Braves Triumph 4-2 Over Astros In Contested Showdown
Atlanta grabbed an early lead and held on as Houston fought back. A disputed third base call and a late rally highlighted the game, with Mack Jones and Rusty Staub involved in key moments. Hank Aaron and Woodward drove in runs for the Braves while Astros pitchers Cuellar and Dierker faced Atlanta’s offense.
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Houston
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Tony Venzon
Venzon
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Carty
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Mack
Woody Woodward
Cest
Ken Johnson
Cuellar
Larry Dierker
Ron Taylor
Young Heley
Ted Abernathy
Aspromonte
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Atlanta Blows Past Houston Despite Foggy Lineup
Atlanta defeats Houston 12-2 in a game featuring numerous substitutions and a lineup jumble. Key moments include F Alou and Harrison homers, Cuellar and Dierker used in relief, and late scoring bursts from Moye and Seprnrete. Astute baserunning and a productive fourth inning propelled Atlanta to the rout amid weather-related irregularities.
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Mrs Bradbury to Attend Houston Astro Atlanta Game
Mrs B W Bradbury of 1808 Strickland Street will be a guest of The Bay Town Sun and the Houston Sports Association at the Houston Astro Atlanta game Wednesday night.
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Mays Blasts 534th homer to tie Foxx for second
Willie Mays, 35, says long balls aren’t as easy as before as he ties Jimmy Foxx for second on the all time list with his 534th homer. Gaylord Perry earned his 7th win as San Francisco beat St. Louis 3-1. Mays trails Babe Ruth at 714. Hank Aaron leads NL with as several scores and results from around the league follow.
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Campaneris Flips The Script In A's 4 2 Win Over Sox
Bert Campaneris singled handedly derailed Tommy John and powered the Kansas City A's to a 4 2 victory over the Chicago White Sox. In other AL action Baltimore beat Boston 6 4 Detroit won over New York 6 3 Minnesota topped California 3 1 and Washington outlasted Cleveland 6 5 in 13 innings.
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Shrimp Off To Bad Start In Baytown Bay Area
Baytown’s shrimp season opened with meager hauls as fishers hope for better weeks ahead. Capt. Rufus Osgood moved his fleet to Matagorda after poor Trinity and Galveston Bay catches, blessing parties drawing hundreds of locals and preachers alike. Nearby, Ernie Dittman and others report steady reef and trout catches at San Luis Pass, while Dr. Herbert H. Duke orders a 27-foot deep sea boat and Gene Branscombe signs for a new craft with advanced navigation. The piece notes the improving weather and upcoming cooler season as ideal for outdoor pursuits, predicting Trinity Bay will rebound.
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Ed Hopkins Clinches 12th USGA Amateur Trip
Ed Hopkins of Dallas earned his 12th trip to the USGA National Amateur Championship. Nine golfers qualified from Texas at three 36 hole sectionals with Hopkins posting 3 under par 129 to lead the Dallas field at Brook Hollow. John Farquhar of Amarillo misses this year, while Hank Akers and Stuart Chancellor were playoff losers for Houston spots. The National Amateur begins August 31 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
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Baseball Standings Summary Spotlight
Detroit defeats New York 5 to 3 while Kansas City edges Chicago 4 to 2. Minnesota overwhelms California 8 to 1 in another set of major league games.
Deal Said Near Gilchrist May Be On Way To Raiders
Cookie Gilchrist, known for his tiffs, may be headed toward a Raiders deal in a move discussed by insiders. The potential agreement centers on securing Gilchrist as a key back for Oakland, with negotiations detailed by team sources.
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Major League Leaders Amid Baseball Honors and Trades
A compilation of league leaders in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, home runs, and stolen bases for the American and National Leagues. Notable names include Oliva, Robinson, Aaron, Clemente, and Koufax. The piece also chronicles AFL pro football activity with possible Raiders Broncos trades, trades, and camp news plus NFL roster moves and injuries.
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