Midland Clinches Texas League West Title With Two Six-Run Innings
A string of two-run homers by Earle Chew Bill Huisman and Jose Ortiz propelled Midland to the Texas League West Division title Sunday night after a two month chase from 14 percent back. The Cubs crushed El Paso 14-5 to capture the division with 2 percent over Shreveport. Drillers pitcher Donnie Moore improved to 14-8, and the team heads to league playoffs this week.
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Silvano Quezada
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Rick D'Innocenzio
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Tonio
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Bonefish loses by nose in Hambletonian three heat finale
In Du Quoin Hambletonian Stakes three abreast on the stretch, Bonefish led the first heat but faded to ninth. Yankee Bambino seized the win by a nose in a four-mile drama. Noble Rogue took the final heat by a head at 1:59.2 with Bonefish again rallying to second.
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Indianapolis
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Surefire Hanover
Ronnie
Noble Rogue
Spearmint
Dick Williams
Longflori
Delvin Miller
Jimmy Arthur
Trotoff
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Exhibition Games Spark Mixed NFL Results Across Teams
Saturday NFL results showed Giants, Jets, and several others winning or losing in various matchups. A note on four entries scratched aimed to lighten traffic, while Bonefish delivered a dramatic harness race victory in 2 00 3 5 over Spearmint, with Dancer claiming the photo finish and setting a new four mile mark at 2 02 40.
Saints Seek Best Ever Football Team in 1968 Outlook
ARRAY OLDERMAN PRS CHARTS COACH'S OUTLOOK Enthusiasm and hustle supposed to cut errors. John North says Saints have youth on their side with most players 25 or younger and one 31 year old. Key additions include Paul Seal at tight end and Larry Burton adding speed. Arch Manning returns to form as quarterback with a solid supporting cast and rookies added on both lines and backfield. The report highlights strength in linebacking and a blended secondary while noting trades and turnover.
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Saints
Paul Seal
Larry Burton
Joel Parker
Dave Davis
al Maxson
Rod McNeil
Kurt Schumacher
Ohio State
Lee Gross
Auburn
John Didion
Emanuel Zanders
Archie Manning
Elvis Grooms
Tennessee Tech
Bob Pollard
Weber State
Elex Price
Joe Owens
Alcorn State
North
Billy Newsome
Joe Federspiel
Wayne Colman
Jim Merlo
Rick Middleton
Ernie Jackson
Brvian Lee
Terry Schmidt
Tommy Myers
Johnny Fuller
Myers
Tom Blanchard
Giants
Bill McClard
Oklahoma No 1 in preseason AP poll but coach doubts
Oklahoma is ranked No 1 in the AP preseason poll for 1975 with 54 first place votes and 1,184 points, but coach Barry Switzer questions the team's readiness after a tough scrimmage. He cites a large offensive line and leadership concerns, noting ongoing conditioning and daily runs. Alabama is second, Michigan third, Ohio State fourth, with the rest of the top twenty listed.
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Virdon returns to face Pirates as Astros fall short
Major league roundup by Herschel Nissen. Astros led 3-0 early but Pirates answered with nine runs on 14 hits, including Parker with a double and a triple, Robertson homer, Sanguillen and Oliver doubles. Virdon notes Pirates hitting despite loss. Nightcap washed out. makeup to follow if it affects NL East. Also Giants over Phillies 5-4, Cardinals over Reds 5-3, Dodgers over Mets 5-2, Cubs over Braves 9-8 in 10 innings, Padres blank Expos 6-0.
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Dave Parker
Richie Zisk
Manny Sanguillen
al Oliver
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Ron Cey
Steve Yeager
Doug Ray
New York
Charlie Hough
Los Angeles
Mike Marshall
Braves
Cubs
Jose Cardenal
Bill Madlock
Jerry Morales
Falcons eye Campbell replacements after Humphrey injury
Atlanta Falcons coach Marion Campbell weighs Rosie Manning or Chuck Walker to fill the injured defensive end Claude Humphrey slot. Recounted baseball highlights include Reggie Jackson driving five runs for Oakland past Boston 8 6 with a late winning single and several other AL games.
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Atlanta Falcons
Marion Campbell
Rosie Manning
Chuck Walker
Claude Humphrey
Solunar Tables and Royals Yanks game summary
Solunar Tables from Richard Alden Knight guide fishing and hunting times. Royals blank New York 7 0 as Splittorff holds five hits and McRae drives in three with a double and single. Brewers beat Rangers 4 1 on Broberg three hitter and Yount Porter homers.
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Pete Broberg
Texas
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Darrell Porter
Dave Moates
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Gaylord Perry
Gaslite Belles Bowling League to Hold Meeting
Gaslight Belles Bowling League will meet next Tuesday at Gaslight Bowling Alley at 6 30 p m Officers to be elected dues collected for the year and for Women International Bowling Congress cards Rules for this year to be set up.
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North judges age of his club a little
The coach considers the roster young with guard Jake Kupp at 34 and has improved a messy situation. A new home in the Super Dome should energize the team and boost morale. Prediction places them third in the NFC West.
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Jake Kupp
Super Dome
Baseball Standings and Result Highlights from A L East and Other Scores
The American League East shows Boston at 79 SA and Baltimore 73 60 with New York 67 67 .500. West leads Oakland 81 4 with Kansas City 72 60. Detroit and California are noted, rain and postponements affect multiple games. Sunday's results include Oakland 8 Boston 6 and Kansas City 7 New York 0, with several games postponed or moved due to rain. Standings and scheduled games for Tuesday are listed across leagues, with multiple doubleheaders and n games noted.
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