Braves Rally Edge Giants Then Dominate Pasadena In Final
Baytown Braves win the Optimist junior teen league semifinal and final battles. Kent Smith earned the win in relief against the Giants, while John Juarez struck out 10 in the final victory. Pasadena had earlier defeated the Giants 8 4 as Bud Dean took the loss.
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YMCA Schedule Highlights A Busy Tuesday
The YMCA offers a packed timetable with morning swim from 7 to 9 am and swim team sessions. Afternoon activities include adult swimming, teen programs, gymnastics, and fitness classes. Evening options feature open swim, open gym, lifesaving courses, and a Tuesday only Model Teen event.
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Charm Rouse
Golfers Enter GCCC Title Match in Record Field
Goose Creek Country Club drew 1045 entries for the annual championship matching a club record and surpassing last year’s 61 starters. Seven flights were created to handle the large field with matches due by August 13.
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Heavyweight Doubleheader Is Good Show Under Dome
Houston sportswriter Fred Hartman reviews a heavyweight twin bill at the Astrodome, praising Spencer for pressuring Terrell and Ellis for his drives while noting controversial low blows and a referee stoppage in the ninth. The crowd of about 33,946 and local officials attended as Spencer earned a unanimous decision over Terrell and Martin pressed Ellis before a decisive finish.
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Hawks Face Pearl Scorpions in ASA Tournament Clash
Baytown Hawks advance to the sixth round of the Amateur Softball Association event as they meet the Pearl Scorpions of Houston at Memorial Park No 2 in Houston. A win keeps them alive in the double elimination tourney after a 4-1 start. Richard Rodriguez or Dulig Martinez will pitch.
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Oilers Exit Exhibition With Frustration On Field
Ernie Ladd criticized the rough play after Houston's defeat as he blamed himself for errors. Coach Leming avoided commenting on a sideline fight while Trull expressed hope the exhibition season yields profits for the Oilers.
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Chiefs Fight Turmoil In Stadium Scuffle
Helly recalls trying to break up a brawl after a helmet swing by a Houston player. Dawson declined to discuss who was involved or if others were hurt. Arbanas delivered a blow as the melee began, and Garrett showed limited risk, saying he ran to avoid the fight.
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Phils Rally Past Astros On Late Relief Collapse
In Philadelphia the Phillies snapped a four run Houston lead with a dramatic eighth inning. Aided by costly relief pitching and a late two home run swing by Bill White, Philadelphia seized an 84 victory over Houston as Don Wilson faltered and Dan Schneider yielded key hits.
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Staub Focuses on Hits, Not Homers in Major League Rise
Staub, key Astros hitter at 23, explains his surge by abandoning home run chasing. In Arlington, he says he concentrates on hitting the ball where it is pitched, a shift behind his early season success.
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Staub ankle scare debunked by Astros officials
Houston right fielder Rusty Staub, reported injured en route to Philadelphia, was cleared by Astro officials on Monday. Staub, emerging as a .350 hitter with 31 doubles and 7 homers, dismissed the false report and focused on improving his swing as he chased the NL batting title amid a tight race with Roberto Clemente.
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