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Baytown Sun

Location

Baytown, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1972

Page

2

Astro Grand Prix Brings Foyt To Astrodome Race

ABC announcer Chris Economaki backs A J Foyt as world’s best driver ahead of Astro Grand Prix at the Astrodome. Foyt, in a 30 year old midget, has won Riverside Daytona and Ontario since January while Bettenhausen and Rutherford join top rivals.

Houston Astrodome A. J. Foyt Billy Vukovich Gary Bettenhausen Johnny Rutherford Jimmy Caruthers Jim Hurtubise Chris Economaki ABC Economaki Foyt Mario Andretti A.J. Foyt A.J A. J Riverside Daytona Ontario Chris Bettenhausen Jim Kyle Kyle

Chris Economaki Aims For Control Of Microphone At Astrodome

Michael Finley recalls riding with A J Foyt at Michigan International Raceway where speeds hit 180 mph on the straightaways. Economaki, ABC’s on scene man, says he will be in complete control of the mic at the Astrodome, likening himself to the A J Foyt of the Mike Set.

Economaki Foyt Michigan International Raceway A.J Chris Astrodome Chris Economaki ABC A. J. Foyt Mike

Palmer Misses Cut in Florida Citrus Open

Arnold Palmer, 42, laments a poor showing as he misses the cut in the Florida Citrus Open after a three over par 75 with a self incurred penalty stroke. Chris Blocker leads with a 66 and 133 total while Jerry Heard climbs to second at 138 alongside David Graham and Babe Hiskey. Sam Snead ages five features among the early scores with Trevino Douglass also at 139.

Orlando Fla Arnold Palmer Lions Palmer Chris Blocker Jerry Heard David Graham Rio Pinar Country Club Babe Hiskey Lee Trevino Dale Douglass Marvel Sam Snead

State Meet Time Runs Out on Cat Cagers

In Austin AP report Roosevelt Mustangs edge Jefferson in a high scoring AAAA semifinal. Terrell scores 45 points setting a class AAAA tournament record and grabs 30 rebounds, while Abney adds 18 as Roosevelt overturns Wheatley 111-109. Jefferson follows with a 54-52 win over Midland on Bullock’s late free throws.

Austin Tex Dallas Roosevelt San Antonio Jefferson Marcellus Abney Ira Terrell Roosevelt Mustangs Houston Wheatley Rick Bullock Jefferson Midland Terrell Abney Wheatley Don Stanley Buna Tommy Jones Crane Dan Smith Denton Tim Eddie Owens Michael Long Wildcats Owens Marc Randle Adam Zacharie Gary Brewster Bullock Ronnald Taylor Mustang

Galveston Invitaional Tourney Advances as Godwin Wins

In Galveston, Godwin earns mound win for REL as they reach the semifinals. O’Connell’s squad falls short after a late rally. Hanson and Head contributed hits for the Ganders, while DeHoyas and Gary Hanson drove scoring innings. Texas City advances by edging Houston St. Thomas to set finals implications.

Eugene Cashat Jones Texas City Houston St. Thomas Lee

Panthers dominate Coaches All-District honors with six selections

Anahuac dominates the Coaches All-District basketball list with Bobby Rivon and Roy Wheeler on the first team and Tony Rivon named Best All-Round Player. David Kirkham is the sole Panther on the second team. First-team also includes James Green East Chambers Jeff Leger Hardin-Jefferson Leon Englin Hull-Dassetta Jesse Furlow Lumberton Twig Troutman Hamshire-Fannett. Tony Rivon averages 19.5 points and 18 rebounds per game.

Anahuac Panthers Whitehouse Bobby Rivon Roy Wheeler Tony Rivon David Kirkham

Murphy's 35 Points Not Enough for Rockets

Cazzie Russell overcome a back injury to score 11 of his 30 in the fourth period as the Golden State Warriors outlast Houston Rockets 119-116. The win moves the Warriors two games ahead of Seattle for the final Pacific Division playoff berth. Calvin Murphy poured in a season high 35 for Houston, keeping them in contention.

Russell Warriors Houston Rockets Seattle Calvin Murphy Houston

Lee JV Routs Pasadena Dobie to Move to 4-1

Lee Junior Varsity baseball team improved to 4-1 with an 11-8 win over Pasadena Dobie. Lamar Turner pitched a complete game with five strikeouts and one walk on eight hits allowed. Gabriel Salinas led with three hits. Turner, Stoerner, and Watford added two each. Masters, Raney, Acosta had one apiece including two triples and key doubles by Turner and Salinas.

Robert E.lee Pasadena Dobie Lee Longhorns Lamar Turner Gabriel Salinas Turner Forrest Stoerner Chris Watford Sam Acosta Mike Masters Mike Raney

Baytown Post Office classified details and rates

Entry lists second class mailing for Baytown Texas with address 1301 Memorial Drive and P O Box 1 77520. It notes publication schedule afternoons Monday to Friday and Sundays and provides subscription rates 2 18 per month 25 per year 10 cents single copy price and mail rates on request. It also lists representation by General Advertising Service and Coastal Publications.

Baytown Texas

Protest Fashioned Yankee Game As Pitchers Debut Trip

Yankees lose 0-0 to Rangers under protest after umpire ruling over Driscoll single and a missing substitution. Houk jokes about protesting for fun here while Reds vote to strike over pension plan talks. McDowell and Carlton both debut rough, Cubs top Giants 10-2, Phillies edge Red Sox 5-4 on McCarver blast.

Cincinnati Reds Chicago White Sox Houk New York Yankees Texas Rangers Jim Odom Odor Jim Driscoll Ted Williams Williams Dave Nelson Nelson Driscoll Reds

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