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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1965
Page
3
In a tense Gulf Coast clash the Rob at E Lee Gander baseball team staged a strong late rally, overcoming a first inning deficit to repel Wently opponents. The District Tek Pace clash showcased sharp pitching and timely hits as both squads fought to gain early season momentum.
Johnson overcame a near no hit bid as the game stretched to the final inning. Jaime Acosta made two miscues but delivered power with a home run and a single in four plate appearances. Du Walker scored on Acosta’s first error, Wayne Walker added on another Johnson miscue, and Herts Owens drew a walk to load the bases before Paul Gayrondine singled to drive in both Walkers.
Acosta starred as the Gander Ganders beat the Baos 6 to 4 in a tense game. Owens attempted a steal, McAfee nabbed him at the plate for the first out, and Perry walked before Jam son and Quiroga produced key hits. Acosta and Oliver fueled a pivotal third inning, tying the game, then the Ganders pulled away with late runs and sharp defense.
The story profiles Randy Matson, a Texas A&M track star dubbed the new Hercules of athletics. It notes his size around six five and 265 pounds, his quiet demeanor, intense training, and the high expectations as he targets a legendary long jump and shot put legacy amid praise from coaches and observers.
The Los Angeles Dodgers head to Houston for a three game series at the Astrodome next Monday through Wednesday. Expected starters include Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale and Claude Osteen in possible rotation changes, with Houston batters facing strong Dodgers pitching as Tommy Davis remains sidelined.
Hart hit a dramatic homer in the ninth to lift the San Francisco Giants over the Houston Astros. Johnson matched Perry with eight innings of four-hit ball, while Willie Mays and Willie Davis sparked early offense. The win marked a key late-inning rally and solid pitching from the Giants to secure the victory.
The Sports beat the White Sox 5 4 in eight innings to tie for the Central League lead while the Lions toppled the Phillies 3 3 in the same league. Giants outpaced Cardinals 4 2 as the West League idle. Pirates and Red Sox set for Lakewood Saturday.
Charles Eebs pitched Carver to a 5-0 victory over Galveston as they chase the District 44A crown. After Friday, the Bucs sit 7-2 in district play, half a game behind Beaumont Hebert, with one final regular season game at Orange. A win could force a playoff with Hebert. Hebert and Carver both seek the district title.
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