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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1956
Page
8
Murray notes SWC gains credibility as East recruits Ken Loeffler and Don Rossi praise regional talent. Rossi dismisses AP snub over All America, predicts SWC rise and dominance against eastern and midwestern powers.
The piece recalls Rosse and Don Rossi era highlights with Texas and SWC figures. It cites Leon Black and Leon Schreiner as contemporaries while naming coaches at SMU Rice and Baylor and noting the Texas conference's coaching depth and talent.
James Mellard, two time All State Buna center, may enter Lamar Tech rather than a Southwest Conference school. Beaumont Enterprise writer Bob Price notes Mellard’s defense and scoring potential, with observers citing extensive parental involvement and high expectations at the state AAA tournament. Guy Lewis of the University of Houston comments on training that could improve a player’s spring jump.
News story recaps a chaotic baseball and boxing mix. It highlights Gene Poirier and Danny Parez in a boxing bout at St Nicholas Arena and notes Willie Mays style fielding and Bert Jones hitting references, with mixed quotes about players’ form and manager reactions in New York.
Barry Lancaster returns to Gander baseball practice after a back injury with doubt he would play again. At 5-4 and 15 pounds lighter, he is listed as catcher behind Todd Dodd while coach Johan Adams weighs him for use in other spots or as pinch hitter. The team may miss Wednesday’s Lamar game at 8:30 p.m. in Baytown’s Oiler Park as they seek revenge for a 5-1 loss to the Redskins in Friday’s opener.
Coach Clint Nettleton prepares his team for the Wichita Falls giant Invitational after a San Antonio setback. Gander top player Dixon battled a sore arm, while doubles duo Come and Bashrum regroup following a first defeat to Robert E. Lee. Only 26 teams are invited. Faust and Sledge enter singles competition after prior tournament titles in Falfurrias and San Antonio.
Port Arthur coach John F. Tomlin may return to Bishop Byrne Catholic High School to lead the Shamrocks athletic program. Byrne athletic director Rev Martin Enderle says terms could be worked out, after Tomlin’s eight years with the Yellow Jackets and a prior 20-year coaching career including a year with Arkansas.
Frank James Gander golfers are in 18 hole qualifying to select four to face Beaumont South Park in a Friday match. The event starts at 4 am at Beaumont's Park course. South Park previously beat the Ganders at Barlawa Country Club three weeks earlier. Standout Ganders players include Charles Wilson, Harry Bonds, Gordon Wilson and Emil Banerman.
The quadrangular meets bring Reagan Jeff Davis Milby and Sam Houston to Public School Stadium at 3 30 on Tuesday with a second four way meet planned Wednesday including Austin Lamar San Jacinto and Bellaire. The Galena Park Relays Saturday will host eight Houston area schools. Lamar plans a sophomore squad at Galena Park while fielding a full varsity at the Border Olympics in Laredo Friday and Saturday.
Gander Bees coach Louis Davis leads the team in a bid for their first victory as Pete Martinez starts on the mound against Dayton Bronchos after back to back losses to AA La Parie. Friday’s 42 inning setback at home to the Bulldogs saw Gordon Dodd behind the plate and a fielding lineup including Bob Lloyd at first and Mike Schwendeman at second with Gene Smith at third and Pat Pierson as an option.
AUSTIN Ap ey Monday ay F200 ppm Th to open the Interscholastic Leagues three day high school girls basketball tournament The two teams will open Class A with George West vs Buna at 1256 parm Thursday Other pairings CLASS A Friday am North Hopkins Sulphur Springs vs Academy Tempia 1629 am Hawley vs Pearland 145 pm Balmorhea vs Ropes villa Farnory New Deal 319 pm Collinaville vs Pettus CLASS AA Friday 736 pm Bellville vs Seagoville Poyee
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