Grate's Three Run Double Beats Dodgers 4 1
Houston exploded for four runs in the fourth inning to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4 1. Jerry Grate delivered the knockout blow with a three run double. Dodgers catcher John Roseboro left with a hand injury after a foul tip in the fifth. Jim Owens pitched six and two thirds innings for Houston, with Hal Woodeshick finishing. Nate Oliver's sacrifice fly accounted for Los Angeles' lone run.
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Pirates Surprise Giants in Teen League Action
Pirates rallied to a 13-3 victory over the Giants as Ken McWilliams went the distance for the win. Johnny Cavarrella and Rusty Brockman led 7 hits combined, while Rick Chase and Royce Lawrence relieved. Yanks edged Indians 1-0 with Randy Beckman earning the win. Eagles beat Barbers Hill Oilers 6-2 as Holdie Bridwell hit a three run homer. Ian Thompson got the win for the Eagles. Joe Kilgore took the loss.
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Summer Play Hits 58 247 With One Week Remaining
The summer recreation program neared its end with 6121 participants this week. Center tallies include Robert E Lee 511 Highlands Junior High 1000 Cedar Bayou Junior High 722 Baytown Junior High 1090 Carver High School 171 DeZavala Elementary 999 Harlem Elementary 1100. Swimming brought 20 dollars and 760 at Robert E Lee 6 at Carver. Tennis counted 105 and Junior Olympic track 100. Year to date total reaches 58247, down from 82525 last year due to fewer centers.
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Mexico Clinches Berth In Zone Cup Finals
Mexico defeats New Zealand 3-1-1 in the North American Zone Davis Cup tie as Ian Crockenden beats Vicente Zarazaa. The match ends with a halted fifth set between Lew Gerrard and Joaquin Loyo Mayo ruled a draw. Mexico earns a spot to face Australia after Sunday's doubles victory.
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LL Playoffs Set Wednesday
The Baytown Little League announces area playoffs beginning Wednesday at Ward Road field. East League All Stars meet Central League at 4 p.m. and West All Stars face Dickinson All Stars at 7 p.m. Winners play Thursday at 7 p.m. to decide Area IV district playoff representatives.
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Wyatt Lonesome For Football Takes OSU Job
Wyatt Lonesome returns to coaching as Oklahoma State defensive football coach replacing Willie Zapalac. Phil Cutchin praises Wyatt as the most competent defender, while Wyatt recalls lonesome for the practice field after 18 months in Knoxville public relations. Wyatt's prior stops included Tennessee, Wyoming, Arkansas, and Mississippi State, with a 39-17-1 Wyoming record and Sugar Bowl bid with Tennessee.
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Teacher Leads Western Amateur
Maureen Crum, 23, a Florida high school gym teacher and semifinalist in the Southern Amateur, leads 32 qualifiers into the first round of the Women’s Western Amateur at Oak Park Country Club. She shoots 38-37-75 for 75, one stroke ahead of defending champ Barbara Mec Intire and others in the field.
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National Tennis Play Sees Only One Upset
CHATTANOOGA Tenn AP Top ranked George Taylor of Houston defeated Michael Anderson of Saginaw 2 63 in the first round of the national boys and girls 14 and under and 12 and under tournament. The only upset was John Lamerada of Detroit who defeated fifth seeded Randy Verdieck of Redlands 63 6 0.
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Scorecard shows Pacific Coast League and International League results
Pacific Coast League games include Arkansas 10 over Denver 7 and Indianapolis 7 over Okla City 2 with Portland 3 Hawaii 2 in ten innings. International League lists Atlanta 8 Toronto 2, Buffalo 5 Jacksonville 3, Richmond 5 Rochester 4, Syracuse 13 Columbus 2 in twelve innings.
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Moving the Mudcats to chase a stadium windfall
An Associated Press spoof portrays a Mudcats boardroom plotting moves to dodge bad terms with City Hall. They press for a stadium subsidy and perks, then plan continual relocation to dodge performance scrutiny, questioning the Commissioner's stance as the plan unfolds.
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Homers For Win Sparks Bullets In Texas League Action
San Antonio slugged Albuquerque with five homers as Aaron Pointer hit a three run shot in the third, lifting the Bullets 7 4. Tulsa used speed and Nelson Briles held Albuquerque to eight hits in an 11 2 win. Fort Worth snapped a three game skid by beating El Paso 3 2 as Jerry Robinson hit an inside the park homer.
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Home Run Rule On Double Sparks Detroit Victory at Fenway
Boston game unfolds with a disputed call as George Thomas's seventh inning two run homer is ruled a double then changed to a home run after a review. Pesky ejected, Detroit rallies to beat the Red Sox 7-5, McAuliffe and Wert drive in runs, and a squeeze bunt seals the win. Fenway wall rule determined doubles.
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Nicklaus Leads Money List with Half-Season Earns
Nicklaus tops the PGA money list at midseason with $90,718 in earnings as Arnold Palmer trails by over $10,000 with $50,695. Tony Lema sits third at $66,778 followed by Bill Casper Jr. at $59,096 and Gary Player at $50,269. Other earners include Mason Rudolph, Mike Souchak, Ken Venturi, Juan Rodriguez, and Iammy Jaenks.
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Half Game Out Rookie Hits Chisox To Second Half Lead
White Sox rookie Don Buford drove in four runs with a homer a triple and a single as Chicago beat the Los Angeles Angels 9 0 to pull within a half game of the AL lead They have won five straight and nine of eleven Detroit beat Boston 7 5 in the other AL matchup Buford has raised his average and sparked a surge for Chicago while Baltimore led the standings and New York Yankees stood one game behind the Sox in the pennant race
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Lopez Sees Sox Capable Of Beating Yankees Anyway
Chicago manager Al Lopez insists a White Sox loss to the New York Yankees could still lead to a pennant. He notes rivalism with Baltimore and Minnesota records, praises pitching depth, and highlights Don Buford's surge as the team aims to turn hits into wins.
Big Cat Faces Banks Tonight in Houston Showdown
In Houston, Cleveland Williams, 50-5-1 among heavyweights, meets Detroit’s Sonny Banks in a 10 round clash. Banks, a 22-fight veteran, has knocked out 14 opponents and once floored Cassius Clay. Banks weighs around 200 pounds, Williams about 210.
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Kluch Goes 14 Without a Decision in Extra Innings
Ronnie Kluch, former Gander hurler, threw 14 innings of four-hit ball for Peoria in the Central Illinois Collegiate League toward a scoreless tie with Champaign Urbana after 15 innings. He fanned 12 as teammate Jimmy Dodd also played for Sam Houston State College.
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