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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1972
Page
2
The text notes early adoption of adhesive stamps in England starting 1839 and beginning in 1840, alongside scattered mentions of METIONAL LEAGUE East standings and team names. The fragmentary content limits precise standings or events, but highlights postal reforms and early baseball league references in a historic news context.
Hance struck out 15 and San Jacinto piled up 14 hits to beat Mesa 52 in Grand Junction Colo. Hance blasted a first inning three run shot and a solo homer in the third. San Jacinto advances to face Columbia State as Manatee, King’sborough, and other teams exit.
Orioles beat the Indians 6 1 behind Pat Dobson five hitters and run supporting ends of Don Baylor and Bobby Grich with key RBIs. Dobson struck out four over four innings and Baylor Grich supplied the early offense as Baltimore sweeps the series. The loss keeps Cleveland trailing in the American League East while Minnesota and Texas results across the league show mixed outcomes.
In a teen league doubleheader at Memorial Stadium the White Sox beat the Braves 2 to 1 with Paul Easley taking the loss and Larry Tuck collecting the White Sox’s lone hit. In the nightcap the Cardinals defeated the Orioles 7 to 1 behind Kevin Lord’s pitching and Robert Seymore’s two hits.
The article notes Yuma enjoys over 4,000 hours of sunshine annually, with a climate rivaling Seattle in clear skies. It discusses the appealing weather for residents and visitors and mentions the city’s reputation for sunny, dry conditions.
The Houston Astros drop a 8-3 loss to the Cincinnati Reds as Cincinnati builds a half game lead over Houston. Don Wilson faces Jack Billingham in the rematch set for Tuesday night in the Dome with 14,855 fans in attendance.
In Monday action the Eagles beat the Tigers 195 and the Texans toppled the Oilers 17 to 1 in East League play. James Sutton and Wesley Gregerson were winning pitchers with multiple hitters including Brent Herring Kevin Herring and Jerry Holloway providing support.
Baytonians excel at the Freeport Gurf Coast Surfing Association event with Eddie Jones winning the Boys land JA and Grace Clark taking Girls LA and 3A finals. Top qualifiers included Annette Stewart Scott Lynell Phillips and Tom Brown among others. total prizes reached 600 with $500 in trophies.
National League Roundup reports the Pittsburgh Express moving in on the New York Mets in the NL East after a 7-6 win over St. Louis. Manager Frank Lucchesi praised the Mets bats as Pittsburgh’s surge continues with 13 straight victories aided by Rennie Stennett and Jose Pagan.
Humble Credit Union tied for fifth in the Pasadena Mayor's Invitational slow pitch softball tournament, sharing the spot with Pasadena Sand Pit after 25 teams competed from San Antonio to Corpus Christi. Top hitters were Charlie Rampachek, Lewis Bernard, and Robert Weatherford. Clay Chambers earned Outstanding Defensive Player honors.
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