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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1968

Page

11

Lakewood Swimmers Capture Two Titles

Lakewood swimmers won two titles at the Northshore meet as Girardeau and Rice led individuals in sprint and stroke events. Girardeau took the 50 yard freestyle and 50 yard backstroke while Rice claimed the 50 yard breaststroke. The pair joined by Anderson and Braswell on relays helped Lakewood secure the girls division title and the intermediates boys trophy with Godwin, Schwendeman, Zamba, and Rice winning medley and freestyle relays. Beverly Guy and Teresa Urban were doubles in the intermediates girls events.

Girardeau Rice Miss Girardeau Miss Rice Betsy Anderson Cy Braswell Lakewood Brant Godwin Sammy Schwendeman Bubba Zamba David Rice Beverly Guy Teresa Urban Imiss Guy Miss Urban

Western Open field packed with leaders and contenders

The chase for the 26000 dollar Western Open jackpot tightens as Bobby Nichols and George Archer share the 136 lead after two rounds at Olympia Fields. Miller Barber, Jack Nicklaus and others sit within a few strokes. Nichols says he's been sharper with more Birdie chances. Archer reports equipment tweaks as players push for weekend daylight.

Chicago Bobby Nichols George Archer Olympia Fields Miller Barber Homero Biancas Jack Nicklaus Billy Maxwell Bob Stanton Bert Yancey Kermit Zarley Nichols Archer Woods

Rader and Staub Lift Astros Over Phillies in Opener

Astros win 4 to 3 as Rader collects three hits and two RBIs including the tying run in the eighth. Staub adds two hits and scores twice with Wynn starting the big inning. Dierker returns from army duty for Houston and saves by Shea.

Fred Hartman Houston Doug Rader Rusty Staub Astros Phillies Rader Staub Jimmy Wynn Wynn John Bateman Philadelphia Tovar Tait Wee Yorret Denniro Wate Menke Gonder Simmon Dierker Goo Atten Ess Mike Cuellar Chris Short Larry Dierker Hell Pat House Steve Shea Phils Tony Gonzalez Cookie Rojas Clay Dalrymple James Tony Taylor Roberto Bena Gonzalez Dalrymple Richie Allen Bill White Dalymple

Harris County Free Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier Promotes Weekend Angling

Harris County maintains the 906 foot Sylvan Beach pier at La Porte free to anglers. The busy site offers bank and deep-water casting, crabbing, and tall tales of big catches with limited evening hours and a strict no alcohol rule. Visitors are urged to wear protective headgear and enjoy a safe, economical fishing experience.

Syivan Beach Harris County Galveston Bay la Porte Sylvan Beach Sylvan Beach Pier

Olympic Yacht Trials Open at Houston Yacht Club

Eighteen yachtsmen from across the nation began the North American Championship and U S Olympic Trials at 11 am in Shore Acres. Seven races through next Saturday determine the U S Dragon Class team for the Summer Olympics with the best six scores counting. Top local entrant is Baytown’s Joe Huggins, sailing U S 206.

Shore Acres U. S Houston Yacht Club United States Joe Huggins Baytown

Major League Standings And Results Report

American League standings show Detroit leading with 66 wins while Baltimore sits 59 45 and Cleveland 58 50. Oakland 43 31 and New York 49 33 chase while Minnesota 49 55 and California 49 56 trail. Friday results include Baltimore 4 New York 1 and Detroit 6 Minnesota 3. Sunday matchups feature Detroit Minnesota and Oakland Cleveland among others.

THE Associated Press W. L. Pet Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Oakland New York Minnesota California Chicago Wash Washington Ww. L. Pet St. Louis Atlanta Cincinnati San Fran Pittsburgh Phila Los Angeles Houston Los Angele Philadelphia San Los Angel

Burgess Relief Pitching Spurs Orioles Rally in Championship Win

Orioles overcome Giants 6 5 in Optimise Teen League Sophomore Tournament final as Mike Burgess tosses four innings of hitless relief striking out 12. John May drives in two to tie 5-5 before Keith Sanders and Mike DeHayes deliver the decisive runs. Giants led 5-2 after Pat Hill and Jasper Sims opened scoring. David Acosta took the loss.

Mike Burgess Orioles Giants Oriles Braves White Sox Burgess Ronnie Ramsey John May Keith Sanders Mike Dehayes Jasper Sims Pat Hill Billy Gant Richie Carroll David Acosta

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