AstrosBeatMetsAcesEndStreakin 4-3 Triumph
The Houston Astros beat the New York Mets 4-3 as Rusty Staub homered and drove in two after a three-run shot the night before. Larry Dierker earned the win, Claude Raymond closed out the Mets, and the series marked Stengel’s farewell day with the Mets. The win gives Houston a 14-4 lead in their head-to-head against New York for the year.
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UCLA and SMU recruit dispute over letter of intent
UCLA coach Tommy Prothro clashed with SMU over a recruit, Levins, amid debate on the inter-conference letter of intent. The AAWU and service academies' status complicate eligibility while the NCAA eyed the incident as a possible complaint.
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Summer Bowling Leagues End at Bay Lanes Baytown
The Lucky Four swept BABS to seize first in the Junior Adult League while other leaders held. Dick Brown led the Lucky Four with 556. Ruth Lucas led the top scorers at 582, with a wide field posting several 600s across multiple leagues. Fall leagues begin Sept 7. sign up now at Bay Lanes.
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Army teams to be led by Gene Atkinson and Fréd McFarren
Gene Atkinson of Alabama will captain Army's 1968 baseball team as an outfielder. Fréd McFarren of Cleburne Texas will captain Army's 1966 golf team, leading the squad in their respective sports.
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