Walker New Astros Manager Sees Rising Player Pressure
Houston coach Harry Walker, in his home debut as Astros manager, says increased press and TV coverage heighten pressure on young players while the game itself remains largely the same. He notes past era respect and minor league prep, defends his plan to assess talent before making lineup changes, and jokes about Donn Clendenon backing him after Pittsburgh days.
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Harry
Walker
Texas
Houston Astros
Donn Ciendennon
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Pirate
Clen
Dennon
Grady Hatton
From Grid QB To Scholar In England
Baytown’s Richard Oliver, former Robert E. Lee star, studies at Grantham England with Stanford overseas campus program. The 21-year-old pre med student, magna cum laude graduate, will return July 9 then head to Stanford pre season football. Oliver, multi sport standout, was Big 33 selection and praised for leadership at REL.
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Gary Sherer
England
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Richard
Eugene H
Bucket) Oliver
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Robert E. Lee
Stanford University
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Indians
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Omore
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Key Club
Devlin Lucky To Be Playing In Canadian Open
Bruce Devlin, an Australian, surged into sole lead at the Canadian Open with a two round total of 135, five under par. He qualified after a delay and shot a 67 then 68 in steady drizzle at St George's, with Ken Still and Bob Charles three behind. Major names Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus struggled, while Pluto’s orbit remark closes the piece.
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Devlin
Royal Canadian Golf Association
Professional Golfers Association
Ken Still
St. George's Golf Club
Still
Bob Charles
New Zealand
Charles
Billy Casper
Galfdom
Casper
U.S
Fred Marti
R-H. Sikes
Lou Graham
Rives Mee- Bee
Jack Ewing
Bob Smith
Tom Weiskopf
Frazier Faces Unexpected Challenge From Ramos Monday
Joe Frazier is not a cinch to beat Manuel Ramos for the heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden Monday night. Betting shifted toward Ramos as insiders warned he has the tools to upset, including power, stamina, and a solid chin. Ramos, 20-6-2 with 16 KOs, has never been floored, while Frazier carries a 20-0 record with 18 knockouts and strong body work.
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Murray Rose
Associated Press
New York
Joe Frazier
Mexico
Manuel Ramos
Madison Square Garden
Catskill Mountains
Frazier
Ramos
Rains Cause Softball Change in Baytown Schedule
Rain soaked Baytown recreation softball results in all games being canceled. Softball chairman Ken Piersonaire says make-up games will be scheduled at season end, with a new schedule issued around July 2. Until then, follow the regular schedule as Roseland Park dries out.
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Baytown Recreation
Ken Personnaire
Roseland Park
Gutty Red Sox Hurler Sticks It To Chisox In Blistering Doubleheader
Boston pitcher Jerry Stephenson endured a rough return, surrendering 13 hits and all 10 White Sox runs in a 10-4 loss to Chicago after fans booed acts between games. Ken Harrelson drove in two in the opener and again in the nightcap, while Reggie Smith and Harrelson starred for Boston. Washington knocked off Oakland 7-3 as Frank Howard hit his 24th homer with two aboard, helping the Nationals snap an eight-game skid.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
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Stephenson
Washington
Oakland
Baltimore
California
Cleveland
Detroit
New York Yankees
Minnesota
Ken Harrelson
Reggie Smith
Ers
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Bernie Allen
Howard
Wilt Chamberlain Traded To Los Angeles Lakers
In Pittsburgh AP reports Wilt Chamberlain of the Philadelphia 76ers will be traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Jerry Chambers Dar Imhoff and possibly Archie Clark plus cash. San Francisco announcer Lon Simmons says the deal is certain though no press conference details are known. Chamberlain, 7 foot 11, is among the highest paid athletes with an estimated salary of 250000.
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Philadelphia 76Ers
Los Angeles Lakers
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Lon Simmons
San Francisco Giants
Associated Press
Simmons
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Lakers
Jerry Chambers
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Chamberlain
Cuellar Shuts Down Phillies In Astrodome Victory
Houston and Philadelphia played to a 2 1 victory as Cuellar outpitched Jeff James. Staub drove in both runs for Houston while Cuellar fanned 12, limiting Philadelphia to six hits. The crowd of 19 274 watched a tense game with late-inning threats and defensive miscues shaping the result.
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Fred Hartman
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Mike Cuellar
Houston Astro
Philadelphia
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Cuellar
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Torres
Staub
Ackson
Thomas
White
Rader
G.jackson
Roles
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Menke
Coulsen
Bateman
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Semmes
Phillies
Dave Giusti
Denny Lemaster
Woody Fryman
Rusty Staub
James
Grant Jackson
Astros
Phil
Dick Simpson
Denis Menke
John Bate
Major League Standings and Friday Results
National League leaders San Francisco and St Louis clash as Chicago beats Cincinnati 3 2. Dodgers and Mets share games, while Houston Philadelphia and Atlanta post results. In American League Detroit leads with 43 24, Baltimore 34 38, Cleveland 36 32. Multiple games scheduled and completed with results including New York Boston and Washington.
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Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Chicago
Associated Press
W. L. Pet
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Philadelphia
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Pittsburgh
Houston
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Detroit
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Cleveland
Minnesota
Boston
Oakland
California
Washington
Old Man Ed Charles Lifts Mets With Big Night
Ed Charles 35, a veteran presence for the youthful Mets, doubled and singled in the 5-1 win over the Dodgers driving in three runs. His average rose to .303 as New York continued a late-season charge with 12 wins in 18 games. Other NL results include Chicago beating Cincinnati 3-2, Houston over Philadelphia 7-2, San Francisco 3-0 over Pittsburgh, and St. Louis 4-3 in 13 innings over Atlanta.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Ed Charles
New York Mets
Charles
Mets
New York
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago
Cincinnati
Houston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Atlanta
Justy
Florida
Dick Selma
al Jackson
Cardinals
Hank Aaron
Braves
Lou Gehrig
Bob Bolin
Willie Mays
Mays
Ty Cline
Willie McCovey
McCovey
Smith Wins 200 M While Nailing Meet Record
Tommie Smith tops the Amateur Athletic Union meet in Sacramento with a 20.3 sec 200 meter winner’s clocking a meet record. He avoids the 100 and 400 events while Charlie Greene and Jim Hines post world marks. George Young earns Athlete of the Meet after a 6:30.5 American record in the 3000 meter steeple. Southern California Striders take the team title with 127 points.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
Sacramento
Calif
Tommie Smith
Amateur Athletic Union
Smith
Charlie Greene
Jim Hines
Ronnie Ray Smith
Hines
George Young
Young
Casa Grande
Ariz
Lee Evans
Wade Bell
Ad Walker
Ron Whitney
Tracy Smith
Ron Denoon
Southern California Striders
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