Baytown Little League Race Opens Monday
The Baytown Little League race opens Monday at Jaycee Ball Park with several matchups. Union meets Earthman, Felton faces SPD Tigers, and Cards chase a two game lead as Dodgers close the schedule.
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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1952
Page
7
The Baytown Little League race opens Monday at Jaycee Ball Park with several matchups. Union meets Earthman, Felton faces SPD Tigers, and Cards chase a two game lead as Dodgers close the schedule.
In July 2012 AsinkI reports the United States basketball team prepared for its Olympic run. The squad, built from AAU and NCAA players, aimed to display true form against Russia and other rivals. Coverage notes the Americans expected to top the field in multiple events and pursue a sweep across three meters and diving alongside weight and Greco-Roman wrestling. The Soviet team is described as the chief rival with a strong, long-standing program.
Open grid drills began at Kerrville with the Texan squad under Cecil Isbell and staff. Jim Phelan arrives as the rest of the contingent joins, with players and ends set to compete. Surprise early-round standout from last year noted as among initial participants. Escondido event in California tied to a $2,400 filing. Elmwood sighting finishes under par 64.
Bobby Shantz of the Athletics dominates the American League MVP pursuit with an 18–3 record and a 1.62 ERA, while the A’s juggle a pennant chase and a potential first-division finish. He pitched well in a 3–1 win over Chicago, with Ed Joost homering in the second game as Cleveland and Detroit break patterns and the Dodgers stumble in the NL, keeping the pennant races tight.
Boy Scout Troop 101 topped the East Harris district swimming meet at Roseland Park Pool, scoring 34 points to win the junior class and earning the Asnett award. Troop 100 led senior class with 45 points, while Troop 101, 142, 65, and 255 posted top showings in various events. individual winners included David Case, Joe Hill, Charles Maher, and Eugene Case among others.
One playoff berth remains as Major City League nears August 7 opening after three more nights. General Tire and Bayshore Motors clinched slots. Franta Motors joined after a forfeit win. Baker's Food Market leads for No 4, Bayshore, Humble contest, with key Tuesday games looming.
Dallas Texans announce the signing of veteran center Joe Reid from the Los Angeles Rams and rookie halfback Bob Finnell from the Cleveland Browns for the 1952 season. Reid, 22, 6'3", 225 pounds, played for LSU earning three letters and was part of the Richter trade. Finnell, from Xavier, lettered in 1949 1950 and was acquired with three players for Sherman Howard.
Baytown Lassies girls softball meet Electro Tech Labs at 8 p.m. Tuesday at CYO field Houston in the opening round of the Women’s ASA Tournament. Cedar Bayou faces Pasadena at 6:45 p.m. Highlands battles Jacinto City at 9 p.m. on Wednesday. A Miss Softball contest follows Tuesday at 7 p.m. with Peggy Faulk, Lassies catcher, among entrants. Second round Thursday and semi finals Friday.
Playoffs begin tonight at Lee diamonds with Baptist Temple vs St. Mark’s Methodist at 7 20 and First Presbyterian vs Highlands First Baptist at 9. Regular season ended Saturday with St. Mark’s 7 2 Baytown Second Baptist and Highlands First Baptist 32 2 St. Joseph. Baptist Temple finished 10 1 in season. Standings show First Presbyterian Highlands First Baptist and St. Mark’s Methodist tied for second at 8 3. A Monday drawing named player berths under Church League Chair W W Brown.
Chicago promoter George S May, owner of Tom O'Shanter Country Club, prepares for his 12th annual twin golf series opening July 31 and ending August 10. He expects near $600000 in prizes and expenses before the final putt, including $25000 first prize and a $120000 total prize list. May aims to attract all current Open champions and covers travel costs. He is known for flamboyant attire and innovative features such as a telephone on every tee.
W Thompson, 34, wrestling promoter from Alexandria La, was hospitalized with head injuries after his Cadillac skidded into a produce truck on Highway 96 near the San Jacinto River. Forty three stitches were taken for cuts to his head and face. Deputy Sheriff C G Walker said the Sunday crash occurred when Thompson lost control leaving a curve, colliding with a truck driven by Sam Lewis Jr of Beau mont. Lewis was unhurt. Thompson arrived at the hospital via Earthman ambulance.
Rocky Marciano and Harry Matthews square off at Yankee Stadium for the heavyweight challenger role. Marciano, 27, boasts 41 straight wins with 36 knockouts. Matthews, 23, has three notable decisions over Mame fighters. Returns are unlikely as the bout will not be televised with gate receipts around 300000.
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