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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1968
Page
15
Detroit rides Bill Freehan and a 21-1 rout to a crucial Game seven against St Louis. Mayo Smith prepares for Gibson versus Lolich in the finale after Denny McLain’s Game six win and a dramatic Tigers surge.
Mickey Lolich and Bob Gibson faced rest concerns as Detroit's Tigers exploded for a 10 run third inning in Game 7 at Busch Stadium. Kaline drove in three with two singles and a homer, while Norm Cash and Jim Northrup added key hits. McLain earned the win as Detroit rode the burst to a decisive victory and a Series title bid.
St Louis managers and players, upbeat in defeat, lamented Detroit’s 13 to 1 win as Tigers exploded for 10 runs in the third inning. Red Schoendienst joked about every Tigers swing producing a hit while Dal Maxvill, mired in 0-for-2, kept things in perspective after delays from rain. Relief pitchers had already dressed when the game was halted.
Barbers Hill coach Gene Sharp brings a 2-2 Eagles squad to face Lumberton, a first Class A clash against a Raiders team with three straight wins. Sharp praised the defense in last week’s win over Shepherd and noted scoring chances left on the field. Key players named include Dunlap, Hargraves, Clark, and Cox in offense, with Neyland, Elliott, and Owens anchoring the defense. The schedule tightens with a Homecoming game against St Mary’s and a road stretch through Nov 8 featuring West Florida and Tarkington.
Southwest Conference teams stage four midseason bowls this Saturday while Texas A&M faces Texas Tech at Kyle Field. Oklahoma, Baylor, Arkansas, SMU, TCU and Houston also feature across regional broadcasts with Humble Radio providing the four-game slate.
Anahuac Panthers host St Mary of Orange in a non conference test after routing New Caney 49 0. Mil ler praises Halley Moor Kenny Leda Howard Smith and Gary Devore plus seven linemen led by Charles McManus and Walter Watson, with McManus doubtful and Henicke and Daviss anchoring defense.
Final registration for the Ford Motor Company and NFL Punt Pass and Kick contest is at 4 p.m. Friday at Courtesy Ford. Open to boys 8 13, with local trials on Stadium Drive beside Memorial Stadium. Baytown Junior Chamber sponsors with Courtesy Ford. Winners receive trophies and a chance for statewide, national rounds and an all expenses trip to Miami and Washington, D.C. Contact George Miles at 422-8231.
Public sale of season badges for the 1969 U S Open golf tournament has begun Houston Golf Association president Tex Thornton announced The Open will be played at Champions Golf Club June 12 to 15 Badges may be ordered by telephone or by writing the Houston Golf Association P O Box 2607 Houston Texas 77027 Thornton said
In Virginia Water England Arnold Palmer veteran Latrobe Pennsylvania was tipped to win the World Match Play Championship starting today. Billy Casper and Lee Trevino are among other U S golfers entered. In Hilton Head Island South Carolina Curtie Person defending champion Memphis Tennessee reached the semifinals of the Southern Seniors Golf Tour by defeating Henry Ziegenthaler Dayton Ohio 4 and 8.
Liberty Panthers open 9-3A district play at Livingston against the Lions at 7:38 p.m. Friday. Tim Deerr’s team seeks a fourth straight win after a winless Livingston year and the Lions’ first season in 3A. Doerr warns against over-optimism while stressing readiness.
Crosby Drew Dragons, unbeaten in four 1968 starts, meet Dayton Broncos in their 21-2A opener. Dayton, recovering from a 14-8 loss to Galena Park Fidelity Manor, faces a Drew defense that has shut out three straight opponents. Key Dragons include Crosby Drew, Allen Brady and Michael Matthews, while Dayton’s Rob ert Jeans and Mark Waldrop have left the team.
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