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A column notes the Dallas Fort Worth bid for a National League franchise faced heavy criticism of Judge Roy Hofheinz of the Houston Astros. The writer argues Hofheinz opposed DF W entry to protect Houston assets and TV revenue, framing the spat as a battle over financial stakes. The piece mocks public figures yet explains the economics behind the stance.
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Kay Kayser
Houston
Dallas-Fort Worth
National League
Montreal
North Texas
Aunt Hannah
Roy Hofheinz
Honcho
Houston Astros
Hofheinz
Attila the Hun
Mary Poppins
Astro-Dome
Moore
Expansion in baseball leaves fans facing uneven teams
The present state of major league baseball is criticized as poor with 20 clubs already competing at a low class level. Four more teams are planned, and fans may be asked to support expansions on par with weaker minor clubs.
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Dallas-Fort Worth
Astros Play: Houston Stage Comedy Night Draws Laughter
A playful note references the Houston Astros and a comedy night at a city venue. No further details are provided about date, participants, or outcomes.
Protesting Vicar Tears Passport Over Kenya Immigration Law
The Rev H L Townsend of Cannock and the rural dean of Rugeley tore up his British passport before about 200 worshippers at a Sunday service. He condemned Britain's policy to stop free immigration of Asians from Kenya, saying there is a plain moral issue and that Britain had broken its word.
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Cannock
England
H. L. Townsend
Rugeley
Kenya
Nanmally
Britain
Lubbock Ladies Sweep Play Day Honors at Brownfield
Women golfers from Hillcrest and Meadowbrook clubs swept top honors in the South Plains Ladies Golf Association Play Day at Brownfield Country Club. Wanda Rice of Meadowbrook aced the par three third hole for a hole in one.
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South Plains Ladies Golf Association
Brownfield Country Club
Louise Lowrey
Lubbock Meadowbrook
Doris Wright
Lubbock Hillcrest
Doris Maggard
Plainview
Thelma Maines
Laibbock Hillcrest
Malinda Hatcher
Wanda Rice
Meadowbrook Country Club
Lubbock
Hillcrest
Meadowbrook Country Clubs
Meadowbrook
Wanda Knox
Brownfield
Lorene Ward
Vivian Porter
South Plains
Evelyn Cruce
Jo Hickman
Maxine Steele
Annie Tucker
Minnie Hazel Bowman
Odessa
Association
Mescalero Feature At Ruidoso Downs Sunday
Mescalero Apache Handicap headlines a 12 race card at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico. Dobro Boy carries 123 pounds with Larry Byers aiming for a fifth win this year while Selerico runs at 118 with L Meaux aboard in the six and a half furlong feature. Jock Mahoney attends as the one mile event includes Dino Straw Turn to Tack Poly Tina and Globe N Anchor with 1 30 P.M. post.
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Ruidoso Downs
N.M
Hal bBoy'e
Dobro Boy
Ruidoso Douws
Larry Byers
Selerico
L. Meaux
Jock Mahoney
Dino Straw
Turn To
Tack
Poly Tina
Globe ’N Anchor
Legion Nine Shuts Out Levelland
Brownfield American Legion blanked Levelland 6 to 0 behind Ruben Garcia five hitter. Garcia fanned 13, walked one, and allowed five singles as Brownfield built a 3-0 lead in the first. Key hits came from Ramond Pickett Larry Fink and Randal Rogers, with Gary Baccus doubling in a run and Mickey Joplin driving in two more in the fifth. Brownfield faces Midland Drug American Legion at Midland Saturday. Fred Cauthorn manages.
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Brownfield American Legion
Ruben Garcia
Levelland
Garcia
Brownfield
Ramond Pickett
Larry Fink
Randal Rogers
Gary Baccus
Gary Jones
Mickey Joplin
Richard Lepard
Midland Drug American Legion
Midland
Fred Cawthon
Lamesa Loses To El Campo In Title Tilt
AUSTIN The Lamesa Torna dos, District 3-AAA champions, reached the state final but fell to El Campo 3-0. Lamesa upset South San Antonio and Duped Dumas en route, finishing the season 18 wins 10 losses behind pitcher Alan Olson and a strong El Campo defense.
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Lamesa
el Campo
Austin
Lamesa Tornados
South San Antonio
Dumas
Tors
Alan Olson
West Texans
Cotton as a Global Vital Crop
The article notes cotton ranks among the world's most important crops due to its extensive use in textile industries, export value, and impact on farming communities. It highlights production patterns, market dynamics, and the crop’s role in economic development.
Summer Recreation Program Opens With Strong Enrollment
The Brownfield Summer Recreation program reports robust start with 91 in track and field including 71 boys and 20 girls. Tennis has 50+ students coached by Cary White, golf has 20 players, and gym activities run daily 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Open to all with no fee. welcomes more girls ages 13 to 15.
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James Morris
Morris
Cary White
Joe Hickman
City of
Brownfield
Records Set In All Star Bowling Meet
Hoffman Estates Illinois hosted the 27th BPAA All-Star Bowling Tournament at Garden City Bowl in Garden City New York May 18 25 New champions emerged in both men and women divisions and six scoring records were set Jim Stefanich of Joliet Illinois won the $15000 All-Star money prize and boosted his season earnings to $49950 with three prior titles this year.
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Hoffman Estates
Ill
Garden City Bowl
Garden City
L.il
N.Y
Jim Stefanich
Joliet
Professional Bowlers Association
Stefanich
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Lubbock Ladies
Mike Dugger
International
Oneida
Gorham
Copeland
Ruidoso
Legion Nine
U.S
Freedom
Dale Gibson
Welch
Midland Public Schools
Kaiser Agricultural Chemicals
Wellman, Texas
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