Parkhurst Shatters 100 Dash Record At Austin Meet
Baytown sprinter Don Parkhurst clocked 9.4 seconds to win the 100 and break the oldest conference and UIL junior high mark, while teammate Freddy Clark edged Dallas Jefferson’s Ellington for sprint relay glory. The Ganders, led by Parkhurst in multiple events, secured team points despite Baton mishaps and strong rival efforts, including Tascosa and Highlands.
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Don Johnson
State 4A track finals high school legends clash scattered names
Clark of Boytown leads in a 4A meet with 48.2.3 as Charles Evans anchors a 40 yard relay. Highlands of San Abilene and other Texas schools compete in an event stacked with records. The Fort Worth arena hosted high school athletes from multiple Texas districts trailing old state marks.
Musial and Spahn Star as Giants Edge Cubs and Cards Triumph
Stan Musial hit a three run homer to push the Cardinals past Cincinnati in his 2787th game. Warren Spahn earned his 312nd win in Milwaukee's 3 2 victory over Houston as Gil Hodges delivered a bases loaded single in the 12th for the Mets.
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New West Park Ceremonies Set for Lakewood Little League
New West Park in Lakewood hosts opening ceremonies at 5 30 pm Monday marking completion after spring rains delayed readiness. The league had split games between Ward Rosd and Lee Drive, now set to host the first ovamac Monday night. Yankees beat Cubs 83 and Orioles defeated Pirates 16 5 at Lee Drive. Pond and Martinez held Pirates to two hits.
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Bantam League Opens Monday in Baytown
The Lamar Bantam Baseball League begins its fourth season Monday at 5 p.m. at Bantam League Baseball Park on Forrest Street with pre game ceremonies at 4 30 p.m. Sponsors managers and players will be introduced and a 15 game schedule will lead to the annual All Stars. Thad P Fenelon directs the league with Dr Ida Ky Walton as secretary treasurer. Sponsors include Walton Cox Dyer Fenelon West Baytown Kiwanis Clinic and the Baytown Optimist Chair.
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Mantle and Maris Power Yankees Split with Senators
The Yankees power duo Mantle and Maris led a doubleheader split with Washington as Maris hit his fifth homer, Mantle a 450 foot shot, and New York piled seven hits and seven RBIs in a high scoring day.
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Shantz Traded to Cardinals in MLB Roster Shuffle
Bobby Shantz 36, former American League MVP with the 1952 Athletics, was traded from Houston to St Louis for outfielder Carl Warwick and reliever John Anderson. The Mets conducted multiple deals involving Don Zimmer Jim Marshall and Vine Mizell, sending Marshall to Pittsburgh for Mizell and Zimmer to Cincinnati for Cliff Cook and Bob Miller. Mizell helped Pittsburgh to the pennant in 1960.
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Baytown Filly Wins Western Futurity at Sonora
Felton A. Richardson’s Baytown filly topped the West Texas Futurity at Sonora, setting a track record with a 17.2 second 330 yard run. Jockey Charles Detlege rode Miss Bar Lee to place, while OG C. O'Quinn owned the favorite as 3,000 spectators watched a tight finish. The winner may face tougher training and a future bid at Ruidoso Downs.
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Anahuac Panthers fall short in Class A relay bid
Anahuac finished second to Rotan in the Class A finals with 23 points as Harvey anchored a 43.4 sprint relay and 3:33.3 mile relay, while Penick, Munger and Ferbell kept the Panthers competitive. Despite strong late efforts, the team could not overtake Rotan for the title.
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Houston Milwaukee Box Score Duel in Doubleheader
Houston and Milwaukee split a doubleheader with separate box scores. In the first game Houston led 24 70 at the plate while Milwaukee posted 27 13 and noted hits by multiple players including Mathews Menke Adcock and Gernert. Mejias Cron and Jones homered for Houston and Lorris Gernert was a standout for Milwaukee. The second game saw Houston win 7 to 0 with Farrell earning the win and Willey taking the loss. Mejias hit two homers for Houston along with Lorker and Browne adding dingers.
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