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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1963
Page
7
The Cardinals defeated the Astros 5-2 in Houston with Carl Warwick and Bill White delivering key hits. St. Louis built an early lead behind strong offense and solid pitching, while the Braves faced a tough bullpen in a swingy game at Colt Stadium.
Cincinnati beat San Francisco 4-3 as Jack Sanford took the loss. Hank Aaron joined Eddie Mathews with a homer in Milwaukee's 10-2 rout of the Dodgers. Pittsburgh beat the Cubs 2-0 behind Bob Veale, while St Louis and Houston split. Phillies halted the Mets’ four-game streak 6-4.
Half game lead stands as Ganders open second round at Pasadena. Coach Don Treuhardt reshuffles lineup sending Johnny Taylor to third to boost offense while Billy Burch and Robert Oliver anchor a revamped infield. Pasadena, Brazosport, and Galena Park chase in tight race as Texas City struggles.
In Houston AP report, Rice falls to SMU 3-1 in the SWC tennis race while Texas also stands 17-1. Eddie Sledge defeats Fritz Schuick 7-5 6-4 for SMU's lone point as Rice and Texas share the lead. Parker and McCleary triumph in doubles and Bert Ram edges Barton.
Baytown area standout Roger Byers signed a grant in aid with the University of Houston Cougars after a standout high school career at Highlands. Known for adaptability, Byers played multiple positions on the Ganders and earned all district honors and a Texas Sportswriters association all state nod in a three year varsity run. He joined head coach Guy Lewis and the 1562 club to bolster the Cougars on the next season.
Tom Cheney pitched a four hitter to blank the Los Angeles Angels 4 0 delivering his second straight shutout. Chuck Hinton homered for Washington and Ed Brinkman added a two run single as Cheney extended his scoreless innings streak to ten before an unearned run in the sixth. Meanwhile Kansas City edged Detroit 6 5 as Don Messitt and Jerry Lumpe drove in the decisive runs and Gino Cimoli Norm Siebern produced key RBIs.
Cardinals manager John Keane calls the National League balk enforcement the biggest change since the season began in 1963. He argues consistency across umpires and leagues, noting balks alter pitching rhythm and game strategy more than changes in strike zone or ball. Keane cites a balk affecting a game in Philadelphia and predicts World Series calls may mirror spring training guidance.
In a game amid balk controversy Chris Pelekoudas ruled a balk on Taylor, sending a runner third, while Keane criticized inconsistent calls and proposed a staff Balk-Caller system with third base umpire for righties and first base umpire for lefties. Batista faced runners as St. Louis and Philadelphia risked balks to avoid runs.
The American League standings show Baltimore at 66 20 and Washington beating Kansas City 6 2 and Detroit 5 4 while Los Angeles beat Minnesota 6 1. Results include Washington 4 Los Angeles 1 and Detroit 5 Kansas City 6 with schedule notes for postponed games and nightcap results across divisions. The National League listings mention Pittsburgh at Philadelphia and Milwaukee at Los Angeles with several night games and a Monday slate recap.
R H Sikes of Arkansas was medalist with a 3 under par 67 but lacked support as Texas claimed two points. Sikes beat Bill Munn of Texas Jr up and Thompson defeated Oliver 2 and 1 while Goode defeated Rushing 7 6 for two Texas points.
Baylor moves into the lead of the Southwest Conference golf standings as TCU Texas A&M and Texas linger close. The report notes Baylor ahead after a 1614-714 scoreline, with individual scores highlighting Montgomery of TCU and a rival performance by Richard Yates Zup.
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