Record Standing But School Gone
Mount Calm High School, now gone as a high school, once held the Texas schoolboy three mile relay title in 1926 with a team of Trussell Park Sealy and Morris. The four members later attended annual reunions to mark the 40th anniversary, while Ed Lattimer sparked a golden era as a one legged quarterback.
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Whiz Kids and Pro Football Stars Highlighted in Falstafffacts
Bon Foust notes the 2956 Phillies the Whiz Kids infield Ed Die Waitkus Mike Goliat Granny Hemmer Willie Jones outfielders Dick Sisler Richie Ashburn Del Ennis catcher Andy Seminich. He adds two top golfers Mike Souchak and George Bayer once football stars. Souchak led Duke in scoring 2343 and Bayer at Washington earned a pro football offer. He also mentions NFL speedsters Jim Brown and Paul Horning who played different positions in college than in the pros.
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Mike Souchak
George Bayer
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Optimist Loop Holds Final Weigh-In For Youth Football
Baytown Optimists sponsor a football program for elementary boys in grades three to six weighing 60 to 90 pounds. The last weigh-in is Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Optimist building on Market Street with about 120 boys already signed up. Two leagues, American and National, will crown champions in the Charity Bowl. a parent must accompany each child. The first game is set for October 1 and Utah Waldrop notes 58 more players could join.
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Major League Standings Reported By The Associated Press
The Associated Press compiles the latest major league baseball standings, highlighting team positions in the National League. Standings reflect wins, losses, percentages, and games back as teams pursue division titles and pennants.
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YMCA Grid Loop Sets Meeting Here Monday
Weigh-in for YMCA Youth football participation is Monday 4 to 6 p.m. at the Market Street building. Two divisions exist: 10 and under with 85 pound max and 12 and under with 105 pound max. The 12 and under squad joins a Baytown-Houston county league. the 10 and under field four Baytown teams from Bowie, Lamar, San Jacinto and Travis zones. Games begin Oct 1 on Saturdays. Fees are 10 for non members and 5 for members, covering league costs and a jersey per player. Call 383-2797 or visit to register.
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Baylor Tests Orangemen
Syracuse visits Baylor in Waco for a national ABC telecast as the Bears’ air defense faces Terry Southall and a potent Baylor attack led by Floyd Little. Syracuse counters with Little, Csenka, and a historically strong ground game seeking its own big show in Texas.
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Baylor Star Tommy Smith Doubtful Starter for Syracuse Game
Bruin End Tommy Smith of Baylor is listed as a doubtful starter for Saturday’s nationally televised game against Syracuse in Waco Texas. Smith hurt a thigh in Thursday practice and the full extent of the injury is not yet known. He previously broke a vertebra before the 1965 season and recently survived an automobile crash en route to Prairie one morning two weeks ago.
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Mildenberger Seeks Life Fight Against Cassius Clay
Frankfurt AP report says Larl Mildenberger vows to fight for his life against Cassius Clay as odds favor Clay to defend the world heavyweight crown Saturday night. Mildenberger, European champion with 49 wins, aims for an upset while Clay looks toward potential future defenses against Cleveland Williams and Ernie Terrell. The bout will be shown in London theaters and via satellite to the United States.
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Antitrust Committee Nixes Exemption For Pro Football
New York AP report notes NFL commissioner Rozelle remains cautiously hopeful about merging with the AFL despite House antitrust subcommittee rejection of a request for an exemption. Rep. Emanuel Celler urged proceeding with a single circuit merger but warned an exemption could fail this year. No suits or inquiries by Justice Department or Congress are noted. The merger plan, announced earlier, includes a post season playoff between champions in January.
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