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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1955

Page

7

Improved Bulldogs Beat Buffs 18 7 In Openers

La Porte improved Bulldogs defeated Crosby Buffalos 18 to 7. Wayne Lee debuted on offense after Eddie Hill injured an ankle. Leo Rizzuto scored two touchdowns and Hill added another as La Porte built a lead, while Crosby countered with Roger and Freddie Ramsey and Peter Ulrich scoring Crosby’s lone TD.

Clyde Murray la Porte Bulldogs Crosby Buffaloes Frank Akin Wayne Lee Lee Eddie Hill Leo Rizzuto Clarke Heironimus Heironimus Rizzuto Buffs Buffloes Buffalo Bill Hill Freddie Roger Ramsey Peter Ulrich Crosby Ulrich Cayness Ramsey Roger Filaworth Pira Buf

Murray Round: Tech Versus Texas Promises Season Opener Clash

Texas Tech in Memorial Stadium faces a potent Texas squad in a season opener billed as one of the nation’s best. Tech, boasting its strongest team yet, seeks to erase past snubs and prove itself against a spirited Longhorns program in a high stakes showdown.

Texas Tech Texas Longhorns Texas’ Memorial Stadium Red Raiders Texas University of Texas Ed Price West Texas Tech Oklahoma DeWitt Weaver Auburn Texas Aggies Postly Notre Dame

Baytown Stakes Big With Gray and DelHomme In Baytown Stand

Texas grid scene features Herb Gray 205 pounds and Louis DelHomme 215 as top Horns face Tech stalwarts Jerry Walker 240 and Bill Herschman 230. Coaches eye guard Langford Sneed and Arlen Wesley while centers Johnny Tatum 205 and DelHomme anchor Texas line. Tech claims advantage at tackle with side and Graham provide running power.

Baytown Dan Stallworth Robert KE. Lee Texas Herb Gray Soph Louis DelHomme Ed Kelley Manan Schviewer Tech Jerry Walker Bill Herschman Weaver Gray Langford Arlen Wesley Hal Broadfoot Johnny Tatum Delhomme Lubbock James Side Lonnie Graham Longhorns Ed Hawkins Chester Sim Cik Delano Womack Joe Youngblood Larry George Lama Larry Graham Graham

Brewer On Bench Is Kirkpatrick Better Than Fondren

In a Texas college football debate, Charles Brewer and Jack Kirkpatrick contend with Walter Fondren as the season opens. Kirkpatrick gains support for his quarterback potential while Brewer faces a sidelined senior year. Texas hosts Tech in a game touted with new symbols, bands, and a forecasted Texas 20 Tech 19 victory. Other scores include TCU 28 Kansas 7, Arkansas 48 Tulsa 7, Baylor 63 Hardin-Simmons 12.

Charles Brewer Texas Jack Kirkpatrick Brewer Kirkpatrick Tech Weaver Doak Walker Lamar Walter Fondren Fondren Ats Houston Millionaire United States Longhorn Band Wilbur Evans Beve V George Kellam The Fort Worth Star-Telegram Ed Price TCU Kansas Arkansas Tulsa Baylor Hardin Simmons

Podres Could Miss World Series Because Chest Injury

Dodgers left hander Johnny Podres, 22, may not play in the World Series due to a torn chest muscle. Dodgers physician Dr. Eugene Zorn said it is doubtful he can pitch. If unavailable, Ken Lehman of Montreal could be promoted to join the roster. Podres suffered the injury during pregame fungo practice at Ebbets Field two weeks ago.

Lee la Porte Brooklyn Johnny Podres Dodgers Podres Eugene Zorn Dodger Buzzy Bavasi Ford Frick Ken Lehman Montreal Ebbets Field

Deer Park Tops La Marque In 13-6 Victory

Deer Park defeats La Marque 13-6 as Fullback William Henderson stars with a 1 yard score and a 41 yard third quarter drive. The Deer Park defense holds off a late Tiger push while piling up 209 rushing yards and 14 first downs in a hard fought AA matchup.

Crosby Joe Ressler la Porte Rizzuto Don Cagnese Mike Escobedo Hill Buffs Shorty Hughes Deer Park Crew la Marque Wiliam Henderson Tigers Gary James Louis Polegrave Tiger Deer Park Jimmy Sl James Palsgrove Bill Chamberlain McLean Bie- Lean

Barbers Hill Eagles Roll Over Sour Lake 34 13

Barbers Hill overcame Sour Lake 34 13 as Buddy Rankin sparked the visitors with a 62 yard run. Speer connected on multiple scoring plays including a 47 yard pass to Danny Myers and a 13 yard pass to Dan Ray Hooks. The Eagles opened with two early TDs and led 34 0 at halftime before reserves finished the game.

Don McLeod Sour Lake Warriors Barbers Hill Eagles Invaders Buddy Rankin Speer Hollis Naguin Danny Myers Dan Ray Hooks Godl

Yankees Back In First After Narrow Win Over Red Sox

The Yankees moved to a first place .614 percentage as Yogi Berra belted two homers, including a ninth inning shot, to power a 5-4 victory over the Red Sox. Hank Bauer homered to knot the score, while the Tigers shut out the Indians 3-0.

United Press Yankees Casey Stengel Stengel Tigers Yogi Barra Yankee Boston Berra Mills Kinder Bronx Bombers Hank Bauer Ad Terzeson Teers Ray Boone Bill Tutie New Yorkers Hector Lopez Joe Astrath Albritigs White Sox Ching Stone Yong Rally Baltimore Orioles Washington Senators Amd Orioles Senators Robin Roberts Phillies

Knox Passes UCLA To 21-0 Victory Over Texas Aggies

UCLA quarterback Knox, a transfer, threw three touchdown passes as UCLA blanked Texas A&M 21-0 in the season opener at Memorial Coliseum. Coach Henry Sanders lauded Knox as a potential take-charge tailback while Texas A&M struggled to reach UCLA territory, hampered by turnovers and a lack of offensive production.

Knox UCLA Texas Aggies Knoxtt Texas A&m Aggies Henry Red) Sanders Sue Knox Bruins Paw (Bear) Bryant Ticla Tex Bryant Sanders Memorial Coliseum Jim Decker Rod Davenport Rod Davenport and Fuilback Sam Brown Saphenare Don Grint

Anahuac Fisherman Replies To Baytown Sun Columnist

Cornelius Nelson writes to The Baytown Daily Sun defending commercial fishermen roles and criticizing inland regulators. He argues restaurants rely on commercial catch and warns against restricting fishing, noting his own 1600 pound haul as only a small portion of bay fish. He urges column prominence for his letter.

Baytown Sun Jim Nelson Baytown Nelson Mermahere Fish and Grater Commission Fan Soa Jim Netean Cornelius Nelson

Yacht Club Swimming Meet Rescheduled for Sunday

The Houston Yacht Club Swim-Thing meet for youngsters is moved to 2:30 p.m. Sunday after an earlier postponement. The annual regatta and boat parade will be shown in the main village Sunday night as a special feature. Skipper Trevalkian will entertain Saturday night on the piano. Club members anticipate a big night of entertainment from the Houston artist.

Houston Yacht Club Annsual Trevalkian Wille Houston

Sports Hope For Two In Row Over Houston

SHREVEPORT LA UP The Shreveport Sports seek a second straight win over Houston in a Dixie Series playoff after a decisive first game victory. Ky Jayner belted a grand slam and a homer in the second inning to spark Shreveport. John Andre opened the final game with a home run and pitched through most of the contest. Gale Pringle closed out the late innings to preserve the win. Will Brown homered for Houston in the sixth, and Bob Mabe took the loss as the first of five Ruth pitchers.

Ddate Pirates Dodgers Ghinis Braves Cardinals Ate Mek Ce Ieer Min Nhio Wen Ty Roberts Vie Jones Kanes Phils Max Bisphant Shreveport Shreveport Sports Houston Wifs & Fo Southern Association Ky Jayner Homer Shreveport J Lattle Shry John Andre Tim Pitehind Pervdit ATL Llouster Chine Andre Gale Pringle Cone Pringle Wille Brown Hoiston Noyone Bob Mabe Tye Ruth

Ryff Unhappy With Showing In Wallace Title Bid

New York fighter Ryff narrowly defeats Jory Loyas of Sacramento in a nationally televised Friday bout at Olympia. He won 9-4 on rounds from referee Johnny Weber and judges Donald Tilley and Malcolm House but expressed dissatisfaction with his performance as he eyes a 2k pound title against Wallace Only Smith.

Mehtaeb New York Turday Leas Wallace Smith Ryff Jory Loyas Sacramento Calif Olympia Elf New Cor Pytt Wie Lopes Ted Ty Johnny Weber Donald Tilley Malcolm House

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