Martha Tiner in Raincoat on Sun Teen Page
In Sept 18 1952 The Sun featured Martha Tiner in a raincoat over her Robert E Lee Band uniform with her drum case as a Baylor style forecast piece for a Ganders versus Lamar Redskins game. The prior storms against Lamar and a flood plagued Baytown, yet fans still packed Memorial Stadium for the 1952 clash, which ended Ganders 28 Lamar 13.
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Letter to the Editor on Sterling football strategy
A Baytown reader criticizes the Baytown Sterling football team for 2nd half play in a recent article. They claim Clear Creek did not use starters, Sterling offered no passing game, and trailing by multiple touchdowns saw limited effort, accusing the coach of disinterest in winning and expressing sympathy for the Rangers players.
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Stress and Murphy’s Law Stir a Baytown Anniversary Note
Chris Buckner reflects on stress and Murphy’s Law, recounting his and Liz’s fifth anniversary, insurance changes, and planning after retirement. He credits friends and insurance agents for helping choose a new plan, urges practical decisions over TV ads, and thanks family. Buckner, a Baytown native and former broadcaster, signs off with contact details.
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ExxonMobil grant aids Goose Creek schools in Baytown
The Goose Creek CISD board unanimously accepted a 15000 donation from ExxonMobil through the Partners in Education program. Of this amount, 2500 will be shared among Baytown Junior School Cedar Bayou Junior School Robert E Lee High School Victoria Walker Elementary San Jacinto Elementary and Travis Elementary. The Sun Editorial Board notes the Baytown Chamber of Commerce partnership supports local education and thanks industry contributors.
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Today in History and Births for September 22
On this day in 1776 Nathan Hale served as a spy for Britain. In 1862 Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation set for Jan 1, 1863. In 1980 Iraq invaded Iran, beginning an eight year war. Notable birthdays include Faraday and Stern. Willie Mays hit his 600th HR in 1969.
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