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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1964
Page
3
Houston hosts Chicago as Skinny Brown limits the Astros to one run while the Cubs push a sixth inning run to win 1-0. Jerry Grote's single starts the decisive frame and Harold "Skinny" Brown fends off late Houston threats.
In a San Francisco opener, Marichal improved to 14-5 as the Giants beat the Dodgers 11-3. A fourth inning error spree by Los Angeles fueled the rally with Derrell Griffith and Hal Lanier driving in runs, while Orlando Cepeda added key hits.
Rookie pitchers Bunker and Vineyard starred as Baltimore beat Washington to reclaim first in the AL. Bunker improved to 11-2 with a five hitter, Vineyard allowed two doubles in seven, and other young players like Tiant and O'Donoghue contributed in a night of standout rookie performances across the league. Philadelphia, San Francisco, Cincinnati, Milwaukee, and Houston posted notable wins. the Orioles moved one game up in the pennant chase.
U S Open champion Ken Venturi shot an eight under par 63 to join the halfway leaders at Wethersfield Country Club in Hartford. Venturi trailed by seven strokes after opening round, then surged with a hot Friday round to share the ICC lead with Bert Yancey and Al Besselink as the Insurance City Open nears its Sunday finish. Others in contention include Al Geiberger Jim Ferree Sam Carmichael Sam Snead Billy Casper Bobby Nichols and Julius Boros. Father Frank Murray had encouraged Venturi in a letter stressing focus on one shot at a time and staying humble after success.
The Baytown Optimist Club iTeenage Baseball Leagues end their season and set post season. Sophomore League Braves visit Deer Park while La Marque faces Texas City Monday. Wed and Thurs determine conslation and championship with winners advancing to higher competition.
Saturday results across leagues show Aj at El Paso Fort Worth San Angelo Tulsa Albuquerque and coast games with multiple contests postponed due to rain. Key results include Indianapolis 4 Arkansas 0 Seattle 5 San Diego 22 Tecoma 5 Spokane 4 and Toronto 4 Jacksonville 3.
Chicago Bears training camp notes focus on expanding the passing game with new targets including Gary Barnes Rich Wrestling and Kreitling while Halas preserves the defensive, ball control philosophy from last year. Dick Every clocks fastest half mile time amid camp drills as the team prepares for an August 7 exhibition with the College All-Stars.
The Crosby Sports Association sets an annual double elimination Little League tournament from July 27 through August 1. Two games are slated for Saturday July 2 with Splendora facing Mont Belvieu and Spring meeting Crosby.
Garrett twirled a no hitter through seven innings, fanning seven to pace the Braves in a 2-0 victory over the Giants. The White Sox shut out the Cardinals 7-0, Jeff Adams homering for the Sox and Robert Twardowski going 4-for-4.
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