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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1961

Page

7

Orangefield Hosts Anahuac in High School Football Showdown

Anahuac Panthers, ranked fourth in the state, travel to Orangefield for a Friday night game at 8 p.m. Panthers led by Roland Sparks and Russell Ezer seek a fifth straight win, while Orangefield aims to rebound after a 2-3 start. Sparks has 218 rushing yards on 62 carries and 31 percent completions. Ezer averages 25.5 yards per catch from Sparks passes. Local coach Jett Larrison emphasizes depth as second unit improves and recalls recent lineup changes.

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Bay City Black Cats Face Channelview After Upset Loss

Bay City gears up for a Friday night clash with Channelview after a 58-8 defeat last year. Channelview, led by coach Charlie Jones, eyes redemption and a win on the road to avenge the earlier drubbing while Bay City expects Roy Green Dennis Gann to spark a strong passing and running game.

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Davis Cup Team Is Set For Finals

The United States faces Italy in Rome as Davis Cup ties loom with the American squad aiming to counter Italy’s strong offense. Coach Jones sharpens both sides after four days of training at the Rome Tennis Club as Friday’s opening matches approach.

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Send-Off Set For Ganders

The Gander football team plans a send-off Friday night with fans gathering at Memorial Stadium Field House by 5 15 p m to cheer the Ganders before their meeting with the Pasadena Eagles later that evening. Tom Parkinson and James Ellis of the Gander Boosters announce the 5 30 departure for the trip, inviting supporters to join the send-off.

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Scheffing Named AL Manager of the Year

Detroit’s Bob Scheffing, a weather-beaten ex catcher, took over the Tigers before 1961 and steered a mixed-up club to second place. On Wednesday he was named the American League's manager of the year by The Associated Press.

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Memorial Stadium matchup list and Friday results

A dense schedule lists football and basketball games across Houston area venues. Entries include Squad against Pasenend at Memorial Stadium seven thirty, Highlands versus reves City at Cedar Bayou six thirty, Smiley at sot Heuston seven thirty, and Baytown at Pasadena seven thirty, plus Texas City at Brazosport and Galena Park at Galveston Bay eight. Also noted are Channelview at Bay City eight and Deer Park at LaPorte seven, with Barbers Hill at Crosby and Carver at Bay City seven, and a University of Houston versus Faisaispot in Memphis two, Rice hosts Florida at one. Monday features the Touchdown Club at the Tower noon and boosters at REL cafeteria two thirty.

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Dodgers Name Alston To Lead Club Into Chavez Ravine

Walt Alston, 49, quiet-spoken former teacher from Carrtown Ohio, will manage the Los Angeles Dodgers for the ninth straight season as they move into the new Chavez Ravine stadium, announced by manager Buzzie Bavasi. The Yankees are expected to sign Ralph Houk to a two year deal at about 40000 per season after their 19th World Series title. Ryder Cup chiefs Barber and Rees reject talk of a walkover in Friday’s matches, with bookies listing the Americans as favorites at 72 to win.

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Major League Stars Card Finale In Busch Stadium

In Houston the annual Major League All Stars game for Boys Baseball will be at Busch Stadium at 2 p.m. Sunday with AL captain Pete Runnels and NL captain Johnny Keane selecting top stars like Norman Cash Al Kaline Roy Sievers Bill White Curt Flood and Frank Thomas. A 10 a.m. Saturday clinic with current and former stars coaches the day before features a camera session before game time. Proceeds go to Boys Baseball via the Houston Professional Baseball Players Association as the stadium’s final appearance before closing.

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Probable lineup and defensive changes noted in game notes

The report lists players Carlton Cox Paul Otis Johnny Hirsch Jack Helmcomp Larry Kolurik Jack Edwards Jonn Butler Freddie Russell 4D Reggie Corley iB Kenneth Smith and Dudley Suggs. Defensive end Linn Untbacker Bly and defensive tackle David Hen are noted as key changes.

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