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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1955
Page
26
Sports writer Tom Murray surveys Bryant and the J Ashes saga with mixed praise and roast, noting shifting support, recruiting shifts, and ongoing career terms. The piece hints at awards chatter and university sport dynamics this season.
A garbled Fort Worth sports column comments on a fragmented early season, mentioning Boran MacMuliex, new records amid withdrawals, and whispers about athletes and missing agreements. The piece references local figures and the Houston sports scene, plus a whisky themed column by McMullen and questions about income tax amid illegality.
Fresno native Johnny Boyd, 28, is one of eight first time drivers in the Indianapolis 500 field of 33. He recalls nine years as a racer and carries a rosary since age seven, with an anxious eye on Memorial Day qualifying and potential finish position and earnings.
Betty Hicks, sixth on last year’s money list, shot a 73 concluding the first round with a one stroke lead at the Wolverine Ladies Open in Detroit. Nearby challengers include Peggy Kirk Bell and Patty Dodd, with Fay Crocker and Jamison also within two strokes. about 2,000 spectators attended the Forest Lake Country Club round ahead of Sunday’s final.
Reagan and Ray are heavy contenders as the district baseball race heads to Austin next week. Robert E. Lee Ganders, led by Don Hallum, clash with Aldine in the push to the Esme tournament, with Gan ders hoping to prove themselves against Reagan and Ray and Port Arthur– Texas City rivals.
Sticks, an obscure bay gelding from Wash field Park near Chicago, was entered for the Pimlico race day to challenge in a major event. Nashua loomed as a heavy favorite while jockey assignments included Arcaro on Trafhe Judge and other riders for Go Lightly and Nance’s Lad as anticipation built among racing fans. Quebec Grif Tourney Set with a $700 prize for the winner.
Veteran knuckleballer Al Papai pitched Oklahoma City Indians to a 6 1 victory over Houston Buffaloes ending a eight game Texas League skid. San Antonio pulled ahead with a 5 4 edge over Tulsa as Dallas lost 9 8 to Beaumont. Shreveport moved within a half game of first by beating Fort Worth 5 2 as home runs figured prominently in the Texas League games Friday night.
In Madison Square Garden, Carmelo Costa and Lulu Perez two Brooklyn speedsters meet in a 10 round TV bout. The result could crown the year’s fastest action and push the winner toward a shot at the 126 pound title. Costa ranked sixth, Perez seventh, with Saddler looming as champ. Perez, 22, son of a hotel chef, favored to win. Costa, 25, son of a city worker, a lighter puncher with three knockouts in pro bouts. He beat Bobby Bell in February and defeated Joey Lopes in March, while Perez edged a recent non title bout. The fight card also features prior report details on other fighters and recent results.
Ted Williams remains several days from playing as Boston activates him from the restricted list. The Red Sox still need to clear a roster spot and optioned a player to the American Association, delaying his official season debut and first public remarks.
The New York Yankees sit atop the American League with a 2 1/2 game edge after sweeping Baltimore in a doubleheader. Hitting strongly in the first frame, led by early runs, the Yankees extended their lead as pitchers and batters clicked, while Don Newcombe faced financial misfortune despite solid outings.
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