Baytown Ganders End Track Season Ambitious for 1965
The Baytown Ganders wrap a troubled 1964 season with one regional survivor and 27 entries headed to Houston for Lamar's Redskin Relays. Absent juniors Elswick and Jay, injured Day, illness, and injuries trimmed the squad to sophomores and juniors. Ray mond Watson qualified for state. others, including Bowers Clepper Kilgore Newsome and Odom, show promise in field and running events as they plan for Austin May 3-4 and a 1 p.m. preliminaries start with finals at 7 p.m.
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Pena Leads KC to AL Lead in 5-0 Baltimore Win
Orlando Pena, a 155 pound right hander, blanked Baltimore 5-0 as Kansas City surged into first place in the American League with a half game edge over Chicago and Baltimore. Ed Charles and Mike Hershberger powered the White Sox in a 12 inning rally against New York, while Kaline drove in two late Tigers runs and then homered to win in the 15th at Detroit. St. Louis, Pittsburgh, New York, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles won in the National League action.
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Celtics Win NBA Crown Fifth Time
The Boston Celtics captured their fifth consecutive NBA title by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 112 109 in Game 6. A strong second period, led by Heinsohn's late heroics and Russell’s supporting role, secured the series 4 2 as Cousy and the energized crowd celebrated. Heinsohn later sank four crucial free throws to seal the win.
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Drake Relays May See 14 New Marks
Des Moines AP reports fourteen Drake Relays records likely to fall as 1 881 college athletes compete Friday and Saturday. Texas Southern, a track powerhouse this era, is expected to lead, with sprinters and relay crews challenging Drake College division marks. Gerald Pratt of Texas Southern meets Fred Hansen of Rice in the pole vault aiming for 16 feet or better.
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Mets Rally To Win Amid Sixth Avenue Balks Beer Chorus
In New York the Mets snapped an eight game skid with a four game win streak, triggering Sixth Avenue balks and beer fans chanting. Ron Hunt doubled in the first. Mets offense surged late as they rallied but fell short of a full comeback against the Phillies as balks and crowd chatter underscored a lively scene.
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Arnie Ties Pott At 65 In Pro Am
Arnold Palmer and Johnny Pott shared low pro score with 65 at Oak Hills in the Texas Open pro-am. Palmer, aiming for a fourth straight title, tied Pott as 161 players began the 30 000 tournament field. Bob Charles, Doug Sanders, Don January, Jack Burke, and Dan Sikes were among feared rivals for the 4300 first prize.
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Baytown Little Leagues Set to Open Season Monday
Baytown will open its three Little Leagues on Monday with a 1863 season kickoff plan expected this week. The program includes 20 major and 12 minor clubs, games across Lakewood Ward Road and Lee Drive Parks, overseen by coordinators for East Central and West leagues.
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Kansas City Reaches Of Goal For Texans
In Kansas City, one third of 2,000 season tickets for the Dallas Texans’ move were sold in eight days of the drive. Of $438 sold, about 11,000 came from outside the city. Ray Evans, Chamber of Commerce football committee chair, expressed strong optimism as the drive runs to May 15 to reach the goal.
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