Astros Prospectus Signals Stronger Team Despite Trades
The Astros outline an improved roster after off season trading, adding Donn Clendenon Jesus Alou and Curt Blefary while losing Rusty Staub. Pitching remains thin with Walker’s staff and a limited bullpen, but Johnny Edwards strengthens catching. Infield and outfield gain depth with Wynn Alou Blefary and others, Scipio Spinks and Danny Walton watched as rookies. Predicted finish places them fifth in the NL West.
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Gients
Baltimore
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Tulsa
Scipio Spinks
Greensboro
Atorter
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Oklahoma City
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Dodgers Top Astros 10–5 In Tuneup For 1969
Dodgers win 10 to 5 after a 15 hit night while Astros manage 15 hits but fail to hold early lead. Tom Griffin pitches four hitless innings. Don Wilson and Jim Lonborg expected in a potential pitching duel Thursday night. Bob Watson collects three hits for Houston. Willie Crawford and Kosco drive key extra base hits for Los Angeles.
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Norm Miller
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Lee College Golfers Rally To Three Wins This Season
Lee College Rebels golf team, coached by Benny Moskowitz, posted their third win of the season at the Navarro JC Invitational in Corsicana. Randy Randall and David Edmondson led SC in the two man event with a playoff, while Randall and Edmondson rank among the top scorers, and Temple Junior College remains their chief rival as both teams chase season dominance.
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Owls and Longhorns Duel in Austin
The Rice Owls travel to Austin to face the Texas Longhorns in a SWC baseball showdown. Texas sits 6-0 and as defending champions, while Rice has shown late-inning rally power in recent wins over Baylor. Texas Tech hosts SMU and TCU visits Baylor in other weekend games.
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Mavericks Finish Houston Showing in Final ABA Game
The Houston Mavericks closed two years in the ABA with a 149-132 win over the New York Nets in their final Texas game, as 89 fans watched. Kentucky routed Indiana 192-127, and Miami defeated Dallas 108-99, while NBA action saw New York defeat Baltimore 115-108 and Los Angeles tie series at 2-2 with a 100-88 win over the Warriors. Stew Johnson led the scoring spree with 31 points for Houston.
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