Even-Steven Season Hoped For Expos in 1972
Montreal Expos aim to finish at .500 in 1972 after last year’s 71 win season. Manager Gene Mauch cites depth boosts with pitchers Denny Lemaster and Ron Taylor, while stars Rusty Staub and Ron Woods anchor the lineup and John Bateman handles catching duties. Morton’s form could be pivotal to breaking even.
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Shining Light
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Jim Fairey
Stan Swanson
John Bateman
Bill Stoneman
Steve Renko
Carl Morton
John Strohmayer
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Willie McCovey Receives Acupuncture Treatment
In Phoenix Arizona Giants star Willie McCovey received acupuncture for his ailing right hip from Dr. Akira Kawaharada of the Lotte Orions with Giants president Horace Stoneham approving. Two teammates Sam McDowell and Chris Speier had prior sessions and reported relief.
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CHS athletes and local sports figures in Cuero and Victoria
CHS players Arthur Whittington Wil lie Carter Kenneth Barnett Thomas Mitchell and Mark Cusack will return to lead the Green and White football next season. Emily Ann Calk praises CHS tennis doubles Vicki Hall and Susan Davis. Lefty Hall shows fine form. Pete Bluntzer obituary notes his loss to Cuero. Local golfers Henry Woods and Henry Tarkington among Wild Game entrants in Victoria. Old-Timers Baseball Assn. South-Central Texas names Henry Woods VP and Jimmy Crain secretary-treasurer.
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Arthur Whittington
Willie Carter
Kenneth Barnett
Thomas Mitchell
Mark Cusack
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Vicki Hall
Susan Davis
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Henry Woods
Jimmy Crain
Old-Timers Baseball Association
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CHS Tennis Team Edges Edna In Thursday Match
At Cuero High School CHS girls defeated Edna 3-2 with singles wins by Trisha Leslie Lydia Renteria and Katharine Peterson. Doubles teams Carla Drehr Vicki Hall and Beth Gips Donna Arndt lost, while CHS boys did not compete yesterday.
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Emily Ann Calk
Edna
Cuero High School
Trisha Leslie
Lydia Renteria
Katherine Peterson
CHS Swatters
Carla Drehr
Vicki Hall
Beth Gips
Donna Arndt
DeWitt Slo-Pitch League Hears Umpiring Clinic Plans
The DeWitt County Slo-Pitch Association met in Cuero City Hall with president Don Albrecht and secretary Bob Kubala among attendees. Walt Quimby of Victoria spoke on an umpiring clinic set for Cuero on March 20 and April 7 at 7:30 PM, and rosters for each league team were discussed with a submission deadline before April 1.
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DeWitt County Slo-Pitch Association
Cuero
Cuero Gobblers Lose to Yorktown Wildcats 8-5
Yorktown Wildcats defeated Cuero Gobblers 8-5 as Mark Weisch Will and Carl Meeks combined for seven hits.
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Carl Meeks
Cowboys Dynasty Not To Materialize
Rams players in Denver dismiss a Dallas dynasty narrative after last January's Super Bowl. Kermit Alexander and Roy Bacon cite 26 teams with title hopes and claim the Rams will challenge the Cowboys. Jack Snow praises the Prothro era shift and Rentzel's arrival as improving the offense.
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Unclear 1972 schedule discussed and concession plans
The notes report dissatisfaction with the 1972 schedule and a question about beer types. The remaining two items were tabled for later discussion. Concession stand workers were reviewed and it was decided handling would be decided on a game by game basis.
Hire the Vet
A local encouragement piece highlights the value of veterans in the workforce and urges continued hiring of veterans for good jobs. It stresses opportunity, skill transfer, and community support for veteran employment initiatives.
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