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Newspaper

Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1963

Page

9

Gibson Sparks Cardinals Win With 11 K’s Night

Gibsons 11 strikeouts powered the St Louis Cardinals to a 4 1 victory over Houston as Bob Gibson pitched masterfully through the early inning and Marino Barrett, White and Flood contributed key hits. Stan Musial was in the lineup after a shaky start, and Bill White went 4 for 4 as the Cardinals stretched their lead with a four run first inning.

Fred Hartman St. Louis Johnny Keane Musial al Span Gibson Bill White White Los Angeles Farrell Warwick Hal Smith Spangler George Aspro Wynn Houston Bob Aspromontesin- Groat Talgled Altman

A J Harper Bowls First Perfect Game In League Play

In league play A J Harper achieved the first perfect game in sanctioned league action. The report chronicles his milestone against Wailing, the players involved, and notes on family supporters including Sharon and Debbie from Baytown.

A. J. Harper Mapi Harper Sharon Baytown Clas-Se Debbie Harsie Rod Lane J. Harper

Local bowler Misses Perfect Game After Nine in a Row

The account notes Harper, a six year bowler, rolling seven straight strikes and coming close to a perfect game as pins fell on the eighth and 12th frames. He carries a 182 summer league average with a 259 high game in league play. His wife Muriel is mentioned as a fan.

Hane Per Harper Hareer Muriel

Yankees Increase Lead as AL Scores Flood

In a lively AL Friday night, Detroit swept Kansas City 27-2 and 6-2, Baltimore beat Minnesota 14-4 and 6-2, and the Angels crushed Washington 17-0. The Yankees topped Chicago 7-2 to extend their lead to 11 games, while Boston edged Cleveland 3-2 in 13 innings.

di Hackleman Associated Press Detroit Baltimore Los Angeles New York Yankees Tigers Kansas City Orioles Minnesota Angels Washington Yanks

Go Round Sports Commentary From Old Texas Scene

A collage of Texas football and baseball anecdotes from the era. It cites Colt 44 GM Paul Richards, Frank Brovies recruiting in Texas, and players like Kenneth Hall, Duke Carlisle, and Darryl Royal line coach Shira. The piece notes Houston as a base for Richards and recalls local figures and teams with bold opinions and hopeful biases.

Colt Paul Richards Houston Richards Frank Brovies Texas Pig Pen U Paul Gips Clear Creek Georgtown Southwestern University Kenneth Hall South Texas Sugarland Big Ken Texas Aggies Bear Bryant Benitotta Blackie Sherrol Helms Doak Walker Kyle Rote James Saxton Jim Helms Leo Daniels Agvie Uvalde Daniels Rosenberg Duke Carlisle Texas Aggie SMU Hayden Fry Slim John Sylvester Rice Shira Darryl Royal Linecoach Houston Oilers Tom Goode Mississippi State Karan Charlie Shira Longhansville

National Doubles Semifinals Begin in Boston

National Doubles semifinals start in Brookline as Chuck McKinley and Dennis Ralston lead Frank Froehling and Donald Dell 7 4 5 5 using the quarterfinals halted by darkness. British pair Bobby Wilson and Roger Taylor join the other semifinal after defeating Allen Fox and Jim McManus. Mexican duo Antonio Palafox and Rafael Osuma meet Cliff Buchholz and Ronnie Fisher in Houston for the other side.

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Spahn Tops Dodgers to Push 20th Victory Pace

Milwaukee lefty Warren Spahn earned his 16th win, beating Los Angeles 6 1 to 1, with Ed Mathews and Hank Aaron providing key homers and cutting the Dodgers' NL lead. Bob Gibson and the Cardinals won 4 1 over Houston as San Francisco and Philadelphia also won, tightening the pennant race.

Cincinnati New York Wifey Chicago Koonce Talteuris San Francisco O'Del Pittsburgh Ardwett Philacel Phic Snort SY Lewis Oylor Houston Browt Milwaukee Clempster Podres

Major BRAGUE leads in late season basketball standings update

The Major BRAGUE tops the league behind a 64 percent mark with a 45 64 tally and 34 OT errors noted. Minnesota trails by six, while Detroit, Boston and Cleveland post varied scores in a long stretch of games and twi night results across the circuit.

Pacific Coast baseball summaries and Texas League results

Fragmented OCR text lists multiple minor league baseball scores and teams including Portland Seattle and Texas League entries. Notable items mention Menkesy Sart and Ignitos Javatio with unclear contexts, leaving several reads as partial scores and team names without full events or dates.

Pacific Sonat Peace Erver Dail Oklahoma Sart Menkesy Portland Seattle

Colt .45s face rough series with Braves in Houston

Houston Colt .45s brace for a tough three game set with the Milwaukee Braves at home after a rough Milwaukee trip. Don Nottebart Bob Bruce and Dick Farrell may start as Houston aims to improve its season standing while managing pitching health and potential trades.

Houston Houston Colt Don Nottebart Bob Bruce Dick Farrell Braves Bruce O.K Harry Craft Colt 45S Nottebart Norm Larker Milwaukee Colts Farrell Phillies Colt

Pott leads Classic as putter fuels surge in Akron

Johnny Pott grabbed a three stroke lead midway through the American Golf Classic after a 32 36 68 on the Firestone course following a 67 opening. Miller Barber Bruce Crampton and Dave Hill trailed in a tight group while Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer faced struggles.

Akron Ohio Vic Johnny Pott Bob Nichols Oaf Louisiana State University Pott Firestone Country Club Miller Barber Bruce Crampton Dave Hilldulius Boros Jack Nicklaus Tiel Boros Dave Marr Gay Brewer Jr Arnold Palmer

Iverson Wins International Junior Chamber Tourney in Midland

Don Iverson of LaCrosse Wisconsin captured the International Junior Chamber of Commerce golf title at Midland Hills and Ranchland Hills CCs with a 72-hole 282 four under par. He opened early birdies, defeated Jett Riley and Wendell Coffee in a playoff for second, while Richard Anthony and William Wade tied for fourth. The event airs on ABC with team honors going to Louisiana.

Midland Don Iverson LaCrosse Wis Burley Jack Nicklaus Iverson Tandiland Hills Country Club Jett Riley Panama Wendell Coffee Avondale Riley West Texas Midland Country Club Richard Anthony Andalusia Ranchland Hills Steven Baca Albuquerque N.M Eisehower Louisiana Gary Player Hebert Brothers ABC Lionel Jay Nichols Nicklaus Boros Barber Palmer

Oilers rally to beat San Antonio for two-game gap

Tulsa Oilers surged to a 4-1 win over San Antonio on Friday night, moving within two games of the Texas League lead. Pitcher Gordon Richardson delivered an eight-hitter with 12 strikeouts as Bill Bethea drove in two runs with a key double. Austin defeated El Paso 4-2 to climb to third, while Albuquerque edged Amarillo 10-3 in 13 innings as the race tightens with 34 games separating first and fourth.

Luis Aparicio Jackie Brandt Orioles Dick Stigman Russ Snyder Baltimore Kim Gentile Milt Pappas Robin Roberts Ken McBride Senators The Angeles Washington Felix Torres Joe Pepitone Yankees Hoyt Wilhelm Pepitone Robby Risharden Associated Press Tulsa Oilers San Antonio Oilers Tulsa Gordon Richardson Bill Bethea University of Texas Austin el Paso Albuquerque Amarillo Bill Berrier Jeff Forborg Amanito Aushn Albucuerque

Chiefs Have Much Talent, Can Find Few Supporters

Kansas City Chiefs show talent but struggle for fans as 6 86 attended the exhibition loss to Denver 20 16 at their new stadium. rookies Stan Johnson and Charlie Warner spark the offense with Eddie Wilson connecting on key plays. attendance rises tonight as NFL pre season heats up with Bears Packers at Milwaukee and other matchups.

Don Weiss Kansas City Chiefs Dallas Texans Kansas Denver Broncos Chiefs Green Bay Packers Vonight Chicago Bears Milwaukee Eddie Wilson Arizona Oakland Stane Johnson Bling Charlie Warner Prairie View College Texas Broncs Warner Denver Gene Mingo Frent Wilson Johnson Kansas City Broncos National Football League Bears Packers County Stadium Dallas Los Angeles Portland Ore Detroit St. Louis Omaha Philadelphia Washington Charlotte Baltimore Pittsburgh Atlanta

Rivero Versus Gonzalez At Garden Tonight

New York AP reports Juan Rocky Rivero of Argentina faces Jose Gonzalez of Puerto Rico in a Madison Square Garden bout tonight. The event pits the power puncher against a skilled challenger in a high stake boxing match.

Rivero Gonzalez Garden New York iPampas Juan Rocky) Rivio Argentina Jose Gonzalz Porto Rico Madison Square Garden

Young Spokane teen faces Mt Vernon pro for national title

In Williamstown Massachusetts Peggy Cenley 16 of Spokane Washington faces Anne Quast Wells 25 of Mt Vernon Washington in the final of the Women's National Amateur Golf Championship. Cenley advanced with a one under par 73 in semis while Wells defeated JoAnne Gunderson 3 and 2 on Taconic Golf Club amid talk of a third title.

Williamstown Mass Pacific Northwest Peggy Cenley Spokane Wash Anne Quast Wells Mt. Vernon

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