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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1954

Page

8

Dixon and Marshall Reach Net Finals in Baytown

Baytown's Recreation Council Tennis Tournament nears conclusion with finals set Sunday at Robert E. Lee courts. Don Dixon and Hap Marshall reach the men's singles final after knockout wins. Dixon beat Middleton 8-7 6-2 while Marshall toppled Fuller 6-1 4-6 -L, with several age group titles already decided including Alice Blake winning both women's singles and doubles with Frankie Phardrescher.

Baytown Recreation Council Ron Middleton Robert E. Lee Alice Blake Frankie Phardrescher Kay Daves Robby Miss Blake Douglas Bashrum Lee Roy Como Kent Chaddick Marvine Leving Bill Dixon Don Fuller Don Dixon Rob Middleton Hap Marshall Tom Roberts Billy Williams Doug Bashaim Roberts Fuller Betwen Marshall Middleton- Fuller Dixon

Military signaling course added at West Point in 1963

The curriculum at West Point expanded in July 1963 with the addition of instructions in military signaling and telegraphy. This expansion aimed to strengthen communications training for cadets and align coursework with contemporary defense needs.

Military Academy At West Point

Golf Spotlight Shines on Kelley and Sharpless in Baytown Tourney

Baytown’s golf spotlight centers on Milton C. Kelley and Ralph Sharpless as they begin the 36 hole championship match at 8 a.m. Sunday at the Country Club course. They are joined for the opening 14 holes by finalists Bob Kammarr and John Hughes in the first flight.

Kelley Baytown Milton C. Kelley Ralph Sharpless Baytown Country Club Country Club Bob Kammarr John Hughes Felley Sharpless Kelly Alms Morgan Clare Martl Margaret O'Sullivan Bob Warne Jerry Winters King

Patterson Royer bout set for July fifth at St Nicholas Arena

Floyd Patterson of Brooklyn and Jacques Royer of France sign for an eight round boxing bout at St Nicholas Arena in New York on July 5.

Charles Assured Of Another Crack At Rocky Marciano

Charles Hurt In title hopes after doctors find him physically fit following a Thur sday night 15 20 defeat by Rocky Marciano. The return bout eyed for Sept 26 at the Polo Grounds with tentative plans announced by boxing officials.

Charles New York Ezzard Charles Rocky Marciano Ira A. McCown New Yorl Boxing Commission Cincinnati Marciano Hzzard International Boxing Chis Polo Grounds

No Rabbit Ball Pitchers Debated as Lions of Pitching Dominate

National League President Warren Giles rejected any rabbit ball idea and major leauge officials affirmed no change to the official ball. Arm of results saw Vernon Law Harvey Haddix Don Newcombe Corky Valentine and others strong in a night of striking pitching with several shutouts and low scoring victories across the leagues. The same day Maj. Gen. Charles F. Thompson was buried at Arlington as President Eisenhower attended the funeral.

Carl Lundquist United Press National League Warren Giles Giles Vernon Law Pirates Mike Garcia Cleveland Arnold Portocarrero Athletics Harvey Haddix Cardinals Don Newcombe Dodgers Corky Valentine Reds Hilly Hoeft Detroit Warren Spahn Braves Frank Sullivan Boston Law Spahn Milwaukee Bill Bruton Hank Aaron Haddix Giants Newcombe Brooklyn Cubs Valentine Philly Curt Simmons Garely Yankees White Sox Portocarrero Hoeft Bill Renna Senators Baltimore Washington Eisenhower Charles F. Thompson Arlington National Cemetery

Empire Falls Under Oiler's 13 Hit Attack

Empire Falls suffers defeat as Baytown Oilers rout Empire 13-6 at Oiler Park. Ted Holt twirls a nine hit gem with ten strikeouts while Bill Whitlow injures on a sixth inning line drive. Rip Van Winkle drives in four with a triple, Bretz hits a two on homer. Oilers prepare for Sunday clash with Alvin at 3 15 pm.

Empire Broom Baytown Oilers Broom Houstonians Oiler Park Gilersi Ted Holt Bill Whitlow Whitlow Tung Rip van Winkle Baytown Bunch Holt Empire Bob Fretz Bretz Alvin

Cards and Yanks Lead Leagues At Six Weeks

At six weeks Baytown Little Leagues standings show the Paine Bros. Cards and Bay shore Yanks atop their leagues. Cards suffered first defeat of the year while Earthman Tigers rose to second in the West League. Commerce-O’Brien Red Sox in the East League won over the No 1 team, narrowing the gap with the Yanks.

Baytown Paine Bros Bayshore Yanks Earthman ‘Tigers Commerce-O'Brien Red Sox Yanks Lasagne Wioba Tigwers Dodgers Giants Cree Cults Cave Indians

Buffs Split Even With Oklahoma City Indians

Texas League action with Shreveport and San Antonio losing ground to Fort Worth. Fort Worth swept two from Shreveport, while Beaumont knocked off Dallas 4 2. Oklahoma City split a twin bill with Houston, winning 5 4 in the nightcap as Fritz Marclewski and Don Blasingame homered for the Buffs.

United Press Cleveland Chicatta New York Detroit Washi Philadelphia Balimore Boston Brooklyn Milwaukee Pittsburgh fFet Shreveport San Antonio Fort, Worth Oklahoma City Asa Houston Beaumont Allag Vulsa San Antono Civic Buffs Indians Dallas Scantlebury Eagles Dave Gunningham Frank Gallardo Dave Hillman Russ Burns Fritz Marclewski Don Blasingame Hise Patrick

Teenage League Play Resumes Monday After Week One

Three teenage baseball leagues show nearly identical standings with Indiangers, Braves, and Beaumont atop their circuits after a 1-0-1 start. Giants beat Cardinals 8-5 in junior action as Pritchard and Wilson homered. Beaumont midget league climbs to first with 13-6 win over Tulsa. Houston tops Dallas 5-4 for second place. The note ends with a fact about male hardhead catfish eggs in an unrelated line.

Holly McLemore Don ‘Treuhardt Braves Pete Sultis Beaumont Pete Sullis Giants Lewis Davis Cardinals Gordon Wilson James Pritchard Houston Tulsa Dallas

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