Cleveland Smashes Ed Lopat's Fantastic Jinx
Cleveland Indians end Ed Lopat’s streak with a 7-2 win over the Yankees as Biz Luke Easter drives in two runs and a bunny-themed taunt colors the game. Chicago White Sox extend their lead with 6 5 and 2 6 wins over Boston while Detroit and Philadelphia win in the AL. Cardinals move within 1 1/2 games of first in NL as Pirates beat Philadelphia and Cincinnati rallies over Boston. Dodgers vs Cubs washed out after two innings.
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Johnson Could Mean Flag For Carding Former Yank Third Sacker
Johnson's trade to the St Louis Cardinals from the New York Yankees is hailed by Manager Marty Marion as a major break for both sides. Johnson says he has played every game since joining and seeks a daily chance to prove himself. He criticizes Casey Stengel for constant lineup shuffles that hampered his four Yankee years while praising the Cardinals as pennant contenders.
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Nearly 300 Take Swim Instruction at Roseland Park Pool
Nearly 300 boys and girls in Baytown enrolled in summer swimming at Roseland Park Pool this week. Instructor James Ellis reports the program run by Ellis and George Armstrong, Lee High coaches, with classes by age. Each class lasts an hour from 70 am to 12 clock moon daily, no charge beyond regular pool admission, private lessons offered for a nominal fee.
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Jimmy Lee Wins Six Race Card in One Afternoon
In 1907 at Churchill Downs Jimmy Lee, a young Black jockey, wins his first three races then adds a fourth, fifth, and sixth to sweep a complete card. A crowd roars as he becomes the first major competition jockey to win all six races in one program. Tomorrow an open letter to Nat Fleischer is noted.
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Qualifying rounds in public links golf tour postponed
Beaumont Texas event opener delayed by rain as 18th annual Texas Women's Public Links Golf Tournament resumes at Municipal Golf Course today after yesterday's washout. Local golfers and officials awaited favorable conditions to begin the 18 hole qualifying rounds.
Buffs Take Over No. 3 Spot After Doubleheader Win
The Houster Buffaloes climbed to third in the Texas League after a doubleheader sweep of Shreveport 2-1 and 32. Ralph Albers tossed a two hitter as Dallas edged Tulsa 2-3. Jim Fridley hit a fourth inning homer for Dallas. Fort Worth beat Oklahoma City 16 to 5 in eight innings.
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South Park Reaches AA Semi Finals in Baseball Playoffs
In Texas Interscholastic League action Odessa faces Highland Park as South Park of Beaumont plays Wichita Falls in the AA semi finals tonight. Wichita Falls beat Austin 4 3 to reach the semis, while South Park blanked Roy Miller 6 0 on five hitless frames from Jerry Nelson and reliever Roger Gallier. Odessa edged Tyler 3 1 in A1 innings and Highland Park crushed Fort Worth North Side 15 1 in a five inning game under the 10 run rule.
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Devils and Walkers win cage openers thriller
The summer high school hoops opener featured the Blue Devils beating the Lakers 37 to 36 with Kevin Lounsberry scoring 12 points and James Huey tied for the Lakers top scorer. In the nightcap the Glebe Walkers edged the Mallards 31 to 28 as Je Gray led with 16 points. Next round is June 22.
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Ikers
Tire Franta Headline Showdown On Diamond Two Tonight
General Tire, seen as the team with the best chance to slow the onrushing Frantas, meets them in a headlining matchup tonight at 7:30 p.m. on Diamond Two. Franta carries a six game win streak and could shift the Major City League race by toppling the Generals.
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Bass anglers chase prizes at June contest
J E H Lton leads with a five-pound bass then tops it with a six-pounder near the reservoir. Marshall Houston caught a two and a half pound bass on the other side, while Meyers Camp prepares to supply live shrimp. Nelson Martin nets seven trout near Double Baron reef, and 25 pounds of shrimp tails are hauled from a trawl near Reg Bilulf. Flood conditions may boost spring fishing in the bay as crews eye upcoming league games in the evening.
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Baytown Coaches Earn Master Degrees at UH
Four Baytown coaches were awarded Master of Education degrees at University of Houston graduation exercises. Frank James George Armstrong and Pete Sultis, members of the Lee High staff, joined George Perkins Horace Mann Junior High head football coach in receiving the degrees.
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Pete Sultis
Lee High
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Horace Mann Junior High
Jaycee Junior Golf Tour Opens Tomorrow at Country Club
The annual Jaycee Golf Tournament in Baytown begins at 9 am tomorrow at the Country Club. Eligible players must be under 38 by June 1, from the Jaycee golf group. Registration closes at noon. call Pro Kyle Alford at extension 8121. The 36 hole event ends with medals for top scorers and finalists advance to the Stag Chamber of Commerce event.
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Teen-Ager Ball Club To Practice
Teen-ager baseball club to practice this summer under Pillow former Oiler player and manager organizing. First practices at Humble Park Otler Park. Teens report at 7:30 pm for instruction and team formation.
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Williams $94 Top Casting Triumph in local event
Williams overhauled rivals with a $94 top casting win. Rolend With and Har na 88 participated as women and H. Dunkedy earned honors in the West.
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Rained Out Che Will Be Played In Four Dates
Fragmented notice mentions rained out Che games rescheduled to June 15 at Lee dimes venue. Source text unclear but indicates sports scheduling changes and open dates.
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