Staub Emerges as Houston's First Super Star
Rusty Staub, the 18 year old Louisiana scoutable slugger, rose from high school star to Houston Astros icon. He signed for 125000 in 1961 and later developed into a disciplined hitter with 74 RBIs in a season and a .368 pace in July, becoming a central figure for Houston after initial setbacks in Oklahoma City.
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Rusty) Staub
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Monahans Seventh Graders Shine In Junior High Relays
Individual placings by Monahans seventh graders in the Junior High Relays held here Saturday include a fourth in the 440 yard relay with Richard Calloway Mike Stevenson Ruben Aguilar and Brad Norton and multiple top three finishes across sprints relays and field events led by Steve Moore Ruben Aguilar and James Roller in various events.
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James Ogletree
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Wolves defeat Andrews 8 2 in home baseball clash
The Wolves beat Andrews 8 to 2 at Perry Nunley Field. Pitcher Robert Purser starred on the mound with strong support from Ronnie Hayes and Larry McClanahan in the outfield and at second base. The win keeps the Wolves on track for upcoming games against Eunice, Kermit, and Crane A.
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All Star Game Set for Houston July 9 Night Game
The 1968 American League schedule highlights heavy figures for Sundays and brackets mark holidays. The All Star Game is slated for July 9 in Houston with a night start.
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Twilight-Night doubleheader set for Milwaukee
The 1968 National League schedule includes a twilight and night doubleheader to be played in Milwaukee. The event features Milwaukee as the host city with teams to be announced and game times under the new format.
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