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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1951
Page
9
Baytown Sun reports the 12-AA Ganders of Robert E. Lee against South Park of Beaumont in a bi district playoff opener at 7 30. Ganders won district 12 AA with two losses while South Park held the 11 AA crown, and coach Bob Collins leads the Ganders with Sullis Pete Sullis guiding the team.
An X ray unit at Humble Depot drew 383 people before a shutdown and 250 more were turned away as the line broke at a community picnic. The memo notes a nearby Culpepper's on Texas offers free chest X rays as the unit resumes service today with one person reported to be in critical condition.
Ardean Meadows of 2129 Indiana Street is promoted to sergeant in the Fifth Armored Division. He attended Robert E. Lee High School and Lee Junior College and formerly worked for Dow Chemical Company before entering the service.
United Press reports the Texas A&M Aggies and Texas Longhorns clash in key title games as Austin and College Station contenders chase the conference crown. Texas holds 31-2, A&M 13-?. recent upsets by Texas Christian shift the race. Basler and SMU games affect implied standings.
The Bay to Hunting and Fishing Club changes its weekly casting meet to 7 26 pm each Monday at Humble Ball Park. Club Officer H H Harrison said the meets were held at Roseland Pool on Fridays but the swim season opening prompted the shift.
The St. Louis Browns optioned pitcher Procopio Herrera and first baseman Joe Lutz to the San Antonio farm club in the Texas League. Lutz, a left handed batter and thrower, was sent down on a conditional basis. Herrera is a right hander.
Baytown Gier Baseball team heads to Pasadena to face Shell after sweeping Victoria FRasebals 4-2 and 3-1 last weekend. Merle Ersch had four hits in four trips, and W C Dodd went 3 for 4 as Doc Hudson pitched a complete game in the 4-2 win.
Sam Snead won his own invitational at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia finishing with a 263 total after a final round 63. He drained a 25 foot birdie on the first hole and sealed the victory with an eagle on the longest hole while missing several putts throughout the day. Jim Ferrier’s hopes faded as Snead surged clear. Tim contributed two solid rounds before Snead tied him late Saturday.
Four Church League games are scheduled with Baytown Second Baptist vs Grace Methodist at 7:30 p.m. and Central Baptist vs Highlands First Baptist at 5 p.m. on diamond one. On diamond two Temple Baptist meets St Mark’s at 7:36 p.m. and First Presbyterian faces Wooster Baptist at 5 p.m. Dick Mulligan was the losing pitcher in the seventh.
Fred Down reports the Philadelphia Phillies struggle early in the 1941 season. The club trails with a 12-14 record, seeks a left handed power hitter, and replacement for Curt Simmons. Jim Konstanty has been hit hard, and staff inconsistencies include Ken Heintzelman, Ken Johnson, Jocko Thompson, and Robin Roberts.
Texas League notes recount Barney’s record 16 walks in a Texas League game, Houston defeating the Fort Worth Cats 6-2. Barney lasted 7 2 3 innings before Bragan pulled him, as Bill Canhan allowed a go-ahead double. Other scores include Ralph Albers beating San Antonio 8-1 and Tulsa beating Shreveport in a doubleheader.
The 18th annual Texas Women's Public Golf Association tournament at Park municipal golf course runs June 4 to 9 with strict dress rules prohibiting visible attire and attracting about 10 of the state’s top public players. Twelve Texas public courses have paid fees to certify players for the meet, open to women on public courses not club members since 1953.
New York notes that Ferris Fain of the Athletics attracts big trade chatter after a strong day at the plate and a doubleheader split with the Yankees. Fain led the A’s with five RBIs while Gus Zernial homered twice. Oakland also beat New York in both ends of the twin bill. The league results include Browns, Red Sox, Giants, Reds, Pirates, and Dodgers winning with key performances shaping pennant race chatter.
Roland Williams captured first place in the Class A junior division with a top score of ST at the Humble Dex casting event on Mieci Saturday. Prizes awarded to all winners, with many listed in categories across Class A to Women's divisions and an exhibition by state champion Louis Hasmiroski of Houston.
Black scores a perfect 50 in a Sunday event at Camp Rebel. J C Heffpank and Homer Shelton tie for third with 41, while ten is Club's regular scores 49 for second place. The weekly Wednesday shoot begins at 4 pm.
Houston rider Charlie Schilds tops a Channelview race card while J. Childers and Tammy Mangum claim heat victories. In the feature, Childers wins as Hudspeth edges Bowan and Buckner for runner up amid a dramatic stretch duel.
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