Aspromonte bids for third season with Astros in Cocoa
In Cocoa Florida spring camp, Bob Aspromonte faces competition as Houston aims to replace him at third base. The Astros added Eddie Mathews and Doug Rader to evaluate options while Aspromonte, famed for a bases loaded grand slam and long tenure, seeks to prove he remains an anchor as spring results shape the 1967 lineup. The club opens exhibitions against the Washington Senators next Friday.
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Bob Bruce
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Hen Boyer
Ron Santo
Tommy Helms
Richie Allen
Jim Ray Hart
Robert
Grady Hatten
Washington Senators
Jones sits as Celtics roll past Cincinnati in win
KC Jones often on bench as Larry Siegfried scores 29 and leads Boston to a 104 1 victory over Cincinnati in Boston. Hal Greer and Wilt Chamberlain power Philadelphia past Detroit 129 101. Lakers top Knicks 136 132 in Los Angeles. Celtics stretch advantage over Colts to 644 games after eighth straight win over Detroit.
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Ganders Rout Mustangs 12 in 12-1 Hurling Dash
Norman Montgomery allowed one hit through seven innings as the Ganders crushed the Northshore Mustangs 12 to 1 in Galena Park. Montgomery struck out five and walked three while a dozen Ganders collected multiple hits, led by Mike Henderson with four RBIs. Bobby Slack and Holden contributed two hits each as the Ganders moved even in the series at 1-1 with the seven inning gem.
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Coaches All-District REL Cager Distinctive 12-4A Honors
Two Deer Park players earn first-place berths on the 12-4A Coaches All-District Team. Slack and Garrett headline the first unit with additional honors for Nelson, Littlepage, and Manley. Slack led Ganders with 421 points, 13.6 per game, shooting 50.5 percent and averaging 5.6 rebounds.
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SWC recruiting, stars, and tales from the 1960s gridiron
The feature surveys 1963 to 1966 SWC recruiting, naming blue-chips and players who stayed, with notes on Wayne Brandt, Dale Bernauer, Ted Nelson, James Saxton, Scott Henderson, and Bobby Leame. It recalls Marv Kristynik’s passing feat and comments on coach discipline and trends in football strategy.
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Baylor
Wayne Brandt
Wharton Whippet
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Rhe Soph
Port Arthur
Ted Nelson
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Aggies
Bob Lilly
TCU
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Texas
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Scott Henderson
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London JR
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University of Texas
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Marv Kristynik
Bay City
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Southwest
Memorial Storms into 4A finals in tense finish
Memorial edged Fort Worth Paschal 52-51 on a final second free throw as Sam Kent sank two free throws after a late miss. Lee defeated Abilene 74-63 to reach the Class AAAA final. Memorial and Lee meet at 2:05 p.m. with other titles decided in late night games.
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Rice Sweeps 6th Baseball Win 5 To 4
Rice wins sixth in a row 5 to 4 as Southern Methodist’s win streak ends. Mike Richardson homer and grand slam era. Sam Houston State beats SMU 7 to 6 in 10 innings with Toombs wild pitches and key hits. Rice tops Pan American 5 to 4 as Nichols and Rooker spark late scoring. Texas Christian downed Sul Ross 4 to 2 on Bing Bingham’s five-hitter.
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Reed Aims To Win Astros Rotation Spot In Spring Camp
Howie Reed, a slow paced pitcher from Corpus Christi, Texas, battles for a majors return with the Houston Astros. He emphasizes control, notes he is slow to warm up and works to refine his pitches amid spring training, away from team speed specialists.
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Ranger Rally Falls to Sterling in One Run Loss
San Jacinto Bears held off a seventh inning Ranger rally to win 7-6 in Houston. Ken Alderson powered Sterling with a fourth inning homer to pull within one. Robert Rodriguez and Matthew Stanley produced key hits for San Jacinto as Sterling’s bid for a comeback ended with bases loaded groundout.
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Rangers Fall To Blinn In Relays Debut At Brenham
Sterling tracksters struggled against a strong Blinn Invitational field as the Ducks placed in 10 of 14 events and totaled 77 44 points. Ricky Hartt led Sterl ing with a 10.4 preliminary in the 100 yards and a 10.5 in the finals. Bobby Rice won a high jump title for Blinn, while La Grange dominated the 2A division with multiple wins.
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Robinson Knee Gets First Test in Miami Practice
Frank Robinson, world champion Orioles star and former AL MVP, tested his surgically repaired right knee at batting practice in Miami. He ducked a high inside fastball, hit the dirt, and finished the session after rubbing the knee twice. Cartilage was removed during the operation, the knee a lingering question on his $100,000 contract. Manager Hank Bauer made no comment, and Orioles officials viewed the incident as part of healing.
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Blancas Leads Doral Open into Third Round
At the Doral Open in Miami Homero Blancas and Tommy Aaron hold the lead after two rounds as the field moves into the third. Blancas requires only a par to stay ahead while Aaron needs a 70 to maintain top position with 13 under par. Joel Goldstrand emerges as a strong challenger from the second round.
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