Baytown Relays Set with Sterling Heavy Favorite
Sterling enters as heavy favorite for the 32nd Baytown Relays with Friday prelims at 3:30 discus and 4 p.m. remaining events. Finals Saturday at 7 p.m. feature the two-mile relay and queen’s contest at 7:20. Co host Lee and area teams such as Houston Waltrip Clear Creek Port Arthur Jefferson Houston Jones Madison Galena Park Forest Brook Spring Branch Memorial Spring Branch Houston Williams North Shore participate. Sterling entries include 440 relay with Goudeau Sampson Goodman Acker man. 880 run Adams Jennings Homan. 120 high hurdles Smith Gilbert Goodin. and multiple sprints, relays, and field events led by athletes like Keith Bigler and Sampson. Lee entries list Jones Holmes Stagg Lema and others in sprint relays and distance events.
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Frank Robinson Paces Easy Victory in Relay
Frank Robinson led the relay team to a relaxed win as the veteran runner avoided a hard final sprint. The Associated Press notes the favorite’s steady speed and smooth split helped secure the race.
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Reds Concepcion Embraces Top Slot After Spring Breakthrough
Darel Concepcion, vying for the Reds shortstop job with Darrel Chaney, emerges as the leader after a dramatic spring turn. He slashed over .330 in exhibition play, moved up in the lineup, and switched to a lighter 31 ounce bat to simplify his swing. The Venezuelan infielder credits adjustments to his stance and bat choice for stabilizing his approach after two unsettled seasons.
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Angels rookie stars in rout as Robinson drills first at bat for club
Robinson hit a 40 foot homer in his first at bat for the California Angels fueling a lopsided win over the San Diego Padres. He said the blast felt especially good after a toe injury from a spring training accident and expects to be 100 percent by opening day if no more setbacks occur. Other notes report Reds pitcher Gary Nolan sidelined with a sore arm and Giants pitcher Sam McDowell feeling optimistic about his sore back after medical treatment.
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Angleton Seeks New Grid Coach After Johnson Resigns
Angleton High School seeks a new head football coach after Fred Johnson resigns to take both head coach and athletic director roles at Rockdale. Johnson had a 46-24 record in seven Brazoria County seasons, including a 6-4 mark in 1970 and a 13-0 victory over Robert E. Lee that year. He earned YAAAA Coach of the Year honors from The Baytown Sun.
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Trinity River Trotline Yields Record Catfish Catch
John Michael Aulbaugh and grandfather W C Carter fish the Trinity River near Lake Charlotte. The 33.3 pound yellow catfish, plus a 10.35 pound blue cat, cap a day of learning trotline skills for the Spring Branch family. Grandma Carter praises Trinity River catfish quality and plans for John's future studies at Robert E Lee High, possibly veterinary school.
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Bettenhausen Among Favorites at Texas Twin 2000
Gary Bettenhausen, famed for high-banked tracks, is a top favorite for the National Championship segment of the Texas Twin 2000 at Texas World Speedway on April 7. The Bettenhausen family racing lineage is highlighted by father Tony Sr., brothers Merle and Tony Lee, with Merle planning a 1973 comeback and Tony Lee entering NASCAR Grand National in 1973.
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Sebring 12 Hour to Restrict Cars for 1973 Race
Sebring Florida practice opens as the Sebring 12 Hour will limit entry to grand touring cars. For the first time in 23 years European prototype machines are absent and Corvette Camaro Porsche Mustang and Triumph classes join exotic Ferrari Daytonas and De Tomaso Panteras.
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