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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1961

Page

7

Ganders Ready For Bi District Showdown With Port Neches Groves

Baytown’s Ganders sharpen their hitting for the bi district baseball series as they prepare for Saturday’s third game against Port Neches Groves. Treuhardt emphasizes fast balls and straight hitting while adding bleachers for fans. Monday’s crowd reached 1,100 with total attendance about 1,300 including band members.

Baytown Ganders Port Neches-Groves Don Treuharat Dan Stallworth Gander Stallworth Trewhardt Port Neches Houston Bellaire Reagan Treuhardt Jimmy Steed Steed Port Port Neches Gene McCollum McCollum

Sam Snead Says Putting Has Improved

Sam Snead reports shaking the putting yips and leads the Sam Snead Festival after carding 63 on the par 70 White course. He notes a new sputter and steadier follow through while rain shortened many round scores with Bob Watson, Gary Player, Peter Thomson, and Mickeyomo Homa among early contenders.

White Sulphur Springs W. Va Sam Snead West Virginia Snead Ben Hogan Bob Watson Elmsford N. Y Gary Player Peter Thomson Mickey Homa Rye Bob Toski Armeld Palmer Chick Harbert Dave Douglas West

Indianapolis Steps Over Buffs 6-5

The American Association race tightens as Indianapolis defeats Houston 6-5 and Louisville sweeps Denver 3-3. Louisville’s Joe Torre and Mike Krsnich fueled the offense with multiple hits and homers, while Cliff Cook John Edwards and Harry Anderson sparked Indianapolis’ early 6-0 surge at Houston. Dallas-Fort Worth preserved a win over Omaha 7-6 in a late rally, with Chuck King driving in three Ranger runs in the eighth.

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Sidelines critique over sports balance in Baytown

The column quotes Mr Sultis lamenting that Baytown’s district baseball title hurts players who miss three weeks for football and track. Critics argue the town overemphasizes football while Raytown supports multiple sports, noting strong baseball pitching and hitting and coach Dick Gardemal’s desire for full-time players.

Sultis Baytown Gamcers Treuhardt Port. Arthur Port Neches Dick Gardemal

Carry Back Poised to Win Preakness Stakes

Baltimore AP report notes trainer Crozier and owner Ethel Jacobs expect Carry Back to repeat Derby form in the Preakness. Other contenders Globemaster Sher and Nashua Blue loom, but the chestnut Saggy son may again force the pace with Johnny Sellers aboard.

Baltimore Carry Back Chamwin Johnpionship Miller Jacobs Litle Globemaster Jacobs Dr. Miller Ethel Jacobs Crimson Fury Dage Nashua Blue Jack Price Vnj Saggy Price Johnny Sell Crozierders Sellers

Final Indy 500 speed trials loom as drivers chase spots

Indianapolis May 30 race hopefuls scramble in last practice before final qualifying runs Friday and Sunday. Twenty seven cars qualified last weekend but may be bumped. speeds top contenders Hall Veith Cleberg clocked around 141 to 143 mph as nervous crews seek 144 mph to stay in lineup.

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