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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1954

Page

6

Crosby Buffaloes Edge toward 20-A title bid after loss

After a 20-14 defeat to La Porte the Crosby Buffaloes regroup for a Friday district 20-A clash with Bell High in Galveston. Key plays, penalties, and a late Mosher end-around pass doomed Crosby while Dasten may pay for the errors. Crosby seniors Keene and Pamsey spark a balanced offense as Galena Park’s Robert E. Lee Ganders prep for undefeated Bell High Tornadoes in Galveston with Laughlin nursing a knee strain.

Bulls Bulldogs Buffaloes Dasten Clarke Heirenimaus Crosby Bighard Keene Bobby Earl Dahiqui Roger Pamsey Buff Fine Elsworth Pira Jim Havard Jody Tepera Gayie Ransom Victory Ledger Robert E. Lee Ganders Hungry Bell High Tornadoes Galveston Galena Park Bill Laughlin Brge Lee Tors Ganders Johnny Bivana

Pace-Setting Trinity Idle This Week

Pace-setting Trinity with five straight victories will be idle as Gulf Coast Conference action resumes among North Texas and Midwestern opponents. North Texas hosts Texas Western after a 20 to 1 loss, while Midwestern visits Austin College following a 14 to 7 upset of Tempe State.

United Press Trinity North Texas Texas Western Midwestern Tempe State Austin College Sherman

Four Of Nation's Top Grid Squads Are Still Unbeaten

New York Oct 18 UCLA Colorado Missi and Cincinnati lead a list of 18 college football squads with perfect records. Cincinnati defeated Hardin-Simmons 27-18, tied Oklahoma, while UCLA and Colorado boast strong scoring and defense. Oklahoma tops a group of 33 teams with four victories, including Wisconsin Ohio State Minnesota Yale Arkansas Wichita Virginia Tech. West Virginia remains the lone major power with three wins.

New York UCLA Colorado Missi Cincinnati Hardin-Simmons Oklahoma United Press Board of Coaches Little Peru Neb. State Kearney Wisconsin Ohio State Minnesota Yale Arkansas Wichita Virginia Tech Boston College West Virginia

Durable Bob Thorpe eyes shot at big time with Cubs

San Francisco report details Cal League star Bob Thorpe of the Stockton Ports, a right handed ace with a 28-1 record and 2.28 ERA who could earn a major league trial with the Chicago Cubs. Scouts praised his control and potential while noting the Cubs’ plan to repair pitching staff with a fast rise through spring training. Thorpe’s past season included strong post season runs with Stockton and San Jose, with interest from major league scouts. Authorities acknowledge Cleveland Angels interest but Cubs remain committed to Stockton club.

Scott Baillie San Francisco Chicago Cubs Bob Thorpe Calfornia Seague Thorpe Cubs Stockton Ports Marze Poris Vies Hyne Thorne Stockton San Jose Red Sox Gene Wheadley Rane Ager Labs Thorpe Robert Hitler An Ik Jerr Kersten Bay Angels Kersten

Thorpe Emerges as Popular Electrician Pitching Talent

Thorpe a San Ditgo electrician shows a fast ball in offsontars, with a fine curve and a reputation for beaning a sand back on bilfers. He lacks belonging to binn em over school and relies on gamdt support as observers note his quick rise. The club’s function makes him the most popular kid on Charter No. 1680.

Nyman Monroe Jackson Tor Wayne Schaper Darrell Tully Acala Charles Adolph Mos Fleet Tors G. F. Alsebrook Earl Fairchild Hag Freddie Rigden G. Kobs Ganders Thorpe San Ditgo Wedl Ehmer the Gamdt

Ambitious football slate aims to improve records

Sudden shifts hit the schedule as Texas Tech and others face pivotal games. Arizona seeks another league upset after last week’s triumph. Louisiana State toppled Tech 20 to 7. Hardin-Simmons travels to Oklahoma A&M while Trinity and Texas Western pull off upsets elsewhere.

United Press Satfords Rhout Lon - Sright Texas Tech Untlegs Pacific Stornston Calif Arizona New Mexico Mibuquerque Texas Westserm North Texas Oratton Hardin-Simmons

Pressure Mounts As Eagles Prepare For Saratoga Tilt

Barbers Hill Eagles surge to 6-0 season pace with wins over Colmesneil and Chester and eyes for Win No. 7 against Saratoga at Hardin. Led by Gordon Speer’s 267 rushing yards on three carries, the defense clamped down near the 30, while a strong line and scorers like Fitzhenry Dodson and Naquin underpin the district 2 B showdown.

Saratoga Barbers Hill Eagles Hardin Soutnty Eagles Colmesne Eagle Lloyd Kelley Chester Barkers Hill Hall Gordon Speer J. D. Marconlell Joe Crumpler Paul Williams

New Golf Gadgets Stir Up Interest in 1920s Market

In WEW YORK on October 18 the UP column notes a wave of new golf gadgets entering the market. The piece highlights innovative and practical devices aimed at improving home practice and pleasure, sparking curiosity among sports enthusiasts and commercial inventors.

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New Electric Golf Gadgets Stir Up Locker Room Talk

Oscar Freley humorously surveys a string of gadget ideas for golf including a mechanical swing helper and a pick up tube for fast cash on the fairway. He jokes about impractical features like ball tracking and a golfmeter while lampooning shoplifting risks and the bragging tone of gadget lore.

Buster War

Tiscareno Favored To Beat Dreyer

New York October boxing preview notes Tiscareno favored 6 to 1 to debut on Dumont TV in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena against Gerald Dreyer of South Africa. Paddy Young expected to win 135 to beat Jesse Turner at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena.

New York Ramon ‘Tiscareno Dumont TV Gerald Dreyer South Africa St. Nicholas Arena Paddy Young Jesse Turner St. Louis ABC TV Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Tiscarena Los Angeles Aga St. Nick's Drever Emmy Cham Mexico el Conscripta Aig Rael eImus Ramon Wis Gerald Young Turner Irish Paddy Dop Tavinr Sabo Olson Paidy Vso Billy Aratamy Wispecord

Needville Prepares for Third District Tilt with Deer Park

Needville and Deer Park gear up for the 3rd district clash as coach Travis Sherry leads the Needville crew into a must-win game. Deer Park, riding a six game unbeaten run, toppled Sante Fe 26-6 with Franklin McLean and Jimmy Carpenter starring on offense, while Carpenter also fueled the defense and special plays.

Needville Deer Park Foe Travis Sherry Hughes Barta Fe Jim Keethan Santi Fe Franklin McLean Penny O'Neal Eugene Wallace Jimmy Carpenter Evi Carpenter Bill Sayko Leon White

BulldogsEdge Crosby in Tough Friday Win

La Porte Bulldogs survived a bruising 20-14 victory over Crosby Buffaloes at Crosby Friday night. Leo Rizzuto sparked the effort hauling an 84 yard dash and a 43 yard scamper while Durwood Hayes added 54 yards on six carries including a 21 yard TD. Noseguard Tommy Mosher and tackler Dennis Brown fueled the defense as Angleton looms next in district 27-AA action.

Angleton Est la Porte Bulldogs Crosby Buffaloes Crosby Angleton Leo Rizzuto Yars Durwood Hayes Tommy Mosher Jackie Hawkins Dennis Brown Frank Akin Ronald Blount Wildcats Webster

Favorites Rice And Texas To Meet In SWC Headliner

Texas and Rice, long regarded as the SWC’s top two, meet in Houston as both chase the title. Arkansas and SMU posted conference wins that reshaped the race, with Arkansas routing Texas and SMU edging Rice. Baylor, A&M face survival tests, and Baylor beat Washington 34 to 7 at Waco.

Rice Texas United Press Houston

Grid Title Play Starts This Weekend in Texas

Eastern New Mexico brings the only perfect record to Brownwood to face Howard Payne as the Texas Conference title race opens. McMurry meets California State at Abilene after beating Abilene Christian 13 to 6 while Howard Payne fell 13 to 7 to Louisiana Tech.

United Press Texas Eastern New Mexico Brownwood Howard Payne McMurry California State Abilene College of Idaho Abilene Christian Louisiana Tech

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