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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1950
Page
7
The Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5 to 2 as Don Newcombe struck out 53 of the last five batters to secure the win. The victory widens New York’s National League lead to a full game over idle Phillies while Dodgers fielding backed him up with sharp defense.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to seven, defeating Cleveland 7 to 3 as Raschi pitched effectively and a late surge produced four runs. The Dodgers beat Cincinnati 5 to 1 behind strong hitting, while Chicago outslugged Boston 10 to 9 in 10 innings. Detroit and Washington split. Detroit topped Washington 5 to 2 as Kryhoski hit a three-run homer for the Tigers.
Kiwanis softball team, new to the Hi-City League, will practice tomorrow at 3 45 p m at Baytown Junior High. Latin American youths compose the squad in its first Hiwanis season. Sparrows light up Marion as neighbors report an incident at Emma Beker’s home with birds entering through a broken basement window lighting fixtures.
Vague lines from a late night address at Hive Ravine reference a new world peace. The fragmentary text hints at ongoing agitation and a speaker promising fuller treatment in the future.
Highlands First Baptist moved into sole possession of first place with a 9-4 win over Highlands Second Baptist in a game where First Baptist’s nine hits fueled a two run start and four more in the third. Er Ner Hurl er and Cauthen held Second Baptist to four hits as Cedar Bayou Methodist fell 9-0 to Grace Methodist. Baytown First Baptist lost 12-2 to Central Baptist in four innings. Temple Baptist beat St Joseph 7-3. No games next Friday due to graduation. action resumes Tuesday.
The Jacksonville Jaz set to day to strengthen their Gulf Coast League lead over the Crowley Millers. In the opener last night the Jax downed the Millers 5 to 2 as Emile Chaillot allowed six hits. Both teams played errorless ball. The Lake Charles Lakers narrowed third place Galveston's margin to a half game by beating the Whitecaps 6 to 4. Lufkin's Angels beat Port Arthur 7 to 2 on seven hits. The cellarite Seahawks held Dempsey Sterling scoreless in the field but lost. Tonight's games: Port Arthur at Lufkin, Galveston at Lake Charles, Crowley at Jacksonville.
Boxing instructor C B Ziegler seeks two boys to train in his backyard for amateur bouts at the Olympiad in Houston. The contenders are Herbert Crocker and Carl Harrigan. Crocker previously showed promise in the Golden Gloves.
Slick Elis manager of Black's Pharmacy softball team in Hi City League seeks new talent for summer play. Boys not on another team may contact Ellis at Horace Mann J H. Practice begins soon. prospective players should meet him ASAP. Ellis is on Horace Mann JH athletic staff. Black's Pharmacy played in Hi City League last season.
In Flint Michigan Mrs Leon B Miller and Mrs Edgard M Towne identical twins each became mothers within 24 hours of one another. Miller delivered a girl while Towne welcomed a boy.
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