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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1969
Page
12
Baytown golfer Joe Clayton fires a 66 at Goose Creek Country Club. He opens with 36 on the front and rallies to a back nine 30, until 18th’s three putts prevented a 29. Wife and friends witness a remarkable day as local golf news recounts other Baytown entries and junior events.
League City Stars defeated the Central League Baytown Stars 2-0 at Ward Road Park to claim the Area 4 Little League All Stars championship. Pitcher Billy Ebner struck out six, homered for two runs, and Roun Barajas took the loss. About 400 fans witnessed the hourlong game, sending League City to state competition next week.
AP sports writer describes the 1969 Cubs home atmosphere at Wrigley Field. Bleacher Bums with yellow helmets spark loud, organized cheering while crowds vie for limited seats. Durocher compares historic Dodgers Giants rivalries to potential Cubs Sox clashes, noting regional distance dulls immediate rivalry.
Ed Storin reviews Williams and Underwood dynamic in MY TURN AT BAT. Ted Williams is portrayed as a fierce, dedicated hitter whose life blends brilliance with conflict. The book details his upbringing, feuds, clashes with authorities, and a legendary final season including a dramatic home run.
Golf writer Frank Beard outlines Gene Littler as the year’s leading money-winner through midseason, praising his iron play and consistent stance. The piece covers Littler’s square middle-iron stance, club distance awareness, and the need for practice to tailor each club. It notes Beard’s new book Shaving Strokes 75 Steps to Winning Golf and how to order.
Playoffs begin Monday at 7 p.m. at Roseland Park to decide Baytown slow pitch champions. A league Aces and Sun Strokes top the halves with Cougars clinching a third finals spot via Friday night win. Sun Strokes face Cougars Monday, winner to meet Aves Tuesday at 8 p.m. in double elimination. church playoffs pit St Johns Methodist vs Central Baptist at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.
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