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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1964

Page

6

Trojans Tie Breaker In Infield Scratch

South Houston defeated Baytown 6 to 5 in the opening game of the Texas City tournament. An infield error in the seventh allowed Andy Thacker to score the go ahead run, erasing a late Ganders rally as Maxie Burnham started for South Houston and James Gathright closed.

Trojans Aimie Woods Sun Sports Texas City Baytown South Houston Andy Thacker Ganders

First Round Results In Houston Baseball Tourney

Brazosport and LaMarque triumphs headline first round action as Ball High, Texas City, and Baytown compete. Baytown tops South Houston early, while LaMarque delivers a grand slam in the top of the sixth to swing a 4-1 lead. Texas City and Spring Branch also show offense with homers and timely hits.

Ball High Brazosport Posadeno Lamarque M3 Texas City Texas Cry Beytown Soul Houston Brazosport Posceero LaMarque Comsolavion George Johnny Txlum Thay Baytown Dena Spring Branch Mickey’ McCurry Eagles LaMarque George Quiroga Rick Henderson Henderson Vicls Louis Sholmire J Steve Jamait South Houston Gerald Walker Jimmy Anderson Walker Anderson TS Wayne

Gander Trojans Rally For Late Lead In Sixth Inning

Trouble in the sixth gave the Trojans four runs on a bases loaded walk and a double off reliever Bobby Whaley. Walker tied the game for Ganders after errors by South Houston loaded the bases, then Thacker advanced and Acosta forced plays with quick throws. Whaley later mishandled a pick and Thacker moved to second as Eddie Mitchell grounded out.

South Houston Thacker Schneider Piller Johunny Taylor Whaley Russell Hancock Rincon Taylor Acosta Baytown Rincon E Tojon Anderson Hancock McCrea Bullet Hand Tost Thorpe Foreadt David van Tassel Walter Trojan Tom Emschler Emschler Angle ABC James Gathright Gathright Ben Shirey Veielding Jerry Linder Trojans Bobby Whaley Walker Hand Frame Whaler Jaime Acost Bobby Brown Jin MeCr Eddie Mitchell Asta Daytona Beach Fla Houston Colts Kansas City Athletics Eddie Kasko Cals Bob Anderson Walter Band Hal Woodeshick Houseton Ed Charles Woodeshick Pirate

Giants Seek Duke in Talks to Boost Pitching Depth

The Giants reportedly offer for Duke Snider aim to regain left handed power for Candlestick Park by replacing Ed Bailey. Snider, 37, hit 14 homers last season for the Mets and is sought as a pinch hitter to bolster a faltering lineup.

Associated’ Press Duke Snider San Francisco Giants Candlestick Park New York Mets Snider Duke Mets Los Angeles Dodgers Giants Ed Bailey Milwaukee Seaason New York Robin Roberts Miami Fla Baltimore Orioles Houston Colts Kansas City Daytona Beach Dick Brown Oriole Harvey Haddix Dick Hall Houston Eddie Kaska Bob Anderson Hal Wondeshick

Corecard Friday Results and Weekend Games

Summary of baseball results and upcoming schedule with multiple weather related cancellations noted. Teams mentioned include Houston Baltimore New York Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee Los Angeles Philadelphia Minnesota St. Louis San Francisco Cleveland Detroit Washington and Pittsburgh. Divided squads used in several listed matchups.

Houston Kansas City Baltimore New York Washington Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee Pittsburgh Los Angeles Rarity York Philadelphia Minnesota St. Louis San Francisco Cleveta Dewon Chcago xBoston xBaltimore Washington -Ens Angeles Baltimore xHouston Minni San Franciso

Playoff Semifinals Narrow Leads Highlighted

In the SBA Playa Friday playoffs the Western Division Semifinal sees St. Louis visit Los Angeles with St. Louis leading the best of five. The Eastern Division Semifinal has Cincinnati at Philadelphia with Cincinnati leading the best of three. Sunday’s game features Philadelphia at Cincinnati and Monday’s game Los Angeles at St. Louis.

Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Los Angeles St.ouis Ecessary

Pistol Pete Back With .45s Sophomore Hopeful

Piney Woods Pete Runnels, former AL batting champion, prepares to start at first base for the Houston Colt .45s as a sophomore. Once a Rice standout, he battled timing woes last season but shows spring promise. Runnels, 36, lives in Pasadena with wife and three sons James Mark and Steve and plans for a post baseball store career.

Cocoa Fla Piney Woods Pete Runnels East Texas Houston Colt Boston Pete Rusty Staub Houston Atum Fouston Henderson Lufkin Washington Senators Clark Griffith Boston Red Sox Roman Mejias Pasadena Burinell James Mark Steve Pistol Pete Red Hills Way

Perkins Keys Bears Past Missouri 5 2

WACO AP Baylor beat Missouri 5 2 on the pitch line of Henry Perkins who also hit a third inning home run.

WACO Baylor Alissouri Henry Perkins

Longhorns Not In Same Caliber As 1963 Royal Says

Texas coach Darrell Royal warns reporters that the 1961 Longhorns are not at the level of the 1963 squad. He notes injuries and departures tempering expectations, cites past success, and cites uncertainty at quarterback while praising some returning players and defense.

Royal Jack Keever Austin Texas Darrell Royal Aid Orance Reyal Saya Clayton Lary Tom Currie Teany King Joe Dixon Timmy Doerr Tommy ‘Nobis Royalvals Roval Marvin Kristynik

Cougars Edge OSU in All-America golf lead

Houston hosts the All-Amerian Intercollegiate Invitational at Pine Country Club as Mark Hopkins leads Houston with a three over par Friday while OSU trails by five strokes. Texas Wake Forest Oklahoma State chase, with strong two-ball and best-ball play shaping the team totals and standings.

Houston Oklahoma State OSU Treens Dave Eichelberger Bob Dickson George Hixson Wake Forest Cougars Texas Oklahoma Garrett Hopkins Hixson Dickson Arizona State Byron Ward Ken Ful New Mexico Guy Wimberly Tommy Hornbuckle Tom Stevens Marty Garber

Signs of Spring Show Up Around Baytown Waters

Local observations herald spring with warm 70s warming Trinity Bay waters and abundant bait shrimp near Bay View Camp. Reports include Curlew sightings near Tri City Beach, Audubon interest, and fishing parties returning with mixed results. A restaurant owner shows off a new gumbo pot while labor tensions surface at nearby Cedar Bayou unions.

Jbe Earl Barnes Bay View Camp Trinity Bay Dow's Reef Zapt. Barnett Seabrook Harper’s Jeff Harbour Curlew C. W. Plite Plato Arthur Chrisley Toney Lea Fontenat Edinburg W. B Blumer Thomp-stenance United Fruit and Food Cedar Bayou National Labor Relations Afl-Cio Rio Grande Valley ili + ‘union

Dallas Banker W Dewey Presley New Cotton Bowl Chief

W Dewey Presley of Dallas was elected president of the Cotton Bowl Athletic Association at a Friday directors meeting, succeeding Charles Wooldridge who was named chairman. Presley, a Gilmer native and Baylor University graduate, assumes the post as the organization continues its manage ment of the Cotton Bowl.

Dallas W. Dewey Presley Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Charles Wooldridge Boand Presley Gilmer Baylor Unive

OLLERS MOOTED AS COACH ARISES FROM STATE OF HOUSTON

AP reports Wal Rchiekmann, a 3 year backfield coach, contemplates a return to coaching after his Houston stint. Former Texas Tech and Green Bay Packers player seeks immediate role as coach succeeding Haristan. Wally Lei from St. Louis Cardinals involved.

Mouston Wal Rchiekmann Howstom Oller Beckfier Atar Texas Tech Green Bay Packers Haristen Schusknine Low Rymkus Sebiachar Wally. Lei St. Louis Cardinals

Schoolboys Write Six New Records at San Angelo Relays

Harolds Ratliff reports from San Angelo Texas that six schoolboy records fell as the University division opened in the San Angelo Relays. Texas and eight other teams competed in Division I while Division II saw multiple marks set by Abilene Cooper Brownwood Winters and others in sprint and field events.

Harold, Ratliff San Angelo Tex Southern Methodist Billy Foster John Roderick Texas Abilene Christian College Texas’ A&m Baylor Abilene Christian North Texas State Southern Methodist Texas Tech Texas Christian Abilene Cooper Winters Rickey Smith Abilene Cooper Broad Raul Vasquez Fort Stockton Pinto Beene Cooper Brownwood Jerry McCullough

Olson Beats Thornton In Ten Round Light Heavyweight Fight

Carl Bobo Olson defeated Irish Wayne Thornton by split decision over ten rounds at Kezar Pavilion San Francisco in a televised bout. Promoter Art Benjamin eyed Olson for a title shot against Willie Pastrana or Greg Ramirez with Olson showing experience and sharp combinations and earning a near unanimous verdict from officials.

San Francisco Carl Bobo Olson Creen Olson Wayne ‘Thornton Kezar Pavilion Art Benjamin Willie Pastrana Greg World Boxing Association Jack Downey Siatge Bob Mitchell

Masters Golf Draws 28 Foreign Entries

Augusta Ga April Masters brings 28 foreign professionals and amateurs, showing growing golf participation abroad and rising U S events interest. Clifford Roberts, tournament chairman, notes more international entrants this year despite 37 last year as practice rounds start April 3.

Augusta Iap Clifford Roberts U S/A

Orange Invitational Golf Meet Narrows Top 10 Field

Baytown Ganders miss top 10 at the Orange High School Invitational. Dub Kovar leads Baytown with an 80, while teammate Kinsey and Motley post high rounds. Conroe, Beaumont, Port Arthur and Galena Park also post solid team scores in a crowded field of 48 teams.

Orange Ganders Ue Sunset Grave Country, Club Cquise Stas Tell Orange High Dub Kovar Baytown Kovar Sixememher Dub-Kovar Houston’ Waltrip George Cochrain Port Arthur Drew Scotte Abalst LaFayette Woody Kinsey Port ‘Arthur Gary Motley Trai LeFayente Andy Seamans Jimmy Lovell Jerry Cox Azaebs Scott Liggett Mike ‘Thompson John Boyer Ball Galena Pasadeni Pall Beaumont Spring ‘Branch Conroe Beaumont South Park Beaumont Forest Park Beaumont French Deer Park Port Neches Groves Nederland Dickinson Jand Sunset Grove Danny Nichols Brie Zosport Bill Wade Freeport Arthur Russell Jimmy Spicewood Beaumont Marshall Ae Kinsey Ad Sever Jimmy Savell Mike Thompson Brazosport Texas City Ball High Galena Park Ami Pasadena

Assistant Owens New Kansas Cage Coach

The Kansas basketball program named Ted Owens as head coach in Lawrence. Owens, 24, was an assistant to Dick Harp for four years and guided major recruiting, including Walt Wesley and George Unseld, with players backing his hiring. The resigning Harp had the position vacated, and Wade Stinson confirmed the decision.

Lawrence Kan Kansas Ted Owens Owens Dick Harp Wade Stinson Harp Walt Wesley George Unseld

Campbell's 67 Gives Lead In Azalea Open Round

Joe Campbell former Purdue star golfer led the Azalea Open after a 67 at Cape Fear Country Club. He held a one stroke edge over Bob Garcia as 34 players broke par in ideal Wilmington conditions. Garcia, 47, seeks a return to form after Caribbean tour travels and recent club job focus.

Wilmington N.C Joe Campbell Purdue University Cape Fear Bob Garcia Birmingham Hills Mich Campbell Joe Greensboro Ap) — First-round Jeaders Joe, Campbell Bob Gadja x-Ed Justa Jack McGowan Tommy Jacobs Don Fairfield Dutch Harrison

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