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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1973
Page
4
NFL owners at the Scottsdale meeting rejected major rule changes including a sudden death period and a two point conversion after touchdowns. Commissioner Rozelle said ties influenced the decisions and noted tension in late regulation minutes. They eased movement of players between active and inactive squads by removing a fixed transfer limit.
The Baytown Evening Optimist Club begins first registration for its 1973 teenage baseball program from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Optimist Building on Market Street. League President Bob Warlord says a parent must accompany each bidder and returning players must sign up again. The program targets boys ages 13 to 16 with additional signup dates set for April 15 and April 29.
Washington writer notes Houston Oilers dynasty of coach churn as Sid Gillman nears control. Bud Adams pursues familiar upheaval amid a 1-13 season, with Bill Peterson a temporary hire and Dan Gillman guiding during transition. Big Bad John, Darrell Dickey, Dan Pastorini and Elvin Bethea loom in a rebuilding era.
The Masters featured Chi Chi Rodoni and others amid caddie bias talk and a push by 18 Congressmen for a black player to receive a special Masters invitation. Palmer, Nicklaus, and others shot high scores on a wind-whipped Augusta National course as Gene Sarazen era veterans struggled.
The Houston Chapter of the American Contract Bridge League and Astradamain Corporation sponsor a city wide charity bridge tournament at Astrohall. The event uses Astrohall facilities and offers sessions starting 1 30 pm Friday and Saturday featuring men’s women’s and novice pairs with entry fees. Proceeds support underprivileged children visiting Astroworld.
A Cincinnati Baseball fan began missing no Reds season openers in 1913 after skipping class with a friend. Since then he has never missed a Reds season opener, continuing the long running streak.
Ben Hogan, 60, arrives in Augusta to receive the William Richardson Trophy for contributions to golf. The Fort Worth legend praises modern golfers’ 40-foot putts, noting the sport’s changing rhythm as writers salute him.
The Baytown Hawks sponsor a slow-pitch softball tournament at the Hawks field near Gulf Coast Hospital and Bowie No. 1. Two Baytown teams, the Tarbabies and DuPont, enter single elimination play Saturday with 10 a.m. and noon starts. Abbey Inn of Houston is favored, with finals at 3 p.m. Sunday.
Baytown area coaches and athletic staff endorse the YMCA Walk for Mankind to benefit families in need. Pete Sultis cites past catastrophes harming families and urges full support. Ron Kramer Dennis Partin Bruce Paulus Benny Lunsford Bobby Sorenson join in backing the effort.
Bruins face a 2-0 playoff deficit after a 4-2 defeat to the New York Rangers at Boston Garden. Esposito torn knee ligaments may require surgery, leaving Boston to rally in Game 3 in New York. Canadiens also lead Sabres 2-0 as Black Hawks top Blues and Flyers beat North Stars.
Sterling scored seven runs in the second inning to fuel a 15-3 victory over North Shore in District 20 AAAA junior varsity baseball. Winning pitcher Ray Anderson fanned three as Robert Tavary collected four hits and Anderson had three. Chris Rupp Johnny Spain Jim Cullam and Mike Pillow added two hits each. Sterling improves to 6-2 in district play and 6-3 on the season and meets Smiley at noon Saturday in Houston.
Former Big Eight medalist Mike Holder is named to succeed Labron Harris Sr. as golf coach at Oklahoma State. In other notes, Ken Rush of the Louisville Courier Journal and Times is elected president of the Bowling Writers Association of America. Also, Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and AL President Joe Cronin will attend the Royals opener vs Texas Rangers in Kansas City.
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