Multiyear sports memories mix in Houston reminiscences
The column blends past sports anecdotes from Lee Trevino to Jack Nicklaus payoffs, Larry Dierker’s 1969 Astros debut, Rice and Baytown gridiron thrills, and local figures like Dicky Macgle and Rosse Johnson. It also recalls 1969 artificial turf debates and Tech players’ turf adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Big Jack
Astros
Larry Dierker
San Francisco Giants
Dierker
Dicky Macgle
Baytown
Rosse Johnson
Rice
Houston
Arkansas
Texas Tech
Tech
Bruce Dowdy
Pasadena
Astrodome
Reid Raider
Richard Campbell
Death of Howard Clapp Shocks Houston Football Fans
Howard Clapp, 41, former University of Houston defensive end and longtime auto dealer, died of a heart attack last week. A Cougar Captain and mayor, he was lauded as a tough lineman and a contemporary of Gene Shannon and J. D. Kessnel in Houston football lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Clapp
University of Houston
Campo
Cougar
Howard
Chipp
Gene Shannon
J. D. Kessnel
Houston
Mets Are Hutting Real Bad
The New York Mets face injuries as Harrelson breaks a bone in his left hand during a 5 0 loss to the Reds. Jones and Grote are on the disabled list with Milner and Mays recently moved. It was the fifth straight defeat for pitcher Jon Matlack who has not won since April 28. Other NL action saw the Giants beat the Pirates 7 2 and the Astros blank the Phillies 7 0. In AL play the Brewers edged the A s 2 1 and the Red Sox routed the Royals 9 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Willie Mays
Cleon Jones
John Milner
Bud Harrelson
Jerry Grote
New York Mets
New Yorkers
Harrelson
Cincinnati Reds
Jones
Grote
Milner
Mays
Jon Matlack
San Francisco Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Houston Astros
Philadelphia Phillies
Price Of Texas Hunting Fishing Permits Raised
The Texas Legislature approved higher licenses for hunting and fishing. Resident hunting from 3.25 to 5.25, resident fishing from 2.13 to 2.25, and a three day saltwater license for 2.23. Nonresident licenses rose to 37.50 for hunting and 10.25 for migratory birds. Commercial fishing, bait, and guide licenses also increased, with new fees for bay and gulf shrimp boats, propagation permits, and trapper licenses. Officials say higher fees will fund expanded services by the Parks and Wildlife Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Gov
Delphi
Briscoe
Texas
Parks and Wildlife
Garrison
Parks and Wildlife Department
Astros Drub Phillies In Opener At Houston 7-0
Houston pitcher Dave Roberts limited Philadelphia to six hits as the Astros beat the Phillies 7-0 before 33,291 fans. Jim Wynn, Bob Watson, and Lee May sparked a fourth inning rally, followed by a seventh inning homer by Wynn. Steve Carlton was scratched with a back spasm and will pitch if ready, while Carlton’s former pace contrasted with Houston’s steady offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Black Houston
Steve Carlton
Philadelphia Phillies
Carlton
Cy Young
Steve
Houston Astros
Houston
Dave Roberts
Phils
Astros
Jerry Reuss
Roberts
Jim Wynn
Bob Watson
Lee
Brewers Beat A's 20-3 Behind Colburn and Coluccio
Milwaukee Brewers routed Oakland 20 to 3 as Jim Colburn pitched a five hitter and Bob Coluccio homered for his fourth of the season. The homer in the sixth inning sealed Hal Holtzman’s loss ending his seven-game win streak and extended Milwaukee’s winning streak to four games.
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Brewers
Oakland
Jim Colburn
Bob Coluccio
Milwaukee Brewers
Ken Haltaman
Oakland A
Coluccio
Holtzman
Softball Results From Multiple Teams In Local League
Northside Baptist beat Memorial 22 10 with Jones winning pitcher and Morton losing. Memorial Flynn homered. Second Baptist Red defeated First Baptist 32 11, Stanley winning, Bryant losing. Gourlay Nelson hit for Second Baptist including a triple and a Homer. Second Baptist Blue 16 Highlands Second Baptist 12, Coffey win, Bond loss. Bailey Morton Craig hit for Second Baptist with Morton and a homer and Risten hit two homers. St Mark's 11 St Joseph's 4, Kalbitz win Kleypas loss. Rinkle triple, Adams and Southerman two homers. St Joseph Lujenesse homer. St Pauls 14 St Joseph licensed increased from 30 to 1 Barth win San. Mueller triple, Anderson three homers Rodriguez one homer. Cedar Bayou Methodist 13 Memorial Men Ul Busch win Brinkley loss. Barnett triple. Tigers 18 First American 4, Railsback win Glasscock loss. Cruzan homer. Women's Division Cougars 23 Cedar Bayou Methodist 2, Sherman win Ropers loss Cerrellie two homers.
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Northside Baptist
Memorial
Jones
Morton
Flynn
Second Baptist Red
First Baptist
Stanley
Bryant
Second Baptist
Gourlay
Nelson
Second Baptist Blue
Highlands Second Baptist
Coffey
L.p—Bond
Bailey
Craig
Risten
St. Mark's
St. Joseph's
Kalbitz
Kleypas
Rinkle
Triple
Adams
Southerman
St. Joseph
Lujenesse
Oy Pauls
Loyal
St. Paul's
Mueller
Anderson
Rodriguez
Cedar Bayou Methodist
Busch
Brinkley
Barnett
Triple Tigers
Railsback
Glasscock
Cruzan
Cougars
Sherman
Cerrellie
License fees rise for fishing and oyster dredge business
Commercial menhaden fishing boat licenses increase from $100 to $200 and commercial oyster dredge licenses rise from $15 to $25, effective immediately, impacting operators and gearowners.
Rangers name Popein as coach to replace Francis
Larry Popein the Providence Reds GM and coach is named to replace Emile Francis as coach of the New York Rangers. Francis will remain general manager of the NHL club.
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Hockey
NEW York
Larry Popein
Providence Reds
American Hockey League
Emile Francis
New York Rangers
Francis
National Hockey League
Little League Home Runs Drive Scarborough Chargers to Win
Todd Holle and Craig Bester hit homers as the Scarborough Chargers beat the Exxon Raiders 8-2. Mickey Cauthen allowed one hit for the win, Danny Stevenson took the loss. Hester added three hits. In West action, IBEW Local 644 Pirates toppled Brown and Root Orioles 15-3 with Edison winning and Heisig losing. In East, First American Oilers beat Tri-City Cardinals 6-5, Randy McDonald and Terry Cartwright scoring decisive runs. Earthman Tigers blanked Baytown Police Assn. Dodgers 4-0. Tim Bergh won. West Bay Kiwanis White Sox defeat Pepca Pelicans 14-6. Fuller's Lions downed Peoples State Bank Braves 10-2. Stauffer Chemical beat Angel's Self Service 9-4. Kenny Drake won. Rod Sharp had four hits. Angel's Ronnie Bradshaw had three. KWBA routed Exxon Chemical 16-6. Scott Dracheff won, Brian Shelton lost. David Shelton and Richard Mangus each had three hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Koening
Todd Holle
Craig Bester
Scarborough Chargers
Exxon Raiders
Mickey Cauthen
Danny Stevenson
Hester
IBEW
Pirates
Brown and Root Orioles
Phil Edison
Ken Heisig
Edison
Mike Sherrill
Chris Tomme
American Oilers
Tri-City
Cardinals
Randy McDonald
Terry Cartwright
David Duke
Billy Beauchamp
Earth‘man Tigers
Baytown
Police Assn
Dodgers
Tim Bergh
Tracy Ridge
Bergh
Fred Marti Shares Open Qualifying Lead at Charlotte
Fred Marti of Baytown shot 70 69 for 139 to share the lead in U S Open qualifying at the 6700 yard Charlotte Country Club. He tied with famed Sammy Snead after the first two rounds and pulled into the top position early.
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Charlotte
N.C
Baytown
Fred Marti
Charlotte Country Club
Marti Jed
Sammy Snead
Howe and Family Seek Greener Pasture in Houston
Gordie Howe and sons Marty and Mark joined the Houston Aeros, with Howe discussing coming out of retirement to play alongside his boys. The move aims to secure WHA talent for the Aeros as NHL rules delay the brothers’ entry, and Howe reflects on leaving the NHL for a dream of greener pastures.
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Houston
Gordie Howe & Sons
Houston Aeros
World Hockey Association
Howe
Aeros
National Hockey League
Marty
Mark
NHL
Red Wings
The
Unclear, fragmented game recap between Philadelphia and Houston
A damaged OCR item records a baseball box score with line scores and player actions. It mentions Philadelphia and Houston, several players by initials and surnames, and pitching notes. The text is heavily garbled with numbers, abbreviations, and misread names, limiting reliable extraction of specifics.
Get a $1 Refund on KWIT Protect Your Lawn
A reader offer invites purchasing KWIT before September 4 to claim a one dollar refund. Submit the front bag section with name and address to Scotus P.O. Box 2087 Rock Island Illinois 606 to receive a refund check. Postmark deadline is November 1, 1973. Limit six per family. Void where prohibited.
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Scotus
P.O
Rock Island
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Clapp
Mets
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Boston Red Sox
Kansas City Royals
Yamaha
Market Street
Fpslic
Tecarat
DVO Saving Association
Ub Porte
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May
Doug Rader
Wynn
Watson
Tommy Helms
Rader
Helms
Skip Jutze
Dave
Jim Lonborg
Roger Metzger
Joe Durocher
Augie Donatelli
Frank Paul
Ken Burkhardt
John Kibler
Bill Cooper
Fuel Chargers
Mike Williams
West Baytown Kiwanis White Sox
Pepca Pelicans
James
Stauffer Chemical
Angel
Kenny Drake
Barry Coffman
Ronnie Bradshaw
Angel's
KWBA
Exxon Chemical
Scott Dracheff
Brian Shelton
David Shelton
Exxon
Richard Mangus
Fred
Corley's
Fedders
Lynchburg
Cedar Bayou
Hugh Woodford
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Adlelzl
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Home Center
Jerry Don Smith
Great West Life
Gaillard Baytown
Suscessor
7Th Street
Church of Christ
J. Henderson
Chickasha
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Church OF Christ Free Transportation
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