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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1955
Page
7
Tom Murray notes lukewarm interest in Galena Park Murray Go Round. Galena Park Relays drew criticism from coach Wally Simpson over meet management. Column asks if critics should be allowed to write freely under rules.
Billy Hinkle vaulted 1 foot 10 inches to break the Houston Relays pole vault mark Friday afternoon. Coach Beverly Rockhold expected a high result, while Earl Keith lingered on the sideline, stunned as Hinkle cleared the bar and claimed the record.
Freeport vaulter Keith, ineligible this spring, has cleared 12 feet and trained with the Exporters. Coach Rockhold notes with push and speed, Keith could become a top college vaulter if he continues to improve. The piece also references baseball manager Charley Dressen and a lighthearted quote about players wives.
Preview notes Freeport and Gander athletes facing each other in an opening district baseball game at Oiler Park. Five Freeport football starters, led by Virgil Eikenberg, collide with four Gander players in maroon. Key pitchers and infielders from both teams, including Terry Stein and Don Waller, are highlighted as they pivot from football to baseball. The piece questions which quarterback will lead the fall season while urging fans to watch the baseball matchup first.
Gander golfers play a four day 36 hole qualifying event at the Country Club to select a five man high school team for the Freeport Invitational and a district meet in Galveston. Nine holes daily, Frank James to name five high school and four junior high players. Two Lee teams will enter the April 7 district meet in Galveston with four players per team.
Baytown Sun notes Crippled Lee High hosts undefeated Freeport in a district opener at Oller Park. Gander’s John Adams plans to start sophomore Fred Hee against Ike Eikenberg as Huey leads a bullpen of strong hitters and fielders in a classic matchup. Both teams boast potent offenses and solid defense, with notable players including Gary Herrington, Hollis Haad, Dicky Coulter, Pat Hunt, and Leo Wleezgis.
Johnny Lombardo vows to crowd Sugar Ray Robinson in Cincinnati Card Tuesday night inspired by Ralph Jones crowding Robinson into defeat. Lombardo, 150 pounds, says even with a two week postponement the champion remains a formidable foe and he will need space to exploit any advantage.
New York lightweight Paddy DeMarco, 27, from Brooklyn, barely defeated Lio Manzo of New York by a majority decision in a telecast bout at St Nicks Arena. DeMarco claimed he could have won easily, saying he needed more rounds while critics and ringside judges split rounds and points.
The Gander track team under Beverly Rockhold faces Abilene at the Texas Relays with the aspirate medley and mile relay in focus. Lee quartet aims to set a relay record as preparations include limited practice time and heavy conditioning, with key athletes Vic Davis Joe Frank Rabins Anton Smajstra and others pushing through workouts despite a cold day.
Abilene High School, Texas Relays contender in Class AAAA, returns after years away with strong sprint and distance talents. Rivalries include Corpus Christi Miller and Baytown entries, with top hurdlers and shot put contenders from Southern and Galena Park looming. Predictions center on Abilene’s relay teams and individual hopes as the meet unfolds.
Baytown announces two junior leagues for 13 and 16 year olds with co managed Op linist Giants and Lion Cuba teams. Prospective managers include J Blckerstart Willie Few Bob Kabhita and Cal Hartrick while senior teams Bayshore Motors Scarborough Red Sox and Cadpepper Indians join. Players must sign age birth certificates and meet eligibility rules at Bettyr Moms Supply on North Main ahead of summer night games at Thaumble Ball Park.
Optimist Club sponsors a pro wrestling card on April 23 at Oller Park to raise funds for Teen Age baseball leagues. Four teams in the Yeon-Age program will play four nights weekly, with two matches per night, featuring local wrestlers and a 90 minute main event. Tickets include 1.40 seats and general admission, with all proceeds supporting Baytown kids.
Opening day rosters for 1955 feature many newcomers on the mound with only four of last year's 16 opening day pitchers returning. Detroit’s Steve Gromek is a repeat, while rosters for the Phillies, Cardinals, White Sox and others hint at fresh arms guiding early pennant push.
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