Astros Top Phillies 6 1 Behind Mor gan’s Multi Hit Night
Houston exploded for six runs as Philadelphia faltered, Joe Morgan collecting four hits two RBI and three runs while Don Wilson earned the win. Morgan, batting .240, reflected on a better night amid the Phillies’ rough stretch of nine losses in ten games. Nearby NL and AL results featured Pittsburgh over Los Angeles 3-2 and Detroit beating Kansas City 3-1, with several rainouts and late-inning twists across the circuit.
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Peterson to teach football at summer camp for kids
Former Florida State coach Bill Peterson, in his first year at Rice, will run a summer football camp at Houston Baptist College. The program teaches offense and defense skills, plus volleyball, basketball and more. Cost is 125 for a week and 225 for two weeks with insurance. rules restrict high school grads and ineligible UIL athletes.
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Goose Creek to Host May 28 Member-Guest Golf Event
Goose Creek Country Club plans a busy spring with a May 28 Member-Guest golf tournament, the 10th such affair, limited to 200 teams. A May 15 shrimp peel and dance from 8 p.m. to midnight features Mel Arvin and his orchestra for $4 per person, unofficial kickoff to golf season. Women’s events include Longmeadow tourney May 21 and Member-Guest Day June 3, with participation open to volunteers.
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Goose Creek
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West Loop Race is Airtight
The West League open division tightens with no unbeaten teams. Cougars lead at 4-1 while five teams—Tar Babies Humbie Credit Union Reivers Johnny & Jack's—are tied for second at 4-2. In the East, Partin's and DuPont lead at 2-0, with Rebels 2-1 and St. Mark's 3-0 in the Church division. Highlands tops the Boy's Fast Pitch with 3-1. Memorial sits 2-1.
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Rice lands top Texas recruit Kent Ballard at quarterback
Rice University signed Friendswood High School quarterback Kent Ballard to a football letter of intent. Ballard, a two time Class AA all state selection at quarterback and defensive back, was the last undecided Texas high school athlete Rice pursued.
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Eaves fourth in pole vault at state meet
Barbers Hill senior David Eaves placed fourth in the Class A pole vault at the 61st UIL State Track and Field Meet, vaulting 12 feet 4 inches to score four points. Teammate Beaver Trousdale did not place as Albany led the standings after day one with several top contenders.
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Baytown
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Clear Creek
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