Fite Nite Tom Finalists Highlight Bovina Wrestling Card
Carded matches spotlight 23 bouts for Fite Nite in Bovina with wrestling and boxing undercard. Students from Robert E Lee and area clubs face off in weight classes from 73 pounds and under to heavyweight. Promoter lists multiple bouts including Billy Pose vs Frank Tucker and Pat Brays vs James Loftin as top wrestling showdowns.
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Bovina
Lee
Robert E. Lee
Pedal
Fite Lego
Bil Fortinberry
Bly Bryan
Billy Pose
Frank ‘Tucker
Pat Brays
James Loftin
Warren Eberly
Kenneth Tyer
Larry Gaylord
Thomas Echols
Tommy Kimball
Mercado Wins Relay After Slow-Up At Dual Meet
Mike Mercado, East Texas State tech star, slowed to allow a rival to pace, then sprinted to win by eight yards as North Texas State urged faster pace. Also reports Lee College boxing results, bowling league highs, and standings from Larswood Lanes.
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Commerce
Mike Merceds
East Texas State Tech
Mike
Worth Texas State
Panton
Kest Baturcas- Mercado
Jmsn
Texas
North Texas State
Mercado
North Texas
Mercedo
Relays and sprints thrill at Lee Relays amid windy records
Dan Shults reports a windy Lee Relays where records fell in sprint events and jumps. Popeye Beavers narrowly topped Sam McWhirter in the broad jump while Don Williams ruled the board. Charlie Thomas of Cleveland looms as McWhirter’s challenger in upcoming meets as Pace and power drive dramatic finishes.
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LEE
Popeye Beavers
Popeye
Texas City
Sam McWhirter
Beavers
McWhirter
Don Williams
Cleveland
Charlie Thomas
Thomas
Beavters
Coach Rockhold Optimistic After Relays Show
Gander coach Beverly Rockhold doubted scoring much at the Lee Relays but his 440 and 880 yard relay teams surged. Lee set a 43.3 in the prelims, Beaumont beat it in the next heat with 44.1. In the finals Beaumont won with Lee second, and a future three-meet showdown between the two quartets is anticipated.
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Beverly Rockhold
Coach Rock
Lee
Bob Lee
Eugene Fayle
Rosse Johnson
Beavers
Beaumont
Sineysz
Gander
Besemont
Lee 880-Yard Relay Team Looks Strong for Season
The report highlights Lee's 880 yard relay prospects with a standout performance by Beavers anchoring and a strong showing from sophomore Feagle Brunérett. Johnson and Besyers shine in the 440 and 880 relays, while Henry Dickson of Houston Lamar emerges as a rising high jump star at six feet one inch, despite an initial hesitation.
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Lee
Dickson
Lamar
Ifs
Tommy Brundrell
Fayle
Johnson
Beavers
Feagle
Brunérett
Besyers
Texas
Henry Dickson
Houston
Lee Relays Run Smoothly With Strong Official Support
The Lee Relays featured minimal lag between relay finals with officials and coaches earning praise for efficient planning. Beverly Reckhold and the organizers are credited with delivering an enjoyable event to about 1000 fans, reflecting the meet’s overall success and fan enthusiasm.
Blind Bogey Tourney Here On April 8
Saturday April 8 at Baytown Country Club expects about 70 golfers from Humble Houston to compete with 70 Baytown players in a Blind Bogey Tournament. Tee-off runs 8 to 10 am with numerous prizes and fried chicken served. Anyone may register through Pro-Manager Kyle Alford.
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Baytown Country Club
Kyle Alford
Houston
Baytown
Alford
Gray Lumber Softball Team Seeks Gulf Coast Game
Gray Lumber, defending Major City League champions, seeks a game with a Gulf Coast club. Interested teams may contact George Zamora after 6 p.m. The note references Roosevelt Shrine dedication on April 12, 1946.
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Gray Lumber
Gray‘Lumber
Gulf Coast
Ares
George Zamora
Otta
Che Hyde
New York
Franklin
Roosevelt
National Shrine
Lee Baseballers Face Lamar At Park Tonight
The Robert E. Lee baseballers host the Lamar nine tonight at the Oiler ballpark for a key district 12 AA matchup. Pitching is set with Charles Elliott on the mound and Mickey Pillow may replace Peewee Thomas at third base as the lineup remains largely the same.
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Robert E. Lee Wenner
Tee
Houston Lamar
At & Pm
Oiler
Pete Sultis
Charles Elliott
Mickey Pillow
Peewee Thomas
Ganders
Lamar
Houston
Houston St. Thomas
Freeport
Lee
Sixteen Teams Set For Church Softball Season
Sixteen teams will compete in the Church Softball League this season, adding Stewart Heights Baptist and First Christian Church to last year’s 14. Regular play begins May 8 with a single round robin to crown the champion. St Mark's Methodist defends.
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Sifteen
Lee Diamontls
Stewart Heights Baptist Church
First Christian Church
Dan Stallworth
Chamber of Commerce
St Mary’s Methodist
Highlands Second Baptist
Central Baptist
Temple Baptist
Highlands First Baptist
First Presbyterian
Memorial Baptist
Cedar Esyou Methodist
Grace Methodist
St. Joseph
Second Baptist
First Baptist
Wooster Baptist
Church of Nazarene
St Mark’s Methodist
Card Pitchers Seek Power Hitter for Cardinals
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla March 23 The Cardinals eye a right handed power hitter to bat between Stan Musial and Slaughter to boost the lineup. Eddie Dyer cites pitching depth but needs Bilko to cover shortstop catching and infield reserve roles while older staff mix includes Brecheen Brazie Lanier Wilks Martin Munger Staley and Johnson as regulars.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Stan Musial
Slaughter
Eddie Dyer
Louis Cardinals
Dyer
Brooklyna
Sounder
Boston
An - Pnes
Marty
Marion
Mustal
Ang Slaughter
Steve Bilko
Alt
Bilko
Harry Brecheen
al Brazie Sre
Max Lanier
Ted Wilks
Fred Martin
George. Munger
Howie Follette
Bil Reeder
Ken Johnson
Gerald Staley
Brecheen
Lanter
Munger
Pollett
Martin
Steley
Charles Heart Injury Upends Heavyweight Title Fight
Buffalo report says Ezzard Charles suffers a heart injury forcing postponement of his scheduled bout with Freddie Beskore in Oakland. Promoter Michaels canceled the fight and began refunding $20,000 in advance tickets as doctors note possible two month return, the heavyweight scene remains unsettled.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Ezzard Charles
Charles
Lowever
NBA
Freddie Beskore
Oaklard
California
Dewey’ Michaels
New York State Athletic Commission
Cincinnati
Michaels
Goctors
Aichaels
Brewers Edge Houston In Exhibition Five Four
Milwaukee Brewers edged the Houston Buffs 5 to 4 in an exhibition game. Milwaukee scored the winning run in the top of the ninth on a two run infield hit and a fielder error. Thieves robbed two Corpus Christi churches stealing religious articles and a typewriter along with a movie projector.
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Corpus Christl
Milweaukee
Brewers
American Association
Houston Buffs
Milwaukee
Dssh
Tampa
Fle
St. John’s Episcopal
Fregia Columnist Held Back by Illness at San Jacinto
KL Fregia of Highlands, Baytown Sun hunting and fishing columnist, is listed as a 2 percent patient at San Jacinto Memorial Hospital. Friends hope he recovers quickly and resumes his column soon.
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Fregia
Sun
San Jacinto
KL Fregia
Highlands
Columon
Baytown
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