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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1961

Page

9

Bayshore fishing contest promises big prizes and fun

Baytown fishermen look forward to Bayshore Rod Reel and Gun Club's sixth annual event at W B Blum er Thompson camp near Cedar Bayou. Prizes include a 14 foot glass boat, shrimp trawl, fishing gear, and boat paints for top speckled trout red fish sand trout croaker and other winners. A grand prize boat and trailer combo will be drawn amid a day of activities and a big fish fry with the Mary Jean deep sea trip providing fresh catches.

Baytown Bayshore Ovant Baytown Shakespear Heights Tackle Shop Sug, Gye Jack Walker S. ©. Broussard Trinity Bay W. B. (Blumer) Thompson Cedar Bayou Parker Brothers Mary Jean Marcellette Broussard Wendell Lamb Ernie Baugh

Keane Takes Over Cards From Hemus

Keane becomes manager of the St. Louis Cardinals succeeding Solly Hemus after a 101 loss to the Dodgers. The 48 year old longtime Cardinal coach vows to win a few games and rebuild for a favorable season, while Hemus accepts the firing.

Los Angeles Johnny Keane St. Louis Cardinals Keane Cardinal Redbirds Solly Hemus Hemus Dodgers St. Louis

Dodgers and Reds clash as West Coast showdown looms

The Dodgers lead the NL and visit Los Angeles for a two game series against the Reds who trail by a game and have won seven of eight. Don Drysdale won his second this month and Juan Marichal faced off in a rough, high scoring night as haywire scoring kept the pennant race tight with key hits from Roberto Clemente and Frank Robinson in a congested standings snapshot.

Reds Dodgers Ly ED Wilks Associated Press Cincinnati Los Angeles Pittsburgh Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Lastja Philadelphia Bob Miller Maury McDermott Don Drysdale Dick Ellsworth Tigers Giants Cleveland Washington Stu Miller Baltimore Chicago White Sox Kansas City Frank Robinson Wilmer Mizell Glen Los Angeles Angels Fine Rall Jim Habbie Pere Soser ALIS Acye Mma Apiange Roberto Clemente Johnny Antonelli Americas Pirates Don Methe Mahon Bob Friend

McKinley faces Laver in Wimbledon final for US pride

McKinley, the man from St. Louis, meets Rod Laver of Australia in the Wimbledon men’s singles final as the US seeks to end a long drought. Laver aims to break a two-year final loss run, while McKinley hopes to end American titles drought and restore pride on center court.

Wimbledon England Chuck McKinley St. Louis United States Rod Laver Australia Laver Tony Trabert McKinley Italy U. S. Lawn Tennis Association Neale Fraser Fraser Britain Bobby Wilson Davis Capper Bert Gaertner Poland Vladimir Gasiorek Warren

Eight Players Shift In Trades

In a three team deal involving the New York Giants the Washington Redskins and the Dallas Cowboys eight players changed hands. Giants receive wide receiver Jim Podoley and end Joe Walton from Washington while Washington gets John Aveni and Jerry Daniels along with Dave Whitsell. Browns acquire quarterback John Roach from St Louis in a separate exchange sending Prentice Gautt and rookie end Taz Anderson to the Cardinals. Podoley and Walton were key Redskins alums joined New York.

Associated Press National Football League New York Giants Washington Redskins Dallas Cowboys Giants Taz Anderson Cardinals Podoley Central Michigan Redskins Walton Pittsjhorgh Washington John Aveni Jerry Daniels Mississippi Dave Whitsell

Houston Downs Denver in five two win

Houston pitchers Dave Gerard and Ed Donnelly led a late surge to defeat the Denver Bears 5-2 at home. The Buffs built a 3-0 lead, Denver countered with a two run third, but Houston answered with timely hitting including Bud Zipfel and Gordie Massa as Indianapolis added a steady defense and two double plays to seal the win before 1,832 fans. Houston heads to Omaha then Denver on a road stretch.

Fred Hartman Houston Houston Denver Bears Buffs Omaha Denver Dave Gerard Ed Donnelly Vic Ole Donnelly Brant Innine Wayne Gerard Houston Connally Bud Zipfel Shart Sam Jack Waters Drake Gordie Ley Wally Wolfe Los Angeles Times Ziptel Innis Colonels Jacksonville Connally Inetiee Indianapolis Bears Dallas Lightning Seyfries Porter Fort Worth Buffinfield

Commission To Set Bird Seasons In Texas

The Texas Game Commission met in Austin to set hunting seasons for birds and deer. A 10 day dove season likely starts Sept 1 in the North Zone with a bag limit of 15 per day or 30 in possession. Deer season varies by county with a possible three deer bag in some areas. general law counties run Nov 16 to Dec 3. Quail season begins Dec 16. The meeting also covered potential roy alty ties from mudshell, sand and gravel sales amid a rumor dispute involving Howard Dodgen and other officials.

Austin Game Commission Howard Dodgen Denil Haden Houston Odie Reed Commission Senate Haden Reed

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