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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1950

Page

6

Cedar Bayou Hosts Quad Meet With Area Rivals

Cedar Bayou Bears host Cleveland Barbers Hill and Dayton at 3 45 pm in a Quadrangular track meet led by Cleveland star Charles Thomas a former state sprint champion. Cedar Bayou piled up 72 points to Dayton 48 with Bobby Walters top scorer 26 5 points as multiple events yield wins and marks ahead of upcoming Barbers Hill Invitational Robert Lee Relays and district meet.

Cedar Bayou Bob Barfield Cedar Bayou Bears Cleveland Barbers Hill Dayton Charles Thomas Robert &. Lee Gelveston Bruins Bobby Walters Weyard High Hurdies Pruitt Hendrick Weiters Anderson Jesse Bishop Robert Bishon Lawrence Blanscot James Bird

Bradley Hot Favorite in NIT Tourney

New York March 8 Bradley and Kentucky head the National Invitation Tournament field as favorites with odds listing Bradley at 3 to 1 and Kentucky at 4 to 2. Duquesne and Western Kentucky follow as third and fourth choices amid a history of upsets in past tournaments.

New York Weill Bradley Kentucky Breves Peoria Hainais Wrldcats Braves Wildcats San Francisco Loyola of Chicago Duquesne Western Kentucky L Duauesne St John’s

McDowell Named to Cow Palace Second Team

Jewell McDowell of Texas A and M and Leon Blevins of Arizona were chosen for the 1950 All-San Francisco Cow Palace basketball second team. Selections were by basketball writers based on Cow Palace game performances.

San Francisco Jewell McDowell Texas A Leon Blevins Arizona Cow Palace Bey Even

Hitch-Hiking Proves Fatal For Horse In Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City March 8 Wilbur Dean Zwiacher said he will think of the horse that wanted a ride every time he sees a hitch hiker The horse died moments after it leaped onto his car smashing the front end and shattering a windshield He was driving about 40 miles an hour when the horse jumped onto the car The Seamen's Church Institute New York is the largest and most comprehensive shore organization for merchant seamen in the world.

Oklahoma City Wilbur Dean Zwiacher Zwiacher The Seamen’s Church Institute New York

Burke Given Nod in Miami Tourney

PALM BEACH Florida March 2 Cave by Johnny Palmer of Badin North Carolina was golf king today but observers favored Jack Burke of White Plains for the future Palmer led the pro-member tourney at La Gorce Country Club yesterday with an eight under par 53 tying Johnny Farrells course record 39 27 Burke looks like the hot favorite for the Beach Open starting tomorrow He posted a 3 a sub par round number noted He won the St Petersburg Open last week Top pros included Skee Riegel Tulsa and Jim Demaret Ojai California with 69s plus others

Palm Beach Flo Cave Johnny Palmer Badin North Carolina Jack Burke White Plains New York Palmer la Gorce Country Club Johnny Farrell Burke Skee Riegel Tulsa Oklahoma Jimzay Demaret Ojai California

Longhorn Swimmers Set Four New Pool Records

University of Texas swimmers set four pool records in a 42 to 31 win at Baylor. Eddie Gilbert clocked 2:23.55 in the 220 yard freestyle and 3:02.5 in the 440 yard freestyle. Ed Cone lowered the old 50 yard backstroke record to 12.47.5. Johnnie Crawford posted 2:32 in the 220 yard breaststroke. Skippy Browning defeated Baylors Bullet Manale in the featured event.

Dallas University of Texas Baylor Eddie Gilbert Ed Cone Johnnie Crawford Skippy Browning Texas Baylors Bullet Manale

Training Camp Briefs From Major League Camps

Reports from spring training across multiple sites in California Florida Arizona and Saskatchewan highlight rosters drills and early season battle for jobs. Notable items include Ralph Einer's three singles and a homer for the Pirates. Connie Mack noting Mike Guerra’s absence and Hector Cochrane stepping in. Leo Durocher promising regular play for Mueller Thompson and Westrun. Philadelphias Heintzelman and Roberts working out while Seminick seeks a raise. Hovie Pollet nearing a 345000 deal. Bob Addis starring in Boston Braves intra squad. Jack Graham eyeing better contact with new glasses. Orestes Minoso delayed in Havana returning with a quip. Al Welker producing runs for the Cubs. Bob Morgan error woes for Dodgers. Tigers unveil opening lineup under Red Rolfe. Gus Zernias impressing White Sox. and Regina noting record cold with a note on presidential flag protocol aboard ships.

Texas Weber Seeks Boxing Title Ambition Of Sean Youngster

A vivid profile of 21 year old welterweight Bobsy Dykes from Austin as he faces Lou Valies in a Madison Square Garden semi final. The piece highlights Dykes hopes to reach the title, his tough mindset, past wins over Felton and Waizeck, and path from local San Antonio circuits to the big time under the glare of NY lights.

Oscar Fraley United Press New York Bobsy Dykes Austin Texas Geme Elf Ray Robinson Lou Valies Madison Square Garden Dyes Robinson Kid’ Gavillon Charley Fusari Billy Graham Les Felton Felton Jean Waizeck Frejihman Ike Williams San Antonio House of Champions

Alice Fans Dig Deeper To Raise Cash For Cub

Alice, March 8. Alice fans in Northampton digging into their pockets to raise funds for the Smith College entry in the Rio Grande, hoping to add $10,000 toward a $25,000 subscription. Residents were granted two extra days of grace to redeem pledges as they pursue the goal.

Alice Cub Northampton Mass Smith Coliers Sun

Ladies Golf Group Holds Luncheon

The Ladies Golf Association met at Seen Country Club for luncheon and year planning. Winners received golf balls: Melley Betes, Anne Bonner, and Mary Love. Faye Wilkins was tasked with beautifying the clubhouse grounds. Mixed Scotch foursomes play is set for 1 pm next Sunday. Attendees included Mery Lou Traxter, Sylvie Jarred, Flora Douglas, Nell Kelly, Anita Bonner, Jewell Martin, Mildred Roper, Carmen Kinsey, Billie Mooney, Doris Gephent, Evelyn Barker, Lillian Armstrong, Gloria Bruce, Laverne Mathere, Mildred Fayle, Wilma Gotkin, Helen Reilley, Alma Mary Humparies, Lynn O'Hagan, Thelma Sanders, Joe Reilley, Janie Higginbotham, Midge Tompkins, Ruth Alford, Rose Kelley, E. T. Arnett, Mary Edith Cleyton, Baller Bates, Opal Turner, and Richard Peyton.

Ladies Golf Association Seen Country Club Melley Betes Anne Bonner Mary Love Faye Wilkins Mery Lou Traxter Sylvie Jarred Flora Douglas Nell Kelly Anita Bonner Jewell Martin Muildred Roper Carmen Kinsey

Bellart Humble Win in La Porte Cage Tourney

Two Baytown independent basketball teams advanced to the Bull dog Boosters Club Tournament second round in La Porte. Humble Club defeated Fabricating Company 50 to 22 while De Bart's Sporting Goods beat La Porte 36 to 20. First round games set for tonight feature Dave's Food Market of Houston vs Kemah Coffee Shop and Deer Park vs Faith Methodist.

Baytown Bulldog Boosters Club la Porte Humble Club Fabricating Company DeBart's Sporting Goods Dave’s Food ‘Market of Houston Kemah Coffee Deer Park Faith Methodist

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