Cardinals Lose Focus as Tigers Edge Cardinals 3-2 for Second
In a nightcap the Felton Giants crushed the Dillman Dodgers 5-0 behind Bob Howell’s solid three hitter. Arthur Lindstrom’s double cleared bases in the third as Leon Holle walked, Tidwell and Herring singled, giving the Tigers all three runs. Dodgers folded after first game as Giants claim second place. Trophy ceremony follows the close of the first game with the Cardinals awarded the 1954 league championship amid manager Bob Kalbitz’s smiles and a quick dash to Oiler Park for the All-Stars.
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Dodgers Back In The Saddle On Reese Looping Double
Pee Wee Reese delivered a clutch base clearing double with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to erase a 5 2 deficit against Philadelphia. Brooklyn then won 7 to 5 in 18 innings as Roy Campanella belted his 13th homer with a man aboard.
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West LL Champions Earn Added Spoils Near Victory
The West LL champions receive an extra prize beyond the trophy after the final decision. Joy Ayrand of Some Burger will treat the winning team and managers to a victory meal, mirroring the East League honors already awarded to their champions.
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Shreveport Buffs Stumble as Houston Tops Series Opener
Shreveport Sports win their Texas League lead with a 2 to 1 victory over Houston. Don Spencer's two run homer in the second inning provided the difference while Howie Phillips scored to set up the run, with Hugh Souter allowing only three hits. Leadoff starter Jim Willis pitched for Houston, as Marion Warszewski shut Dallas in Tulsa's win. offense across Beaumont, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Oklahoma City produced multiple runs in a crowded scoring night.
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Dallas
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Hugh Souter
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Howie Phillips
Dick Rand
Jim Willis
Marion
Murph) Warszewski
Chuck Derlel
Jerry Jacobs
Howard Anderson
Ralph Butler
Dayton Lions stage wrestling benefit for new pool
The Dayton Lions plan a July 17 wrestling benefit at Dayton Stadium to fund a new pool. Featured are Gorgeous George and the Elephant Boy with a two out of three fall main event, a 46 minute limit midget bout, and tickets at 1 and 1.50. Lions Club president Wiley Smith says the pool could open before summer ends.
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Mexico City
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Haddix Loses All-Star Bid Amid Injury and Sitout
St Louis pitcher Harvey Haddix will skip the All Star game to treat a leg injury after NL President Warren Giles granted manager Eddie Stanky permission. Haddix, who beat the Reds for a 2 1 victory earlier, hurt his left knee nine days ago in Milwaukee injuring sidearm pitches to left-handed hitters. A replacement will be named for Walt Alston's Dodgers roster.
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Does Your Dog Know A Duck From Dodo Camp Reber Training
A Baytown area event trains Chesapeake retrievers at Camp Reber on Decker Drive this Sunday with sessions for elementary and advanced dogs. Sponsored by Chesapeake Un Limited of Baytown and the American Chesapeake Club, the program aims to showcase retriever skills, provide examinations, and award plaques upon completing elementary and advancing to the expert level. Everyone is invited, with gear like choke collars and whistles encouraged.
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Thrift Exchange
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Baytown Recreation Council
Baytown Health League
Houston Agency Services
National Mental Health Association
Harris County Polio Association
Baytown Society For Crippled
Oilers Dominate All Stars 12-3 In Baytown Showdown
Age and experience overwhelmed the Baytown All-Stars as the Oilers rolled to a 12-3 victory at Oiler Park. Levi Clay Jess Burch and Ted Holt combined for a shutout through three innings, thwarting the All-Stars as Holt allowed no hits. Wells and Burch sparked offense with triples, while Burch added a 3-for-4 performance. M V Berry seeks sponsorship to bring the Linton club to town for future ticket sales.
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Indians Open Four-Game Lead In Rec League
Baytown teen league standings show Holly McLemore Indians holding a four game edge over Red Sox and Browns with six games left in the season. Key highlights include Artie Quiedo pitching a no hitter against Gary Herrington’s squad, Mike Murray moving to second in batting at .444, and Giants Dodgers race shaping up in the Junior league while Houston leads the Midget league with a three game margin after a win over Dallas.
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Roseland Pool Offers Fourth Session of Free Life Saving Classes
Registration for Roseland Park pool free swimming lessons opens at 3 am on July 12. The fourth session will introduce American Red Cross life saving for students over 12, with multiple age-specific time slots across mornings from 7 to 12.
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Dead Fish Reported From Burnet Bay
Over 1000 dead fish have washed ashore in Burnett Bay over the past week. Mullet predominate with some trout and redfish among the casualties. KX B Jones collected the carcasses, citing heat and possible pollution causing oxygen depletion as the likely cause.
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Merchants Fight Pasadena Eagles at Oiler Park Sunday
The Haytown Merchants travel to Oiler Park to meet the Pasadena Eagles at 2 30 p m on Sunday for their first game in a week. Last Sunday the Merchants beat the Sugarland Imperials 11 to 4 with Joe Martinez earning the win and slated to start again.
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Pasadena Eagles
Oiler Park
Merchants
Sugarland Imperials
Joe Martinez
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