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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1954

Page

8

Gander outlook vs Port Neches and looming Pasadena clash

In a candid look at this year’s Ganders, Lee coaches fear the tough Pasadena game is a month away. Port Neches’ offense, led by a 91 point, 26 first down showing against Orange, leaves Lee wary of potential shocks. Rumors hint at Brazosport scrimmage changes to stiffen Lee’s schedule and spark the team’s spirit.

Gander Port Neches Lee Pasadena Woolas Dan Stalhworth Jeff Davis Orange Gaiena Park Pasadena Part Neches Brazosport Davis Port Arthur Yellow Jackets

Top Ten Schoolboy 4A Rankings Prompted By Upsets

The Moaner critiques Texas 4A rankings and scolds sports writers as Lubbock defeats Woodrow Wilson 46 7 while Lamar drops in place and Odessa slips. Waco holds No 9 after losses and Temple, John Reagan, Adamson, and Pasadena show mixed results as the Dallas Morning News top ten reacts.

Dallas Morning News Lubbock Lamar Houston Woodrow Wilson Dallas Wilson Ball High Waco Odessa Temple John Reagan Temple Bunch Adamson Pasadena Jefferson Milby

Goslins Meet Rough Jackson In Prep Tilt

Baytown Junior High faces Jackson Junior High of Pasadena in a key Baytown season clash at 7 30 p m Thursday at Cedar Bayou Jackson unbeaten this season has tallied 18 points in three games Baytown counters with Lynn Dooley Lucas Vegas Chick Rios and a stout line aiming to halt the Jackson backs Goslins boast no scored upon and a 6 3 and 24 0 wins over Conroe and Blocker Texas City winner take all narrative expected on Thursday night

Baytown Baytown Junior High Jackson Junior High Pasadena Cedar Bayou Jackson South Texas Lynn Dooley Lucas Vegas Chick Rios Wallace Tunks Dave Kelley Jerry Don Pace Gosling Conroe Blocker Texas City

Vonnie Colby Favored in Trans Missisippi Golf

In Thomasville Georgia on September 29, Vonnie Colby of Dania Florida entered as the logical favorite while Mary Lena Faulk, a hometown player, was the sentimental pick as match play opened in the Women’s Trans Missisippi. Colby had captured medalist honors the previous day with Faulk shooting 78 at Glan Arven Country Club.

Thomasville Vonnie Colby Dania Fla Mary Lena Faulk Colby Miss Faulk Glan Arven Country Club

Deer Football Sparks 26-A Play As Deer Park Tops Crosby

Deer Park remains the only 26-A winner in district play, routing Crosby 24 0 while Sante Fe and Sweeny settle for ties with Barbers Hill and Palacios. Injuries hit Sante Fe stars Carroll and Garrison. Dickinson wins 13 7 over Pearland. East Bernard falls 6 13 to Ganado.

Deer Park Deer Crosby Buffaloes Sante Ye Indians Barbers Hill Indians Clayton Carrol J. W. Garrison Sweeny Palacios Missouri City Sugarland Deer Park Dickinson Pearland Bernard Ganado Needville East Bernard Weimar Cypress Fairbanks Sante Fe Danbury Ard Sweeny Smiley

Buffs Idle as District 20 A Enters Week Off

Crosby Buffaloes enjoy a district by week after a 0-24 loss to Deer Park last Friday night. Four district rivals won non conference games while Sour Lake and Anahuac absorbed losses. Barbers Hill faces Anahuac Friday as Crosby eyes Humble later in October.

District 20-A Crosby Bufaloes Deer Park Buffaloes Dayton Crosby Livingston Hull-Dassetta Kirbyville Sour Lake Anahuac Victor Hast Chambers Barbers Hill Eagles Anahunc Humble Tomball Smiley Sweeny Hull-Dalsetta Liberty

District 27-AA football roundup and next games

District 27 AA action left La Porte wary after a 0-26 defeat to Wharton while four other teams posted wins. La Marque beat Tamar Consolidated 39-6. Alvin shut out Aldine 40-0. Webster crushed Houston St. Jon. Angleton edged West Columbia. La Porte hosts Humble next, with Bay City visiting Angleton, and Spring I Branch hosting Alvin.

la Porte Bulldogs Bulldogs Wharton la Marque Tamar Consolidated Alvin West Columbia Humble la Porte Stadium Angleton Bay City Deer Park Houston John Reagan H Webster Nederland

Anti Yankee campaign to block Athletics move to Kansas City

The anti Yankee combine led by Walter Q Briggs aims to block the Philadelphia Athletics franchise transfer to Kansas City. Griffth backs the move, while Briggs expects to recruit more owners. Meetings continue with offers of 3375 for the Athletics and stadium.

New York Philadelphia Athletics Kansas City United Press Walter QO Spike) Briggs Detroit Tigers Clark Griffith Washington Senators Yankees Briggs Dan Topping St. Louis Browns Roy Mack Athletics Philadelphia Griffith Lise Toronto Omaha Denver Missouri Cleveland Chicago Hank Greenberg Indians Hank Connie Mack Stadium Arnold Johnson Tommy Richardson

South Zone Dove Season Opens In Texas With Prospects

Texas dove hunting begins in the south zone with conservative yet hopeful forecasts from Howard Dodgen of the Game and Fish Commission. North zone shooting is also good to excellent in places. Dry weather may drive concentrates to water holes affecting dove distribution.

Austin Texas Howard Dodgen Texas Game and Fish Dodgen

Turner’s Secret Punch Set For Television Bout

Chicago Sept 29 Turner plans a secret punch for his televised return with Al Andrews at Chicago Stadium Wednesday night. Andrews, lighter at 153 vs Turner's 132, vows to start fast to tire Turner. Turner seeks No 1 welterweight shot. Basilio bout looms Oct 15. Andrews, in his 39th pro fight, has 28 wins 8 losses 2 draws after two recent wins over Davey. Turner, pro since 1930, once won 31 straight before loss to Gavilan with 26 knockouts in 43 wins.

Chicago Cil Turner al Andrews Chicago Stadium Andrews the & Lo Turner Evan Carmen Basilio Chuck Davey Michigan State Kid Gavilan

Crackers Clip Buffs to Capture Dixie Title in Atlanta

The Atlanta Crackers defeated the Houston Buffs 7 to 1 to win the 15th Dixie baseball title for the Southern Association in front of 13,293 fans. Glenn Thompson pitched superbly, while Chuck Tanner drove in runs and Jim Lon Solt hit a grand slam after a key pass play. The victory secures the Crackers a share of $20,576 from the players’ pot as Houston receives $13,717.

Atlanta Atlanta Crackers Houston Buffs Carcliers Beaumont Houston Buffs Don Blasingame Glenn Thompson Thompson Crackers Hugh Sooter Chuck Tanner Bob Montag Pete Whisenant Montag Sooter Whisenant Vern Petty Frank Torre Petty Luis Arroyo Whit Wyatt Jim Lon Solt Arroyo

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