Buffs crack Fort Worth as Lerchen belts two homers
Shreveport’s Bob Smith and John Andre suspended Texas League All Star hopes by holding Oklahoma City to five hits in a 6 to 5 win. Frank Kellert led San Antonio past Dallas 8 to 1 with a three RBI day. Houston’s Buffs exploded for 18 runs in eight innings to rout Fort Worth 18 to 4, led by Lerchen two homers and other round-trippers from Boyer and Marclewski.
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Harmon Takes Third In Jaycee Junior Golf Tourney
Don Harmon placed third in the Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament in San Angelo on Friday. After leading after the first day he carded a 74 to finish with a 144 total across two rounds, tying with Charles Coody of Stamford and John Ainey of Austin.
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Herrington Leads League Hitting .480 in Seniors and Midgets
In the Senior league Holly McLemore’s Indians hold a four game edge with four to play but were edged 4-3 by the Browns to halt a clinch. Herrington of the Browns tops the batting chart at .480 after 26 plate appearances. Murray and Dodd also among top hitters. Houston extends its Midget league lead over Dallas to four games after a 16-0 win. Tulsa ties for third after beating Dallas 10-5. Junior league sees Dodgers lead with 7-3, Braves one game back. Giants two back. Monday features five games across leagues with Indians vs Yankees and Browns vs Red Sox in Senior League action.
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Donnie Hullum
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Baytown Sluggers Face Mixed Night at Speedy’s Arena
Baytown boxers at Speedy’s Arena split results with a win a draw and a knockout loss. Sammy Peacock won bantamweight over Dick Ramsey of Houston, while Mike Thurman linked with George Stevens in a draw. Ernest Garcia fell to Richard Ramirez in his first career bout. Baytown Boxing Club relocates to 3507 Market Street aiming to boost amateur boxing locally.
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Dick Ramsey
Houston
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Brown Bomber
George Stevens
Galveston
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Richard Ramirez
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Junior Olympic track chaos delights Angleton crowd
Baytown youths shined at a Thursday Junior Olympic meet in Angleton, dominating sprints and relays while parents and coaches watched a frenzied scene. Vic Davis won the 220 yard dash and teamed with Wallace Wilson and Gordon Spear to capture the 440 relay as Baytown placed first amid a noisy, chaotic night.
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Bell Smashes Home 8 Runs As Reds Sweep Into Third
Reds batter Gus Bell drives in eight runs in a doubleheader sweep of the Phillies to lift Cincinnati to third in the NL. Bell hit his 13th and 14th homers and a double in the nightcap, while Gene Conley led the Braves past the Dodgers. Giants fall to the Cardinals as Musial and Mays homer in a 5 4 loss. Yankees roll to 11th straight with Ivy Noren homer in late rally over Orioles. Indians hammer Athletics as Consuegra earns win. Frank Sullivan hurls three hitter for Red Sox over Tigers. Ned Garver loses for Browns as White Sox beat Washington.
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East Stars deflate Deputies 4-2 in Friday Little League
Three Highlands pitchers led Hast Little League All-Stars to a 4-2 Friday win over the Highlangs Junior Deputies. James Lansford Chilie Cauthern and Wendell Griffin hurled for the All-Stars while Vernon Olney, the East League batting champ, had the only All-Star hits a double and a single. No playoff word as of Saturday from Little League officials.
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Chilie Cauthern
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Humble Club to Sponsor Net Tennis Tourney Sunday
The Humble Club sponsors a 1:30 p.m. Sunday tennis tournament at the Humble Courts. It is a single set elimination with a championship and consolation. Baytown players and notable entrants Leo La Borde Hap Marshall Paul Wilkins Tommy Roberts Rob Middleton are listed. entries open to anyone on arrival.
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Biggest Recreation Council Sports Meet At Horace Mann
The Friday event drew 70 contestants, crowning ten bronze medalists and red ribbon runners up. Lucas Vegas swept two bronze firsts in standing broad jump and football punt. Richard Korenek led softball throw, and placed second in punt behind Vegas. Jerry Walters won basketball free shoot, with Sonny Garrett second.
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Bo Maghum
Karen
Lassies Meet Dallas Independents In Houston Softball Clash
Houston tournament opener features Lassies and Dallas Independents at C O Field on Dumble Road as two day event showcases top Texas and Louisiana women’s softball talents.
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Wooster Leads Baytown Church League After 10–1 Start
Wooster Baptist softball sits at 10 wins and 1 loss with 24 games remaining, aiming for the top spot as Memorial Baptists trail. Memorial handed Wooster a loss this week while Webster Brinkley pitched a no hitter against Lewis Carter, and Wooster has 7–0 and 1 records with Memorial 8–3. Second Baptist stands 7–4. Wooster could clinch the pennant by winning two of three or Memorial slipping once.
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Oilers Meet Moody After 12-0 Victory
Baytown Oilerz meet Moody Bankers of Galveston at 3 15 Sunday in Oiler Park following a 12 0 win over Libell Millers of Lufkin. Ted Holt to start. Travis Davenport earned the earlier victory with Bob Davenport relief in the sixth.
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