Record notes on Doug Rader streak and odd tidbits
Third baseman Doug Rader of the Houston Astros had a 17 game hitting streak last season and set a club record with RBI in six straight games. Also notes on wildlife size, a football and basketball anecdotes, a TV host Cassius Clay appearance, and a classmate reunion recollection.
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Cassius Clay
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Clay
Three Fall Short For Hall of Fame
New York reports that no 1940s or 1950s stars reached the 75 percent BBWAA vote for Hall of Fame induction. Yogi Berra Early Wynn and Ralph Kiner fell short. Bowie Kuhn defended the voting system as realistic and said there is always next year. A BBWAA special committee will later consider older candidates and may name two to four inductees.
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Bowie Kuhn
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Kuhn
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Early Wynn
Ralph Kiner
Berra
Wynn
Kiner
O Brien to be named Horseman of the Year in Columbus
Joe O'Brien, famed for breaking two minute miles in harness racing, will be honored as Horseman of the Year by the Columbus Touch Down Club at its February 5 sports awards banquet.
Gobblers Host Samuel Clemens Five In District Showdown
Cuero Gobblers 4-4 overall and 2-1 in 14-AAA welcome Samuel Clemens for a league clash on the local court. Braun’s squad has 453 points this season while allowing 395, with a 56.6 ppg scoring average compared to Clemens’ 49.4. Cuero in-district output 62.3 and 52.3 defense through 187 and 157. The Gobblers’ notable totals include 83 points vs St. Joseph and 63 by East Central’s foe. Game times 6:00 and 7:45 pm.
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Cuero Gobblers
Samuel Clemens
Charley Braun
Cuero
Robert Beasley
Luther Johnson
Tanny Johnson
Victor Mathis
He Neal Saleher Yeae
Ae Dona’? Burden
Ricky Kasper
Larry Whittington
Gobblers
John Blackwell
Larry Pickens
Lucien Johnson
Flyers Acquire Danny Schock From Bruins
The Philadelphia Flyers of the NHL acquired center Danny Schock from the Boston Bruins in a trade for a player to be named later. Schock has no goals in five games this season.
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National Hockey League
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Schock
The Happiest People Find Joy at Church
Readers glimpse a lighthearted remark on church attendance and happiness, noting that those who attend often appear more joyful. The line hints at a social belief linking worship with well being.
John Post Plans Return to Houston U Baseball Role
John Post, long associated with Cuero and the Nathan Post Lumber Company, will reenter the University of Houston as a former Gobbler and three year Cougar baseball team member. He will take morning classes and coach the Cougars in the afternoon while needing nine hours to complete his degree.
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Nathan Post Lumber Company
University of Houston Post
Cougars
University of Houston
Young Post
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