Murray-Go-Round: Texas high school track triumphs and snubs
A reporter laments a national magazine missed the Texas state track meet story as Beverly Rockhold and the Gander mile relay set world marks. Southern star Beverly Rockhold and Baytown’s Wally Wilson lead two 440 yard dashes amid record mile-relay efforts by Baytown and others, while a national miscue sparks industry criticism.
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Giants of Texas High School Track Shine at State Meet
Ragged passage reports Rik Southorn and other Gander stars excelling in a dramatic Texas state meet. Southorn clocks 14.2 in hurdles, 47.2 in 440, with a 47.4 split. Davis, Harber push to a photo finish in 220. Wilson battles Southorn in the 440, Harber edges Davis at the tape.
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Fort Worth North Side Relays Under Scrutiny
The piece alleges Fort Worth North Side mile relay team may be disqualified after a jostling incident involving Gander track members. It notes the Ganders set a world record with help from Amarillo and Port Arthur, while accusing Billy Gant of causing Wilson to crash out.
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Playoffs Open At Texas City Second Tilt Thursday
The Gander baseball team tied Texas City for the 12AA title and begins a three game playoff. Donnie Aullum faces Texas City at Texas City Tuesday at 3 30 pm with Bay Town hosting game two Thursday night at 7 30 and a possible Saturday finale decided by a coin flip. Gary Harrington may not be ready for game one but Hullum pitched well in Pasadena win. Coach Charlie plans the same lineup with Kalbitz returning to first base and Sanders at third. Get em Ganders.
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Bond Spirit There Tre 1955 state championship
Baytown sports scene recalls a cruel blow as Pat Bond, key early mile and relay contributor, was hospitalized ten days before the state meet. His absence did not stop Robert E. Lee High School from clinching the title, aided by Mike Butler and steadfast team support from Rockhold family, parents, and coaches. Team physician Dr. T. T. Peck kept rivals hopeful while Elmer Gray and Hadie Gray’s family hosted a celebratory gathering after the victory.
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Baytown Celebrates Ganders First State Track Title
Baytown erupted after the Ganders captured their first state championship as fans flooded the infield and honored coach Beverly Rockhold and assistant Roland Kudla. The foreign stadium ambiance did not dampen Baytown pride as 3500 spectators cheered the historic feat and named the coaching staff and players to a spontaneous celebration.
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Mixing Show Honors Three Welterweight Champions
Three former welterweight champions Jack Britton Jimny Mebarnin and Fritzi Zivie will be guests at a local Mixing show Monday night in Brockton Tony DeMarco the current welterweight king will referee one bout and preside over the event
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