Kluch Named District 42-4A Baseball MVP
Baytown senior Ronnie Kluch named District 42-4A MVP by coaches after a strong 9-1 season with 61 district hits and a two-year varsity mark. Pasadena catcher Paul Ratliff was runner-up. others named to second and honorable mentions across Brazosport Ball High Galena Park and South Houston, highlighting a 1962 all district lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baytown
Ronnie Kluch
Kluch
Pasadena
Paul Ratliff
Brazosport
Ball High
Galstgn
Era Park
Satine Scga
Ee Vee
South Hous
Hor Angus
Yo Ou
Kratosport
Pasa
J. W. Lindsey
Dena
Galena Park
Pall High
Bubba Cridland
Kinch
Waller Syers
Rodney Smith
Ratifi
Ronnie Marney
Jones
Smith
Rains
Mar
Varney
Oliver
Rush
Jing
Frank Newkirk
Mike Arringfielder
Heston
Freeport
Certin
Ganders
Bay
Texas City
Klrich
Olivers
South Houslish
Kem jJike
Lubbock
Monterey
Kluck
Gulf Coasts
Kem
South Paw
Walker
Masters
Gander
Mas
Kemplay
O'Ters
Baytown Sun
The
Brazosport Facts
Galveston News — Tribune
Pasadena, Daily Citizen
Texas City Sun
Pas
Mike Jones
Ronsie Khusch
Ebaytown
Richard Walker
Wayne Dubose
Jerry Kenplay
Ltd
Brazasport SS
Mige Arrington
Dickie Muehlenback
Houston
Ulin
ATS Sr
Danny Jones
Kelly
Harry Porter S
Butch Thompson
Braz
Albert Choate
Ball
Mack Parker
Vegas lifts Baytown hopes in 4A finals bid
Baytown’s James Vegas surged into the 220 at the Texas 4A finals after a last‑minute regional reprieve, boosting Baytown’s chance to challenge Amarillo, Tascosa, Highlands and Abilene. Beverly Gatlin and Gwen Bussa fell in the first 4A tennis round 6–2, 6–2 to Midland duo Barbara Laine and Carol Nix. Vegas qualified as an individual after Wolf’s injury and Parkhurst’s scratch, joining teammates in the sprint and relays as Baytown broadens its medal chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Baytown
James Vegas
Vegas
Lee Wolf
Houston
Lamar
Beverly Gatlin
Gwen Bussa
Barbara Laine
Carol Nix
Midland
Leo LaBorde Jr
Bryan Adams
Dallas
Robert E. Lee Lennig
Amarillo
Tascosa
San Antonio Highlands
Abilene
Wolf
Don Parkhurst
Parkhurst
Humble Pipe Line appoints supervisor in Midland area
Humble Pipe Line Co. named Guy Willins of Midland as employe relations supervisor for the Midland area. He has 19 years with the firm. A separate note mentions lawn tennis origins in England as sphairistike.
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England
Gander Football Begins Week Two With Improving Line
Gander football opens its second spring week as backs improve and linemen return from injuries. Key players include captain Kelly Rushing and quarterback Richard Hargraves while guard Stil and tackle Melvin Heckler pace the line. The squad prepares for a full-scale scrimmage next Saturday and a spring game around May 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gander
John Cunningham
Siow
Karl Scantlen
Laras Broussard
Ken Marlin
Charles Redden
George Ferguson
Melvin
Heckler
Frank
Terry
Dale Myers
Melvin Jernigan
Billy Wells
Bill Barker
Dar Wel
Pete Sultis
Rel! Fullen
Wells
Barker
Pady Mon
Robert Oliver
Bill McFerren
Jast Lall
Proba Jin
Oliver
Gerald Teel
Butch Bubbard
Eddie Gray
Sullis
Steve McAfee
Pat Pest
Cocaptain Kelly Rushing
Richard Hargraves
Kerneth Parker
Buddy Moore
David Mangum
Mike Ferill
Danny Botkin
Butch Perkins
Dee Didrickson
Hurlers Perform Well as Sox, Buffs, Oilers and Dodgers Win
In a split Friday action across Central and East leagues, the White Sox, Buffs, Oilers, and Dodgers posted wins. NY town beat an opponent 12-1 behind starter Pat Orehih who struck out 14 while allowing four safeties. Oilers pitcher Charles Clinton limited the Giants to three hits in a 10-3 victory.
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White Sox
Oilers
Dodgers
Braves
Buffs
Ny Town
Pat Orehih
Serge Tenet
Serge Tenet He Anh
Ters White
Ny Helas
Lance Prater
Tino Garcia
Los
Charles Clinton
Giants
Clinton
Sheffield marks 20 years with tight defeat in game
In Sheffield a 3 CV men celebration of 20 years featured a tight defensive contest as Ches ter Reed took the loss for the Dodgers 7-3 win over the Eagles. Noting standout pitching, L A Williams and several Channelview men were mentioned among strong hits and near misses at the Houston plant steel operation anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Reed
Dodgers
Eagles
Ronnie Garrett
Channelview
L. A. Williams
Rob
Charles Anderson
Sheffield
Houston
Texas
M. F. Buckner
Ave. C
D. J. Holloway
Shel/Armco Steel Corp
1962 All-District Team First Team Captured in OCR
1962 All-District Team First Team includes CATCHERS Bobby Fluker South Houston Bryan Smith Brazosport Johnny Cook Gaiena Park. THIRD BASE Russy Colombe Ball High SHORT STOP Curtis Doolan Pasadena. UTILITY INFIELD Bruce Engram Smiley Sammy Masters Baytown OUTFIELDERS Abraham Reizner Smiley Bill Mania South Houston Keith Fridge Texas City Joe Polasek Brazosport.
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Olcer
Bobby Fluker
South Houston
Bryan Smith
Brazosport
Johnny Cook
Gaiena Park
Russy Colombe
Ball High
Curtis Doolan
Pasadena
Bruce Engram
Smiley
Sammy Masters
Baytown
Weir Sets State Mark In Austin 13 6 Pole Vault
La Porte senior Norris Weir won the Class 3A pole vault with 13 feet 6 inches, breaking the three year old state standard. Channelview and La Porte athletes posted strong showings as Bay-Tex entries dominated with multiple top finishes and around 40 Bulldog fans cheered from ringside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmie Woons
Sun Sport
Austin
la Porte
Norris Weir
Texas A&m
Cuero
Fred Hansen
Weir
Channelview
John Butler
Wato la Vega
Gary Lindley
Butler
Bay-Tex
Paul Otis
Mike McManus
Otis
McManus
Gary Hobson
Kermit
David Drake
Silsbee
Dick Scott
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PBL
Kelly Rushing
Jerry Kemplay
Chaices
Ratliff
George Dearing
Donald Bass
Rusty Rains
Joe Lee
Freddy Clark
Janes Vegas
Bert Hill
Wayne Hosea
Rock
John's Trim Shop
Main
Humble Office
Eater
Mr. and
Mrs
John Short
Odessa
Hasty Transfer & Storage CO
California
Louisiana
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
South Main St
A. C. Coker
Rae
Black's Pharmacies
E. Texas Decker
SterliAn
Harris County Federal Savings & Loan Association
Silshee
Morris Windham
Lindley
Waco
Windham
Nederland
Harold Magers
Gainsville
Rex Jacobsen
Conroe
Johnny White
Stephenville
Bill Strong
Henderson
Austin Johnston
Corsicana
Metrace
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