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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1961

Page

8

Channelview narrowly loses to Alvin in district opener

Channelview Falcons miss a one yard from victory and settle for an 8-8 tie with Alvin. The Yellowjackets score on a fourth down plunge and a late two point conversion after a safety. Alvin answers with a 20 yard run and a five yard touchdown as penalties mar the game.

Alvin Channelview Falcons Yellowjackets Bo Powell Tommy Howard Falcons Yeccer Channelgiow Falcon Howard Dudley Sages Promised Land Suggs Freddie Russell John Butler Powell Channelview Kenneth Smith Russell Ronnie Herrington Jones Rowell Don Meet Pearl Sun Oilers Pearland Sp Eagles FS State Bank

Eagles Rally Past Oilers In Friday Night Thriller

Barbers Hill edged the Oilers 8 6 as Eagles erase early deficit. Key plays included Underwood breaking for a 45 yard TD, Rains scoring from 3 yards, and a late two point conversion. Crosby-Barbers Hill looming as next big test for the Eagles.

Oilers Barbers Hill Eagles Avs Wayne Rains McCollum Glenn Cotton John Deaton Cotton Richard Barrow Underwood Crosby Pearland Rains Hudge

NL Selects Premiums For New Two Clubs

CINCINNATI AP Billy J Deil Daryl Spencer Dick Farrell Don Blasingame Hal Smith are among 16 premium players at 125000 each on lists from which Houston and New York clubs will pick. Each new club may take four from this premium list after 24 from regular lists are released. Regular lists scale 75000 to 30000. Premium lists not officially presented until day after World Series. Warren Giles led GM meeting with Richards and Weiss present.

Cincinnati Billy J'Deil Daryl Spencer Dick Farrell Don Blasingame Hal Smith Houston New York Associated Press Paul Richards George Weiss Warren Giles Bigetas Gener Richards Weiss Giles

La Porte Bulldogs rout Santa Fe Indians 59-0 in football

La Porte pounded Santa Fe for 488 yards offense, 257 rushing and 231 passing, as QB Allan Christiansen connected for a 45 yard TD to Norris Weir and DB Cassiday had two interceptions and a 90 yard return. The Bulldogs led 14-0 at halftime and poured it on after the break, improving to a 59-0 margin.

Bulldogs Deer Park Indians Aly Alien Christiansen Norris Weir Bobby Cassis la Porte Santa Fe Chicero Richard Warren Weir Davie Moore Cassiday Moore Lalon Keith Porte Jorcina Bulldog

Galveston Tors Hold Off Baytown Upset Bid 13-8

Baytown threatened to break the game open with a late rally but Galveston built a 13-6 lead then held on. Key plays included Carlin connecting with Choate and Davis for long gains, a 72-yard Danny Jones run, and a late Baytown drive stalled by Galveston’s defense. Baytown’s final push ended with a goal line stand as Galveston eked out the win.

Raytown Baytown Galveston Kemplay Kinch Oliver Conway Carlin Tors Choate Danny Jones Gander Naschke Clark Magen A Roger Terry Charles Geur Kluch Bell Kemless Dunks Jackie Gary Vincent Mike Farrell Dan Longacre Tor Spurlock Jones Ueyard Davis Svers

Fort Worth arena clash delayed by officials failure

Castleberry and Richardson, both 34 5 teams, were unable to play Friday night when officials failed to shore up the game. The teams will meet at Richardson at 8 p.m. Saturday after a jammed audience watched only a halftime show.

Fort Worth Castleberry Richardson Trarida

Pasadena Linemen Shine In 1961 Opener Win Over Smiley

Pasadena dominated Smiley 26-9 in the first 1961 victory. Doug Howard Rick Brewer and Harlan Dearing starred as linebackers alongside John Wells at middle guard. Charles Churchill praised for four receptions and blocking. Galena Park upset Brazosport noted for key defensive stand by Jerry Oliver and Larry Dunn.

Pasadena Bob Barfield Smiley Doug Howard Rick Brewer Harlan Dearing John Wells Dearing Brazosport Galena Park Galena Jerry Oliver Larry Dunn

Yanks fret over Crosley landscape in World Series

In Cincinnati, the Yankees enter Game 3 under pressure as Crosley Field’s grassy infield and sharply terraced outfield perimeter loom. The Reds seek a second straight series win with Bob Purkey facing Bill Stafford as 32,000 fans pack the ballpark amid scalper-driven prices and a pageantry atmosphere.

Cincinnati Ohio New York Yankees Crosley Field Cincinnati Reds Yankees NBC New York Ohio River Redleg IMO Bob Purkey Bill Stafford Purkey Stafford Crosley Park Reds Jess Yori Berra Berra

Gustafson stretchered off in Ealt High Baytown clash

High center Ralph Gustafson of Baty was carried from the field on a stretcher in the fourth quarter after taking a blow that jammed his neck and left him unconscious. Officials said no broken bones were found and that his condition was not serious.

Baty High Ralph Gustafson Ealt High

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