Astros Drop Pair To Mets In Doubleheader Loss
New York Mets beat the Houston Astros 4-2 in game one as Gerry Arrigo drove in three runs. Ed Crane added a two run homer in the nightcap to complete the Mets split. The Astros, mired in a slump, had not won in seven days with one rainout and a canceled game due to the All Star break.
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Major League Standings and Weekend Results Snapshot
National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 55 wins and 35 losses, followed by San Francisco 55–37 and Los Angeles 51–37. Philadelphia 49–41 and Houston 45–33 round out top five. American League leaders include Baltimore 60–32, Detroit 50–38, Cleveland 48–40, and California 49–41. Weekend results feature key wins and losses across both leagues, including New York dominance and late-inning drama in multiple matchups.
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Pirates cling to NL lead as Clendenon fuels doubleheader surge
In a key NL stretch, Dean Clendenon delivered four hits in a doubleheader for Pittsburgh to lift them into first place, trailing the Giants by one game. The Pirates swept San Francisco 7-4 and 7-1, boosting Clendenon to a .350 run and raising his RBI total to 48 as Philadelphia, New York, Atlanta, and Chicago posted varied results across the league.
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching for 1969
The top players in batting and pitching are listed by team and stat category. Aaron leads in runs for Atlanta, while Alou tops batting averages with .337 for Pittsburgh. Clemente and Alou split hits and home run counts, with Stargell also strong for Pittsburgh. Pitching leaders include Perry and Miller across leagues, with Koufax and Gibson posting high strikeout totals.
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Pennsylvania targets Texas in Big 33 grudge game
PA fans boast of speed and power as 1966 Big 33 match plans unfold. Pennsylvanians claim they will avenge 1963 and 1965 losses, citing faster backs and heavier interior linemen. Texas counters with several swift players and strong defense, setting up a high-stakes all star clash.
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Brazosport Names Nickie Brice-Northrup Baseball Coach
Freeport area reports Brazosport High School hires Nickie Brice-Northrup as new baseball coach succeeding Bo Deerman. Northrup, a Texas A&M alumnus and former multi sport assistant at Wadehnar High School, brings a state crown coaching background with Rossell High School New Mexico and college experience.
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Texas HS Coaches All Star Football Tickets On Sale
Tickets for the Texas High School Coaches Association Annual All Star Football game are on sale for August 4 at Rice Stadium. Houston buyers can purchase at W A Helt's and Oshman's Sporting Goods downtown. Mail orders go to Emmett Hamson Athletic Ticket Office Ricg University Reserve Section seats are 32.00 each with 3.00 for baysent.
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Lakewood Swim Team wins third annual invitation meet
Lakewood amassed 2187 points to win the Lakewood Invitational Swim Meet. La Porte Municipal Pool was second with 158 points, Goose Creek Country Club third, and Northshore YMCA fourth. Lakewood’s Bill Cappleman and Gene Smith coached the champions who won 15 individual events and four relays, with standout performances from Tina Coker and Jane Detweller among others.
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