Bi District Baseball Playoffs Reach Final Stages
Bi district action across Texas pushes teams toward the state tournament. Lufkin and other champions square off in early rounds while Austin and San Antonio regions name bi district winners. Teams like Bellaire Houston Memorial and South Oak Cliff advance as brackets tighten toward June state events.
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Opening Night Baseball Action Highlights City League
In the Baytown Optimist Club Teenage League Sophomore division the Braves toppled the Giants for the opening night win. Tommy Adrian and Bill Mueller held the Giants to one hit with 25 combined strikeouts. Leo Chapa had a 1-for-2 day and the Giants only starter not to strike out. In the Junior League the Yankees beat the Oilers 13-9 while the Red Sox edged the Eagles 3-2 behind Louis Boswell who struck out 14 and allowed one hit over the full game Jak Kilgore took the loss.
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Gary Novosads
Ran Lindstrom
Houston Wevense
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Rickey Enoet
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Henley
Fogle
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New York
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Wwe
Yorkey
Lattimore Civogs
Victor Kerd Beith
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Sue
Nignd Herrera
Ortygore Bryent
Yorkens
Night Lee Angels Pirtes
Red Sox
Bottinore
Holly Wan
Konser
Bovion
Kost
Artige
Washington
Amion Chicas
Barharat Yenkses
Dowell
Cleve’ Hee
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Paso
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Antonie
Cardinals
Orioles
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Red
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Baytown Optimist
Giants
Tommy Adrian
Bill Mueller
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Richard Epee
Leo Chapa
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Oilers
Eagles
Scott ‘Barringer
Yankee
John Kilgore
Louis Boswell
Ricky Burch
Boswell
Wagner's 11th homer fuels Indians comeback win
Wagner slugged his 11th homer and drove in two as Cleveland beat the Chicago White Sox 3-0, with Kralick tossing four-hit ball. Stuart added a two-run homer for Boston in a 4-3 win over the Angels. Bunker's Orioles struggled but held on for a 6-4 victory as Stigmanframed Minnesota's win.
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de Wagner
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Kralick
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Joe Adcock
RBI
Boston
Dick Stuart
Red Sox
Wally Bunker
Baltimore
Kansas City
Dick Stigman
Minnesota
New York Yankees
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Jian Pizarro
Larry Brown
White Sox
Gerry McNertney
Pizarro
Felix Mantilla
Stuart
No-Hitter Tops Central in Baytown Youth Baseball
John Shivers tossed a no hitter for the White Sox against the last-place team in the Central League as Baytown Little League action produced protests and reshuffled standings. Phillies edged Braves 2-1 to tie for second. Dodgers routed Cardinals 11-2 behind Shivers and strong hitting. Orioles shut out Indians 6-0 in West League play as Buck led a pitching trio.
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Braves
Dle Buffs
Red Sox
Indians
Pirates
Orioles
Dodgers
Cardinals
Shivers
Mike Ramirez
Mike Smith
Sanders
Sox
Steve Dickerson
Rickey Endelt
Randy Lindstrom
Harry Novosad
Raymond Kubica
Phils
David Acosta
Kubica
Randy Hante
David Masters
Baytown Teens Head to Junior Davis Cup Trials
Four area junior tennis players were selected to attend the Junior Davis Cup team trials in Corpus Christi. Baytown’s Sherwood Stewart and Marshall Schubert join George Taylor of Houston and Lou Bullock of Texas City as top four contenders, heading to trials with the aim of becoming part of a ten player group for further national competition. Stewart leads the local rankings, followed by Taylor, Schubert, then Bullock.
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Sherwood Stewart
Marshall Schubert
George Taylor
Lou Bullock
Stewart
Taylor
Schubert
Bullock
Colt .45s Show Color With Young Fire in Spring
Houston general manager Paul Richards says the Colt .45s are gaining color with a mix of vibrant players. Walter Bond leads early homers and RBIs, while Mike White and Nellie Aspromonte stabilize the infield. Rusty Staub and Rusty Farrell provide steady underpinnings along with key pitchers like Ken Johnson.
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Colt.45s
Paul Richards
Frasjer League
Dean
Bonds
Sete
Guy Bond
Colt
Loel Passe
Bond
Jack
Mike Ave
Ge “Whitever
RBI
Little Mike
Mike
San Antonio
Nellie Fox
Taub
New Orleans
Staub
Farrell
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Fox
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Bob Brucé
Jimmy
Wynn
Baugh Named Oilers Head Coach as Ivy Is Dismissed
Sammy Baugh, named Houston Oilers assistant two weeks ago, is set as head coach after Frank Ivy was fired. Bud Adams announced Baugh’s one year contract and hinted Lou Rymkus could return as line coach, while Steber on staff remains under consideration.
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Pop) Ivy
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Casey Publishing brochure lists park and camp amenities in Texas
The Casey Publishing Co prints a brochure detailing ramps cabins cafes golf groceries laundries fishing hiking and park areas in Texas state parks National Forests and reservoir campgrounds. It notes a 50 cent service fee for the brochure and lists facilities including drinking water toilets fireplaces and bathhouses for campers. Speculation surrounds coach Ivy replacement by Oilers owner Adams amid fan reaction after Ivy’s 68 season and Houston’s first losing season following three division titles.
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Andling Co
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Ivy
Oilers
Adams
Houston
Noise and trouble sounds from cars prompt Shell service
A guide from a Shell dealer warns about new and recurring car noises. Leaking mufflers can release harmful exhaust under the car. Hydraulic lifters, rear-end wear, and faulty ignition may cause loud backfires or whines. Seek prompt inspection and repairs, with Shell service noted as expert listeners.
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