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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1955
Page
9
A garbled Murray-Go-Round column recalls teen baseball trials and umpire banter. It weaves in past Texas League feats, Bitter rivals, and notable figures like Whitey Kurowski, Spook Jacobs, Sid Hudson, and Joe Becker, framing a lively patchwork of baseball lore and humor.
Tables turn as umpire Larry Goetz denies Freacher or Roe throwing a spider ball and recalls umpiring against top spitballers. The note mentions Paul Richards scouting Little Lengua competitors, Larry Tincher’s five no hitters in five starts, and Ernie Shelton’s 2.09m jump at Saarbrucken. The column ties 1951 Mueller and Clyde Vollmer to recent trades and fading stars.
Names of two Little League stars were added to the All Star teams by League President John Sylvester. David Alford of the Paine Cardinals and Wayne Bell of the Wilkie Indians were included as interleague playoff action between the Paine Cardinals and Bayshore Motor Yankees unfolds at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Jayeeo Park. Workouts begin Friday July 15 and star assignments will wait until teams train together.
Boston owner Tom Yawkey optimistic over Red Sox fortunes says investments into the farm system and high salaries may push the pennant to 1957 or earlier. He notes rivals, manager changes, and a strong minor league performance as hints the team could win this season.
Strait Refrigeration Co features the slogan A Strait Guarantee on Everything at 4409 Minnesota Avenue. Control pricing appears as 27 dollars or related offer. Local ad emphasizes appliances and service with no clear expiration.
Jack Fleck's National Open victory lifts him into the 25 top money winners in pro golf for the first time, with year earnings of 8,752. Mike Souchak leads the list with 817,948, Cary Middlecoff stands second at 16,643, and Chandler Hart Portsmouth leads the Vardon Trophy chase with a 70.00 scoring average. Top Ryder Cup points remain led by Atrealt with 31-60.
Chief Athletic Inspector Willie Ritchie recounted his boxing heyday in San Francisco, recalling the era when he ruled the lightweight division, subbing for Ad Wolgast, sparking memories of fierce bouts, and noting how times and commissions have changed since 1914. He spoke of Don Cockell, Freddie Welsh, and life after the ring, keeping his passion for boxing alive.
In Indianapolis, 42 year old defending champion Gene Andrews meets 24 year younger Bud Bradley in the third round of the National Public Links. Bradley, winner of the 1961 JSGA title at 17, aims to upset Andrews on the Coffin Course as other early results include Roddy’s 19 hole win and Moreland’s 79 to edge Hopwood.
New York Giants secure 1955 contract with Ben Agajanian the 6 year old kicker noted as a national scoring leader. He previously lost toes in an accident yet recorded 7 points in 18 games and 35 extra points with 8 of 25 field goal attempts.
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