Texas Stadium Dome Tops Big Ambition in Houston Project
Texans project manager Herb Eyster describes the Colt domed stadium nearing 70 percent completion. The retractable dome spans 642 feet, rising 18 stories high, with self supporting arches and 4 596 skylights. Eyster and Buster dismiss concerns about roof integrity and grass growth.
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Dark says Negro players lift baseball to new level
Alvin Dark defended modern baseball in a press conference, praising the rise of Black players in the game. He argued the better quality of play comes as minorities prove themselves, reducing the prevalence of mediocre players. He called the pennant race in the National League a competitive five‑team affair.
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Sunset Baseball Seeks Big League Test at Arroyo Tomorrow
Sunset High faces a crucial Hayward Area Athletic League test as starting pitcher plans, with coach Don Curley weighing rotation options after a 5-4 win over Tennyson. Possible starters include Gary Warmelduff, Mike Milton, Rob Ackers, or Bob Roggentine, while Jerry Gaylord is eyed by Verl Thornuck for Arroyo. Midgame specifics noted Milton's home run and late Tennyson rally, with remarks on lineup shuffles and JV depth.
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Steadman Chabot Named MVP Of 1964 Chabot College Baseball
Steadman Chabot earned MVP honors for the 1964 Chabot College baseball team after posting a .333 batting average and clutch hits while leading the defense at shortstop. At the team banquet, Russ Watson, Bob Faderarn, and Frank Silva received special awards for leadership, hitting, and improvement respectively, voted by teammates and presented by coach Gene Wellman.
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Finals Set In Regional Ring Trials
Oakland hosts the Western Regional Olympic boxing finals with 16 bouts in progress and results pushing winners to New York May 18-20 to face regional champions for Tokyo Olympic berths. Navy heavyweight James Haskins dominates two bouts, while Ed Land of Los Angeles wins a points decision but is briefly halted by a cut eye.
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Edward Land
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PREP TENNIS AND EASTERN LEAGUE HIGHLIGHTS
The report covers prep tennis results with singles and doubles winners from Tennyson and Castro Valley, plus Eastern League baseball notes. Notable names include McNally, Olson, Swanston, Navaret, and Wellman, with mentions of Bill Steadman and Rodrigues in regional play and Chabot’s strong Golden Gate Conference finish.
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Career Simmons Stops Phils Again In Tight Tilt
Curt Simmons pitched effectively to beat Philadelphia as he has done for years, with minor late relief from Rog Craig. A one-out eighth inning double by Gus Triandos chased the tying run but Simmons steadied, with the final out recorded to secure a 4 3 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals over the Phillies.
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Mays and Marichal Spark Giants in Houston Victory
Willie Mays belted two homers in San Francisco’s 1-0 win over Houston lifting his season total to 43 and widening the pace toward Ruth and Maris records. Juan Marichal added his second straight shutout and his 6th win as the Giants opened a two game NL pennant lead, with Bob Hendley slated to start next against the Colts in a Bay Area broadcast on KSFO.
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Updegraff Bids For Third Western Amateur Title
Tucson Arizona Dr. Ad Updegraff seeks his third Western Amateur golf title at Tucson Country Club a 6977 yard course in the Western Amateur Championship field of 125 players led by South San Francisco's Steve Opperman. The event runs today through Sunday with Updegraff aiming to extend his record in his hometown venue.
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Giants Baseball Houston Broadcast Schedule
Radio log lists Giants warmup at 6 10 p m on KSFO followed by Giants versus Houston at 6 25 p m. Thursday station KSFO 660 carries Giants Houston at 12 h p m with KSPO 5611.
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No hitter and triple play in same night for Star TV team
Star TV pitcher Jim Thomas likely unique in area Little League history by throwing a no hitter and executing a triple play in the same game as Star TV beat Howell Realty 19 to 5. Teammates Dannen, Moore, and Saloman chipped in with hits including a double and a triple as Star TV exploded for nine runs in the first inning and seven in the second.
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Dodgers Await Koufax Boost In Ill Fated Tilt
Dodgers hoped Sandy Koufax would strengthen a lineup hampered by elbow stiffness as he prepared to face Dick Ellsworth and the Cubs. Koufax, limited recently by a strained muscle, aimed for a solid outing while Johnny Podres dealt with his own arm issue and reliever Ten Perranoski closed out the ninth in a 3-2 loss that spoiled a late Dodger rally.
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