack Bagret delivering the scoring for Tyler.

All-Texas Big Bolte Tyler SC CAGE University of Jouston Don Balleback Cougar Cottgars Cats University of Texas Houston Tyler Texas Boldebuck Big Ellis Nemoesix Billy Tack Bagret Creenort Onlsn Floyd Wagstaff

Bolde Welcomes Texas as Aggies Hold Big Boy

Houston edges Texas 2 , Bolde scores 32 and 14 straight free throws. Bolde faces guards by Aggies while a mystery Houston player disrupts Texas play and a paper notes scramble on court amid reminiscences of past Mighty Mites.

Bolde Texas Big Boy Sig Boude Longhorns Kunk Houston TCU Dick O'Neal Shi Hull Big Houston Aggies Agia Ed Kelley Mighty Mites

Wright Receives Praise From Ganders Mentor For Team Spirit

A Gander sub named Way Wright impressed after practice with a long in from beyond the free throw line. Coach Frank James praised his attitude and work ethic, saying he has a good shot and strong spirit. Siiele Ellis echoed that Way Wright is a starter with team mentality.

James Way Robert E. Lee Wespy Wacy Siiele Ellis Vyoacy Robert FE Lee Ganders Waey Wright Waey

Dusty Rhodes Sparks Word-Eating Feud With Durocher Trade Talk

Dusty Rhodes, famed for his bravado, challenges Lee Durocher as rumors flare over a possible trade. The Giants’ star slugger signs a four thousand dollar raise, with other clubs like the Cubs White Sox and Pirates also adding veterans. Players including Marty Marion and Paul Penson join new teams as rosters shift amid the ongoing winter signings and speculation.

United Press Dusty Rhodes Lee Durocher Cleveland Indians New York Giants Giants Rhodes Dyvesher Chicago Cubs Go White Sox Philadelphia Pillsburgh Picsules Andy Eoodrade Meuher Marty Marian Toliever Chakales Pirates Roger Bowman Oulalona Chy Se Tiday Recor AL Lary Jonatinka Micon

Freeport 57 REL 49 Dead-Eye Dicks Beat Ganders

Freeport used speed height and sharp shooting to subdue the Ganders at Lee gym. Tommy Youens led Freeport with 17 points while Emmett Baker and Tommy Lasueur added 13 each. Len Hechler contributed 15 for Ganders as Baytown’s Bees rolled to a 57 49 win.

Freeport Frank James Baytown Inds Smith Freefort Bob Ganders Lees Tommy Yottens Len Hechler Vatal Tommy Lasseur Emmett Baker James Faulk

All America football picks stir debate and fan appeal

The piece reviews college football pro and All-America selections, naming top players from Notre Dame Oklahoma Wisconsin UCLA Texas and others. It notes disagreements between fans and experts, highlights Ain Ameche and Guglielmi among leading choices, and discusses second team consensus varied by selectors.

Rew York Hori Oreos Geovee Sk Ional Erbeek Notre Dame Ralph Guglelmi Shaw Mul Max

Rebels Clash With Alamo City Rangers In Lee Gym

The Lee Rebels host the San Antonio Rangers at Lee Gym tonight seeking revenge after a 87-81 loss to South Texas. Lee, boosted by 6-5 center E L. T. Norris and 6-6 forward Charlie Daniel, faces a Rangers squad led by Tom Fraizer and Gary Bell in a district showdown.

Lee Gym Alamo City Rangers San Antonio Rangers Rebel Gymnasium Texas Junior College South Texas Houston San Antonio Lee College Lee Rangers Alton Laird Rebels E L. T. Norris Charlie Danie Lees Louis Carter Wayne Peterson Daniel J.B. Blansett Ieen Welch Laird Tom Frazier Gary Bell Carroll Reed Tonio Bell Reed Rudy Villereal Seahawks Alamo City Tom Frasier

Port Arthur Upsets Galena Park Jackets

Port Arthur upset Galena Park 73-50 as Baytown and Port Arthur chase district standings. Beaumont remains undefeated atop the district after beating Balk High 60-49 in Galveston led by Erwin Turner with 17 points. Bart Langford scored 37 for Galena Park as the high scorer in district play.

Port Arthur Galena Park Jackets Beaumont Purple Pasadena Pasadens Fresnort Galena Park Baytown Bali Wieh Orange Ball High Freeport

Buffs End Sour Lake Hex In Thrilling 47-44 Win

Buffaloes snap Sour Lake hex with a 47-44 district 20-4 victory led by Richard Keane's 18 points. Crosby girls also win 17-8 first quarter, then surge to pull within. Final score details note a tense finish and standout performances amid close scoring.

Tommy Parris Jerry Don Smith Lea Parris Youens Jayup Crosby Johnny Hauk Buffalo Baur Lake Sour Lake

Nielsen Santee Set for Hunter Mile Showdown in Boston

In the 44th Hunter mile at Boston Garden Gunnar Nielsen of Denmark battles Americans Wes Santos and Santee. Nielsen, indoor mile record holder at 4 07.9, faces Santee who holds outdoor mile record 4 20.6. The indoor meet also features pole vaulter Bob Richards aiming to break 15 feet 12 inches. The event draws strong crowd as hopes rest on the Garden boards.

Boston Gunnar Nielsen Denmark America Wes Santos Boston Garden Nielsen Garden Harvard Kansas University Dane Philadelphia Washington Santee Dane Was A “Clumsy Runner.’ Nielsen Lillie Boston Ath Istin Association Bob Richards Calif

Lions Sign Replacement For Bingaman

Detroit Lions acquire Jim Ticea a 27 year old Brooklyn native who played at Georgetown University as a replacement for retiring guard Tres Bireeman. The trade sends center LaVerne Torgeson and back Jim Hill to the Washington Redskins while adding Ricea and end Walt Yowarsky.

New York Jim Ticea Brooklyn Ile Gertown University Detroit Lions Tres Bireeman Lions Ricea Walt Yowarsky LaVerne Torgeson Jim Hill Washington Redskins

Champions Of Yesteryears Mr Shortslip Still Follows Baseball

An elderly baseball idol from three generations remains fondly revered and still follows the game. He recalls past stars like Hughie Jennings and Honus Wagner, praising their hitting, base stealing, and antics while recounting memories from the Boston Braves and New York Giants era.

Champions of Yesteryears Mr Shortslip Boston Braves Uke Giants Com Tenn

Nine Entered In $163 360 Santa Anita Maturity

Nine horses race in the Santa Anita Maturity at Arcadia with Calumet Farm’s Miz Clementine and Dale’s Lea facing Andrew Crevelin’s Determine and Allied. Determine, a Kentucky Derby winner and top past year earner, is among the favorites as top weight of 126 pounds tests the field in the mile and a quarter event with $87,000 to the winner and sizable payouts for other places.

Arcadia Calif UPA Calume Farm Miz Clementine Dale Lea Andrew J. Crevelin Santa Anita Calumet Farm

Pontiac Craftsmen Unveil Electronic Uni-Tuner

You Get a Quicker Starting Better Performance More Driving Economy Greatest tune-up advancement in years. With the new electronic Uni-tuner our Pontiac Craftsmen will pinpoint exactly what tune-up work your car needs, perform it, and double check to make sure the job is right.

Pontiac

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