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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1961

Page

9

Sam Snead Fest turns into benefit event in Texas

The Sam Snead Festival at White Sulphur Springs and other golf notes unfold with Sam Snead leading contenders in a 72-hole event. Arnold Palmer and Stan Leonard among top finishers, while Carry Back eyes the Preakness stakes in a broader sports wrap with scattered results from Hot Springs and Houston golf finals.

W. Va Lowell Vaul Kogas West Virginia Snead Stan Leonard Arnold Palyner Houston (Ap John Rathmell Houston Texas Golf Association Wanda Lowell

Ganders Aim to Clinch 4A Bid in Saturday Duel

Port Neches-Groves hosts Baytown in a decisive best-of-three 4A bi district clash with the Indians led by Gene McCollum against Baytown ace Robert Oliver. Baytown seeks a second straight win after a 4 0 game to force a third, with Treuhardt’s lineup set and Pett adjustments at first base. Attendance rises to about 2000 as pre game bleacher sections added and gates open at 7 30 p m.

Baytown Ganders Port Neches-Groves Tribe Gene Owen McCollum Fang Lincups McCollum Robert Oliver Port Neches Gander Don Treuhardt Eddie Philpott Indians Bryan Stratton Jimmy Steed Treuhardt Oliver Richard Walker Buddy Ueckert Jimmy Dodd Steed Combé Stratton Wayne Bertsch Samm: Masters Dick Gardemal Mark Hopper Philpott James Holloman Ronnle Carroll Allen Screen Jimmy Taliaferro Dougae Burns RB. H. Wallace Gander Band Charles Forque

Baseball Standings and Player Notes from Central League

Summary of mixed standings and player references across leagues with mentions of teams White Sox Batteries Orioles and Eagles. Includes player names such as Jerry Hanes Richard Newton Tommy Anderson Crate Underly Newton Danny Maxwell Pat Fenley and others with scattered game notes and batters listed.

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Whites Rally Past Maroons In Spring Finale Fight

In Baytown Friday night the Whites defeated the Maroons 28 to 14 in a spring-training finale. A first-half 16-8 lead grew after penalties and late scores, with key plays by Clamon Bell Dunks Peacock and Clark. The White defense showed improvement though the game remained uneven, ending with Virgil McGahee scoring the final White touchdown.

Syard Baytown Maroons Ganders Ronnie Clamon Wayne Bell Ma Toons Am Whites Powher Jimmy Dunks Endere Peacock Donnie Stricklin John Cunningham Dan Longacre George Perkins Harry Spell Danny Botkins Freddy Clark Bell Dunks Claron Steve McAfee Vincent Clark David Conup Parkhurst Peacock Park White Clamon Perkins Longacre Clamon Tan Virgil McGahee Ithe Gary Vincent Ronnie Darsee John Kilgore Richard Ter Tion Maroon Botkin Hargraves McAfee Funiit Joe Avalos Roon Jng Raymond Ybarra Neek McGahee Jon Kenneth Parker Bry Parker and Clark

Golfers urged to favor pitching wedge near greens

The article stresses selecting the right clubs around the green to shave strokes, highlighting the pitching wedge as essential and advising players to picture their shot and vary clubs. It notes results from Goose Creek Club and Ladies Association events, plus plans for a mixed tournament this weekend with handicap play and self-made pairings.

A. W. Ainsworth Goose Creek Club JaRe Jones Blake Ainsworth M. A. Holland Jean Lammers Betty Hazelwood Marianne Rose

Tie Games Across Leagues Shake Up Standings In Little League

In a chaotic three no-decision streak, the Central League White Sox held the Orioles to a 4-4 tie, cutting the Orioles’ edge over the Pirates to a half game. The Pirates beat the Braves 7-4 as Larry Sanolin survived a bases loaded threat for the win. In the South League, the Lions beat the Phillies 15-2, while the Federals defeated the Pelicans 14-9 to move into second place. Marv Fridman led the Sox with 2 of 3, Kyle Fullick and Dean Litepage pitched for the Orioles. The Braves’ Larry Sanolin earned the decision after a tense four-base walk. Gener fare Salinas paced the Braves with a 3-for-4, and Veron’s explosion highlighted their fourth. The Lions benefited from Ezell’s homer in the top of the sixth, nullifying earlier Phillies momentum. Mike Hudman allowed all nine Lions hits before relief, and Rich ard Newton earned the Federals’ win after a late rally.

White Sox Orioles Oriole Pirates Braves Lions Phillies Phils Federals Pelicans Sox Marv Fridman Kyle Fullick Dean Litepage Fullick Ken McWilliams George Young Tony Garcia McWilliams Larry Sanolin Tom Hooker Manuel Contreras Rix Ferry Acosta Tino Garcia Imound Gen’ Fare Salinas Brying Tommy McTougald Veron Phillip Ezell Mike Hudman Ricky Endel

Dodgers rally past Giants as NL race tightens

Dodgers take late lead over Giants 9-7 as Hobbie wins after a big ninth inning. Cubs top White Sox 4-3 with Banks's pop drop and Davis homer. Reds beat Milwaukee 3-1 behind O'Toole, Burdette stays tied with Braves. Angels sweep Phillies split a doubleheader with Cubs and Pirates. Baytown luncheon prep plans outlined with Chamber of Commerce officials and Houston athletic committee members.

Billy O'Dell Johnny Bob Friend Roseboro Art Mil Dodgers Haffey Homer Cubs Juan Marichal Ernie Banks Willie Davis Daryl Spencer Giants Chicago Harvey Ray Bradecki Kuenn Hobbie Ron Perranoski Reds Braves Lew Burdette Mibwaukee Jim O'Toole Jim Woods Douglas Stewart Houston Colts Rainbo Raking Co Robert L. Gillette Houston Stewart Bishop Buddy Bray H. I Baytown Davis B.A. Steventourage Art Jr Bryan Stratton John S Houston Rose Vester George Walmsley Win Association Kim Worden Jimmie Woods

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