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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1955
Page
8
Port Arthur and Texas City vie in a district playoff series with the Ganders seen as capable of sweeping the Yellow Jackets. The Port Arthur squad, led by Bobby Copyle and Gabe Urbina, brings strong hitting and pitching as Billy Willard returns with Rice connections.
Baytown readers recall Bob Hubritz Kalbitz the senior star of the 1930s as the Ganders defeat Texas City 4 3 and push toward a biodistrict playoff with Port Arthur. His son Bob-o Kalbitz delivered a key single and sacrifice fly as the team rallied. Mayor Kalbitz praised his boy while preparations for an Oiler Park public address system continued.
Texas sees a surge in track prowess as Beverly Rockhold High School and two relay teams set new world marks at the state meet. Eddie Southern rises, while a Texas Houston sprint relay rivalry fuels excitement for another strong year.
Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tigercats in the Big Four race Tuesday for veteran end Al Bruno, a key player from Toronto’s 1952 Grey Cup title team. Swaps leads a list of 50 nominees for the $50,000 added Westerner Stakes at Hollywood Park on July 9.
An overflow crowd is expected at Oiler Park for a bi district playoff doubleheader between the Ganders and Port Arthur. Hallum and Copple pace two of the state's top pitchers as the teams clash in a high stakes series with strong lineups, standout batters Urbina Rising Gammel and Copple leading a power packed infield and outfield.
A study notes about 820 of every 1000 individuals experience some form of sickness annually, highlighting high baseline illness levels and potential health implications for public planning and resource allocation.
Baytown hosts Cup Championship golf with fine weekend weather and crowded matches. Championship Flight results include Jim Moon over Allan Vanes and Don Harmon over F C Williams, with Ernie Hauser and A Maroch also winning. Sixth line notes several other flight victories among numerous players. A baby will consume about 515 pounds of food in its first year at roughly $120.
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