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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

10

Track and Tennis Teams Set for Austin State Meet

Robert E Lee teams head to Austin for state track and tennis prelims with finals scheduled for Saturday at the University of Texas Memorial Stadium. Gander’s 440 and mile relay squads boast the nation’s top times, while Baytown bids for its fourth doubles crown as Dixon Bashrum and Coma contend in open events. Tennis singles and doubles action starts Friday at Penick Courts with finals Saturday afternoon.

Robert E. Lee Ant Texas Mamoneth Memorial Stadium United States Davis Wilson Wil Eddie Southern Penick Courts Memorial Stadium Grounds

Dodgers explode with homers stun Cardinals as Stanky watches

Brooklyn Dodgers win 17th in 18 meetings, led by Hodges Snider and Campanella homers. Podres wins second, Dodgers complete game. Giants fall to Cubs 4-3 as Lackman homers. Reds beat Phillies 7-3 behind Post. Pirates top Brewers 5-4 on Long triple, Sarkont completes win. Yankees rally to beat Indians 11-5 in late innings.

Cardinal Brooklyn Gil Hodges Duke Snider Roy Campenclla Dodgers Johnny Podres Kam Rin Repulski Ken Boyer Giants Glug Stanky Cubs Whitey Lackman I Hander Ruben Gomes Gainis Sam Jones Wally Post Redlegs Phillies Pittsburgh Milwaukee Dale Long Max Sarkont Pirates Yankes Indians Bob Lemon

First Junior Teenage Tilt Played Tonight at Oiler Park

The first junior teenage diamond tilt of the season is set for 6 6 pm Thursday at Oiler Park as Dickerstaff's Optim ist Gianty meet Phillips in a practice game. Managers say pitchers are not yet in form and little mound pressure is expected.

Oiler Park Dickerstaff Gianty Meeling Phillips

Sharp Break In Texas Loop Action On Wednesday

Texas League action showed extreme results as Beaumont and Shreveport produced a mixed night. Al Papai and Arnie AtKing shone on the mound. Gordon Windhorn delivered a decisive three run homer in the 10th to give Shreveport a 10 inning win. Houston edged San Antonio. Dallas beat Tulsa. Thursday schedule set.

United Press Texas League Acon Beaumont Shreveport al Papai Oklahoma City Arnie Atking Papai Fort Worth Indians Gordon Windhorn Atkins Ron Holocaust Houston San Antonio Dallas Mike John Kroptanka Tallas Pete Burnside Oilers Art Dunham Windhorn Carroll Bovinger Cats Papas Missions Bob Boyd Tulsa

Bassett Heads for Operation After Title Fight

No.1 featherweight contender Percy Bassett of Philadelphia is scheduled for surgery soon at a New York hospital following his bout with Frenchman Seraphin Ferrer in Paris on April 24. The brief sports item notes his condition and the upcoming operation amid the fight recap.

Bassett New York Percy Bassett Philadelphia Ter 4 Wodar Seraphin Ferrer Papis

West II Round Opens With Key Jaycee Night

West II standings move into second round as Hay shore ankers defend title against Rotary Cubs at 6 p.m. Chuck Saunders may debut on mound for the Yanks while the Federation Red Sox meet the Wikie Indians. Jaycee committee reports strong crowds, a well prepared diamond, and popular concessions to fund park operations.

Jaycee Hayshore Rotary Cubs Chuck Saunders Yanks Chuck Hap Marshall Federation Red Sox Wikie Indians Indians Yankees Tom Schwuble Jaycee Committee Jaycees

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