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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1950
Page
8
The report notes a lengthy practice session with a focus on offense and aerial play. A standout blocker showcased solid form as passes and sessions progressed, prompting the coachs to smile at the display. Specific names are unclear, but the tone emphasizes improving offensive blocking during drills.
The report details Fullback Kevin Lounsberry failing to train due to fever and hospitalization in Baytown. It notes Walmisley practicing despite doubts he could play, and mentions Houston physicians advising rest. Training last night mixed A squad activity with drills and prospects for the season.
San Antonio won the first game with a late two-run surge in the ninth, while the second game was halted after the seventh with the Roughs leading three to two as time expired. Hoot Gibson entered in the seventh and Charlie homered in the inning. Houston Buffs beat the cellar run by three, amid a pitching duel between Beberodan and Rowe. Next games list San Antonio at Shreveport and other matchups through the region.
Sauer of Baylor tests Q B options in a periodic drill as Adrian Burk’s shoes remain. Frank Davidson, an 11 year old sophomore, showed potential while backs competed for the quarterback slot Burke left. Hayden Fry, Bob Reid, Claud Kincannon and Marshall Alford also ran in the aerial drill.
Monday results show Houston 2 3 Shreveport. San Antonio 3 8 Beaumont 2 6. second game ended early. Tulsa 1 Fort Worth. Oklahoma City at Dallas rained out. Tonight Houston at Beaumont. Dallas at Fort Worth. Oklahoma City at Tulsa. San Antonio at Shreveport. Also Cincinnati 5 8 vs Saint Louis. New York 2 Philadelphia 0. Pittsburgh 3 Chicago 3 0.
College Station Texas A & M held practice as six players vied for end spots on the football team. Coach Barry Staid Hillhouse and observers noted several candidates performing well while Darrow Hooper missed practice with a stomach ailment.
Baytown juniors Rollin Russell and Rob Middleton reached the finals of the junior doubles in the Labor Day Tennis Tournament at Beaumont and earned cups for their effort. Gene Letsos and James Schmidt defeated the Baytown pair 64 63. Russell and Middleton had earlier upset Sammy Giamalva and Charles Ruzza of Houston in the semifinals. Giamalva also won the junior singles title. Local standout Leon LeBorde, recent Dallas Invitation winner, exited early in singles but reached doubles semifinals with Bernard Gerhardt. Eight Baytown players competed.
Baytown Busting and Fishing Club members will hear hunting dog experts Dorf and Buessel from Houston at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the Community House. They will discuss training, field trials, and related topics. Veterinarian Hobo Naylor will speak on feeding and care of dogs, aiming to interest dog owners regardless of hunting status.
The Baytown Humble Oilers were eliminated from the Houston TM Post Semi Pro Tournament after a 15-0 loss to the Weimar Trucker. Weimar meets the Victoria Rosebuds at 8:15 p.m. for the championship. Victoria beat Columbus 7-4 yesterday to reach the final. Kal Segrist starred for the Trucker with three homers. The Oilers finished four and two, tied for third with Columbus, after four straight wins prior to Sunday.
Lackland Air Force personnel will begin receiving the Air Force new blue uniforms in the largest base clothing operation. It will take until September 15 to issue 16 boxcars and 81 trailer loads of uniforms brought to the base.
Houston fans expect a wild Diomelad middleweight clash tonight at Olympian Arzas arena. Ralph Helms and Julio Serna Nueva Laredo square off in their first meeting since last June when both fought hard and endured heavy exchanges. Both men have recovered from prior injuries and are trained to finish strong, aiming to crown a tougher rival.
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