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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1955
Page
9
Sports columnist Tom Murray notes Arkansas in the fall spotlight as Texas grid experts discuss the Southwest Conference race and last year’s champion. He cites Bear Bryant and other coaches questioning how Arkansas won the 1954 title and why pre season polls underplay the Razorbacks.
A muddled preview discusses Arkansas, Rice, SMU, and Texas in the Southwest Conference race. It notes Arkansas returning a solid lineup led by Buddy Benson and others, but suggests strong rivals like Rice and SMU could outpace them. The piece envisions uncertainty about championship outcomes and highlights key players such as Wing Hil Frank Ryan Pinky Nisbet and Bobby Doe Conrad among others.
NORTHVILLE Mich Doug Ford defends Harbert Sam Sneed lead locals as 64 survivors prepare for two gruelling rounds of PGA championship match play. Edman Mich Robert Alwood testified a twin engine jet plane flew low, shattering the rear window of a late model car.
Bayshore and Yanks loom over Mollaway Tigers as Fred Huey and Bill Heaton fire one hitters in a midweek junior league clash. A teen rule caused a time limit stalemate ending second half chair considerations. Bill Hartman drives an 8-7 win for the Optimist Giants over Kiwanis Braves while J C Sickerstaff’s squad trails closely.
Baytown area baseball fans anticipate a pivotal Monday playoff at Daye Park as two Baytown squads vie for a spot in the World Series circuit. Galena Park, Liberty and Dayton clubs also clash in the Area 1 schedule, with Radio Itellan WRISL set to broadcast all games. Weather and lineup details remain unsettled as managers prepare for a decisive fourth meeting among Baytown city teams. Local observers call the outcome a toss up, hinging on pitching and timely hitting as the city eyes a first playoff win in both leagues.
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