Phillies Rally Past Astros 2-1 Behind MontanezHR
Willie Montanez hammered a center field homer in the eighth to give the Phillies a 2-1 win over Houston in the Astro Dome. Rick Wise pitched six effective innings for the victory as Philadelphia improves in a tight early season. Joe Morgan drove in Houston’s lone run with a third inning triple.
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Willie Montanez
Philadelphia Phillie
Phillies
Astros
Larry Hilse
Philadelphia
New Stadium
Busch Stadium
St. Louis
Montanez
Cardinals
Curt Flood
Astrodome
Rick Wise
Montreal
Joe Morgan
Jim Wynn
Astro
Tom Griffin
Morgan
Don Money
Deron Johnson
Joe Lis
Wynn
Lis
Bully Gilstrap Honored Tonight in Austin Texas
Friends honor Howard C. Gilstrap known as Bully for 35 years coaching at the University of Texas and his earlier work at Granger High Electra High Schreiner Institute and Schreiner. The event at the Chariot Inn marks his retirement and legacy in Texas sports.
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Austin
Texas
Howard C
Bully
Gilstrap
D. X. Bible
University of Texas
Granger High
Electra High School
Schreiner Institute
Cuero Gobblers host East Central in District 14-AAA clash
Cuero High School baseball hosts East Central at Cuero Park Stadium at 7:30 p.m. in the second round of District 14-AAA. Cuero sits at 2-2 after beating East Central 7-6 and Samuel Clemens 2-0 behind Neal Salcher’s no hitter.
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Larry Duncan
East Central
Cuero Park Stadium
Cuero
Samuel Clemens
Neal Salcher
Pleasanton
CHS
Gonzales
David Cusack
Mike Hall
Ricky Kasper
Randy Henry
Robbi Kirk
Robert Caskey
Major League Standings From Tuesday and Wednesday Games
United Press International reports Tuesday results across six matches Montreal versus Chicago Los Angeles versus Pittsburgh New York against St Louis San Francisco at Atlanta San Diego at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Houston. Wednesday schedule includes LA at Pittsburgh New York at St Louis San Francisco at Atlanta San Diego at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Houston with night games noted.
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New York
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Atlanta
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Cincinnati
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Houston
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Washington
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Cleveland
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Oakland
California
San Francisco
Minnesota
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Calif
Jesse Jefferson Pitches No-Hitter for Missions
Dallas-Fort Worth remained two games up in the Dixie Association West after Jesse Jefferson hurled a two hitter and struck out 12 in a 2-0 win over San Antonio. He allowed four walks but escaped major trouble in the fourth when, after two walks, a grounder ended the threat and he fanned two. Other Monday results include Albuquerque over Amarillo 3-2 and Birmingham 4 Arkansas 0.
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Jesse Jefferson
Dallas-Fort Worth
San Antonio
Jefferson
Dallas- Fort Worth
Dixie Association
Dixie Associa
Astro Sunday Game Delayed to 3 P.M. at Astrodome
The Houston Astros will start at 3 p.m. Sunday May 2 against the New York Mets at the Astrodome. The change partners with the Super Market Institute convention in Houston May 3 and marks Family Day with $1 ticket reductions for under 14 when with an adult. Astros Buddies Day features a 1 p.m. meeting in the Domeskeller and one Astrodome tour at 11 a.m.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Astrodome
Super Market Institute
Houston
Maravich Pleads Innocent in Sarasota DWI Case
Pete Maravich star rookie for the Atlanta Hawks pleaded innocent to driving while intoxicated in Sarasota. Trial was set for June 2.
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Sarasota, Fla
UPI
Pete Maravich
Atlanta Hawks
National Basketball Association
Ordyna Named AD and Coach at Purdue Calumet
Richard F Ordyna, 29, currently an assistant at Brigham Young University, is appointed athletic director and head basketball coach at Purdue University Calumet in Hammond Indiana. He will begin in September.
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Provo, Utah
UPI
Richard F. Ordyna
Purdue University
Calumet
Ordyna
Brigham Young University
Hammond, Ind
Slo-Pitch League Announces Two New Sponsors
Cuero Foodcraft and American Legion Post 3 join the DeWitt County Slo-Pitch League boosting to five teams for 1971. Cuero Foodcraft roster is complete while Legion Post 3 needs players. contact Bob Kubala to join. Final organizational meeting Thursday at 7:30 at the American Legion snack bar to discuss rules elections and rosters. league play begins May 1.
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American Legion Post 3
DeWitt County
American Legion
Bob Kubala
Nicklaus romps to nine under to win Tournament of Champions
Golf star Jack Nicklaus cruised to a nine under par to win the Tournament of Champions by eight shots Sunday. Other sports notes include the Milwaukee Bucks routing the Baltimore Bullets 102 83 to take a 2 0 lead in the NBA Finals and San Antonio Toros beating Fort Worth 38 21 in football.
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Jack Nicklaus
San Antonio Toros
Fort Worth
Tom Landry
Dallas
Craig Morton
Roger Staubach
Milwaukee Bucks
Baltimore
Bullets
Kentucky
Cuero Little League Announces Its Roster
The Cuero Little League has met and chosen rosters for four teams Yanks Colts Indians and Cards with thirteen players each. Managers and players listed include Ronnie White Thomas Johnson Jimmy Kuecker Roger Kuecker Tracy Lapp Allen Leist Mike Aitkenson Clay Lapp Jimmy Menoz Brett Smith Donald Price Donnie Price Darrell Cordes Alfred Gonzales Rickey Riddle Joe Campbell and many others.
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Cuero Little League Association
Yanks Colts
Ronnie White
Thomas Johnson
Jimmy Kuecker
Roger Kuecker
Tracy Lapp
Allen Leist
Mike Aitkenson
Clay Lapp
Jimmy Menoz
Brett Smith
Donald Price
Donnie Price
Darrell Cordes
Country Doubles Tough Ahead, Shooting Likely Near Term
The speaker notes tougher country doubles ahead and anticipates more shooting in the near future, signaling heightened tension and potential escalation.
Colts and Yanks Set Openers in May Matchups
The schedule lists players Reuben Navarro Oral Criss Robert Cuellar Scott Coley Brian Baca Terry Brown Gregg Barfield David Kleineck Craig Buchhorn Andrew Mitchell Jeff Schorre Ralph Rodriguez and Robert Jefcoat. The first games are Monday May 3 with the Colts facing the Cards and the Yanks meeting the Indians.
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Reuben Navarro
Oral Crisswell
Robert Cuellar
Scott Cooley
Brian Baca
Terry Brown
Gregg Barfield
David Kleinecke
Craig Buchhorn
Andrew Mitchell
Jeff Schorre
Ralph Rodriguez
Robert Jefcoat
Cards
Indians
Carlen To Speak At Cuero All Sports Banquet
Cuero High School announces James Anthony Carlen II as speaker for the May 15 all sports banquet. The Texas Tech head coach, age 37, quick rise included top assistants and aggressive recruiting. Tickets cost $2.50 from Ed Mahony, Joe Sheppard, or Conrad Tarkington Insurance.
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Jim Carlen
University of Texas Tech
James Anthony Carlen II
Carlen
Texas Tech
Sharon Gainer
Alcoa
Tennessee
Mallianie
Jamie
Melanie
Tech
Ed Mahony
Joe Sheppard
Conrad & Tarkington Insurance Agency
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Texas A & M
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Cuero Gun Club
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Sarge Gideon
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Larry Rodriguez
Ray Orosco
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Jack Calk
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