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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1949
Page
7
District 12 AA faces a tough schedule as the Freeport-Davis game highlights the week. The Robert E Lee Ganders travel to Lufkin for a non conference test against the unbeaten Panthers. Lufkin tied Longview 0-0 then defeated an opponent 34-13 in their prior game.
Baytown area prep action reports several key games including Jeff Davis vs Davis in Goanton and Texas City’s opener against South Park Beaumont. Galena Park faces Conroe as Lufkin aims to rebound at home against Galveston. Panthers of Lufkin seek revenge on Galveston while Port Neches, Nederland, and Houston-area teams move toward district play with mixed results.
Friday night features a rematch as the Panthers seek revenge against Lufkin after last season’s struggles and a string of close wins. Ganders' strong showing last week raises expectations as coach Seillworth fields Kellogg and Waimeley in an adjusted lineup.
Shreveport leads Fort Worth and Oklahoma City with 4 6 4 2 records in a tight playoff race. Week results show Shreveport at Oklahoma City, with Worth and Shreveport close on the standings.
Gladewater built a quick lead and rolled to a 7-1 victory over Kilgore in game three of the East Texas League final, scoring in the third and sixth innings while Vic Btryska pitched a seven-hit complete game. Kilgore, after ousting Longview in the semifinals, managed only one run as Gladewater added four more in the eighth and moved to the next game in Gladewater.
A four team women's bowling league will be formed Tuesday at Woody Lanes. Mrs Yandella McGriffin, president of the Ladies Bowling Association, announced the meeting will start at 5 15 AM. Four teams will be sponsored.
Shreveport's Sports rallyed to a 4-3 victory over Fort Worth to stay alive in the Texas League semi final, with pitcher Jack Kraus delivering a dramatic three-run homer in relief. Tulsa Oilers tied Oklahoma City in their best-of-seven series as Fletcher Robbe Frank Smith earned the win in relief after a prior pounding.
Waco Pirates won the Big State League title with a 5 to 4 10 inning victory over the Texarkana Bears. Bud Upright delivered a key double driving Clarence Pitel home from first, and Johnny McHeown’s two run homer tied the game in the ninth as Waco erased a late deficit and swept past Wichita Falls in the playoffs after finishing fourth in the regular season.
The Lufkin Panthers earned their first win of the season 24 to 14 over the Ennis Lions, yet the locker room was quiet. Coach Prejean praised the team while players reflected on cramps and passes that shaped the game. Billy Hudiburgh’s return to the shower tied to former Papadena ties and scouting from Sisal Hancock. Ennis Coach Murray Byrd commended his players’ effort and noted LUFKIN appeared stronger than the Lions’ previous foe, Crozier Tech.
In a tense pennant chase two weeks left, St Louis routs Philadelphia 15 to 3 with Musial Northey and Slaughter homering as Slaughter nears Jackie Robinson in batting race. Brooklyn's Dodgers win. Yankees beat Red Sox as Williams hits 39 and 40. standings tighten across leagues with key injuries and recaps.
West Texas hosts the third weekend of the Texas schoolboy football campaign as Amarillo, Denton, and Aubinene engage in high scoring affairs. Wichita Falls faces Breckenridge while El Paso High travels to Pampa. Lubbock meets Fort Worth North Side. Texarkana, Denison, and Beaumont also on schedule with several upsets among last week’s results.
Baytown area grid schedule lists seven games this week with times and sites. Thursday features Baytown JH against South Houston JH at Memorial Stadium at 7:30 pm and Squat against South Park B at Beaumont at 8 pm. Friday includes Robert E. Lee Genders versus Lufkin at 3 pm in Lufkin and Cedar Bayou Bears facing La Marque at 7:36 pm in La Marque. Saturday shows Carver High wa at Memorial Stadium and Morace Mann Junior High listed with open details.
Dallas report says the Texas Hockey League set a tentative schedule for its first season with Houston Fort Worth Dallas and Wichita Falls clubs agreeing to start in early November Each club would play 60 games Final action was deferred pending Houston facilities and dates confirmation.
Three Southwest Conference teams hinted at title pace in openers. TCU's fate hinges on Blair Cherry improving the attack while Lindy Berry and Dan Wide shone in a 71-0 first-game burst. Texas and Texas A M showed strength against Kansas and Villanova, with bold defensive and offensive displays shaping the race.
UNITED PRESS reports Gulf Coast Conference teams posted mixed results last weekend with Trinity Tigers defeating University of Corpus Christi 24 to 7. Hardin and Trinity earned recognition as key performers in the 60-50 style games.
Ellis Kinder 35-year-old right hander from Jackson Tennessee earned his 21st win and 11th straight start, defeating the White Sox 11 to 5. He said he is ready to pitch every two days if needed despite a taxi crash and a foot injury. Ted Williams homered twice for Boston as New York led the AL by two games after Yankees victory over Cleveland.
Lee College plans to use the lighted tennis courts at Robert E. Lee High School for night physical education. Rundell announced the courts will be used every weeknight during the summer, with residents of Bartown already using them in the evenings.
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