Rangers Drop Opening Game in Rain Delayed Twinbill
The Sterling Rangers fell 10-8 to the Pasadena Eagles in the first game before rain halted the second. An early Ranger lead vanished in the sixth as Pasadena rallied with a six run burst, then the second game was postponed with Memorial Stadium rain concerns.
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O'Dell Sparks Pirates Past Cards With Solid Win
Pirates ride pitching return of Billy O'Dell to beat the St Louis Cardinals. O'Dell, back after Addison's disease, worked into the eighth while allowing four hits, earning his second win of the young season as Pittsburgh extends its winning streak. Manny Mota and Roberto Clemente backed him with key hits, while the bullpen held late.
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Winds Rattle Bay Area Fishing and Local Tides
Baytown reports unusual tides this spring with five foot surges at Jac-Mart Camp near Cedar Bay and four feet at Trinity Bay Restaurant. Fishermen recount windy nights and early mornings guiding boats, while Baytown dealer L E Busby posts a 175 fish haul from Sam Rayburn Lake in rough water.
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Jim Taylor Signs Pact With Saints In New Orleans
AP report says Jim Taylor, 31, star at LSU in 1957, has signed a contract for 100000 dollars to play for the New Orleans Saints. Saints officials and Taylor could not be reached for comment. Taylor spent his career with the Green Bay Packers prior to this move.
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Ganders Edge Brenham Cubs 2-Hit Shutout In Practice Game
Gander moundsmen led by Norman Montgomery and Scott Barringer blank Brenham Cubs 4 0 in a practice win. Bobby Slack and Eddie Carroll drove in runs while Fred Rau pitched well despite Cub hitters timing key innings. Aggie Coach Chandler and ex Exporter coach J B Carroll attended the slow-field game.
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Perkins Returns to Cowboys After Brief Retirement
Dallas coach Tom Landry announced fullback Don Perkins was brought out of retirement as the Cowboys prepare for a stronger season. The squad will feature all players from the Eastern Division champion team and aims to defend the title, with Perkins’ 1966 form including 726 rushing yards and eight touchdowns noted as pivotal to their plans.
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Rains Dampen Houston Open Practice Stint
The Houston Open practice rounds were dampened by a late day downpour as about half the field checked in at the registration desk. Mike Souchak withdrew due to problems at his home club, while Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer and Julius Boros were expected to join from the Bahamas. International entrants including Ramon Sota Cobie LaGrange and Robert De Viecenzo were touring the Champions course as rain inundated the greens.
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Big Ten record kicker leads Michigan scoring spree
Michigan's Rick Sugar set a Big Ten single season mark by scoring 24 points after touchdowns with a perfect conversion rate. Penn State outlines 1968 football schedule against Army and Navy. Bil Creeden of Penn topped Ivy League passes with 99 completions for 1,518 yards. Cornell's Ron Gervase set Ivy yardage through receptions with 30 catches for 478 yards. Dartmouth freshman Tom Miller, 190 pounds from West Allis, led scoring with four touchdowns in five games.
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