Frick lauds Houston bid for major league franchise
Commissioner Frick praises Houston as a potential major league site at a luncheon, citing strong fan support and high gate totals. He contests declines in interest, notes 589,000 paid admissions last season, and thanks local officials, city and county leaders for backing the move to bring the game to Texas.
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Dodgers Need Drysdale As Winner In Tough Night
Dodgers fail to clinch as Don Drysdale struggles in a doubleheader loss to the Cubs 16-5 and 7-2, leaving LA just off pace in the NL race. Cubs pile up 25 hits in game one with Ron Santo driving seven runs, Glen Hobbie wins, while Jack Curtis subdues Cincinnati in game two. In the American League Detroit stops Pittsburgh as the White Sox win, keeping pace with New York. Gibbon beats the Dodgers again. Phillies and Giants slug through 15 innings to a 3-3 tie, Tony Gonzalez scoring the tying run on a fielding miscue.
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Wimbledon Thriller Lacks Form In Aces And Duren
Ryne Duren struck out 12 over eight innings, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 5-3. The performance came after a rough stretch against New York, aiding a push in the AL standings as Detroit widened its lead. The Wimbledon note adds a contrast to the day’s sports, highlighting the era’s prominent teams and players.
Ships Hire New Baseball Coach
FREEPORT June Davis Brazosport baseball coach for five years has been relieved at his own request and J B Carroll of Texas A M has been hired to handle the Exportlev baseball team. Davis will concentrate on football line duties next season and assist track coach Johnny Redden. Carroll coached freshman baseball at A&M last year and is a former Aggie captain who played on the 1959 SWC championship Cadet club.
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Mixon Debuts With Buffs In Shutout Of Indians
Houston buffs star Butch Mixon, 21, holds Indianapolis to zero in his first Triple A start at Busch Stadium. Jim Campbell goes 4 for 4 with a grand slam and five RBIs as Houston builds a 5-0 lead. Kerr and Connallh also factor in a night of praise and strong defense.
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