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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1951

Page

6

Baytown Club Men’s Championship Underway with 26 Golfer Field

Match play kicked off at Baytown Country Club as 26 golfers competed for six flight prizes. Relph Sharpless topped medalist with 269, while Lawrence Reilly qualified second best. First round pairings and results featured numerous matchups across all flights, detailing early leaders and upset wins.

Baytown Country Club Relsh Sharpless Lawrence Reilly Milton Kelle Raney Lawrence K .S Paul Alleman Meor Chink Humphries Blue Bradshaw B. Petteway Ig Ven Rice Jzitz JL Meat Relph Sharpiess Virgil Dig Frank Sparks Fred O'Hars J. E. Holloway Feller, Jr Joe Clay A. L. Dalesnal M. F. Stewart L J. Choate R. L. Patterson G. A. Tracht H.W. Itinsey B. DB. Allemant Bill Harris TY. S King Jake Rufter R. R B. Burch Jake Kannarr Pat O'Sullivan Bill Dzilsky B. Hickerson R. D. Martin Bob Barfield M. W. Morgan Bob Warne Pred Williams Don Harmon Bil Frazier Harry Bonds Billy Sanders HB. W. Stewart Fred Williams Uosers A. 3. Keenan Waymon Armstrong G H. Shipley HL Younse Tommy Rochelle Bobby Kannarr Allen Rice, Sr A. F. Drouilhe B. Guliett Bert Shoopman Dicks Parton Dick Rosenfield Everett Oliphint R. J. Sgoux Joe Gomez

Steeplechase Steals Show At Channelview Speedway

At Channelview Speedway last weekend more than 3800 fans watched 12 of 20 starters fail or abandon the hazardous race. Jim Fonville finished first after an initial miscall by scorers, with Jack Howard second. M J Burton swept the 23 lap feature and trophy dash, while Charlie Schild received the championship trophy. Jean McCambridge presented the award.

Dan Shults Channelview Speedway Jim Fonville Jack Howard Fonville Howard Baytown Shannon Morris M. J. Burton Burton Joe Filotia Charlie Schild Jean McCambridge Cedar Berou Austin

Qualifying Opens for 1942 Texas Women’s Golf Meet

Fort Worth's Polly Riley is favored as 335 players begin sectional qualifying at Lubbock Country Club for the tournament. Betsy Rais nf Austin has turned pro and is not defending. Four-ball results show Miss Dodd and Mrs Weisbecher posting 71 to lead, with Mrs Garner and Mrs Goldthwaite close behind. low net honors go to Mrs Elizabeth of Fort Worth, Mrs Ruth Nunn of Lubbock, and Mrs Mabel Rush of Dallas with 83 handicap.

Lubbock Fort Worth Curtis Cunper Polly Riley Betsy Rais Austin Saale Mi Betty Dodd San Antonio Joe Weisbecher Miss Dodd Weisbacher Pat Garner Midland Frank Goldthwaite Riley L. M. Beating Houston C. D. Lee el Paso George Thompson W. K. Stribling Izabeth Ruth Nunn Mabel Rush Dallas CG. W.wante Pirs Glenn Watson

Proud Phillies Back On Road To Pennant

New York reports the Phillies sweeping the Pirates in Pittsburgh as Richie Ashburn fueled offense with eight singles and a 30 for 11 run score pace. Rus Meyer blanked the Pirates five hitter for his first shutout since 1949, while Robin Roberts won a nightcap. Eddie Petraglia, Andy Seminick, and De Ennis homered as Philadelphia climbed to fifth. other NL and AL results included Cubs and Giants, Dodgers, and Ed Lopar's seven wins in the majors.

Enited San Antonio Missions Jowiy Shreveport Sports Pirmound Jim Kem Can Cousin Jim Drek Bob Bsiscena OBS Dyck Mister Wallop Oklahoma City Walloping Fort Worth Indians Hugh King Alaenser Harry Markell Cats Vicnt Lopez Bill Sharman Cnick Wotowiezs Ralph Albers Dallas Eagles Joe Noxhall Jim Avera Mike Lutz Tulsa Shreveport San Antonio Beaumont Houston New York Ilibp Richie Ach Burr Ashburn Joese Phillies Pirates Pittsbugh Rus Meyer Giants Cubs Robin Roberts Mike Goliat Eddie Petragri Andy Seminick de Ennis Philly Brooklyn Cincinnati Phils Reds Braves St Louis Ees St. Louis Chicago Washington Detroit Boston Philadepaia Ed Lopar Browns Joe DiMaggio Yankee Robert B. Lee Gander South Park Greenies Roughneck Stadium Pete Suilis Greenies Carl Branch Bob Collins Ganders Lee Baytown

Baptist vs Su Joseph Purina Feeds Baby Chicks

Fragmentary notice indicates a local sports event involving Baptist and Su Joseph Purina Feeds Baby Chicks, with five open dates listed and tonight as possible play. The text is garbled but centers on a planned match or series and venue details remain unclear.

P Baptist Su Joseph

Major City League Softball Preview With Key Matchup

In Major City League action fans await the final week as 108 teams close the season tomorrow night. The question echoes from opening day as Frants faces a potential stop while Higginbotham leads Pe bats against Lee Din at 9 p.m.

Automotive Men Ge Srish Higginbotham Lee Din

Jefs Upsets Alvin Senior High in Tennis Matches

Results show Don Fuller defeating Serf Bayer 6-1 6-3, Emers Hallman beat Tackard 7-5 0, Jo ier over Ray Powe, Bill Dixon over Leroy Robert 0 6-0, Hallman and Dison beat Powell and Roberts 6-2 6-3. In doubles Frances Parkinson tops Jones 6-2 6-1. Girls singles Rex Reed over Thomas Borten 6-1 -2.

Don Fuller Serf Bayer Emers Hallman Tackard Jo Ier Ray Powe Bill Dixon Leroy Robert Hallman Dison Powell Roberts Frances Parkinson Dare Jones Rex Reed Thomas Borten Dallas Baytown Don Dixon Jack Adams Paul Wilkins Charles Masterson Russell Adams Henderson Rollin Russell Courtney Henderson Baystown Tommy Roberts Buddy Walker Billy Williams Bobby Worthington Dixon and Wilkins Masterson Waller

Statistical Baseball Note with Fractured OCR Data

Incomplete summary shows multiple players with counts like 51 each and 2-base hits 44, plus stolen bases and RBI tallies. Names appear garbled with initials such as Evans, Keilert, Olsen, Hage, Miggins, Pilarcik, Kellert, Dyck, Harrington, and Lanfranconi. OCR errors obscure positions and teams, making exact game context unclear.

Nts Evans Keilert Olsen KeHert Hage Itl Miggins Ist Dyck Pilarcik Postylest

Wilbur Shaw predicts 120 mph at Indy next year

Indy speed icon Wilbur Shaw says higher speeds are likely as 13 cars qualify for the Memorial Day race. Walt Faulkner shattered marks, leaving seven spots open for the 33 car field, with several veterans at risk of being bumped or reassigned to relief duties.

Shaw Scence Joannié Parsons Parsons van Nuys California Tony Betterhausen Tinley Park Illinois Wall , Brown Massapequa New York Cecil Green Houston Faulkner Duke Naion Sherman Oaks

Leonard New Relief Ace 41-Year-Old Hurler Sparking Cubs

Frank Frisch praises Emil Dutch Leonard as the Cubs rely on veteran relief ace in a tight NL chase. The 41-year-old hurler notches two wins in relief, boosting Chicago past Boston 4 7 and 5 4, keeping pace with the Dodgers. Leonard embraces the role, noting joy in saving games and readiness to pitch daily when needed.

Day Star Count Turf Churchill Downs Leonard New Relief Chicago Frankie Frisch Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Pudgy Pilener Emil “Dutch] Leonard Big Dutch Cubs Boston Dodger Ard Dutch Frisch Frank Mar Prisca Leonard

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