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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1950

Page

7

Six Western Texas teams to run in Odessa meet

Odessa hosts a big West Texas track meet with six university squads and 33 high schools. Baylor Rice SMU Texas Tech and Foxes University enter the university division with Texas A and L and Arkansas absent. Odessa Amarillo and Fort Worth prep squads also compete, with Odessa favored to win as two local sprinters chase records and Joe Childress eyed to challenge the 10.2 two sprint mark set by Val Walker.

West Texas Bears Odessa Amarillo Ama Rillo Fort Worth Soph Joe Childress Val Joe Walker Seminole Walker SMU

Second Win Is Sought By Lee Boys

South Park versus Beaumont at Humble Oilers Park 8 pm as Robert E. Lee Ganders aim for a second win. Ganders coached by Pete Sultis have 1-2 in nonconference games, beating Milby and losing to St Thomas and Jeff Davis. Cotton Timmins likely to start. Dedmon Price Elliott notches ready. Next games vs Houston Lamar and St Thomas March 21, then 12-AA opener at Freeport April 4.

South Park Vf. Beaumont Robert EB. Lee Wayland Dedmon Clifton Price Charles Eliott Ganders Houston Lamar St .Thomass Freeport

Rolfe Briefs Tigers Faithful on Pennant Hopes

Lakeland Florida March 24 Detroit Tigers manager Red Rolfe spoke of three main worries for the club injuries and infield reserve strength plus whether Dick Kryboski can fill first base. He warned that if Kryboski falters the pennant chances could be hurt and noted concerns over Don Kellaway Eddie Leake and Connie Berry as reserves and long term injuries to Kell, Priddy, or Lipen could cost them the race.

Lakeland Fla Rolfe Detroit Tigers Dick Bryhoski Toy Kryboski Kryhossi Don Kellaway Eddie Leake Connie Berry Ralfe George Kell Gerry Priddy Johnny Lipen

Peterson Earns Passing Exam Then Hands Out Summons

Veradale on March 23 reports that W J Peterson Jr. was stopped by a friend who congratulated him on passing the exam. Moments later a process server handed the friend a summons, marking Peterson’s first client as he begins legal practice. The Bible mite is noted as a Jewish coin worth about one eighth of a cent.

Veradale Wesh W. J. Peterson, Jr Peterson

Brigham Young Favored In Western NCAA Playoff

Kansas City March 24 Bradley Braves face UCLA in a late round while Brigham Young holds a six point edge over Baylor in a western semifinal. Bradley, a 514 point favorite, also aims to reach Madison Square Garden for another NIT rematch with City College of New York after last Saturday’s loss.

Kansas City Bradley University Braves Forrdy Anderson Peoria Ilinois UCLA Municipal Auditorium Baylor Brigham Young Bradley Skyline Madison Square Garden City College of New York

Highlands Bowing League sees high series and wins

Paul McNell of Highlands posted the high series with 54 pins in the Women's Classic Bowling League last night as Highlands beat Eirchner. Pearl Bays led with a 166 in Goldfield's 4–0 win over Wein-Barten, while Goldfield posted a team total of 1007. Irene's defeated White Star, and Sarah DeMasters for Irene's totaled 431 across games. A note mentions tetant n quor permits in Ohio tied to population.

Paul McNell Highlands Eirchner Pearl Bays Goldfield Wein- Barten Irene White Star Sarah DeMasters

NCSU Edges Holy Cross in NCAA East Thriller

North Carolina State, led by Sal Ranzino and Dick Dickey, crushed Holy Cross 87 to 74 last night before 18,000 at Madison Square Garden, setting up a showdown with CCNY for the NCAA eastern crown after CCNY barely beat Ohio State 56 to 53 in the opening eastern playoff game.

New York North Carolina State City College of New York Sal Ranzino Dick’ Dickey Holy Cross Madison Square Garden Ohio State

Laredo Election Warns of Violence at Polls

Laredo voters were warned by District Attorney James Kazen that violence would not be tolerated in the April 4 city election. Rangers could be called if police cannot maintain order amid protests by the new popular party and vandalism at City Hall.

Laredo Distict James Kazen Kazen Texas Rangers New Popular Party Vendale Keren Karen New Party Independent Club Vicence E. J. Dryden, Jr Dryden

City Office Moves to Boost DPW Efficiency

Department of Public Works moves from the warehouse to the city barn per director C W Grantham to centralize calls and reduce clerical bottlenecks. The change aims to add a productive employee and streamline operations.

Department of Public Works C. W. Grantham Department Grantham

Tower Painting Under Wind Threat At Baytown Tower

Works Director G W Grantham reports painting on the water tower began today despite threatening skies and a slight wind. Parking signs were placed on Market Street and will be moved to align with wind direction to reduce hazards.

Baytown G. W Grantham Market Street

Onslow Predicts Red Sox Yankees To Battle For Pennant

Chicago White Sox manager Onslow predicts strong Red Sox and Yankees as pennant contenders in the American League. He notes DiMaggio’s one weakness to pitch behind him and mentions his feud with Frank Lane. Onslow praises his own club’s depth and speed, highlighting young pitchers and 20 year veteran shortstop.

Hal Wood United Press Sporta Jack Orslow Chicago White Sox Joe DiMaggio Boston Red Sox York Yankees Onslow Ey Sagewena “DiMaggio Frank ‘Lane White Lane Bires White Sox Gus. Zernial Bob Buzara Bil Pierce Seals Johnny Perkovich

Ten Dollar Bid Almost Lands Airplane at Auction

MIAMI Fla March 24 a Miami man nearly bought a twin engine airplane from the government for 10. Ambrose acted as bidder and was the only offer at a federal marshal auction in a foreclosure action. The drone was said to be in disrepair and used engines for scrap. U S attorney E I Dubaine called the bid ridiculous and planned to seek rejection by a federal judge. Also reports bus wreck in Woonsocket Rhode Island injuring seven children when books toppled from a dash perch and jammed the brake pedals.

Miame Fla Miami Jisne William Ambrose Cee U. S E. I. Dubaime

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