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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1973

Page

4

Matuszak Only Bright Spot In 34-7 Loss

In Kerrville Oilers fall 34 to 7 to the Chicago Bears as Gary Huff and Bobby Douglass lead the Bears past Houston. Charlie Ford and Lynn Dickey see limited success for the Oilers while rookie Bob Parsons and Roger Lawton score late. Attendance 44,514.

Matuszak Astrodome Bud Adams Bears Chicago Gary Huff Lynn Dickey Oilers Kerrville Gary Lyle Dickey Lynn Oiler University Bobby Douglass iWork Houston Charlie Ford Edd Hargett Ken Burroughs Ford Huffin Skip Butler Huff Bob Parsons Roger Lawgood Son Lawson Kansas John Matuszak John George Amundson Willie Rodgmund Bill Foot Peterson Elvin Bethea Rodgers-Amundson Tody Smith Fred - T Willis Paul Robinson Douglass

Astros Hold Off Cubs 3-2 in Nine Inning Victory

Houston Astros defeat Chicago Cubs 3-2 as Don Wilson posts a win over Bill Bonham. Rico Carty’s deal with the Rangers reshapes Chicago’s lineup, with Carty likely to play left field and Billy Williams moving to first base. Cubs rally late but fall short after a Rosello error and Helms RBI single in the eighth.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Cubs Houston Astros Giants Pittsburgh Cincinnati Rico Carty Wilson Texas Rangers Carty Rangers St. Louis Cardinals Bill Bonham Houston Don Wilson Bonham Jimmy Wynn Wynn Cesaro Cedeno Astros Dave Rosello Tommy Helms Whitey Lockman Billy Williams Jim Panther Atlanta Braves Braves Cub

Bite Long holding FASTEETH Powder ad

An advertising blurb promotes FASTEETH Powder for denture wearers claiming it relieves worry from long wearing dentures and helps secure a comfortable fit. The copy emphasizes ease and confidence while using the product.

Questions You Shouldn't Pass Over Travel Plan Notice

A reader is urged to take action by consulting Travelers Financial Planner after posing three critical questions. The piece frames the questions as prompts to address personal finances and future planning with a dedicated planner. It emphasizes timely, decisive steps and positions the service as a helpful aid.

Brooks Wins Talladega 300 in Major Stock Car Upset

Porterville driver Dick Brooks won the Talladega 300 mile stock car race earning $20,850, while David Pearson collected $9,040 to push toward $1 million in prize money. Brooks dedicated his win to a hard season and vowed to seek a regular ride as Pearson races on. The event was overshadowed by the death of Larry Smith after a crash on the Jith lap.

Talladega, Ala David Pearson Dick Brooks Brooks Porterville Calif Pearson Richard Petty Plymouth Mercury Larry Smith Lenoir N.C Smith

Repeater team advances in Chronicle Slow-Pitch tourney

The Repeaters of Baytown crushed Rock and Rollers of Houston 16 to 1 to reach the tournament’s third round in Houston.

Houston Baytown Chronicle The Rock and Rollers

Season Ducat Deadline Is Wednesday

Athletic director Pete Sultis stated there are many season ticket options for Robert E. Lee and Sterling 1973 football games, with renewals due Wednesday. Public sales begin Thursday and end September 1, with prices set at 8.75 dollars for five Lee games and 10.38 dollars for six Sterling games.

Pete Sultis Robert E. Lee Sterling Sultis Lee

Baytown Swimmers Shine At State Meet In Pasadena

Baytown aquatic stars place second and third in team totals at the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state meet in Pasadena. Jennifer Peirce leads with six individual firsts and two winning relays, followed by sister Mary Kathleen with multiple firsts. Matt Johnson anchors the boys with several top finishes as River Plantation tops the girls division.

Pasadena Baytown Texas Amateur Athletic Federation River Plantation Bayshore Swim Club Jennifer Peirce Mary Kathleen Matt Johnson

Culpepper's Invitational Slow-Pitch Softball Winner Named

Riley Mobile Homes of Houston captured the first Culpepper's Invitational, defeating Adrian's Smoke House of Baytown 14 to 10. Riley remained undefeated. Tarbabies finished third after semi finals losses, Repeaters earned fourth. In Nashville Margaret Court defeated Billie Jean King 6-3 4-6 6-2 in a $30,000 women’s pro tennis event.

Riley Mobile Homes of Houston Culpepper Adrain Smoke House of Baytown Riley Tarbabies Adramn’s Nashville Tenn Margaret Court Billie Jean King

Nicklaus Talks Down Role After Major Mark Breakthrough

Nicklaus, at 33, deflects talk of being golf’s greatest while breaking Walter Hagen’s major title record with 12. He notes only major titles compare and cites his four major wins as proof of current dominance. Weiskopf and others praise his consistency and major-centric measuring stick amid $2 million career earnings and 49 official tour victories.

Cleveland Jack Nicklaus Tom Weiskopf Jack Bobby Jones Sunshot Jones Bruce Cramp Walterton Hagen Nicklaus Crampton Canterbury Ihese Lwre

Grant and Landry in a personality contest joke

Dallas News writer Sam Blair jokes about Don Meredith comparing Bud Grant and Tom Landry in a personality contest. Howard Cosell allegedly claimed Grant ordered Meredith from the Viking dressing room. Wally Moon, ex Cardinals and Dodgers slugger, joined a Little Rock hitting contest versus Bob Feller and later became athletic director at John Brown University in Siloam Springs Arkansas.

Dallas News Sam Blair Don Meredith Minnesota Vikings Bud Grant Tom Landry Dandy Sam Howard Cosell Grant Meredith Viking Wally Moon Texas Aggies St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers Little Rock Bob Feller Wally Manhattan College Station Bay, Ark John Brown University Siioam Springs Ark

Las Vegas pursues early football push with transfers

Austin columnist Lou Maysel notes Nevada Las Vegas gains in football and basketball as Mark Green from Texas A&M and Mike Thomas from Oklahoma join summer study in Las Vegas. He highlights a broader era of grade tampering and Texas schoolboy stars entering the SWC amid rising regional athletic moves.

Lou Maysel Austin Nevada Las Vegas Mark Green Texas A&m Mike Thomas Oklahoma Galveston U. of Oklahoma Texas SWC Pandora's Box Adjar

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