Pirates Pound Houston 6-4 to End Series
The Pirates defeated the Astros 6-4 as Bob Robertson hit a key homer and Roberto Clemente added a solo shot. Houston led 4-1 before Pittsburgh’s five-run fourth inning turned the game, with Ellis and Johnson stifling the Astros after the early rally. The series concludes with Don Wilson facing Bob Moose in game three’s decisive matchup.
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Pirates
Houston
Astros
John Black
Doc Ellis
Johnson
Jas Houston
Ellis
Vic Davalillo
Ken
Roberto
Forsch
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Tres
Reds
St. Louis
Chicago
Ehlis
Bob Johnson
Bob Robertson
Bucs
Gene Alley
Harry Walker
Roger Metzger
Cesar Cedeno
Jim Wynn
Lee May
Jim Ray
Don Wilson
Astronemesis
Bob Moose
Baytown Post Office and Publication Details
The notice lists second class matter at Baytown Texas post office 77520 and publication schedule from 1301 Memorial Drive. It provides mailing address P G Box 90 Baytown 77520, and subscription rates by carrier 2.15 per month 25.80 per year plus 10 cents single copy price. It notes mail rates on request and representation by General Advertising Service and Coastal Publications.
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Baytown
Texas
Congress
Memorial Drive
P.G. Box
General Advertising Service
Coastal Publications
Stargell Open to First Base Role with Pirates
Houston AP Willie Stargell wants to play first base full time for the Pirates to boost the lineup. Manager Bill Virdon says a decision will come after evaluating the season, with Stargell likely to shift from left field if needed. Veterans Gene Clines Bob Robertson and Vic Davalillo will share left field duties while Richie Hebner backs third base as he recovers. Seaver and Vida Blue top the NL AL ERAs, highlighting strong pitching.
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Houston
Willie
Stargell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Virdon
Bill Virdon
Gene Clines
Bob Robertson
Vic Davalillo
Richie Hebner
Hebner
Tom Seaver
New York Stargell
Mets
Vida Blue
Oakland
Palacios Firecracker 200 Boat Race Winners Named
Bay town marks the 23rd annual Firecracker race with Bobby Witt winning the single engine division and Hiram Muecke taking first in the twin engine class. Muecke also placed fifth in the single engine division as Jerry Craig earned third in twins.
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Palacios
Baytown
Bobby Whitt
Ratke
Hiram Muecke
Palacios Lions
Witt
Muecke
Baggtown
Jerry Craig
Sun
Holloway Shuts In On Near Perfect City II Title
Jerry Holloway carried a no hit bid into the sixth as the Texas II champion Texans beat the West League Indians 3 2 in the Little League final. Keyes walked and errors allowed the decisive run after two outs, with Holloway striking out eight and Hall driving in the winning run. In the consolation game the Red Sox and Eagles tied 2 2 after six innings with Sutton and Barry Smith stacking strikeouts and two hits for Smith.
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Houston
Los Angeles
Atlanta
San Francisco
San Diggo
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G.B. Pitsburgh
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Chicago
St.Louis
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San Diego
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Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Bill Oakland
Elkins
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Son
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Kansas City
Texans
California
Texas
Rhi Holloway
Stephens
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Gregerson
Clark
Maklane Holloway
Milwaukee
Hail
Baker
Iain Price
Rocha
Coltman
Oakland
Lilly
Ramirez
fAyers
IB Keyes
Jerry Holloway
Holloway
Barry Coffman
Lee Houston
Indians
Len Keyes
Tim Stephens
Jeff Clark
Gregory Ramirez
Keyes
Hall
Red Sox
Eagles
James Sutton
Barry t/Smith
Smith
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al Oliver
Fanny Sanguillen
Helaver
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Roel
Wolson
Helms
Stinson
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Watson
Houten
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Tager
Ray Future
Négon
JRC
Tennett
Ami
The
Baytown Sun
Texas Ave
Hi ~E
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Amanca
Dodge Boys
Dodge
Ood Anderson, Nyi
Enesty
Wrona
Ata
Pons
Baytown Dodge
Garret
Ton mdi
Billy Talbert
Witsman
Mike Rice
Bayshore Enterprises
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Mexico City
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