Bruins Prep For Opener Against Huntsville
Cedar Bayou bears coach Bob Barfield stresses defense as Baytown Cedar Bayou prepares for the season opener at 7 30 p m Friday against the Huntsville Hornets in Lee s Memorial Stadium It will be the first area grid contest of the year with Baytown listed as slight underdog Huntsville has dominated its district the past seven of eight years Gene Thompson a Huntsville prep who played at Baytown Junior High is a key foe for Cedar Bayou John Bullerd a 195 pound guard leads the Hornet line Baytown returns few lettermen but boasts End Aubrey McVey Tackle Bobby Walters and Back Earl Inter who moved up from junior high
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Pruett Sets Record At Paris Races
Pruett set a course record in the free-for-all at the Labor Day races on Lake Crook, averaging a high mph and winning the 36 horsepower event. Baytown fans watched as Bartown dockers posted other top finishes, with multiple horsepower classes led by Pruett and rivals. In local news, a Galveston man faces negligent homicide charges after a Saturday ratite accident.
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Gonzales poised to turn pro as tennis stars rise
Rickard Gonzales the Los Angeles based Mexican youth and two time U S singles champion defeated Ted Schroeder the California opponent in a record 67 game final 16 15 2 6 6 1 6 2 to claim the U S title. Kramer indicated Gonzales would command a high price to join pro ranks next year. Mrs Margaret Osborne Dupont retained the women's crown by beating Doris Hart 6 4 6 2 and J Gilbert Hall won the veterans title 6 3 8 2 over Wilmer Allison. The mixed doubles final featured Dupont Talbert against Brough Sturgess with Brough Sturgess advancing 6 8 6 2 15 13.
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Dukes Finish On Top in WT RM Loop
United Press reports Albuquerque's Dukes finished atop the West Texas New Mexico loop after a 1848 season. They beat Abilene Blue Sox 8 to 4 and 5 to 4 in a twinbill, while Abilene finished second. Lamesa split with Clovis Pioneers. Lubbock Hubbers split with Amarillo. Pampa and Borger also played a doubleheader split.
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Russell Receives Athletic Scholarship to Houston State
Carl David Russell, a 3A district basketball player from Gander, earned an athletic scholarship to Houston State College. He will enroll for the fall term after attending the University of Texas last year, where he did not play basketball.
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Shirley Fails in Channel Attempt Near Goal
Shirley May France, an 11 year old from Somerset Massachusetts, attempted to swim the English Channel but was withdrawn by orders of her father trained. She was 15 minutes from the goal when pulled from the water at 42:35 pm. The weather station had warned that the water was getting too cad.
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Tigers May Be Spoilers In American Pilot Rolfe's Boys
Detroit and Philadelphia press toward the pennant stretch with Detroit riding a six-game win streak and 14 of 16. Phils eyeing outsized tasks as New York and Brooklyn chase leaders. Contenders include Yankees, Red Sox, Indians, Dodgers, Cardinals amid Labor Day card. Rolfe’s influence cited as Tigers and Phils push pace in tight races.
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To Alaska and Back With Emer and Babe
Cheyenne Wyoming reports arrival and optimism for the rest of the trip as the travelers plan to head into Canada tomorrow. In Washington a short rites notice lists the burial with full military honors for Major General Walter C Short at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Noted Texas Wheat Farmer's Rites Set
Last rites will be held today for Jim Hinli 7 noted southwestern wheat grower who died at his home here Sunday night five wheat growers in the nation. Bill was born in Montague County and started his farming career in Deat Smith County in k.
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They Died With Boots On In Old Pioche
Sixty to seventy five early Pioche residents died of gunshot wounds in the rough western town. Nevada historian Tom Wilson notes Pioche surpassed Tombstone and other famous towns in violence and lawlessness. A separate sports brief reports Johnny Parsons winning the Labor Day 100 mile AAU midget car race in 1:08:06.73, finishing 0.35 seconds ahead of Sam Hanks. Continental Peace Congress in Mexico City focused on condemning U.S. imperialism and promoting peace. Marco Polo’s travels are cited in a historical note from Genoa.
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