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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1961

Page

7

Baytown Texas champion Gan ders names captains for 1962 squad

The Baytown team named three captains for its 1962 squad. Ex-jand pitcher Ronnie Kluch is expected to lead next year. Catchers Jerry Kemplay and Richard Walker were announced as captains at the final meeting of the year. The squad also previewed a trip to Austin and the social rewards of the season’s close.

Baytown Texas Ganders Ronnie Kluch Austin Jerry Kemplay Richard Walker Gare Kuch Robert Oliver Walker Kemplay Sammy Masters Buddy Ueckert Jimmy Dodds Jimmy Steed John R. Combs Bryant Walker Hand Kach Bil Stewart Johnny May Ronnie Ramon Roger Adams Kenneth Parker Leon Holle James Shelby Netter Johnny Savage Richard Hart Graves Treuhardt Kluch Trewhardt

Baytown Ganders win state baseball title after pivotal early games

Baytown claimed the 1961 state baseball championship with key turning points cited from the Pasadena and Galveston games. Don Treuhardt emphasized a Dutch uncle approach and late alert plays as the team built belief, despite strong late-season pitching losses by rivals. The squad finished the regular season with a .294 batting average and faced changes for 1962 while celebrating the title with parties and reflections on destiny and teamwork.

Holly McLemore Pasadena Don Treuhardt Truhardt Galveston Lubbock Bobby Moogie Waco Ed Knipper Ane Melemore Eagles Robert Oliver Gander Don McLemore Treuhardt Ganders Ball High Charlie Dexter George Laird Texas City Fate of Destiny Baytown Port Neches Jchampionship Toin Trephardt Hed Brazosport

New York Yanks Win 3-1 Over Los Angeles

The New York Yankees edge the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 as Bill Stafford and the bullpen hold down the Halos. Tony Kubek Mickey Mantle Elston Howard and Hector Lopez contribute key hits to back Stafford in a series opener. The Yankees climb in the AL standings behind Detroit and Cleveland while the NL sees San Francisco top LA.

ED Wilks Associated Press New York Yankees Cleveland Indians Yankees Detroit Tigers Los Angeles Angels New York Kansas City Baltimore Orioles White Sox Boston Minnesota San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Bill Stafford Ted Bowsfield Tony Kubek Mickey Mantle Elston Howard Bill Skowron Hector Lopez Stafford Leroy Thomas Ken Hunt A's Heywood Sullivan

Recreation Up Slightly From 1960

Participation in the summer recreation program in Goose Creek and Baytown rose after the first full week with 17,371 participants this year versus 12,?6 last year. Playground totals edged down slightly while swimming classes rose. pools Roseland Park, Robert E. Lee and Carver logged 1,100 swimmers, up from 968. Harlem Elementary and Highlands led with high weekly totals, while Carver and De Zavala posted declines.

Goose Creek Baytown Jay Bollinger Roseland Park Robert E. Lee Carver Cedar Bayou Highlands San Jacinto Lamar Harlem Elementary Burnet de Zavala Harlem Horace Mann Wirel Travis Ashbel Smith Alamo Austin

Did You Know Inventions and Early Flight Facts

The note claims Alexander Graham Bell experimented with jt powered fly me femers calling them wanged fke wheels before the Weigh. It also mentions Reathers achieving first successful flights at Kitty Hawk.

Alexander Graham Beil Reathers Kitty Hawk

Liston Manager Denies Impersonation Charge

Philadelphia AP reports heavyweight Liston’s manager George Katz defending his client against impersonating a police officer charges. Katz calls the case a mistake and says the controversy won’t derail Liston’s shot at Floyd Patterson, while criticizing Arch Hindman’s boxing authority remarks.

Philadelphia George Katz Sonny Liston Floyd Patterson Katz Arch Hindman The National Boxing Association Hindman Hagerstown Ind Liston

Filly Primonetta Threat To Three Year Rankers

Primonetta, a Swaps filly, returns to action after an April injury, undefeated in four starts as a 2-year-old and unbeaten this season. At Monmouth Park she ran 6 furlongs in 1 08 23, tying a track record. She defeated male rivals and earned top honors as she prepares for the upcoming races.

Furnloving Brokmnende Stiblts Biles Flowers Domi Flowers Ogden Phipps Pune Satan Imdapril Swaps Nashuis Mondey Monmouth Park Primvadta Iv Jockes Howandrant Shirley Jones Sha Grant Bosaf Flowers Mother Gace Faniang Eyed Susan Pimico Acorn Cmene Darby Dan Join W Guibreath Pittites Aqueduct Belmont

Bantam League Resumes Play Amid Busy Schedule

Bantam League returns after a week off for Scout Camp as Sanderains hold a near lead with a slim record. Falcons hover in second place with a 2-2 mark, while the Kers and Roudhnecks are tied for third at 1-7.

Lamar Bantam League Sanderains Falcons Kers Roudhnecks

Texans Southern Facing Possible Suspension

The Gulf AAU considers suspending Texas Southern University after it withdrew its track team from the meet of champions amid allegations of segregation in the stands. All contestants were entered before the evening began, with the withdrawal cited as the trigger.

Houston Gulf Amateur Athletic Union Wivertops Texas Southern University Gulf Aau Texas Sopher

Ex Gander Fielder Joins Canadian Team

Ex Gander catcher Herrington, son of Mr and Mrs G PD Herrington, joins Western Canadian club Commodores after a scholastic career at A&M. A 19% REL graduate, he earned multiple letters in baseball and football, survived a senior year injury, and played for Texas A team prior to moving to Canada to join Aris ketoon Commotores in Artesia.

Texas Asean Canada Arisketoon Vives Herrington G. PD Herrington Herrigton A&m AEL Herringinn Artesia Criss Catherd Commodores

Oakland Hills Monster Course Hosts Open Amid Heat

Oakland Hills faces a brutal National Open as players arrive for the tournament. Arnold Palmer defends, with 149 contenders including Ben Hogan and Bob Rosburg noting the heat could make the 6,907 yard, par 70 layout even tougher. Harsher conditions threaten greens and traps as players adapt to the course and rising temperatures in Birmingham, Michigan.

Birmingham Mich Oakland Hills Detroit Bob Rosburg Arnold Palmer Portland Ore Ben Hogan Robert Trent Jones Law

Vernon Law Considers Future Amid Rotator Tear

Ailing Pirates pitcher Vernon Law says his torn rotator cuff in the right shoulder is hampering his form and raises uncertainty about his future. Law, who has three wins and four losses this season, hopes warm weather in April helps his arm. He notes he cannot throw hard or complete pitches and may miss significant time if recovery stalls.

Pittsburgh Vernon Ais Pirate Law Danny Murtaugh

Colon Michigan Known For Magician Equipment

Colon Michigan is nicknamed the Magic Carpet of the World due to its prominence in producing equipment used by magicians. The town's reputation centers on specialized crafts and shops that supply stage props and related tools to illusionists worldwide.

Colon, Mich

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