Astros Sweep Bid Stymies Big Red Machine at Dome
Don Wilson fired five hits allowed as the Astros defeated Cincinnati 2-0 in Houston. Jesus Alou and Joe Morgan drove in the first run with a fourth inning single and Cesar Cedeno fielder's choice, while Doug Rader added a fifth inning triple after Mayberry singled. Wilson improved to 5-0 in wins against three losses, Walton?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Risinger
Sun Sports
Houston
Astrodome
Astros
Don Wilson
Reds
Jack Billingham
Ross Grimsley
Atlanta Braves
Jesus Alou
Joe Morgan
Cesar Cedeno
Doug Rader
John Mayberry
Domemen
Rader
Wilson
Gary Nolan
Michigan Team Leads In Texas Water Safari
In drouth reduced current along the San Marcos River a Michigan pair led the Texas Water Safari toward Victoria. Jerry Kellogg of Detroit and Jack Kolka of Twin Lakes held a two minute edge over Luc A. Robillard of Quebec and Dennis Theberge of Loretteville as they reached Staples, Texas in two hours 35 minutes for the 33 mile leg. Twenty six teams started the race with Pat Oxsheer of Angleton and Tom Gaynes of Houston close behind at two hours 44 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Tex
Texas
Victoria
Michigan
Jerry Kellogg
Detroit
Jack Kolka
Twin Lakes
Luc A. Robillard
Quebec
Dennis Theberge
Loretteville
Canada
San Marcos City Park
Staples, Tex
Staples
Pat Oxsheer
Angleton, Tex
Tom Gaynes
Houston
Houston Astros Draft 19 Players In Free Agent Draft
Houston selected 19 youngsters, 12 pitchers of which seven were lefties, plus two catchers and a shortstop. Notable picks include Arthur Gardner from Walnut Grove Mississippi and John Kimbley of Dumas Texas, with selections in California and Minnesota players also joining the roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Houston Astros
Astros
Arthur Gardner
Walnut Grove
Miss. Gardner
Texas
John Kimbley
Dumas
Kimbley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Big Red Machine
Cincinnati
Dome
Cincinnati Abrh
Obrick Rose
Jalou
Morganedene Cf
Watsen
Don Fetter
Geronime
Foster Cf
Menké
Ferrara Phelms
Yack
Bwilson
T.peter
Walon
Gates
Nolan
D.wilson McGlothlin
B. Ison
Texas Motor Volkswagen
Baytown
Kovars Air Conditioning Center
Chrysler Corporation
Ais Sn
Dave Zee LE
Chuck
SANE
Ane Rai
Applesauce
Nestle’s Quick Sanka Coffee
Maxwell House
del Monte
Edeca
Texsun “Ine” Cascade
Secrson Palmolive Liquid
Clorox Bleach
Coca Cola
Sprite
Colgate
Budweiser
Wg Care
Hellmann’s
A&p
AQP
Saye
Vom
AGP
Plaid
Scoff
Lanett
Blastic
Taplac
Cedar Springs
Dallas
Ranean Ble
Waryland Club
Assort
Viva Towels
Ob &V
Iar le
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!