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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1960
Page
7
Frank Broyles of Arkansas says his team underperforms when expected to be at its best, calling the Razorbacks the most overrated in the SWC. He argues morale and confidence skew perceptions amid regional coverage and rival pro-invasion talk.
Friday results across the American and National Leagues show Chicago over Kansas City six to four and Detroit beating Boston six to four. standings list Washington and Boston near the top with various sub summaries, plus scattered am/pm game notes and Pan American Association results.
Australia will defend its World Amateur Team Championship title against 32 nations including the United States at Merion Golf Club Ardmore Pennsylvania from September to October. The event marks the second Eisenhower Cup biennial championship with Australia winning the inaugural playoff over the U S. team. The U S four man squad will be chosen after the National Amateur in St Louis in September.
Ralph Boston 26 ft 1 in broad jump ties Jesse Owens’ mark as four world records fall at Mt San Antonio College pre-Olympic meet. Hal Connolly hammer 225 ft 9 in, Bill Nieder shot 65 ft 10 in, Olympic mile relay 3 05.6, with Babka and Sime tying discus and 100 m marks. Don Bragg pole vault 15 ft 9 3 4 in and John Thomas high jump 7 ft 3 to boost Rome squad.
The United States defeated Canada to capture the Americas Cup Golf title in Ottawa, extending the U S streak to five. Don Cherry led with two decisive wins as John Konsek and Vancouver’s Ron Willey helped clinch the victory amid a shaky morning Sweden in alternate shot.
In San Antonio AP reports the Dallas Cowboys and the St Louis Cardinals meet in a NFL exhibition tonight with about 20 000 fans expected at kickoff.
Weather permitting a big turnout is expected as Bay-Tex launches shrimp season. Open season runs daily from sunrise to sunset through December fifteenth with licenses required. Resident license costs two dollars and a trawl tag three dollars. Trawls capped at twelve feet and 14.5 inch net mesh. Shrimp size limits set at 39 per pound white and 30 brown pink. No limit on catch. penalties up to 200 dollars or 15 to 30 days.
Athletic director Dan Stallworth announced season ticket plans with a Sept 1 deadline for pickup and a Sept 10 deadline for changes from 1959 arrangements. Last year's holders may keep seats for the Sept 9 opener in Houston or Sept 16 home game, with unclaimed tickets recycled after Sept 1. Changes or additions start Sept 6 and run to Sept 10, with processing Sept 23 after Labor Day.
The St. Louis Cardinals earned their sixth straight victory by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 7 to 4 in Milwaukee. Bob Gibson pitched all nine innings for his third win as St Louis improved in the standings while Musial drove in two on a bases loaded hit. Dick Groat hit an inside the park homer for Pittsburgh.
Louisville completed the sweeps in a four game series with Denver and beat the Grizzlies 86 to secure a tie for second in the American League standings as Houston lost to Indianapolis 5 to 4. Charleston ended a 16 game drought by beating Minneapolis 3 to 1. Dallas Fort Worth edged Paul 2 to 1 as Glade Wade’s ninth inning single drove in Ted Kazanski for the decisive run.
Johnny Unitas sparked the Baltimore Colts with 9 catches for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 32-7 win over the College All-Stars at Soldier Field. Lenny Moore and Don Meredith led the passing and receiving, as the Colts showed dominance in the NFL showcase.
The Gander Lettermen's Club announces an Aug 20 lineup with a 4 PM barbecue honoring the Gander varsity and coachs, 8:30 PM dance, and 4 PM officer elections. Nominations will come from the general membership. All events occur at the Knights of Pythian hall on Highway 14.
The Orioles slashed the Red Sox 4 3 as Jim Gentile and Ron Hansen joined in a string of home runs. Baltimore surged to within five games of the Yankees, who were held to few answers by a Washington win and a tough stretch.
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