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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1955

Page

11

Which Ray Could Swing State Track Title This Weekend

Sun Sports weighs state track prospects with Ray of Corpus Christi as live dark horse. Looming contenders include Sunset Fort Worth North Side and Abilene, led by Rockhold’s Gander team aiming for Lee’s first state title. Analysts flag Ray’s key events including shot put discus high jump and mile split amid tight relay battles.

Tom Murray Sun Sports Ray of Corpus Christ Sunset North Side Fort Worth Alene Beverly Rockhold Lee Ray Abilene Vig Davis Wally Wilson Charlie Dunaway Boll Billy Minkis We Brigade Corpus Christi Big Walter Hayes Jimmy Hill

Tigers Fall to Giants as Steed Stars in East League Clash

Jimmy Steed powered the Dodgers to a 19 to 4 win over Earthman Tigers with two homers and four hits driving nine runs. Teammate Epperson added a homer, while LiL star Steed played with a splinted finger on defense. The Tigers fought hard but were clearly outmatched in the opener of the East League.

Jimmy Steed Dittman Dodgers Earthman Tigers Tuca Jimmy Lil Star John Railton Tigers Felton Giants Paine Bros. Cardinals Mark Blankenship Davis Alford Giants Sammy Masters

Amazing Athletics Beat Orioles Again

Kansas City Athletics won 4-3 over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night and followed with a Wednesday victory. The club leads in attendance, drawing 300,474 for 14 home games, surpassing the previous season's Philadelphia Athletics total at Connie Mack Stadium.

Kansas City Kansas City Athletics Baltimore Orioles Philadelphia Athletics Connie Mack Stadium

Fury Wins Derby Trial. Nashua Looms Larger Threat

Louisville report notes Flying Fury beat Jean's Joe in the Derby trial but Kentucky experts see no strong challenge to Nashua Summer Tan and Swaps for the Derby. Flying Fury's second trial victory under Cain Hoy Stable silks came as Nashua worked faster in the morning. Meems the Belair colt finished well back in 1 37 3 5 after winning three $14,000 races this year. The likely Derby field stays eight horses with two more possible contenders.

Fury Nashua Summer Tan Louisville Kentucky Hardboots Flying Fury Jean Joe Cain Hoy Stable Eddie Arcaro Little Conn McCreary Meems Belair Stud Honey Alibi

Baytown Junior High Heads to State Golf Meet

Baytown Junior High's golf team, four players Fred Marti Barton Bruce Gordon Wilson and Lynn Gray, won Region V Class A on April 22 and will travel to Austin Municipal Golf Course Friday at 9:10 AM. Coach Frank James leads the squad nine days early to acclimate. Baytown's region crown came after defeating Lamar Consolidated by six strokes and Spring Branch in district play. Reagan of Houston competes in Class AA from the same region.

Harry Bond Baytown Austin Fred Marti Barton Bruce Gordon Wilson Lynn Gray Marti Frank James Austin Municipal Golf Course Reagan Houston Spring Branch Lamar Consolidated

Farrell Has Reason To Fret Starts All Over With His Indians

Indianapolis Indians manager Kerby Farrell frets as 13 veterans left for the big leagues, leaving a young core to rebuild. He notes major losses in key players like Herb Scores and Hank Pailes while forecasting a slow return to form in a tougher league. Farrell expects rising prospects Rudy Regalado and Bil Glynn to develop, but defense lags behind last year’s pennant pace.

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