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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1954

Page

8

Indians Hang Onto Karrow AL Top Spot

Indians cling to AL lead as Early Wynn hurls a three hitter to a 4 6 win over the Athletics. In other action, the Yankees extend their win streak behind Sain as Chicago, Milwaukee, and Cincinnati post key wins amid a day-night doubleheader slate. Tom Umphlett drives in Washington win over Chicago White Sox.

Casier Johnny Sain Bob Wiesler Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Philadelphia Athletics Indians Early Wynn New York Giants Johny Logan Shell Dodgers Bob Buh Eddie Mathews Moore Milwaukee County Braves Tom Umphlett Washington Senators Chicago White Sox

Absent Golfers Highlight 29th Publinx Semifinals T: Absent Golfers Highlight 29th Publinx Semifinals

In Dallas on July 16, the 25th National Publinx golf tournament reached 36-hole semifinals with four survivors. Bil Scarborough Jr. of Jacksonville leads challengers Evans and Andrews, while Zimmerman faces McCommas. Scarborough is three under par for the event and both Andrews and Scarborough make their first national appearances.

Dallas William C Bil) Scarbrough Jr Jacksonville Fla Naval Air Station Sid Richards Santa Monica Calif Joseph S. Evans St. Louis Gene Andrews Pacific Palisades Jack Zimmerman Dayton, Ohio Zimmerman University of Dayton Scarbrough Wriday Evans Scarbrough Drews Andrews Svanough Publinx Dick Preston Detroit Thomas Lambie Phoenix Atiz Wlay Hal McCommas Dar Andy Sword Evang Dante Vicini Ottawa Ill Rodney Funseth Spokane Wash KE. F. Shively Dayton Ohio John Hatch

Remembering Granny Rice a kindly sports writer and friend

In a tribute from New York July 16 Up recalls Grantland Rice known as Granny a soft spoken warm man who loved the Derby World Series and tennis and golf championships He helped many find their footing and shared episodes from Belmont Park to Louisville Hotel including a Notre Dame reunion with the four horsemen and his famed typewriter story

New York Grany Grantland Rice Granny Tennessee Louisville Jet Filet Belmont Park Horse Park France Four Horsemen Notre Dame

Condrick Allows Six Hits In Buffalo Win

Veteran Ernie Groth blanked Shreveport with two hits as the Oklahoma City Indians topped Texas League leaders Big 0. Fort Worth and Tulsa won behind strong pitching while San Antonio’s Ryne Darey allowed seven hits in 13 innings but lost 4 2. Fort Worth’s Condrick shut out Shreveport after the first inning and Jim Tugerson earned the win with Contreas pitching one inning. The Oilers and Cats stayed in the race as the league saw notable pitching performances.

United Press Ernie Groth Shreveport Oklahoma City Indians Fort Worth Karl Spooner San Antonio Ryne Darey Dallas Eagle Les Fleming

Buffs Win 3 2 Over Cats In Extra Innings 13th

In a tight game, the Buffs doubled home the winning run in the 13th inning to defeat the Cats 3 to 2. Houston and Fort Worth each had six hits off four pitchers. Tulsa's Norman Camp and Dick Bokelmann limited Beaumont to seven safeties as the Oilers won 7 to 2. Groth walked one in the shutout. Ray Cash had three hits and Russ Burns hit a homer as part of a 13-hit Indian attack. There were two outs and two Dallas runners on when Flem...?

Camp Bakelman Beaumont Howard Anderson Houston Cats Fort Worth Mike Lemish George Condrick Buffs Tulsa Norman Camp Dick Bokelmann Oilers Groth Ray Cash Russ Burns Dallas Flem

Third Umpire Lost From TL This Season

The Texas League lost its third umpire this season when Charles Crain, 34, resigned at league headquarters in Fort Worth. Crain, umpiring eight years, said he could do better in another business. Ken Burkhart, ex Cardinals pitcher, was named Crain’s successor and to report for duty from the Western League. Crain joined the TL this year after five years in the West Texas New Mexico League. Two TL umpires quit less than a month ago citing they were tired of umpiring.

Fort Worth Charles Crain Crain Ken Burkhart St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Redlegs

Canadian Davis Cup team aims for first round win

Toronto based players Lorne Main and Paul Willey forecast a victory over Chile in the opening round of the North American Davis Cup eliminations. They expect to advance to the second round against a Mexican team after the match.

Port OF Spain Trinidad United States British West Indies Straight Clark Pasadena Calif Hal Burrows Charlottesville Ralph Segall J. Nothings Cuba St. Petersburg Fla Clark Burrows Hara Richardson Baton Rouge Tulane University U. S Toronto Jay Canada Lorne Main Paul Willey Chile

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