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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1952

Page

5

District Baseball Playoff Drama Delivers Tight Contests

Seer WS and Ganders clash with Bryan in a district playoff, games set for 4 pm Tuesday and 8 pm Thursday at Oil Park Bay in. If needed a decisive third game would follow at 8 pm Thursday at Oil Spark. Bryan moved into the district lead after a 8-5 win over Exporters as Ganders battled Bryans Robert EB Lee for the win.

Robert B. Lee Ganders Bryan Bayin Freeport Tre Bryan Ganders Bryans Robert EB Leegle Bryan In & District

Marquette Star Don Leahy Deflects Pressure on Coaches

Marquette University quarterback Don Leahy argues in the college magazine that fans and zealous alumni contribute to excessive pressure on football coaches. Leahy, nation’s second best forward passer last season, completed 127 of 232 passes with 22 TDs for Marquette and says scapegoating coaches ignores broader factors.

Grid Ster Don Leahy Don Brydon Milwaukee Umni Leahy Marquette University Marquette Journal Marquette Creighton High School Omaha Neb American Council On Education ACE

Gosselin Fined for Menacing Gestures in Brownsville Game

Brownsville hurler Dick Gosselin was fined for threatening gestures toward manager Bob Marsh after an inning stoppage. The incident followed Gosselin opposing Hamric, who had drawn a walk and accused him of throwing a beanball. Brownsville won 8-7 behind late rally.

Fort Worth Dick Gosselin Brownsville Efurlingen Bob Marsh Joep Hows Green Gosselin Manic Green Barney Smith Hamric Darlinen

Starting Time For Channelview Stock Races Is Changed

The Channelview Speedway stock car races shift from 8 15 p m to 8 p m to suit industrial workers. A new pit man is hired to speed race intervals with hopes of completing events by midnight. The card features three heats a trophy dash a consolation chase and a feature plus an ace McKinney motorcycle flaming wall act.

Steadman Tim Butler Jack Baldon Ace McKinney McKinney Houston Kienicigal Airport

FRIDAYS RESULTS AND COMPARATIVE LEAGUE GAMES

Friday results from the Texas and American leagues show Houston beating Oklahoma City and Dallas defeating Beaumont. The schedule lists multiple matchups with expected pitchers and scores, plus upcoming games and league standings. Major leaguers and teams like Spalding and Patterson appear in the notes.

Fort Worth Beaumont Houston Shreveport Oklahoma City Dallas Yesseeseyese Tulsa Erickson San Antonio Fork Worth Face Landrum Oklahoma City Patterson Henson Cleveland Washington Saint Louis New York Chicago Hadelpa Detroit New York T Boston Philadelphia Iain McDermott Morgan Saint Lowis Byrne Wynn Shee Oc Marrero Martin Dotson Hautteman Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnati Dirws Roberts Branca Labine Hearn Spahn Kline Rusi Perkowski Hiller Chambers

Three Run Homer Wins For Oilers

The Humble Oilers beat the Rosenberg Blue Jays to even a two game set at Oiler Park. Kenney Sears hit a two on homer in the sixth and Lefty Campbell limited House of David to four hits as Baytown took a 3-2 win.

Humble Oilers Rosenberg Blue Jays Oiler Park Oilers House of David Davids Passdens Baytown Kenney Sears Frankie Sparacino Lefty Campbell

Destruction Derby Slated At Arrowhead Tark Speedway

A destruction derby will highlight the stock car races at Arrowhead Park Speedway Sunday. Premier Rey Musien announced the event, with three heat races, trophy dash, consolation and feature. Improvements include asphalt, track and covered bleachers, and officials expect larger crowds this spring and summer.

Premsier Rey Musien Boston Finston

Plenty Of Sports On Tap Today

A full Humble Day sports program opens with wind and rain threats. Baytown and Houston stars play in a tennis tournament at 9 am, an exhibition doubles match at 2 pm features Len LaBoriec Rob Middiedon versus Sammy Giammalya Richard Schuette, and a canting tournament starts at 3 am. Salt boat races are set for 2:30 pm on Burnet Bay. A Lie Oi cry Rosenberg baseball game is at 2:50 pm, followed by Baytown Humble softball vs Houston Humble at 7:30 pm. The English Speaking Union awards Walter Hines Page traveling scholarships for 4- to 6-week stays in 1952-33.

Baytown Houston Len LaBoriec Rob Middiedon Sammy Giammalya Richard Schuette Burnet Bay

Al Rosen Sparks Indians In Pennant Pursuit

In New York coverage of the Indians as they close in on the pennant, Al Rosen anchors the offense with a .363 average and eight home runs. The piece recalls his rocky path from caddie to major leaguer, his early doubts, and a pivotal opening day homer that endeared him to Cleveland fans. It also highlights Flip Resnarsky’s 37 homers guiding the Yankees’ challenge.

New York al Rosen Pepper Martin Yankees Rosen Indians Muscu- Tar al Beverage Cleveland Resan Florida Flip Ken Reitner Keltner Detroit

Plans For 192 Dixie Series Set

In New Orleans representatives from the Texas League and Southern Association meet to finalize plans for the 1952 Dixie Series. Southern Association president Charlie Hurth and Texas League president Alvin Gardner head the delegations with committee members Jet Tages Ray Winder and Bonneau Peters among those present.

New Orleans Texas League Southern Association Charlie Hurth Alvin Gardner Hurth Jet Tages Chattanooga Ray Winder Little, Rock Gardner Bonneau ‘Peters Shreveport ~ Club Guy Airey Beaumont

Shrimp and fish run boosts Gulf coast catches near Galveston

The Galveston to High Island coast enjoys a strong shrimp and fish run with mackerel, speckled trout, and redfish reported along the jetties. Amateur seiners pull big hauls, shrimp sell for high prices, and anglers note large trout weighing up to seven and three quarters pounds. Junior rifle club invites youths to meeting at the National Guard Armory with safety instruction provided.

Gulf of Mexico Galveston High Island Mackeral Frankin Inmann Tom Gilbert C. A. Young C. A Tor Couch A.T. Crawley Fishers Reef Sam Hargraves Long Island Beyou Jeff Preacher Ray Jeff Harbour Milton Jordan National Guard Armory Baytown Rifle and Pistol Club Frank Yates

Indian population rising in United States says expert

United Press Outdoors expert J Fred Eder reports that American Indians are increasing faster than the national rate, with about 400,600 people in the United States. Many own lands or have moved into farming and professional roles, while citizenship and military service history are noted.

J. Fred Eder United Press Outdoors United States Indiana Congress Tinker Air Force Pearl Harbors N.B. Johnson National Congress of American Indians Oklahoma Supreme Court Phillips Petroleum Co M. W.B. Keeler Congressjam

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