Houston Slams Dodgers as Menke Delivers Grand Slam
Houston defeated Los Angeles 9-5 behind Dennis Menke's first inning grand slam and two RBIs. Menke added a run with a third inning single, while Bob Watson, Jesus Alou, Joe Morgan and others contributed as the Astros halted a five-game skid. Jack Billingham improved to 7-2 with Jim Haynes earning the save.
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Major League Standings Update
Detroit defeated Boston 7 to 3 while New York beat Baltimore 7 to 5 in a late inning game. Washington topped Cleveland 9 to 3 and Chicago downed Milwaukee 6 to 5. Minnesota played California. New York defeated Montreal 7 to 1 and Pittsburgh pummeled St. Louis 6 to 0. Houston beat Los Angeles 9 to 5.
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Mays Could Hit No 3000 in Astrodome
Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants enters a weekend series with the Houston Astros in the Astrodome as he nears a 3,000 hit milestone in his 20th major league season. Through Tuesday he stood at 2,991, with games against Atlanta preceding the dome visit.
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Don Nottebart
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Seguin hosts Royals baseball camp and Oilers pre season slate
The Kansas City Royals Baseball Academy holds a Seguin tryout camp led by scout Buzzy Keller. Tickets go on sale for four Houston Oilers pre season games in the Astrodome starting August 8 against Chicago, with Saint August 15, Vikings August 22, and Cowboys August 29. Iconic NFL names from Bears Saints Vikings and Cowboys are listed as expected opponents.
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New Orleans Saints
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Gene
District Softball Tournament Dates Set in Victoria
District 20 of the Amateur Softball Association schedules the district tournament for July 24 25 and 26 in Victoria. It welcomes teams from DeWitt Atascosa Bee Calhoun Goliad Jackson Refugio Wilson and Victoria Counties with July 17 entry deadline. Teams not qualifying locally cannot enter state play.
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Baseball Notes: Extra-inning Wins Across Pairings
In a double slate, San Diego defeated Cincinnati 10 to 9 in ten innings while San Francisco edged Atlanta 7 to 6 in eleven innings. Both games showcased late scoring and extended play to decide the winners.
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Arid Mortgage Hill Shows Dry Dusk, Copperheads Remain
The area around Mortgage Hill grows drier as night activity wanes for armadillos. Copper heads, however, remain present despite the drought conditions.
Local guest column hints at quick completion
A brief note from a loyal reader in Fast Texas expresses relief that the column could be shortened today. The message includes cheerful farewell lines and a casual sign off.
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