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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1977

Page

5

Coaches stress growth as team prepares for new rules

Dennis led a meeting highlighting mental prep and growth amid new rules. Lippman noted improved focus by the Hangers and Stamm and discussed how teams will adapt with offensive fixes and swing passes. Sterling prepares for Deer Park scrimmage as leaders push progress and gear updates.

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Royals win amid Gong Award antics in AL West

Kansas City fans witness a bruising battle with the White Sox and Twins as the Royals cling to a division lead. George Brett’s hustle and the Gong Award craze generate tension. catcher Darrell Morter earns the gong after a controversial call. Porter voices mixed feelings about the pressure and camaraderie.

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Mets Edge Astros in Hit and Run Playoff Turnaround

New York Mets won 7 2 over the Houston Astros as John Stearns ran and Bruce Hosk… manager Joe Torre praised the hit and run for moving runners and pressuring fielders. Starter Pal Zimmer Zachry earned the win in seven innings despite six walks amid rain delays.

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Ganders On Parade To Kick Off REL Season

REL to open 1977 football season with Ganders on Parade pep rally at 8 p.m. Tuesday Aug 20 in REL Auditorium. Don Duke booster president says event honors Ganders and supporters. Billie Thompson to lead program. REL band to perform. tickets $1 adults 50c students at school office or at door. Parents meeting with coach Ron Kramer follows at 7 p.m. in Lee Cafeteria. boosters meet at 7:30 with door prizes for football game tickets and Astros tickets.

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Seaver Returns to face Mets in Reds clash at Shea

Tom Seaver, now with the Cincinnati Reds, returns to New York to pitch against his old Mets teammates at Shea Stadium. Promoters push the spectacle as a landmark reunion game amid ongoing media hype around his famous departure and a half hour Mets documentary titled The Franchise.

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Barracudas Take Second In Softball Tournament

The Baytown Barracudas sponsored by Sonic Drive In finished second in the Houston Heavies Slow Pitch Tournament at the Sports Complex. Bill Baker, Mike Pickens, Kent Smith and Paul Wayne Daviels named to the AN Tournament team.

Baytown Barracudas Sonic Drive- In Houston

Crull Family Praises Cubs Murcer After Scotty’s Death

Calumet City Illinois AP Scott Crull, 17, a terminal cancer patient and devout Cubs fan, died two weeks after Bobby Murcer privately promised to try for a home run. Murcer expressed sadness, granted the boy a brief moment of happiness, and the Cubs honored his memory with a late homer. The Crull family, led by Linda and Kenneth Crull, credited Murcer with a bright spot amid tragedy as Scotty’s condition worsened in Hammond Indiana.

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Hawks Eliminated in ISC World Tourney

In Sun City Wisconsin downed the Baylonians 8 to 0 to eliminate the Baylown Hawks in the International Softball Congress World Fast Pitch Tournament. The Hawks managed eight hits and stranded eight baserunners as Indio Contreras took the loss.

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Sun Outdoor Guide reports updated season dates and conditions

Editor notes the wex season opens September 10 and ends September 18 correcting Monday’s misprint. Weather calls for choppy winds 10 to 15 mph, offshore waves three to five feet, water 84 degrees at Galveston beach. Tides list two highs and two lows. Trinity Bay fishing shows pan fish activity, crabs scarce, shrimp up slightly. Offshore snapper fishing excellent with a 132 pound total and five over 10 pounds. Beach water muddy and a seven foot tarpon at the jetties. Lake Livingston bass and catfish limits reported.

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Baytown Junior Bowling Opens Fall Leagues Saturday

The Baytown Junior Bowling Association kicks off fall play at Bay Lanes this Saturday September 11. Children 10 years and under bowl at 10 AM while ages 11 to 21 compete at 1 PM. For participation details contact Virgil Jimfinger at 427 1934 or Mrs L E Wright at 422 9738.

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Season Ducats For Crosby Now On Sale

Crosby High School offers season tickets for 19 varsity home games at the district office on Pecan. Last year’s holders retain seats until Friday. from Monday seats open to the public. General admission is $1.75 for adults and 75 cents for students, with ticket sales limited to weekdays and no student tickets at the gate.

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