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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1962

Page

9

Farrell shuts out Giants as Colt 49 beat San Francisco

Houston’s Dick Farrell tosses a five hitter and blanks the Giants 4 to 0 in a standout Friday night game. Carl Warwick drives in three with a double, while Norm Larker and Pidge Browne also score. Farrell belts a 420 foot homer and is assisted by Larsen in relief as Houston rallies past San Francisco.

Norm Larker Pidge Browne Carl Warwick Bob Aspromonte Warwick Perry Don Larsen Merritt Ranen Farrell Honigan Don Newcombe Ranow Aspromonte Pop Willie Mays Bob Lillis Giants Mays Felipe Willie McCovey Mr. Big Tom Haller Chuck Hiller Dublin Umy Kuenn Houston Cepeda Lillis Ume Juan Marichal Hal Woodeshick Ken Johnson Jack Sanford Francisco Woustor Hiller Llllis Malias Lorker Pendieton A. Holter Browne Pagan Warwik Ranew Perry P Dogo

Kluch Chooses Sam Houston Walker Oliver Lead Gander Stars

Ronnie Kluch, joining Richard Walker and Robert Oliver, heads to Sam Houston State College on a baseball scholarship. The Gander trio fueled a strong season, with Walker hitting .432 in 113 district games and Oliver posting a 5 1 record with a low ERA, as Gander finished second in district play and Baytown dominated the league.

Ronnie Kluch Richard Walker Robert Oliver Kluch Henry V. Kluch Highlands Sam Houston State College 1860 Vernon Olney Jimmy Dodd Bearkats Walker Oliver Baytown Jerry Kemplay RBI Sammy Masters Ronnie Clanion Kemplay Kelly Rushing

Three SWC marks set first day in Waco

In the South west Conference meet, three records were set on day one. Danny Roberts of Texas A&M posted a varsity shot put mark of 57 feet 14 inches to lead preliminaries and finals, topping Baylor’s John Fry from last year. Baylor led in several events while Texas A&M and Texas also advanced strong showings as Baylor claimed primacy in the freshman division.

WACO Danny Roberts Texas A&m Roberts John Fry Baylor Bears Texas Jong Cubs

Dodgers beat Cardinals as Minoso injures on the field

The Dodgers won a frustrating game against the Cardinals as Minoso was carried from the field with a skull injury after colliding with a concrete fence. The win moved Los Angeles to second place in the NL, with Dick Farrell delivering a 7-0 shutout of the Giants to trim San Francisco's lead.

Bob Green Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Cardinal Minnie Minoso Minoso Farrell Houston Dodgers San Francisco Giants Thresenames

Cards Win Golf, 220 Mark Set

BEAUMONT AP Lone Star Conference stars set marks in the track meet. East Texas’ R L Lasater ran 220 yards in 20.5 seconds to break the conference record set in 1937 by Delmer Brown, now his coach. Lamar Tech won golf and led toward the tennis title with players in singles and doubles semifinals.

Beaumont East Texas R. L. Lasater Delmer Brown Lasater Lamar Tech Tech

Indians Edge Louisville 1-0 For 7th Win In A Row

The Indianapolis Indians broke a scoreless tie with a ninth inning run to beat Louisville 1-0, sweeping the American Association series and widening their lead to a full game. Oklahoma City's 89ers extended their win streak to seven with a 3-2 victory over Dallas-Fort Worth as Joe Wooten, a sacrifice, and J. C. Hartman drove the deciding runs.

Associated Press Indianapolis Indians Louisville Omaha Denver Oklahoma City Dallas-Fort Worth Joe Wooten J. C. Hartman

Texas Faces Arizona For District Crown

Texas will meet Arizona for the NCAA District 6 championship in a three game series starting Thursday in Tucson. The winner advances to the NCAA tournament in Omaha, Neb. Texas holds a 2 175 record.

Texas Arizona Tucson Omaha Neb WACO Southwest Ee Sile Iin

REL Honors Lettermen at Spring Banquet

Letter winners in literary and athletics will be honored at 7 p.m. Saturday in the REL cafeteria during the annual spring banquet. Notable athletes include Ray Gothring and Ellis Smith, Ronnie Kluch as baseball MVP, and six state champion track teammates Bert Hill Joe Lee Freddy Clark Don Parkhurst James Vegas 4am Wayne Hosea. Dr George Walmsley will be master of ceremonies. Coaches will present letters and Sun sports editor Jimmie Woods will present the MVP award.

Robert E. Lee REL Ray Gothring Ellis Smith Ronnie Kluch Bert Hill Joe Lee Freddy Clark Don Parkhurst James Vegas Wayne Hosea George Walmsley Sun Sports Jimmie Woods

Liveley Takes SWC Golf Crown

John Lively of Texas A M won the Southwest Conference golf title with 284 over 72 holes and 144 for 36 holes Friday finishing four strokes ahead. Texas A M also won the team championship as Fetters placed second with 288 and Sikes was third at 289, while Rice appeared strong in tennis with Sebrick and Howorth meeting for the singles crown and several other players advancing to finals.

WACO John Lively Texas A&m Ifinals Lively Tim Fetters R. WH. Sikes Arkansas Rice Fritz Sebrick Tom Howorth Southern Methodist Schunck Daryl Allison Texas Tech Haworth Jeal Marcus

Angles Third As Grant Halts Yanks and Cubs Beat Mets

Belinsky dominates White Sox for a no-hitter through eight as the Angels rally, while Grant limits the Yankees to five hits in a 7-2 win for Cleveland. Detroit, Washington, and Kansas City post wins amid a slate of NL results including Dodgers, Astros, and a 10-inning Reds-Pirates finish.

Belinsky Angels Little Rock White Sox al Smith Cleveland Indians Army Jim Mudcat) Grant New York Yankees Cleveland Detroit Boston Paul Foytack Washington Baltimore Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Houston San Francisco Cincinnati Pittsburgh Associated Press LEASU New York Angeles Ienice Detraly Washington Frida Might Chicago Los Angeles Burnside Barber Newark Brotford Horlen Agm Baston Canley Mars

Player's 138 Leads Field At Colonial

Gary Player holds a one shot lead entering the third round of the Colonial National Invitation after a 70 as Arnold Palmer and Johnny Pott chase. Doug Ford and Jack Nicklaus stand two behind, while defending champion Doug Sanders and Ben Hogan are in the 142–143 range.

Colonial Bort Worth Tex Gary Player Sizaling Arnold Palmer Palmer Johnny Pott Byron Nelson Pott Bruce Crampton Palmer Player Doug Ford Jack Nicklaus Ford Nicklaus Doug Sanders Ben Hogan

Southwest Conference drafts standard letter of intent

Waco AP The Southwest Conference winds up spring meeting with plans for a standard letter of intent among major conferences. Dr. J William Davis of Texas Tech, head of an NCAA committee, optimistic all big conferences will adopt it while ACC already lines up. Youth issues and possible basketball fix investigations also surface.

WACO William Davis Texas Tech NCAA Texas A&m College Arkansas Southern Methodist Texan

Lions Beat White Sox 33 in Six Inning Little League Clash

The Central League Lions upset the unbeaten White Sox 33 in six innings Friday night as two other leagues saw tight leader boards. Lions pitcher Mike McCune allowed one hit with two outs in the sixth, while Larry Cryer led with three of four Lions hits. Giants and Indians each rallied for wins while other games produced close scores in a busy Friday slate across the minors.

Mike Rathetnings Milwaukee New Moosey Associated Press York Mois Philadelphia Skawron Yan Chicago Cubs Ker Los Angeles White Sox Indians Tiger Stadium Bo Belinsky Belinsky Gene Woodling Smith Ralph Terry Dan Dillard Senators John Romano Orioles Smuth Nellie Fox Woodie Held Felinaky Aish Sc Byler Sig Alist Gels Foytack Zamoe Joe Koppe Chico Fernandez Don A Angels Schwall Norm Siebern Grant Tigers Gino Cimoli Army Norm Cash Little League Central League Lions The Bulls Phillies Giants Eagles Yankees Sox Buffs Cardinals Oilers Dodgers Red Sox Mike McCune Larry Cryer Tony Garcia Ken McWilliams McWilliams Nelson Herbert Charles Anderson Lin Joe Fayle Rodger Riley Andy Rose van Boswell Yanks Boswell Dan Mundinger Bill Mueller Tom Adrian I Ford Phillip Prater Pat Urchin J. Raymer Orchity Raymer David Todd Prater Phils Chandler Ted Kenneth Eaves Ricky Endes Steers Rams Mustangs Hawks Steer Ram Steve Mitchell Ricky Slagle

Unclear sports schedule with scattered matchups

A jumbled weekly sports list shows games including Houston Colts versus San Francisco Giants, Red Sox versus Cubs, and Dodgers versus Ward Road, with venues like Colt Stadium and Lakewood mentioned amid many garbled terms and inconsistent times. The fragmentary text closely ties teams to cities and venues but lacks coherent structure.

REL Bouston Colts San Francisco Giants Colt Stadium Houston Red Sox Cubs Loxewood Tigers Oilers Eagles Braves Phillies Get Dodgers Ward Road Indians Orioles Yorjkees Pirates Lakewood Houston Colls Los Angeles Ursday Houston Ine Dans Word Road P.m Federola White Sox Buffs Peltona Gee Gres Houston Colts San Francisco Lions Sports and Braves Philiser Lee Granty Cardinals Yankees A.m. Miner Mignicant

Fractured Skull Sidelines Minoso For Weeks

St Louis Cardinals star Minnie Minoso fractured his skull in a diving collision with the left field wall and will be out for several weeks. Doctors report the fracture is three to four inches long above the right ear with no brain pressure, though risk remains. The injury comes after a rib pull slowed his season and comes during a 8-5 Dodgers victory that dropped St Louis to third in the NL standings.

ST. Louis Minnie Minoso St. Louis Cardinals Stan London Minoso Redbirds

Grid Drills In Final Week For Spring Football

Spring practice moves into its last week as Ganders hold scrimmages and a squad game. Coaches seek backfield prospects to solve the quarterback problem with five days remaining after Richard Hargraves missed time with an infected foot. Head coach Peta Sultis expects two scrimmages and a likely spring game next Friday to wrap the three week period.

Richard Hargraves

Cash hits lone roof-clearing homer at Tiger Stadium

Detroit first baseman Norm Cash belted a historic home run that cleared Tiger Stadium’s 350 foot arch, the sixth fair ball ever to leave the park. Pitcher Paul Foytack, the winner over Boston 5-1, recalled similar blasts as fans and staff retrieved the ball outside the stadium.

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