Master Coach Gordon Wood Sees Historic Success Across Sports
A Brownwood Bulletin profile highlights Gordon Wood as a legendary high school coach with a 112-17-4 record at Brownwood since 1960 and seven state titles across football and other sports. His influence includes 30 all-staters, three later becoming college All-Americans, and repeated THSCA honors. Wood’s 1960 Brownwood turnaround began with a 34-6 win over San Angelo and a state title.
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Standings From Thursday Night Matchups
Montreal hosts Chicago as New York visits Philadelphia and Los Angeles plays Houston. Scheduling notes show games set for tonight with pending results.
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Softball Play Slated Tonight At 2 Parks
Baytown Slow Pitch softball action Tuesday night featured The Drifters defeating the Wildcats 10-9, Northside Baptist defeating Up John 16-12, the Swingers beating SMS Industries 20-5, Vita-Men beating the Firefighters 155, and the Sluggers defeating the Mullets 27-3. Wednesday schedule lists Baytown Police vs Johnny and Jack's at Bowie Park No. 1 at 6 45 p.m. and Mullets vs Hubert Howlers at Bowie No. 2 at 6 43 p.m. At Roseland Park Vita-Men vs Pitchers at 7 p.m., Sentinels vs Tar Babies at 8 p.m., Swingers vs Hazelwood Construction at 9 p.m.
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Knox Beavers Notches First Hole-In-One at Goose Creek
Knox Beavers recorded his first hole-in-one Monday at Goose Creek Country Club on the 195 yard No 13 with a five iron. Beavers carded a 36 over nine holes. Teammates in the group included Troy Herring Doug Myers and Felix Hatchell.
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Torre Lifts Cards with Winning Bunt Hit
Joe Torre drove in a first inning run with a single and later helped push St. Louis to a 2-1 win over the Mets. He moved atop the NL RBI race and led in batting average and hits as his club mixed wins in the league standings.
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