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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1960
Page
6
La Porte Bulldogs head to Liberty to open the season against the Panthers at 7 20 p m in Tiberte The veteran Orioles look to maintain top status as Fisher dominates in the roundup style coverage of local baseball happenings
Baytown’s fishing scene opens with tall signals and a wary eye on hurricane Donna. Ed Wilks reports on Liberty and Deer Park matchups, local boaters, and a vivid fishing recount aboard Captain George Shanks’ skiff, detailing gulls sharks and a first red from a bayside contest.
Carver Buccaneers open 1960 season with high hopes as they move to Ciasa 3A and unveil a modified split T offense. Coach Johnny Peoples brings back key backs and linemen lead by Holmes Hart and Cart with a deep backfield to challenge Corpus Christi and LaMarque in a tough district slate starting September 10 at Port Arthur Lincoln.
Forest Hills N Y AP Barry MacKay remains the leading U S Davis Cup hope to reclaim the cup from Australia. Captain Freed says MacKay can reach great heights, despite a National championship setback where he was eliminated in the fourth round by Bob Mark of Australia.
Baytown defeats Lamar 28 to 6 in forecasted game, with Channelview and Mt. Carmel illustrating varied scoring outcomes. Liberty edges La Porte 18 to 12, while Crosby falls to East Chambers 22 to 18. Galena Park defeats Reagan 32 to 12 in a strong showing. Fort Nephes Sd notes a contested score.
Horace Mann Junior High opened the season with a 34 0 loss to Southmore of Pasadena in a rain soaked Memorial Stadium. Mann missed four golden opportunities inside Southmore’s 30 yard line due to fumbles and an interception. Southmore’s Fedde Mitchell scored twice in the second and third quarters and added two more touchdowns in the fourth. Southmore quarterback ran for the final tally with seven seconds left. Mann players Redden Olbrich and Martin recovered key fumbles and Clopton, Tallent also contributed in ball handling as Mann’s defense battled the visitors.
Cedar Bayou dropped its first game 24 16 to La Porte as Tommy Sooy opened scoring for Cedar Bayou and David Mangum added two points after a safety. La Porte answered with a late second quarter TD to lead 12 8 and sealed the win with two more scores in the third quarter. Cedar Bayou's late drive produced Mangum's TD and a late two point conversion.
Milwaukee manager Charlie Dresnen says the Braves are not dead yet as Ed Mathews drives in five runs with a two-run homer and a three-run shot, while Warren Spahn earns his 18th win. The Braves narrow the gap to six games of first place Pittsburgh, with Hank Aaron also contributing a homer as they beat Cincinnati 9-4.
Highlands Eagles defeated Crosby 35-6 on the road while Baytown Junior High tied San Jacinto 6-6 at Pasadena. Baytown sparked by Harold Allen and George Rincon, plus a field goal and multiple touchdowns, while Crosby’s defense and Baytown’s early rally defined the opening game of a four game card.
Pasadena’s 1950s football squad, led by senior Tommy Laird and Barfield’s passing threat, aims to rebound from last season. Jetterman Buddy Wall could start at fullback, with Doolan to challenge Barfield for helm. The Eagles field a light line but skilled backs led by Coronado and Odera, facing deep competition and a potential lack of heft in the line.
The report lists end Richard Sparks 165, tackle Bobby Cassiday 170, guard Andy Edgeman 215, linebackers Roche Cardwell 455 and Stanley Wallace 190, cornerbacks Lupe Vasquez 160 and Gene Gable 135, halfbacks Norrie Wler 145 and Jimmy Rodriguez 155, plus players Linsd Sharrar Bucky Balyard Wille Akers from West Virginia. The group will play for the Cleveland Pipers in the National Industrial Basketball League.
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