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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1975

Page

8

Texas Pitcher Proves Point In College World Series

Marktown University of Texas pitcher Rick Wortham fired a four hitter in a 5-1 win over South Carolina to give Texas their third College World Series title game. Wortham struck out nine, allowed two singles and a walk, and received strong defense behind him. Coach Cliff Gustafson praised Wortham for his perseverance after leg setbacks.

Texas Omaha, Neb Marktown University of Texas Rick Wortham Wortham South Carolina Longhorns Richard Wortham Cliff Gustafson Gustafson Tun Hank Small

Jockey to ride Ruffian in $350000 Belmont match race

Jockey Jacinto Vasquez, Ruffian’s regular rider, will pilot the undefeated filly in a $350,000 match race against Foolish Pleasure on July 6 at Belmont Park. His decision came after a conference with Ruffian’s trainer Frank Whitely.

Jacinto Vasquez Ruffian Foolish Pleasure Belmont Parks Vasquez Jacinto

Pearson Wins at Michigan in rough Grand National race

In Cambridge Junction Michigan David Pearson took the lead from Richard Petty 18 laps from finish to win the Motor State 400 securing his third Michigan victory and fifth in six Grand National starts. He described the race as rough with front runners banging doors as two cars fought for the win.

Richard Petty Pearson Mercury Michigan International Speedway National Association For Petty LE Mans France Jacky Ickx Belgium Derek Bell Great Britain Guli-Ford Ickx John Wyer Bell

Nuggets Pick Still Undecided as Draft Nears

The Denver Nuggets holding the No. 1 pick in the ABA draft weigh options between David Thompson and Marvin Webster. Nuggets GM Carl Scheer says decision will aim to secure a signed, quality player, as the draft proceeds after Spirits of St. Louis receive a bonus pick they may pass on.

NEW York Denver Nuggets American Basketball Association David Thompson Marvin Webster Thompson Webster Nuggets Carl Scheer Denver North Carolina State Associated Press Morgan State Spirits of St. Louis League’ 8 Spirits Marvin Barnes Billy Cunningham National Basketball Association Virginia Squires Squires Melvin Bennett University of Pittsburgh Memphis San Diego St. Louis Utah Indiana San Antonio Virginia Fatty Taylor Kentucky Raleigh County Vocational Technical Center Beckley West Virginia The Board Leslie C. Gates F. W. Dodge Corporation Charleston Richmond Raleigh County Board of Education O. RX. Terhune Nora King Rsza Monroe Cit Kugh Basely Ahanager

Bopra Sweeps Crown At Peterstown Invitational

Bopra Trucking captured the Peterstown Invitational fast pitch softball title by going 3-0 Sunday. They beat Roanoke Va 6 2 then swept Cherokee N C 15 3 and 8 1 collecting 41 hits in the trio of games. Handley emerged as a key hitter and Howell was named outstanding pitcher.

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