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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1961

Page

9

Rodgers Cops Sahara Pro Am Victory in Las Vegas

Phil Rodgers of La Jolla California won the Sahara Pro Am in Las Vegas earning 19500 with a final round 67. He finished two strokes ahead of Billy Maxwell and Bob McCallister as Tony Lema and Al Balding shared third place and prize money. Juan Rodriguez faded from the lead after two rounds to finish 12th.

Las Vegas Nev Phil Rodgers la Jolla Calif Rodgers Billy Maxwell Dallas Bob McCallister Yorba Linda Tony Lema San Leandro Canada al Balding Juan Rodriguez Dorado Beach Puerto Rico

United States Holds Second Largest Coal Region Globally

The United States possesses the second largest coal region in the world while Red China leads with the largest. The remark underscores global energy resource rankings and demonstrates China’s dominance in coal reserves compared with U S capacity.

United States Red China

Titles On The Line Schoolboys Start Race Down Stretch

Texas schoolboy football races move into crucial week with 32 undefeated teams and four defending state champions in contention. District battles pit Corpus Christi Miller against Carroll and Brownwood against Graham while others spotlight leaders such as Albany, Wichita Falls, Belton and San Benito across AAAA to Class A divisions.

Harold V. Ratliff Associated Press Texas Schoolboy Corpus Christi Miller Corpus Christi Carroll Brownwood AAA Graham Denver City Albany Santa Anna Wichita Falls Irving Odessa Permian Permian San Angelo Odessa Belton Silsbee San Benito la Vega Longview Marshall Seminole Andrews Gainesville McKinney Carthage Jacksonville Falfurrias Abernathy Floydada Quanah Perryton Hamilton Comanche Hooks Pewitt Terrell Grand Saline Hearne Cameron Liberty Port Acres Bolling Va. Sweeny Bishops Refugio Idalou Petersburg Wink

Thursday Results Leave Race Same

Texas high school football results from Thursday conference games leave district standings unchanged. Jefferson upset Tech 27-18 in Dist LAAAA. Carter Riverside beat North Side 36-26 to stay undefeated and tied with Arlington Heights for first in Dist 5-AAAA.

Associated Press Texas el Paso Jefferson el Paso Tech Jefferson Tech Fort Worth Dallas Woodrow Wilson Dallas Samuels Hillcrest Dallas Kimball North Dallas Kimball South Oak Cliff Sunset Highlands Port Isabel Brownsville St. Joseph B

Brando Plans Bullfighting Film in Guadalajara

Actor Marlon Brando and his Mexican wife Movita Castaneda intend to shoot a movie about bull fighting in Guadalajara, according to Excelsior. The project signals Brando's continued international film ventures and ties to Mexico.

Mexico City Marlion Brando Movita Castaneda Guadalajara Excelsior

Top Four League Teams Vie in Friday Night Showdowns

Baytown Galena Park Brazosport and Ball head into the last three games of the season as the four top clubs in all four statistical categories. Ball faces Texas City, Galena Park meets South Houston, Brazosport plays Pasadena, and Baytown battles Smiley. Galena Park showcases balance with 724 rushing, 422 passing and 1,146 total yards while Baytown leads in defense with 213 rushing yards and 464 passing for 677 total yards.

Baytown Galena Park Ball Texas City South Houston Brazesport Pasadena Smiley Feg Brazosport Ball High Galveston Jackets Mickey Holder Mike Smith Trojans Dickie Mullenbeck Curtis Doolan Doolan Rick Carlisle Tor Catlin Danny Jones Walter Syers Ed Stagg Smieh and

Texas versus Rice in pivotal SWC showdown at Austin

Texas, unbeaten and ranked, hosts Rice in a top conference clash as Rice seeks a five game win streak and nation leading offense. A&M faces Baylor while SMU meets Texas Tech in crucial tests. Arkansas plays Northwestern Louisiana State as the league fights for supremacy.

Harold V. Ratlife Ateociated Press Austin Texas Rice Owls Rice Georgia Tech Texas A&m Southern Methodist Aggies Baylor College Station Texas Tech Dallas A&m Arkansas Razorbacks Louisiana State Little Rock Ubs Northwestern Louisiana Memorial Stadium

Suiciders Run Past Smiley Sophomores 56 0 in Memorial Stadium

In a decisive game at Memorial Stadium, the Suiciders defeated Smiley Sophomores 56 to 0. Baytown dominated with strong blocking from Jerry Schuble Melvin Jernigan and Billy Wells, while Randy Calhoun and quarterback Gary Lockhart led scoring drives. Baytown totaled 23 first downs to Smiley’s five as Eagle defenders closed out the showcase with a late interception returned for a touchdown.

Jerry Schuble Melvin Jernigan Billy Wells Baytown Lockhart Randy Calhoun Dire Clapton Calhoun Mangum Schuble McGahee Avalos Baystown Kirk ‘Mann Mike Ferrell Bobby ‘Allen Pat Pest Buddy Moore Gary Lockhart David Smiley Eagles

Cotton Bowl applications surge as tickets go on sale

Dallas AP reports the Cotton Bowl drew nearly 400 applications on the first day for New Year’s Day tickets. Officials say a midnight November 7 deadline applies to mail orders, with tickets priced at $5.50 plus a small handling charge per order. Public sale capacity is about 25,000 tickets across Galena Park, Brazosport, Baytown, and other area teams.

Dallas Aerd Galena Park Bay Braznsport Houston Texas City Pasadena Galena Park Raytown Oo. .S Brazogport Ball Hich South Houston Emiley Texas Ily AMA Frazenpor Oj Tee Spider Baytown Smitey Rall High Tate Raytown Texis City Brazesport Pam ‘Yoo Galena Talk Red Cage Seagulls Tiis Raytown Rt Goodson Games Park Ayenburg Sienvalee George Rincon Cedar Bayou Agn Artenberg Bear Rincon Boyce Cashat Acosta Goslins Cashit Marcus Clepper Bears Kelly Olive Jerry Linder Donald Barth Lovenburg Ipis Tommy Sooy Sooy Gilbert Lumpkin Barry Nettles Bruins Harvey Stolander Mike Duony Robert Moore Charlie Herdricks

Eaglets Finish Year With Win Over Saratoga Oilers

Barbers Hill Junior High rallied from a 14 0 halftime deficit to beat Saratoga 20 8, finishing the season with a win. Ronnie Cotten connected with James Tilton for a third quarter TD, then intercepted a handoff and returned it for another Eagle score. Mike Flowers to David Brown added a late conversion and Cotten added a fourth quarter run. Saratoga scored late on a Richard Campbell 2 yard plunge.

Mont Belvieu Barbers Hill Saratoga Oilers Eaglets Ronnie Cotten James Tilton Oiler Eagle Mike Flowers David Brown Cotten Richard Campbell John Flowers Kountze

Aggie Freshmen Beat Houston 7-6 in Tight Gridiron Tilt

Texas A M freshmen edged the University of Houston freshmen 7-6 for their first victory in three games. Mile Pittman returned a 50 yard punt for the Aggies' touchdown and Jeff Farmer added the extra point. Houston answered with a 55 yard drive and a late score as Charles Cox ran three yards to cap the march. Hin Smith failed on the conversion attempt.

College Station Tex Texas A&m University of Houston Mile Pittman A&m Jeff Farmer Houston Charles Cox Hin Smith

Baytown Edges Blocker As Gulls Humble Bears

Baytown junior high teams faced a tough game with erratic plays as Blocker and Den home from road trips led Baytown to a 16-34 win over Texas City Cedar version. The Bears recovered on defense but fumbled eight times and allowed Baytown to take control late, tying the game with a 10-yard run by Jamie Acosti and a rush by Jerry Goodson before the final turnover.

Baytown Dennis Williams Dwight den Blocker Texas City Cedar Baytown Redpes Goslins Wenberg Galveston Bears Lowenberg Nat Keig Jamie Acosti Puyout Jerry Goodson Shrutee Ie All Mans

U S Company Plans Pelicans Flight to Greece

A U S company says it will arrange for two Louisiana pelicans to fly to Greece to mate with Peter the famous Mykonos pet pelican. Peter arrived four years ago, a lone pelican on the island, now a tourist draw and local character.

Greece APY Sean Wink Company Peter Mykonos Island

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