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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1951

Page

10

Baytown Oilers Aim for Strong Weekend After Sweeney Win

Baytown Oilers dominated Sweeney Oilers 21 to 4 as Vic toria’s Rosebuds loom. Dodd and Schuble led with three hits each in four at bats while Snider pitched five innings before Davenport finished with six strikeouts. Doc Hudson slated to start next, Red Biggers arriving at 2 PM for a busy day of games.

Baytown Oilers Victoria Sweeney Oilers Baytown Sweeney Oilers WE. C. Dodd Heinie Schuble Jemone Snider Eno Kore Tra Davenport Crosby Doc Hudson Ree Suds Red Biggers Yoria Oppo

Aggies Close In On Texas In Baseball Race

Pressure mounts on the Texas Longhorns as Texas A and M win key series ahead of a crucial meeting. Aggies beat Rice 15 to 2 while Texas whipped Southern Methodist 12 to 1. Christian’s two-hitter anchors a 5 to 1 win for TCU at Fort Worth.

United Press Texas Longhorns Texas A and M Aggies Rice Institute Houston Longhorns Longhorn Etary Luther Christian Frogs Fort Th

Eagles Indians And Kittens Tie For Second Place

In a Texas League chase update, Oklahoma City Fort Worth and Dallas share second place after a 3 3 deadlock. Dallas defeats San Antonio 7 4 to stay in the mix while Houston beats Tulsa 2 0 in a long 14 inning game. Bul Henry earned the win for Sports as George Brown homered to break a 2 2 tie in the eighth.

Oklahoma City Fort Worth Dallas San Ant Eagles Fort Dallas Beaumon Ceme Shreveport City San Antonio Houston Tulsa John Heauwolding Roughnecks Mackinson Tomercy Mike Lutz Indians Bul Henry Cats George Brown

Friday results and Saturday schedule across teams

Standings show Houston 4 Tulsa 2 Shreveport 3 Fort Worth 2 Oklahoma City 7 San Antonio Beaumont 2. Saturday games list Houston at Tulsa Beaumont at Dallas Shreveport at Fort Worth San Antonio at Oklahoma Detroit 7 St Louis 2 Chicago 12 Cleveland 1. Only games scheduled.

Houston Tulsa Shreveport Fort Werth Oklahoma City San Antonio Tula Beaumont Dallas Oklahoma Detroit St. Louis Chicago Cleveland

Indians Face Backlash From Pennant Insurance Deals

In a volatile report from April negotiations led by GM Hank Greenberg, the Cleveland Indians suffer a rough stretch as seven wins and three losses push them toward a tie for third with the White Sox. Chicago’s Dobson pitches a one hit gem as Cleveland falters. Greenberg rues trading away Minoso amid renewed calls for restructuring.

Levelanc Indians Hank Greenberg Avout Artis Sam Chanman Ben Avila Avila Indians Donson Greenberg Orestesimoso Detroit St Louis Inomer Tigers Wales Cliff Chambers Pirates Cubs Pittsburgh Chambers Innin

Two Coaches Added To Ag Grid Staff

Texas A and M science college station report adds Benny Foldberg and Paul McMuriry as assistants to Head Coach Ray George. Foldberg, an all America end from Army, played pro football and coached at Miami Baylor Purdue, joining A and M after Hacey Foidberg resignation. McMuriry, USC captain, named end coach and offensive line coach with prior Purdue linkages.

College Station Texas A and A Benny Hank)Foldberg Paul McMuriry Ray George Foldberg Army McMurkry University of Southern California A and M Hacey Foidberg Dallas Texand M

SWC Fresh Status On Freshmen Sports Vote Rumors Rise

Rumors swirled that Southwest Conference faculty representatives rejected a plan to allow freshmen to compete in varsity sports but later word indicated a vote in favor to install freshmen again. A press conference was planned to disclose the result amid hopes of a decision. The meeting also touched on broadcasting deals with Humble, limiting TV telecasts to sellout games.

College Station Southwest Conference Humble

Ferrier Leads in Greenbrier Golf

In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Big Jim Ferrier of San Francisco built a slim lead at the Greenbrier Invitation as round two ended. Sammy Snead and Ben Hogan stayed close with Snead holding a 184 and Hogan 187, each chasing the early pace as Ferrier counted a subpar first round and a strong second to lead the 72 hole event.

Springs Wval Jim Ferrier San Francisco Ferrier Sammy Snead Ben Hogan Hershey Pennsylvania Snead Yesseldux Hogan

Wooster Baptists Triumph in Opening Red League Softball

In Monday play Wooster Baptist defeated St. Josephs 9 to 1 as Schwartzkopf led St Mark's with four hits in five trips and Harvey Bolster added three for five including a homer and a triple. Jimmy Johnson sparked Wooster Baptist with a triple homer and a single. Joe Hazelwood homered for the losers as Grady Hartar hurled the win.

Ter Baptis St. Mark's Lee Diamonds First Presbyterian Wooster Baptis St. Joseph's Als Schwartzkopf Woi Harvey Bolster Joe Hazelwood John Spree Jimmy Johnson Wooster Baptist Grady Hartar Raytown Second Baptist Grace Methodist Central Baptist Higeedale Lands First Baptist Temple Wooster Baptist Als

Judge McGee To Try Namesake In Court

Fort Worth judge Dave McGee will preside in a case involving another Dave McGee. The defendant faces a charge of theft alleged in the filing. Proceedings are scheduled for May 24 in district court.

Oliver's Nine Still Leading Ker Water Softball Race

The Tech Service sine leads the Ker Water Softball League with five wins and no losses. Rumors about skipper Bucket Oliver are unfounded. observers credit Oliver and Gene as pilots of Tech Service. Engineering Department trails closely with four wins and no losses through Thursday.

Tech Service Bucket Oliver Inpen He & Gene Tech Service Nine Engineering

Robinson and Busby Lead Batting Leaders in Major Leagues

Jackie Robinson opens the season atop the NL batting list with a .381 average through May 14, while Jim Busby holds a 38 point edge in the AL race at .?. Dodgers top NL team batting and Yankees lead AL. Boe, Lopat pace pitchers with perfect records. Doby and Rosen among AL leaders in RBIs and averages.

NW York Jackie Rosa Jim Busby Doceer Boyt How Boston Busby Yesmmate Chico Carresquel Hobinsen Emoilius Dick Sisler Phillies AL Dark Giants Peanuts Lowrey Cardinals Cleveland Esseman al Rosen Jacky Doby Fer Athletics Dodgers Yankees Preacher Boe Brooklyn Ed Lopat RBI Andy Cubs Mome Irvin Doby Secons Mick Ke Jack Jensen Skees Bobby Bocr Reds al ZariNlo White Sox Irv Noren Senators

Texas League baseball game stats report

Incomplete box score style listing shows Kellert, Eggert, Garrison, Olsen, and others with base hits, home runs, stolen bases, and pitching lines. Notable names Kellert, Olsen, Larfranconi, Schaeffer, Knickerbock, Miggins. runs batted in, innings pitched, strikeouts, and wins highlighted among teams OC ST FW BT DS SA.

BA Kellert Eggert Garrison Sree Olsen Balcena Isa Hvans Nelert Kellert Hazie Porites Perez Tsa Shoft Beniford Knickerboe Garrison Miggins Tein Tornay Evans Dyck Beers Larfranconi Idsi Schaeffer Rikeouts Tnrey Lanfrancini Senacfier

Hooper Sets New Shot Put Record at Conference Meet

College Station reports Texas A and M dominated preliminaries at the Southwest Conference Track and Field Meet. Darren Hooper set a new shot put mark with a throw of 53 feet 4 inches, surpassing the old conference record. Aggies qualified 25 men overall as defending champion Texas and others followed in cradle of competition.

College Station Texas A and M Darren Hooper Aggies A and M Texas Rice Bayser Southern Methodist Arkansas Texas Christian Hooper Bovee Mank Irwin Aggie

Bowling notes feature Estelle Sadler leads narrow win

Estelle Sadler rolled a 202 high single and 514 top series to pace Kirchner against Goldfield in a 4 3 bowing league win. Essie Mae Marks sparked We arten to victory with a 164 single and 72 series. Irene Bailey and Whittington also posted solid scores in regional league play.

Estelle Sadler Kirchner Goldfield Spon Channelviex Speedway Essie Mae Marks Xo Tands Bet Thy Meanors Irene Luia Bailey

Stock Drivers Race Under Arcs Tonight

Stock drivers race under arcs tonight at Channelview Speedway with seven events on the program. Roy Huston reports the track is in good condition as drivers from Baytown and Greens Bayou prepare for 15 to 21 lap contests including a 21-lap right-lap trophy dash and a powder puff derby.

Channelview Speredgray Roy Huston Pun Husten Bagieton Greens Bayou Hoy

Smell Mouth Gass in Class All By Himself

The text describes a fishing lure and tackle culture focusing on smallmouth bass, angler pride, and equipment. It mentions lure choices, bait types, and fishing techniques, urging quiet approach and proper casting. The fragmentary prose cites Walter Hfate and references to fishing gear and methods.

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Baytown Women Golfers Set for Conroe Invitation

At least eleven Baytown women golfers, including last year’s medalist Opal Turner and Rio Grande Valley winner Alms Morgan, will compete in the Annual Conroe Invitation next Thursday in Conroe. Qualifying begins at 8:45 AM with 60 and 45 minute rounds, then 18 holes in the afternoon for championship and first flights. Entry is $2.50 and prizes include driving, putting, and special awards plus a buffet luncheon.

Baytown Conroe Alms Morgan Wion Nand Opal Turner Mary Love Thelma Sanders Janie Ketnam Alta Humphries Evelyn Miller Lorene Lehde Srlvia Jaredins Laverne Dening Egin Chester Oliver Women's Golf Association Conrur Barrolf Oliver Sail

Fishing Field Goes Plastic Tackle Box Flies Made Of Material

Factor in the fishing field show a shift to plastic gear. Durable Plasties of Sherman and Wapsi Company of Independence Iowa unveil an injection molded tackle box called the whopper swopper with 16 storage boxes and waterproof floating design. Also described are plastic lure imitations, including flies with imitated wings and bodies molded in place, by Tech Town and the Iowa firm. The piece notes broader industry adoption and mentions the US comptroller general’s tenure.

FOM Lawrie United Denver Sayr Hitler Tech Town Company Lacey F. Gee Wapsi Company Ftee Iowa Comyaar South Charleston West Virginia

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