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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1961
Page
7
Anahuac Panthers beat the Dayton Bronc squad 14 to 8 in a scrimmage at Cedar Bayou Stadium. Sparks led Anahuac with a 60 yard run and a 60 yard scoring pass to Ezer, while Dayton battled to the end as injuries and lineup changes affected both teams.
The Barbers Hill Eagles broke an 8-8 halftime tie to defeat East Chambers 20-8 in District 25-A action. W. C. Underwood led the scoring as Barbers Hill outscored their opponent 12-0 after intermission for the season-opening win.
The Buccaneers recovered an Eagle fumble early and stayed inside the Barbers Hill 10 yard line most of the first quarter. East Chambers led 8 0 at intermission on a Meaux 20 yard drive and Huddleston two yard run, but Barbers Hill tied it at 8 8 before halftime. The Eagles pulled ahead late, capped by Kilgore’s 6 yard TD, as McCollum and Barrow fueled the final drive. Barbers Hill forced four fumbles, while East Chambers won the yardage edge 60 yards late in the game.
The Associated Press reports optimism and strong turnout as Southwest Conference programs from Texas cohorts converge for preseason drills in Fort Worth. Key players, injuries, and roster notes shape opening workouts across TCU, Baylor, Rice, SMU, Texas, A&M, Texas Tech, and Arkansas.
A Baytown team from Terrace Lanes tied for fourth place in the 16 state regional handball tournament held in Dallas. The five members earned a $312.40 prize with a team average of 448 and a total of 3,186 pins. Team members were H. S. Grimes, James Lahmandier, Ramon Baker, Alvin Hobbs, and Dawood Mescowa.
The Dodgers trail idle Reds by a game and move up to second as they beat Milwaukee 4-3. Roseboro drives in the tie-breaking run in the ninth after a 3-1 lead collapse. The Braves fall from first while San Francisco wins 14 innings at Chicago to claim third. St Louis beats Pittsburgh 8-4 in the other NL action.
Crosby, led by Lincoln Kilgore and Gene Marek, overcame Humble 15-6 on Humble field. Stevens connected twice for two point conversion, Wisen baker scampers for a late TD, while Crosby’s defense stifled Humble’s attack to secure its first win of the 1961 season.
Bud Daley starred as the Yankees beat Detroit 1-0 to extend their AL lead over the Tigers to two and a half games. Bill Skowron drove in the lone run with three two-out hits, Luis Arroyo earned his 10th straight win in relief, and Yogi Berra aided a Tiger rally with a sharp pop. Daley, long-awaited left-hander, battled through the heart of Detroit’s order to secure the shutout as Whitey Ford left with a hip issue.
Baytown Ganders are pegged as a strong contender but faces sharp caution from peers. Galena Park appears ready with 18 lettermen and eight starters back, while Barfield argues Baytown cannot beat them on reputation alone. Seven 12-4A coaches prepare their squads as speculation centers on who carries the load.
Palmer and Earl Stewart share the Dallas Open lead at seven under par 67 with Johnny Pott also at 67. Stewart, Oak Cliff pro, excels on the 6800 yard layout with 23 total putts while Pott closed strong with birdies on 12 13 and 14 to reach 67. Palmer was among top contenders alongside Gary Player and Doug Sanders as rounds unfolded.
Charles C. Pool an assistant superintendent for Humble Oil and Refining Company was named the first Coach of the Week by the Touchdown Club as the 1961 season opened three days early. Pool, a Carthage Tex native and UT civil engineer, led a multi sport high school career and is father to twins Pat and Mike and daughter Linda Lou. The Touchdowners held their first 1961 session with staff praising the squad’s hard start and strong attitude as they prepare for fast action this fall.
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