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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

8

Underdog Machen Seeks Payback at Convention Hall

The 28 year old boxer from Portland Maine Machen stands as No 2 contender to the 175 pound crown as he faces champion Johnson at Convention Hall. Johnson has a 14 fight winning streak and Machen has lost key showdowns including a setback to Liston and a draw with Johansson. Johnson eyes a return bout with Archie Moore or a title shot against Patterson. a Machen win could boost his heavyweight hopes.

Murray Hose Amuanticore Leachen Geta Erider Portland Ore Johnson Machen Ingemar Johanson Sweden Zora Folley Sonny Iston Liston John Archie Moore New York Massachusetts Europe Patterson

Standings Continued From West League Page

West League standings recap features varied team results and player lines. Cubs and Red Sox show strong records, with notable contributions from Batteries and players like Bo Johnson and Gary Kappler. Thursday results include Dodgers, Cubs, Pirates, and White Sox matchups, highlighting ongoing junior league action and emerging talents.

Cubs Dicky Breeland Gary Kappler Bo Johnson Greg Atteberry Gary Boehme Bill Ashey Wi Mundingar Red. Sox ROT Yankees Neey Gerry Edge Randy Short Frankie Stewart Len Ford Jonnie Garrett Andy Rose Mike Fenter Mark Boswell Ward Road Pelicane Phiten Lione Federals Lee Drive Phaled Va White Sox Braveaya Orlolec

Tigers sweep Sox again as Orioles surge in AL race

Detroit tops Chicago 5 2 to extend lead over idle Yankees as Baltimore roars, latest hot stretch. Indians slip to 10th loss in 12 after a 31 defeat to Washington. Krausse struggles as Detroit pitcher Lary outduels Melton. Orioles rally with four runs in sixth inning behind Snyder and Klaus, Bruton, McAuliffe key hits.

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Johnson Extends KO Streak Ahead of National Telecast

Johnson has knocked out five of his last six opponents. His record is 65-8 with 31 knockouts. He has been stopped four times. The bout will be telecast nationally by ABC TV.

Johnson Abc-Tv

Speculation on football probe follows basketball scandal

Extension of the grand jury term to December 29 fuels talk that District Attorney Frank Hogan will expand his investigation from college basketball into football. The Tucker indictment and Wagman case anchor the broader probe, with names such as North Morgan Granata Barshak and Portnoy tied to alleged bribe efforts involving Oregon Michigan and other schools.

Don Weiss Associated Press NEW York (Ap Frank Hogan Hogan New York Charles Tucker Aaron Wagman Wagman Jacksonville Fla Florida Florida State Sephael Siegel Budlin Dave Budin North Morgan Brooklyn College Ohio State Michigan University of Oregon Ap Oregon Tucker University of Michigan Oregon Butlin Granata Con-Gan Dejares Pete Kelly Connecticut Ray Paprocky Con-Nyu Fred Portnoy New York University Barshak North Carolina Charlie North Athorities Siegel John Morgan Los Angeles City Uni-College Detroit James Granata

Giants Edge Dodgers as Sox Top Indians in league action

In the Junior League Giants pull a four run first inning and a six run third to beat the Dodgers 11-0 shaded by Keith Mullins. The White Sox top the Indians 5-3 behind Jimmy Epperson a three hitter with nine strikeouts and six walks. Melvin Jernigan and Richard J Walker collect two hits for the Sox while Parker struggles for Ken­neth Parker. Jerry Johnson holds the Giants to four hits in a four run shutout of the Dodgers to move ahead of the Sox in the standings.

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Shrimp Fleet Predicaments Mark the Week Begins

Hook and line notes show Captains Thompson Crawley and Barnett facing weather and water issues as the shrimp fleet pressures supplies. Doug Crawley steers boats offshore to keep stock alive while Dow's Reef slicks toward brine. forecast suggests improving conditions if storms stay away. Prospects look bright for next week.

W. B. (Blumer) Thompson A. J. Crawley Earl Barnett Thompson Crawley Trinity Doug Crawley Dow's Reef Double Bayou Thompson's Dow's

Texans Ready Pan Am Plunge

Texas League clubs prepare for a Pan American Association interlocking schedule with 72 games against Mexican League clubs starting July 4. Each Texas club meets every Mexican club twice, takes 12 days, then Mexican teams visit Texas for a return slate. games count in both leagues standings. Readable matchups include Victoria at Veracruz and San Antonio at Poza Rica.

San Antonio Mexico Pan American Association Texas Victoria Veracruz Ardmore Pueblo Poza Rica Austin Mexico City Tigers Amarilla Monterrey Tulsa Mexico City Reds

Wilkins Wins Two Trophies In Victoria Open

Baytown player Paul Wilkins captured both singles and doubles at the Victoria Open Tennis tournament. He defeated Larry Shoemaker in the doubles with teammate Gerald Gerhardt, 6 2 6 3, and won singles after two tough prior rounds. Gwen Bussa John Drouilhet and Marshall Schubert reached the semi finals. The Baytown entrants competed under the Baytown Recreation program backed by Goose Creek district and Baytown authorities. Wilkins plans to take four players to the Waco Open, with Bussa and Schubert confirmed.

Wilkins Bhs Ingram Shoemaker Air Force Academy Wilking Miss Bussa Schubert

Turbulent era figures surface in Pirates 1960 crown bid

The item cites a famed Pirates contender tied to baseball’s Tercentenary era. It mentions a former Yankee with ties to Cincinnati Redlegs and a driving role in the Pirates’ 1960 world championship, noting his significant batting impact and the era’s prestige.

Pirates

Anahuac Masons To Install New Officers Saturday

Anahuac Masonic Lodge set public ceremonies at and p.m. Saturday at the Masonic Lodge Hall to install officers led by J. O. Nelson as worshipful master with Lou Moore serving as installing officer and Rev. Wade O. Skinner of Richmond presiding. Other officers listed include C. Lloyd Wilburn senior warden A. J. Bruce junior warden W. E. Anding treasurer W. B. Hayes secretary E. L. Willis senior deacon Jimmie Matthews junior deacon S D Colley junior steward and Rev. C. B. Bass chaplin.

Anahuac Lou Moore Galveston Wade OQ. Skinner Richmond C. Lloyd Wilburn A. J. Bruce W. E. Anding W. B. Hayes E. L. Willis H. T. Michael Jimmie Matthews S. D. Colley C. B. Bass Chaplin

Golf tournament opens with low scores and strong names

In the opening round of the Thursday event, only two players matched par while 17 of the $2 starters broke 80. Veterans like Marlene Bauer Bagge, Betty Jameson Patty Berg and Beverly Hanson plus Mickey Wright and JoAnn Premtee posted 80s or higher, as Mick Jexey posted 37 35 72 and JoAnn Prem tied for a similar score.

Marlene Bauer Bagge Betty Jamesonj Patty Berg Beverly Hanson Mickey Wright Joann Premtee Mick Jey Louise Suggs JoAnn

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