Powell Night Pushes Indians Past Rangers 7-5
Powell hit his second homer of the night driving in Cleveland’s runs as Texas tumbles with a 7-5 loss, while Burroughs adds two doubles and a 14th homer for the Rangers.
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1976
Page
31
Powell hit his second homer of the night driving in Cleveland’s runs as Texas tumbles with a 7-5 loss, while Burroughs adds two doubles and a 14th homer for the Rangers.
LVAC placed ninth in team standings at the Far Western Regional AAU Championships in Concord California as the meet runs through Sunday. Mary Glennen in the 13 14 group qualified for nationals with a 2 33.0 in the 200 IM. Janna Dettre set a state association record in the 400 free and placed 11th. others tallied top 15 finishes across multiple events.
Notre Dame coach Dan Devine learned on the first practice day that three players failed their physicals and cannot say. The trio includes tight end Doug Buth reserve guard Mike Kaska and Tim Simon a junior cornerback all sidelined by knee and eye injuries. Robin Weber was cleared to play.
The University of Oregon president stated confidence that Oregon will stay in the Pac-8. He noted prior reports about potential removals of Oregon, Oregon State, and Washington State in favor of Arizona and Arizona State, and said such decisions would be made by the member presidents and they would be reluctant to eject any current member.
Gabriel, 35, was examined by Eagles doctor Dr. Vincent DiStefano for recovery from January knee surgery. DiStefano was satisfied with progress but said 15 to 20 percent more rehabilitation is needed before he could play. He may stay with the team at Widener College in a nonplaying role.
South Africa’s Bob Hewitt defeated Manuel Orantes 6-3 6-7 6-4 at the Canadian Open, lasting two hours and 15 minutes under a hot sun. Hewitt, 36, fought back after a near-straight-set loss, saving match points in the second set and breaking Orantes twice in the final set amid crowd tension.
Joann Washam, 25, defending her Patty Berg Golf Classic title, confronts a tougher LPGA year after a 1975 season slip to 38th in earnings. She describes injuries and mental strain, noting past form including a 13 under and a Portland win as she prepares for the 54-hole, $55,000 event on the Keller course.
Hard working Rebel senior Jackie Robinson leads youth camp at Point Loma College with coaches from Verbum Dei Occidental and El Camino. The piece notes Las Vegas football workouts begin Monday at Las Vegas Stadium with events over the weekend. It discusses the American Professional Slo Pitch League planning teams in eight cities and questions long term fan interest.
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