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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1975

Page

19

Punt Pass and Kick signups open in Southern Nevada

Youth eight through thirteen may register at Friendly Ford in Las Vegas through October 15 for the 1975 Punt Pass and Kick contest. No fee, no body contact, no special equipment. Winners may reach 12 national finalists with a chance to perform during Super Bowl halftime and earn a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Nevada Friendly Ford N. Decatur Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton Ohio National Football League Pete Rozelle Miami Ford Dealers of American NFL

Las Vegas Wheelmen Schedule Century Month Rides

The Las Vegas chapter of the League of American Wheelmen designates September as Century Month with four rides totaling 375 miles each Sunday. Sept 7 features a 25 mile ride to Sloan, Sept 14 a 50 mile Red Rock loop, Sept 21 a 100 mile Sandy Valley trip, and Sept 28 a 20 mile Pahrump Indian Springs loop. For details contact Donald Darling.

Las Vegas The League of American Wheelmen Sloan Red Rock Sandy Valley Pahrump Indian Springs Donald Darling

Virgin Valley Opens Season with Win Over Pahrump

Dale Tobler starred as Virgin Valley defeated Pahrump Valley 30-6 in a non league opener. Tobler rushed for 175 yards and three touchdowns, powering the defending Class A state champions to their 10th straight win over two years. Ron Allison scored Pahrump’s lone touchdown on a four yard run in the third quarter.

Pahrump Virgin Valley High School Dale Tobler Bulldogs Pahrump Valley Virgin Valley Tobler Ron Allison Trojans Bulldog

Pirates reshuffle roster and announce infield move

Oakland activates coach to back Maxvill and releases Rich McKinny. McKinny to be used as shortstop while Maxvill moves to second. St Louis recalls pitchers Mike Barlow and Greg Terlecky, Keith Hernandez, and Jerry Mumphrey. Virgin Valley tops Pahrump 14 4 at halftime as Tobler scores twice and the VSI drive caps the fourth.

Oakland Maxvill Rich McKinny Mel ST Louis Cardinals Mike Barlow Greg Terlecky Keith Hernandez Jerry Mumphrey

Amateur Boxing Set For Slipper In Las Vegas

An invitational amateur boxing event sponsored by the Golden Gloves of Nevada will be held at the Slipper in the upstairs ballroom starting at 7 p.m. Teams from Nevada California and Arizona will compete in at least 32 bouts with local boxers including Jay Gerry Eric Drayton Sergio Garcia and others. Weigh-in is Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Las Vegas Boxing Gym.

The Golden Gloves of Nevada Slipper California Arizona Jay Gerry Eric Drayton Sergio Garcia Hal Miller Las Vegas Charleston Teddy Brenner Madison Square Garden the Garden CBS Brenner

Viruet Wins Title On Good Advice At Dunes Hotel

Adolph Viruet defeated Monroe Brooks by a 12 round unanimous decision to become the American junior welterweight champion. Judges scored 58-52, 57-51, and 57-54 as Viruet improved to 16-0 while Brooks fell to 25-2-3. Manager Joe De Maria credited Viruet’s southpaw stance and discipline for the win.

Adolph Viruet Viruet Monroe Brooks the Dunes Hotel Brooks Lou Tabot Johnny May Art Lurie United States U.S Joe de Maria Adolph de Maria Jackie McCoy Bob Kircher

Boulder City Prepares For Tough Football Campaign

Boulder City High opens its season against Mineral County High Hawthorne at 8 pm. A large turnout of 42 players boosts coach Roy Eriksen’s Eagle squad as they navigate a nine game schedule including Nevada California and Utah foes. Returning lettermen Russ Hafen and Jim Voorheis lead a deeper roster with plans for a quicker offense and stronger defense backed by a large senior core.

Boulder City Boulder City High Mineral County High of Hawthorne California Utah Nevada Roy Eriksen Erksen Sparks High School University of Nevada, Reno Ely Battle Mountain Eriksen Army Navy Basic Kingman Douglas County Boulder Russ Hafen Jim Voorhers John Clemons Voorheis Hafen Page Ariz Eagles Dirk Ravenholt Mason Snow Eriksen Eriksen

Moapa Valley opens season with easy win over Clark JV

Moapa Valley, missing seven starters, beat Clark junior varsity 22 to 8 as Greg Waite rushed for 85 yards and scored on a 23 yard run. Terry Stewart directed the offense while Ernesto Zubia added a one yard TD in the final period.

Overton Moapa Valley High School Stll Pirates Clark Mark Kase Brett Batchelor Kase Batchelor Terry Stewart Greg Waite Ernesto Zubia Moapa Waite Pirate Scott Sandoval Zubal

North Opens B C Open with 63 in New York

Andy North fired an 8 under par 63 to lead the B C Open after round one at En Joe Golf Club. He battled a lingering cold and rain as he tied the competitive course record by two strokes and matched the PGA Tour back nine record set by Mike Souchak in 1955.

Endicott N.Y UPI Andy North Enrore Golf Club Mike Souchak

B C Open Play Delays Rain as Leaders Post 66s

Butch Baird and George Burns III each fired 66 to lead the B C Open before rain halted play. Don Iverson shot 66 as the lowest late score while Richie Karl Howard Twitty Jr. and Bob Shaw stood at 67. A 61 of 147 survived par or better despite wet, tough conditions with North delaying due to a cold and a 45 minute rain pause.

Butch Baird George Burns III Wisconsin Don Iverson Richie Karl Howard Twitty Jr Bob Shaw Eorge Annuson Endicott NY UPI Gary McCord Frigay Joe Porter Andy Nrth John Schroeder Rodgers George Burns Bob Stanton Converson Len Thompson Kermit Zariey Frank Conner Howard Twitty Richard Crawford Terry Dil Dale Douglass Ed Dougherty Bob Eastwood David Graham Hubert Green Bobby Greenwood Mike McCullough Curtis Sifford Mark Hayes Jim Simons Jay Horton Alan Tape Joe Inman Bobby Wadkins Mike Long Furry Zoeller Artie McNickle Jim Colbert Steve Meinyk Terry Owen Bob Menne Ray Floyd Mike Morley David Gienz Sammy Rachels Perry Leslie Bob Wynn Jerry McGee Mike Wynn Mac McLendon Marty Fleckman Larry Nelson Rod Funseth Sam Snead Mike Hill Ed Sneed Barry Jaeckel Ken Still Ed Kroll Dave Stockton Joan Lister Steve Taylor Dwight Nevis Greg Trompas Victor Regalado Ras Allen Bill Rogers Wally Armstrong Dan Sikes Bob Dickson Bob E Smith Lee Elder Lanny Wadkins Dan Halidorson Bobby Walzel Joan Jacobs Jim Wiechers

US Open Smith/Navratilova in Friday Open results

Friday at Forest Hills yields multiple first round and second round wins. Notable victors include Virginia Wade over Kate Latham and Martina Navratilova over Joan Russell with strong straight sets, plus Pam Teeguarden defeating Marina Nasuelli and Margaret Court beating Betty Stove. Several men advance including Rod Laver, Arthur Ashe, and Ilie Nastase in decisive fashion.

Forest Hills N.Y UPI Virginia Wade Britain Kate Latham Palo Alto Calif Martina Navratilova Czechoslovakia Joan Russell Naples Fla Pam Teeguarden Los Angeles Marina Nasuelli Jaly Kerry Melville Reid Australia Diremy Konner Belleville Ill Roger Flor Jaime Fidolcule Tony Roche Harold Solomon Silver Springs Ivan Molina Colombia Francois Jauffret France Vitas Gerulaitis Howard

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