Speckled trout season hits Trinity Bay with seven pounders
Speckled trout fans report big catches as M. R. Francis, the veteran angler, hauled a boatload of hefty fish in Trinity Bay using artificial lures. The scene features rival camps, amateur luck with seven pounders, and forecasts a weekend surge as both artificial and live-bait anglers chase the big seven pound “hosses” amid calm seas and warm weather.
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Astros rally past Phillies in second game of doubleheader
Denis Menke homered and collected his 100th hit as Houston beat Philadelphia 7 to 3. Don Wilson scattered three early runs, then the Astros broke the game open in the fifth with five runs fueled by Menke’s big bat and a two run single by Doug Rader. Menke added a second hit, driving in another run to tie his season high for the Houston shortstop. Wilson struck out 12 to seal the win as Houston showcases timely hitting and strong pitching in front of a scheduled rematch with Larry Dierker vs Grant Jackson Friday evening.
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YMCA Plans Two Youth Canoe Trips
Baytown youngsters will take part in two canoe adventure weekends launching August 1 and August 22 from the Baytown YMCA. The trips cover 31 miles from Cuero to Nursery with rapids, swimming, camping, fishing, and Texas Badlands exploration. Staff head Bergus and Oaken, with a 1 to 5 staff to camper ratio. call 427-1797 to express interest.
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Flyers Sign Lacroix To Two Year NHL Contract
Phillies PHI sport wire item reports that Dre Lacroix, the team’s leading scorer, signed a two year contract with the Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL on Thursday. Also, Johnny Griffin of Cleveland defeated Lou Hicks in a 10 round decision at the Audubon Ballroom, Griffin weighing 182 pounds to Hicks 187.
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Cubs Deflate Sutton to Extend NL Lead Over Dodgers
The Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 as Don Sutton continued his winless streak against the Cubs at 0-13 over four years. Ken Holtzman improved to 12-5, with Phil Regan securing the save. The win boosted the Cubs’ Eastern Division lead to five and a half games over the Mets, who fell 4-3 in 12 innings to Cincinnati. Avanta and Hank Aaron moved into fourth on the all time home run list with a 943 victory over Montreal, while St. Louis beat San Francisco 2-1 and Pittsburgh topped San Diego 4-3 in 10 innings.
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Lolich Leads Tigers Past Royals In Four-Hitter
In Detroit Mickey Lolich pitched a four-hitter to beat Kansas City 3-1, despite a fiasco with Denny McLain abandoning the All-Star trip. Lolich fanned 13 Royals, moving his season record to 14-2, while Al Kaline hit his 12th homer and Den Wert and Tom Tresh added insurance. Across the AL, Baltimore beat Chicago 5-2 as Boog Powell homered twice and Frank Robinson drove in the go-ahead run.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Scores
National League standings show Chicago leading with 61 wins, New York 40, St. Louis 50, Pittsburgh 48, Philadelphia 99? 5B. Montreal 31. West division lists Atlanta 57 and Los Angeles 33. results include Cincinnati 4 New York 3 in 12 innings and Chicago 5 Los Angeles 3. American League leaders Baltimore 66, Detroit 53, Boston 54. Thursday games include Detroit 3 Kansas City 1 and Chicago 2 Detroit 3.
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Junior Teens Win District Title in Baytown Derby
The Baytown Junior Optimist Teen All-Stars beat Galena Park 5-0 as Mike DeHoyos pitched a no hitter with 12 strikeouts and two walks. Mark Creel hit a homer, sealing the win and earning a spot in sectional play next week at Westbury Park.
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Baytown YMCA Finishes Third At Houston Meet
Baytown YMCA placed third with 132 points at the Houston and Harris County YMCA Track and Field Meet. Southwest won with 194 points. In girls' events, M D Anderson moved to second by four over Baytown. Baytown won the 200 shuttle relay in the eight and under division with Kim Saunders and others. Baytown's 9 and 40 division saw multiple top finishes led by Tracy Isenberg and Lana Harlin in sprints and relays.
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Lee to Face Hank in Oakland Aug. 8 Bout
Oakland AP reports Terry Lee of Oakland signed Thursday to fight veteran Henry Hank of Detroit at the Oakland Auditorium on August 8. The matchup pairs Lee against Hank in a noted regional boxing card.
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