Aspro Home Run Delivers Colt Win Over Mets
Houston’s Bob Aspro belted a grand slam in the first inning and Turk Farrell pitched six strong innings as the Colt .45s beat the New York Mets 7-3 to start a three game series. Farrell improved to 8-8, scattering hits and retiring 19 of the last 20 batters. Bill Bradley attended, echoing a past promise Aspro made to him for a homer, delivering again with a first inning slam.
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Gibson Dominates Cubs In Five-Game Run Streak
The 27 year old Gibson pitched a four hitter and his fifth straight win as the Cardinals beat the Cubs 4 1 to close within five games of the Dodgers. It was Gibson’s 11th win in 12 decisions and he hasn’t lost since May 19. The Giants, Reds and Yankees also posted wins as the pennant race tightens.
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Ivy Seeks Top Linemen as Oilers Prep for 1963
Houston Oilers coach Pop Ivy outlines the outlook for the 1963 club after ten days of camp. He praises veteran leaders Blanda Lee and Hennigan on offense, notes strong running backs Cannon and Smith, rookie Tobin showing drive, and a deep receiving corps led by Ellis and Groman. Defensive line depth, linebackers, and versatility across rookies like Baker Hopkins Brabham are explored as the Oilers prepare to defend their titles in a 33-man camp.
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Centrals subdue Galveston for 1-0 win to reach finals
Baytown Central League All Stars edged Galveston 1-0 Friday night to advance to the district Little League finals in Texas City. Jerry Hance tossed a five and two thirds one hitter, aided by Floyd Ciruti who homered to break a scoreless tie in the fifth. Ciruti’s homer was the Centrals' seventh in the playoffs. Galveston pitcher Paul Devine went the distance, but Baytown’s one run stood.
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Hawkins Leads Western Open With Four Stroke Edge
Fred Hawkins, runner-up in many events but winner once in 490 tours, holds a four stroke lead entering the third round of the Western Open at Beverly Country Club. He posted 67 first round and 68 second round for 135, seven under par, amid a field including Julius Boros and Sam Snead.
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Casey Stengel Angry Over Mets Pitching Failure Past First Inning
Houston AP report says Casey Stengel criticized his pitchers after the Mets lost their 20th straight game, 7 3 to the Houston Colts, with all offense in the first inning. He blamed overworked arms and regretted lack of bullpen depth, citing San Francisco's relief usage as a contrast.
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Hathaway Ends 12-Game String In Softball Clash
Baytown Softball sees Hathaway snap a 12 game skid with a late surge, overcoming Brumson as Holloway's 14-2 run stretch helps overcome a 7-4 deficit. O'Brien posts a 242 Up mention amid chaotic scoring and misread lines.
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Baseball scores and standings from several leagues
In the Pacific Coast League results Denver over Salt Lake City 27 to 3 in 12 innings Spokane with Portland 3 Howarth 3 Tacoma 1 Seattle 2 Oklahoma City 1 Dallas Fort Worth 3 San Diego 0. Texas League Albuquerque 7 Austin 4 San Antonio 3 Amarillo 1 El Paso 6 Tulsa 5.
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Baltimore Orioes Roll To Fourth Straight With 6-0 Win
Baltimore Orioles beat Chicago White Sox 6-0 behind Milt Pappas three-hitter to climb to second place in the American League. New York maintained an eight game lead as the Yankees beat Minnesota 6-5 with two unearned runs. Elsewhere Philadelphia edged the Dodgers 6-5 and Houston crushed New York 7-3 for the Mets 20th straight road defeat.
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Do You Want To See .45s Play Famed LA Dodgers
The Houston Colt .45s host the Los Angeles Dodgers at 8 p m next Saturday Aug 3 for six hits a coupon needed for a $1 50 general admission ticket Dodgers top NL pennant chase last year Giants overtook them Maury Wills Frank Howard Tommy Davis Ron Fairly Don Drysdale Sandy Koufax to be seen with Lea Durocher in the coaching box at third base.
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the Lip) Durocher
Old Contenders Given New Hope With Liston
In New York AP reports that Zora Folley and Ernie Terrell, both about 200 pounds, meet in a 10 round TV bout at Madison Square Garden. Folley, 31, has struggled to reach title shots and is seen as on the decline, while Terrell, 24, seeks a breakout win after beating Williams last year. The bout airs on ABC-TV at 10 pm EST with scoring by the round system.
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