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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1973
Page
3
The Red Raiders, led by Coach Jim Carlos, beat Texas at Memorial Stadium. Tech shows improved defense and standout skills, marking a four year high despite fumbles that hurt possessions. Unclear wording references a ball handling issue and a strong overall performance.
Sterling Freshman football beat Smiley 22 to 0 at Memorial Stadium. Kevin Lechridge scored two touchdowns as Sterling opened a late lead in the third quarter and Aaron Shrum added a two yard TD run in the fourth for the win.
Paulus and Robert Jen led a 3 game win streak for the Blue Sophs in the 1973 season as they dominated the second half. The final score reached 33 points after a fourth quarter punt return by Randy Scroud and three extra points from Steve Hall. Sterling coaches praised the team performance as a whole.
Braves star Babe Ruth record holder adds 38 hits as Evans ends his streak. Dodgers and Braves faced postponement as rain canceled Atlanta's game with Los Angeles. Dodgers travel to San tonight while Atlanta closes season with Houston series set for the weekend.
The American League top batters and leaders include Jackson of Oakland with runs and Tex, plus North and Jasper for bases. National League leaders show Rose and Bonds for batting, Morgan and Rose for runs, Stargell and Morgan for RBIs, with Garr and Simmons high in hits, Stargell and Stargell in doubles, Metzger Maddox and Matthews leading triples, Stargell and Carabases atop home runs, Brock and Morgan with stolen bases.
Robert E Lee freshmen A team won their fourth straight, defeating Forest Brook 28-0 in Houston. Haggerty scored twice and Beeker added a 37 yard pass to Brownfield, with Delgado adding four extra points. Lee forced three interceptions and totaled 298 yards offense.
Dayton junior varsity improved to 2-2 with a 24 point win over Orange Held. Craig Brown scored three touchdowns while Cole Stevenson and Freddie Collins contributed with a two point conversion and other scoring plays.
Houston report notes a new emphasis on physical play across teams like Miami Pittsburgh Washington and Green Bay. It highlights Packers backs John Brockington and MacArthur Lane and describes a grind it out style reducing excitement as defenses and field goals gain prominence.
The Oilers face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Astrodome as Houston fans hope for better offense. The Steelers rely on a strong ground game with Franco Harris and a use of Bradshaw to pass when needed, while Houston bets on shorter catch routes from Pac Warfield and Otis Taylor to counter.
In Las Vegas Ned Coles opened a lead with a 70 as heavy winds paused play in the 1900 U.S. Seniors Golf Classic. Freddy Hays Matched turns for a strong start while round action was suspended with players still on the course.
The text mentions a stock car race at the Dominion 500 showing qualifying sessions and drivers, with focus on positions and speeds.
Sterling Freshmen B defeated Clear Lake 33 18 in their season opener as Steve Edwards led with a 24 yard run and a 10 yard pass to Reggie Cunningham to set up two scores. Cunningham added two more six yard TD runs and a late six yard score. Raymond Herndon kicked three extra points.
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