Giants Rally Past Braves In 9th To Clinch Split
Mike Corkins pitched a complete game for the Giants as they outlasted the Braves 3-2. Don Engbers and Andy Finlay led with key hits while Marsden and Garr contributed, delivering late runs to clinch the victory in the ninth.
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Monte
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Marsden
Walt Hriniak
Gallagher
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Morton
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Cubs win in 12th on Beckert’s clutch hit
Glenn Beckert delivered a run scoring single in the 12th inning to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, ending Phils seven game streak. Beckert drove in the decisive run after Jim Hickman and Ken Holtzman helped trigger a Cubs rally in the sixth.
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Beckert
Philadelphia
Glenn Beckert
Chicago Cubs
al Spangler
Phils
Tony Taylor
Jim Hickman
Ricardo Joseph
Joseph
Cookie Rojas
Chris Short
Chicago
Hickman
Ken Holtzman
Beckett
Texas Junior Girls Golf Championship Upset Report
Karen Cox of Corpus Christi upset Cynthia LaRochelle 4 and 3 after opening rounds of 96 and 96. Nancy Hager of Dallas won 9 and 8 over Pam Harvey, while Susie Long defeated Debrah Fitzpatrick 7 and 6. Frances Collins beat Lois Mathews 7 and 6. Mary Harkins and Renee Tuer won their matches, with Janie Mayfield and Debbie McClung also advancing.
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UPI
Karen Cox
Corpus Christi
Texas
Cynthia LaRochelle
Miss Cox
Miss LaRochelle
San Antonio
Nancy Hager
Canyon Creek Country Club
Pam Harvey
Susie Long
Debrah Fitzpatrick
Amarillo
Frances Collins
Lois Mathews
Mary Harkins
Houston
Marsha Heitzman
Renee Tuer
Rockport
Debbie Norton
Janie Mayfield
Arlington
Kim Yriedel
Debbie McClung
Debbie White
City Tennis Entries Due For Amarillo Invitational
Entries must be submitted by 8 p.m. today for the Amarillo Closed Invitational Tennis Tournament. Open to Amarillo residents who are Amarillo Tennis Association members. Finals set for Sunday afternoon at the Stephen F. Austin Junior High School Tennis Center.
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Grady Howard
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Stephen F. Austin Junior High School
Amarillo Parks and Recreation Department
West Texas State names Lance Van Zandt defensive coach
Lance Van Zandt 29, former New Mexico Highlands assistant and Amarillo native, named defensive secondary coach at West Texas State by Joe Kerbel. He succeeds Frank Bettencourt who resigned to teach in Deming New Mexico. Van Zandt led Highlands defense last year and Highlands played NAIA title games for two seasons. He is a four sport letterman from Port Neches HS, attended Sam Houston State and Lamar Tech, and has coached at Stephenville and Graham high schools. He is married.
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Port Neches
Sam Houston State
Lamar Tech
Stephenville
Graham
New Mexico Highlands
Kerbel
Snead laments modern golf before PGA at San Antonio
Sam Snead age 56 criticizes long courses and lack of shotmaking as the PGA Championship opens at Pecan Valley. Trevino backs tight fairways and rough, while Snead, Palmer and others prepare for competition amid changes in equipment and travel.
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Tex
Sam Snead
Pecan Valley Country Club
Lee Trevino
Sammy
Professional Golfers Association
Snead
Trevino
Vic Ghezzi
Jack Burke
Chick Harbert
Nicklaus
Bill Casper
Arnold Palmer
Old Carnoustie
Scotland
South Africa
Gary Play
Parks Finds New Start With New Orleans Saints
Former SF receiver David Parks, after a hamstring injury and marketing indifference, signs a five year deal with the New Orleans Saints. He moves to camp in San Diego in peak shape, eager to prove himself and play without front office drama.
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Dave
Dallas
Cowboys
David Parks
New Orleans Saints
Brother Dave
Abilene
San Diego
Saints
John Mecom
San Francisco
49Ers
Parks
Walker football coach remembered for 1948 team and lifelong motto
The article recalls Walker's 1948 Texas team known as the peace powerhouse of Texas with a 12 1 record and a regional title before losing to Monahans. His 1954 state championship cemented his status as the winningest Texas coach. A 1966 Phillips High reunion honors his gridiron impact and guiding hand. Burial planned in Memphis Texas with family survivors listed.
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Texas
Monahans
Phillips
Walker
Phillips High School
Spor
Australia Leads In Cricket Test Curtain Draw Due To Rain
In Birmingham England rain ruined the final day of the third test, and the match was abandoned with Australia leading 1-0 in the series. England declared at 409 and 142 for 3, Australia 222 and 68 for 1, with 330 needed to win.
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Birmingham
England
Australia
Pro Am field features 1960s era golfers in strong lineup
Last year's finalists Marvin Dick Jr and Robert Cleland return with John Farquhar and James Herring. Fresno State duo Tim Macy and Jerry Thornman join. medalists Chip Stewart and Robert McKinney. Borger pair Haren and Coffey. Hereford's Mike Sims and Dub Malaise. Other entrants include Hicks-Porter, Steinberg-Lehner, Lane-Saunders, Childers-Sanders, and more as Medalist and match play format set.
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Marvin Dick Jr
Robert Cleland
John Farquhar
James Herring
California
Fresno State College
Tim Macy
Jerry Thornman
Ken Bailey
Otis Gollihugh
Chip Stewart
Robert McKinney
Jim Haren
Jack Coffey
Borger
John Hefley
Jim Young
Oklahoma State
Mike Sims
Texas Tech
Dub
Ken Hicks
Tom Porter
Jeff Steinberg
Bill Lehner
Amarillo Afb
Ben Lane Jr
Buddy Saunders
Miles Childers
Bobby Sanders
Jerry Bocka
Bunky Preston
Charles Douglas
Bill Deane
Bo Oliver
Dee Miller
Jim Bob Campbell
Billy Briggs
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