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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1955

Page

8

Giants Struggle But Willie Mays Shines in Slim Season Run

In a rough stretch the New York Giants cling to hope as Willie Mays carries clutch hits and slick defense. Johnny Antonelli regresses and Dusty Rhodes fades, while Brooklyn’s Dodgers, led by Campanella and Snider, push a solid pitching staff toward a steady lead.

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Ganders Hold Third With 4-2 Win Over Waco In Texas Tourney

In a tense Disch Field clash, Ganders coached by John Adams beat Waco 4-2 to claim Texas third place. Donnie Hullum spun a standout pitching duel with 11 strikeouts and a 2 earned run effort, overcoming rough support as Gander offense converted key turns in the seventh.

Tom Murray Sun Austin John Adams Ganders Texas Waco Af Disch Donnie Hullum Reagan Hullum Tigers Gander Hurler Charlie Pack Paris Abilene Wildcats Donald Walker Adams Lee Gerald Johnson Johnson Bob Kalbitz Bobby Sanders Winston Porter Jerry Adams Kolbitz Sanders Bhase Johnson Edwin Denny Ieft-fieller J. W. Gammel Ted Nehring Hallum Don Young Wayne Balke Young Baytown Mele 3. W. Gammel Wacn Gammel Denny Hallam Fred Overton Nehring Roy Garner Porter Orserseonn Esternk Cf Sreee OOO Dengers Sidair Jennings Lansford Eae McAfee Elliott Wrat Kalitz Waco AB PO Riddle Donn Overton Brunson Garner Pack Pettigrew Ierser Garamel Kalbitz Egammel Balker Dunn RBI Herrington

West II Resume Play Monday Night Baseball Schedule

Baseball resumes after a week’s lapse due to Boy Scout outing at Camp Strake. At 8 pm Rotary Cubs meet Wilkie Indians while Federation Red Sox face Bayshore Motor Junior Yanks in Baytown.

Baytown Camp Strake Rotary Cubs Wilkie Indians Federation Red Sox Bayshore Motor Junior Yanks

Sr Tigers Unbeaten and Eik Nine Dominate Also Dodgers Drill Cubs

The Sr Tigers stay unbeaten as Eik Nine wins. Dodgers overpower Cubs 14 to 3 behind Albert Elliott and a string of early runs. Lansford faltered amid a late Dodger assault as five hits and six runs crossed in the Elk sixth. The junior schedule hints at a two or three man staff needed to survive the season as fans continue strong attendance.

Lion Cubs James Lansford Biky Dodgers Albert Elliott Cubs Henry Adair Gordon Jennings Gordon Lansford Dodgers Tung Elk Dodger James Crockmere Phil Grayson Ray Bradbury

Indiana ses OOO 0002 2 4 3 Tigers.ee0. 20 1Lx 4¢ 0 Lyons and Skaing: Poston and Bryan

Fragmentary OCR text lists names Lyons Skaing Poston Bryan and scattered numbers. No clear event, date, or place to form a coherent news item.

Indiana Lyons Skaing Poston and Bryan

Detroit's Harry the Cat Malmberg Sparks Tigers Rally

Detroit rookie second baseman Harry Malmberg heated up the lineup with a 3 for 4 effort and a run batted in, fueling a 7 2 victory over Baltimore. MalmbergExtended hitting streak and a .350 average pace the Tigers as manager Muddy Ruel considers him a key infusion.

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Buff Dallas Contest Feature on KTRE TV

Houston Buff Dallas Eagles game telecast on KTRE TV with Lowell Posse providing play by play. Jim Koranda homered twice and drove in three as Dallas beat Fort Worth 11 5. Harris and Held sat due to illness and a birthday party dominated the game. Other Texas League results featured Beaumont over Oklahoma City 4 3 and Shreveport 7 4 over Tulsa.

Dallas Houston Fort Worth Billy Harris San Antonio Mel Held Cats Jim Koranda Held Harris Koranda Beaumont Oklahoma City Shreveport Tulsa Eagles Dick Burnett Danny Ozark John Janese Shreveport Sports Hugh Blanton Oilers Blanton Pablo Bernard

Snead and Thomson clash over U S Open hopes

In a golf panorama from Great Neck, Sammy Snead and Peter Thomson defend or deny US Open prospects. Thomson skips the American championship to prepare in England while Snead pursues a long, famous chase. The piece recalls Snead’s dramatic 1959 Open near-miss and Thomson’s British Open history.

N. Y Sammy Snead Peter Thomson Snead Thomson U.S Eniy Pete San Francisco Merrie Ald England Sammel Jackson Hin Sam Samuel Jackson

Baptist Church Softball Standings Headline League

Baytown church softball league enters Week Two with two Baptist teams winning all three games. Second Baptists lead in hits, First Baptists struggle with 22 errors in a 34 to 2 defeat. Wooster beats St Mark's 6 to 5 as Carter earns win and Beaurchamp belts a homer briefly. Standings summarized by Red Feather agency.

Bun Homie Malmberg Ned Garver Cal Abrams Mickey McDermott Washington Cleveland Indians Roy Sievers Bob Lemon Mickey Vegnes Senars Jack Harshman White Sox Yankees Bill Skowron Mickey Mantle Harshman Chicago Bob Turley Wilmer Shantz Kansas City Athletics Boston Red Sox Wilmers Bobby Athletics Harry Walker Cardinals Baytown Ib Hammer and Tongs Wonster Baptists First Baptists Wooster St. Mark’s Louis Carter Perry Beaurchamp Bud Plardrescher Methodists Baptist John Johnson Church Red Feather Community Chest

Big Gulf Coast fishing weekend across Texas forecast

United Press reports improved Gulf Coast fishing prospects this weekend with several reports of catches along the coast. anglers expect better conditions, with winds easing and bait plentiful. multiple spots from Seabrook to Port Aransas showing activity and crowds likely, especially on Saturday and Sunday.

Gulf Coast United Press Texas Gulf Coast Andy Anderson Andy Bill Ellis Port Aransas Will Port Arans Seabrook Earry W. V. Catherto Ray Whitesides Rockport Bay Freeport — Gulf San Leon Barrel Reef Jackson’s Reef Os A.m

Galveston Folds Big State League Franchise

Galveston withdraws its Big State League franchise as the White Caps go on a five day road trip while league officials search for a new home or a reduced six team circuit. White Caps president Louis Menotti cites financial strain and will return the franchise to the league after Saturday night’s game. League President Howard Green schedules a Sunday meeting at Jean Lafitte Hotel to discuss Temple or Longview or another club potentially taking the spot or others withdrawing to stabilize the circuit.

Galveston Tex White Caps Louis’ Menotti Howard Green Green Jean Lafitte Temple Longview

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