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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1951
Page
7
A Ramon era showdown looms as Lamar and Lee prepare for a highly anticipated clash. The writer predicts a close, hard fought battle, noting Lamar’s strong backfield and Lee’s stout defense. Rivalry history adds intensity as both teams seek city bragging rights in this crucial season tilt.
Ed Monk, a 220 pounder and former Gander, has recovered from a siege of illness and leaves for school. Coach George Sauer plans him for a starting tackle berth on the Bavior eleven this fall. The report notes his renewed participation and expected key role in upcoming season plans.
In Memorial Stadium, the Gan ders face Lamar Redskins in a key district game with Houston locals naming Lamar and Lee as contenders. The storied series shows Lee leading overall 3-2-2, while last year’s 13-7 Ganders win adds drama for Friday night matchup. Other district games include Port Arthur at Texarkana and Orange hosting South Park.
Norman Pierce dominated the 25 lap feature at Channelview Speedway, taking the lead on lap ten and winning, with Buddy Rackley second and Cecil Elliott third. The program drew forty cars with multiple heats, a trophy dash, and a brisk consolation race won by Buddy Tilotta. Sonny Goebel escaped injury after a rollover in the night’s action.
Standings show Houston over Shreveport 8 to 7 and Fort Worth edged by Oklahoma City 2 to 1. San Antonio beat Beaumont 4 to 2 after 62 innings. Dallas defeated Tulsa 2 to 0. New York tied Brooklyn 2 to 1. Saint Louis lost to Pittsburgh 2 to 7 in game one at 10 innings. Boston beat Philadelphia 5 to 4 and Chicago routed Cincinnati 7 to 0 with a separate Cincinnati 3 to 7 result.
This week’s Baytown area grid slate lists Memorial Stadium matchups including Lee versus Lamar and Crosby at Spring Branch with Cedar Bayou open. The schedule notes Baytown Junior High at Lufkin JH and Carver against Angleton with several Friday games and a Thursday incident.
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