Mets and Astros Face Off In Postseason Comparisons
Fred Hartman compares 1962 expansion Mets and Astros position by position noting Mets strength at first base, shortstop, and left field while Astros lead at catcher, second and third bases and pitching. He cites 4 20 start and 1969 pace as reasons Mets won, then shifts to football cultural comments and local figures on Texas Gulf Coast.
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METS
Astros
Wynn-Agee
Miller-Alou
Shamsky-Swoboda
Astrodomers
Bear Bryant
Old Miss
Madama
Ole Miss
Houston
University of Houston
Houston Oiler
Buffalo
Jerry Levins
Levins
Oilers
Mike Lum
Atlanta Brave
Honolulu
Roosevelt High
The
Advertiser
Mike
Atlanta
New York Mets
Braves
Knickerbockers
Manhattan Island
Mustangs Nip Frogs By 19-17
SMU over Texas Christian 19-17 in a windy Dallas game as the Mustangs relied on a strong ground attack to overpower the Horned Frogs. Gordon Gilder and Darryl Doggett led a 416 rushing yard effort while Chuck Hixson threw for 345 yards but the win came from a 26-yard Chipper Johnson field goal in the fourth period. Linzy Cale scored on a 78-yard reception and Judy connected for another TD before SMU secured the comeback.
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Mustangs
TCU
Gordon Gilder
SMU
Chipper Johnson
Fred Taylor
Hixson
Tittle
Darryl Doggett
Gilder
Hayden Fry
Steve Judy
Longview
Judy
Linzy Cale
Cale
Ganders Ready for South Houston After Setback
The Ganders eye a District 23-AAAA showdown with South Houston after a 16-7 Friday loss to Galena Park snapped a three game win streak. Gunders stand 2-0 in district and 5-0 overall, with 6,000 Baytown fans applauding the REL band at halftime.
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Ganders
South Houston
Galena Park
Trojans
ABL
Rayburn
Rudy Contreras
Rudy
Baytown
REL
Charles Forque
Rangers Fall Short Against Undefeated Trojans
Rangers gave their best against South Houston Trojans but fell 180 to 0. Coach Roland Kudla praised the effort as the best of the year while Baytown fans expressed pride in a strong, full-tilt performance. Bouquets to Elmer Hargis and Claire Bays for the standout halftime show.
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Roland Kudla
South Houston
Baytown
Rangers
Sterling
Elmer Hargis
Claire Bays
The
Sterling Stars
Elmer Gray gives ACC track program historic gift
Baytonian Filmer Elmer Gray and wife Edna donated 44000 to Abilene Christian College athletic program, funding an all weather track. The ACC board named the track Elmer J. Gray Stadium, honoring his support after a lifelong involvement in track and college sports. Gray, an oil and real estate executive, recalled hitchhiking to Los Angeles in 1932 to try out for the Olympics, where he finished fourth in the 800 meters.
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Jim Finley
Gray
Abilene Christian College
Los Angeles
America
Abilene
ACC
West Coast
Elmer
Edna
ACC Board of Trustees
Grays
Elmer J. Gray
Wildcats
U.S
Bill McClure
Cats
McClure
University of Texas
Dallas Baptist College
Abilene Christian
Chicago
Kansas
Glenn Cunningham
W. E
Moose) McCook
McCook
Bis
J. Eddie Weems
John C. Stevens
Deer Park Edges Pasadena 19-18 In 23-4A Thriller
Deer Park remains undefeated with a five game streak, beating Pasadena 19-18 to stay tied for first in district 23-4A. Key plays featured Madden catching six passes for 111 yards and McCulloch throwing 227 yards as Langham sealed the win with a late touchdown run. Nalley anchored a stout defense and Rawlingson returned a kick 52 yards. Deer Park goes to Edna next.
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Don Rogers
Deer Park
Pasadena
Deer
South Houston
Mike McCulloch
Bob Langham
Ken Madden
Reggie Nalley
Eagles
Nalley
Langham
Madden
McCulloch
Gene Rawlingson
Jim Ames
Edna
Deer Park Eagles Rally At Pasadena In Football Tilt
The Deer Park team led 13-0 at halftime but Pasadena surged in the third quarter with sub quarterback Mike Kirkland directing the attack. A McCulloch interception on the Deer 41 sparked a five‑play drive ending with a 12‑yard TD to Larry Thomas. Pasadena missed the ensuing extra point but added another scoring drive beginning at the Deer 39 with Kirkland connecting to Bryan Willingham for 34 yards.
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McCulloch
Deer
Pasadena
Mike Kirkland
Kirkland
Eagles
Larry Thomas
The
Bryan Willingham
Lammerses Rally To Third At Texas Mixed Invitational
Lowell and Jean Lammers of Baytown posted a 64 to finish third in the Texas Mixed Invitational Amateur at Austin Country Club. Jean led scoring with two birdies on number 12 and 17 while Lowell eagled the 10th in practice. weather cut one round short. Next up is an architect meeting tournament in San Antonio, with men and women competing separately. A Goose Creek scramble is set for Sunday with signups at the pro shop.
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Baytown
Lowell
Jean Lammers
Lammerses
Big Texas
Long Austin Country Club
Jean
Austin
San Antonio
Panthers Rally Past St Mary's 44 21 Victory
Anahuac Panthers overcome a scoreless first half to defeat St Marys 44 to 21 in non-district action. Tim Hiron and Arthur Daviss sparked the running attack while Arthur Daviss and Isiah Daviss stood out on defense. Rivon added a 52 yard TD run and a safety by Isiah capped the night as the Panthers improve to 4-1.
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Vernon Hyles
Sun
Orange
Anahuac Panthers
St. Mary's
Buck Miller
Panthers
Livingston
Anahuac
Panther
Tim Hiron
Arthur Daviss
Walter Watson
Lloyd Dobbs
Daviss
Arthur
Brother Isiah
Ordway Jacobs
Herbert Moulton
Debbs
St. Mary’s
Frank Garvey
Allis Baty
Leslie Penick
Rivon
Isiah Daviss
Rangers meet results show JV runners and times
From page 12, Rangers JV results list runners with times led by Martin at 12 12 and Dusty Bailey at 12 32 5. Gary Bailey placed ninth at 12 23 and Paul Teel tenth at 12 40 with other finishers including Steve Richards eleventh 12 43 and Dennis Nunn thirteenth 13 31.
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Martin Was
Dusty Bailey
Gary Bailey
Paul Teel
Steve Richards
David Barker
Gene Adams
Jett Way
Glenn Huey
Jim Heintschel
Dennis Nunn
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Jerry Grote
Curt Blefary
Ed Kranepool
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Bud Harrelson
al Weis
Doug Rader
Wayne Garrett
Tommy Davis
Cleon Jones
Jim Wynn
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Don Wilson
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Robert E. Lee Ganders
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Walmsley
Stolhandike
Orton
Taylor
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Horned Frog
Elmer Gray
Eddie
Bennie Gray
Kadjar
Jim Kyle
Baytown Sun
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Beverly Rockhold
Gander
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Kadjars
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Naney
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Eagle Will Hassan
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Pasader
Tee
Goose Creek
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Reabara
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Lamar Colts
YMCA
Stephen Martin
Mike Cowan
Paul Kendrick
Danny Burk
Greg Duhon
Donnie Burk
Curtis Solieau
Keith Hill
Bryan Revils
Greg Hasley
Greg Hite
Albert Bounds
Truett Bryant
Brian Fruge
Carl Pitts
Keith Dooley
Tracy Towsend
Brian Lee
John Down
Gary Bolander
Burnet Bobcats
Glenn Oviedo
Scott Herring
David Gonzalez
Johnny Santana
Carl Northcutt
Gerry Salinas
Steve Wallace
Lance Stewart
Larry Wootan
Jeff Gregory
David Erwin
Brian Taylor
William Ogledo
Ackrow
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Joe Vasquez
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Tommie Hanlon
Darrell He
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