Problems For New Orleans
In the 1972 Chamber of Commerce edition the Baytown Sun warned that the Louisiana Superdome would face severe access problems. The massive stadium overwhelms nearby streets and limited parking, risking gridlock after events and challenging traffic control.
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Two Ways To Reach The Dome Complexes
The piece compares downtown congestion and limited freeway ramps to entering the Houston Astrodome and the larger Louisiana Superdome. It notes the Astrodome’s 36 million cost and the Superdome’s projected 130 million plus price tag, plus sightlines and parking concerns. It ends by joking about parachuting in to the Superdome to avoid traffic and parking.
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Season Ducats Going Fast for Sterling and Lee Football
Athletic Director Pete Sultis says season tickets go on sale Thursday at 8 a.m. and will not be sold after Sept. 1. About 2,500 season tickets have been sold for Sterling and Lee. Sterling, ranked No. 11 in Class AAAA, hosts six home games at Stallworth Stadium including Lee on Nov 16. Lee’s five games at Stallworth cost 8.75 dollars, with a schedule featuring South Houston and Forest Brook among others.
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A Winner In Scramble Golf Meet At Goose Creek
The team of Bruce Woods Hansel York Bill Head Billie Guiles and Mal Johnson shot 63 to win the monthly scramble at Goose Creek Country Club. Four teams tied for second with 65. Second place teams include Keith Richardson Lois Strawn Bill Brueck Bob Martin Bobbie Horan Dale Fridley Robbie Persin B A Stewart Barney Hilliard Joyce Hayes Guy Hayes Phil Wendell Fred Doerkie Lynn Strawn Ula Stewart Bob Manning Johnny Powell Joanne York Bill Durham S Barnhill
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Sooners Lead Recruits In Friday Oil Bowl
The 36th Oil Bowl Classic at Coyote Stadium features top Texas and Oklahoma graduates. Oklahoma leads with eight recruits, Texas seven, while Texas Tech and Houston each have three. Coaches praised quarterbacks Joe McReynolds Eddy Porter and Pat Ryan amid roster changes including Winston Fount joining Texas.
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Faragalli Named Marshall Football Assistant Coach
Brown University former assistant football coach Joe Faragalli has been named to the same duties at Marshall University. The move positions Faragalli to coaching staff duties in Huntington West Virginia.
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Astros Beat Cardinals Behind Cedeno Catch and Roberts Pitch
Houston starter Mike Nagy earned the win while Bob Roberts limited St Louis to five hits over seven innings. Cesar Cedeno made a spectacular leaping catch to rob Hector Cruz of an inside the park homer as the Astros rallied with doubles from Bob Watson and Lee May. Joe Torre and Ted Simmons had opening hits for the Cardinals before Roberts shut them down, preserving Houston's lead in the NL East race.
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Crawford Leads LA To Victory
Willie Crawford homered and doubled and drove in four runs to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5 1 victory over Montreal. Claude Osteen earned the win with relief from Jim Brewer as Los Angeles extended its NL West lead to two games over Cincinnati. Hal Breeden homered in the eighth for Montreal after an early Expos surge.
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Aaron To Be Well Guarded In HR Chase
Atlanta AP notes Henry Aaron will be well protected as he travels on the road with the Atlanta Braves in National League cities. The report highlights security measures during the team’s road trip through NL venues.
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Major League Leaders from the Baseball Almanac
American League stats feature Rod Carew and Willie Horton with top batting and runs. R J Jackson leads in runs and home runs for Oakland, with Mayberry and Otis following. Cecil Monday reports extra police protection requested for Aaron in town. National League leaders include Rose and Bench in batting and RBIs, Stargell and Cardenal in hits and doubles, and Stargell again in home runs with Brett and Bonds among leaders.
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Aaron Eyes Babe Ruth Record As Braves Visit Cubs
Braves slugger Aaron, 39, enters a game at Wrigley Field 13 homers shy of Babe Ruth’s all time 714. He has 28 homers this season and may extend his mark to 701 today while teams heed warnings after fan abuse reports.
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Adrain's Wins In Houston Slow-Pitch Tourney Round Two
Adrain's Smoke House defeated the All Star Guard 63 in Houston Monday, advancing to the third round of The Chronicle Slow-Pitch Softball Tournament. The next game at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday will decide whether the opponents are the Austin Steel or the Arthur Super Flies.
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Fall Slow-Pitch Softball Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 1973 Fall Slow-Pitch Softball League sponsored by the Parks and Raneostinn Nenartmanthe. Local players are urged to sign up soon as league play approaches.
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Lions edge Chiefs in preseason basic rush shows defense
In the Kansas City exhibition the Lions clinched a 17 16 win as Lem Barney blocked a late extra point by Jan Stenerud, ending a seven year drought. The game featured Chiefs receiver Dawson and Lions quarterback Landry guiding drives, with Jackson State back Terence Wright entering camp.
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