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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1951
Page
8
Sam Snead is the heavy favorite to capture the PGA Championship crown today. The field includes noted rivals and past champions as bettors peg Snead for a decisive victory amid challenging conditions and strong finishes in recent events.
Barbers Hill in Texas has named a new football coach, with attention on the recreation field and local staff. The move follows discussions about program leadership and the direction for the upcoming season.
The Yankees surged to the top with a burst of power as two home runs and multiple singles fueled a strong offensive night. Allie Reynolds delivered seven scoreless innings, supporting a Brooklyn win and keeping the pennant race tightly knit.
UNITED PRESS reports a rugged game where Buffs and Missions battled through six scoreless innings before late drama in the eighth. Witte and Mig led the Burrs with key hits while pitchers Fusselman and McCehan matched zeroes through six.
The Dodgers lead with seven players named to the National League All Star team, while the Cardinals and Phillies trail with four selections each. Cardinals have no starters on the staff while Orioles? No, Cubs and Reds get additions. fans vote the starting lineup led by Hodges Robinson and Derk. Managers Stengel and Sain pick reserves including Enos Slaughter and Enos Slaughter and Westlake.
OBrien and Hale resign from the FBI after joining in 1940. OBrien, a standout in 1938 with 210 completions for 1732 yards, later played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1939 and 1940 before joining federal service. Hale, a Husky fullback, also moved on as plans remained undefined.
The article profiles pitcher Rube Marquard known for speed and a storied rise with the Giants. From a rocky start with a $14,000 price tag to 24 wins in 32 games in 1911, his pitching energized the team, leading to a two-year World Series run and notable performances against the Red Sox during the period.
The 12 league race sees Beltown First Baptists, Memorial Baptists, and Wooster posting wins as leaders. Spurgeon led Baptists past Amap while Warford pitched success for Memorial. Lounsberry and Devic Russell topped Wooster with two safeties apiece. Friday schedule features Diamondne First Pres, Memorial Baptist, Grace, St Mark's, and Central Baptist.
The Devils and the Mallards each won to stay atop the High School Basketball Conference standings. Devin led the Devils with 14 points alongside Evertt Visser and Joe Schiraldi, while Lakers star Fete Jones had nine. The Mallards defeated the Globe Walkers on a forested field, with other town notes included in a fragmented page.
The slugger Stan Musial shows a revived throwing arm after a rough stretch. In 54 games this season he has eight assists, throwing out runners at the plate twice in one game. Musial, filling at first base recently, is set for a return to the outfield where he remains a key power source for the Cards.
Monday results show Brooklyn 6 over Boston 1 and Pittsburgh 1 tied. Chicago 2 New York 4. Philadelphia 3. Le Louis and Cincinnati 2. Later: New York 14 over Philadelphia 5. Washington 2. Cleveland 3. Chicago 2. Only games scheduled.
The University of Texas adds Littlefield to its Hall of Fame list, honoring a longtime mentor and star in cross country and track. The recognition highlights a career with multiple conference titles and standout championships.
Directors of the Texas High School Coaches Association will vote on accepting President Grady Hester of Weslaco after he offered his resignation. Executive Secretary L ricConachie notes Hester left coaching to work in state schools. If accepted, Herbert Hoppar of Freeport would lead the San Antonio coaching school next month.
Defending champion Bobby Locke of South Africa shot a 67 at Portrush to set a course record and lead early qualifiers for the British Open with 138 total. Locke aims for a third straight title but trails by six strokes at the 6802-yard course amid a two-over-par 72 in the first qualifying round at Port Stewart.
Highlands Pirates dominate Mentor League junior baseball as Donald Walker led a 15 1 victory over Cedar Bayou Cardinals. Welker struck out 22 batters, with Jerry Adams TV Cullison and Kenneth Voyre among top hitters. Cardinals’ Roger Pilcox had a two run triple. Tigers forfeit game against Bayou Yankees. Beltown Braves vs Horace Mann Gisots scheduled for 2 20 p m at Lee. Thursday’s schedule notes Highlands and other teams with several players named.
A prominent figure who helped invent six man football will address the Texas Six Man Football Coaching Association and area schools at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos on an August date. The visiting speaker from Portland Oregon is expected to share insights on the game’s development and coaching strategies.
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