08 Aug 1970
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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1970
Page
1
Jack Depalo, a 6-2 200-pound NYU alumnus and former Yankee farmhand, astonishes Westchester Golf Classic crowds with prodigious distance. Pro peers dub him extraordinary and a human Bunyan, noting his long drives and inconsistency.
John Miller shot a rain delayed five under par 67 to lead the Westchester Golf Classic after two rounds with a 136 total eight under. He sits one stroke ahead of Larry Hinson Mike Ballo Jim Jamieson and John Schroeder asYouth movers contend for a 250000 purse while veterans like Bill Casper Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer trail.
Tommie Agee delivered a bases-loaded single in the sixth as the Mets rallied from a 5-3 deficit to beat the Padres 6-5 and reclaim first in the NL East. Cleon Jones and Wayne Garrett started the rally with singles before Agee’s decisive hit.
A small group of veterans led by Rocky Bleier reported to Pittsburgh Steelers camp as the NFL players strike entered a pivotal weekend. Bengals players Pat Matson and Sam Wyche warned of possible crippling injuries if teams report, while Jets, Giants and others also joined camps amid dispute.(options)
Wet grounds at Memorial Stadium forced the Amarillo Giants to postpone their Friday night game against the Dallas Fort Worth Spurs. Groundskeeper Julian Bustos reported the field flooded after the sprinkler system ran overnight. Ongoing efforts to dry the infield failed, delaying the Texas League matchup and prompting a rescheduled doubleheader plan.
Amarillo shortstop Chris Speier drove in three runs with two singles in the first two innings and hit a two run homer in the seventh as the Amarillo Giants beat the Dallas Fort Worth Spurs 7 0 Thursday night at Memorial Stadium securing their fourth consecutive victory.
Westminster AP Curtis the lone Baltimore Colts veteran to report for camp despite the players strike asserts his need to prepare as a middle linebacker. He notes sympathy with the union but says mental and physical readiness comes first. He believes his loner stance avoids cliques and that camaraderie with Colts teammates remains intact.
Saturday edition from Amarillo features brief local items and notices dated August 1 1970. Summary covers event snippets, community notes, and public notices typical of a midcentury newspaper page.
Kenny Stidd returns in Sid Stout Ford No. 1 as R. V. Funderburk. Don Bergman Bob Cody and Bill Beall challenge in the 8:30 p.m. program at Amarillo Speed Bowl. Ted Howard debuts No. 90 Ford eyeing Southwestern Modified Championships. Demolition Derby draws 40 to 100 cars with $5 entry. Bell Helicopter workers hopeful repeat winners.
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