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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1973
Page
5
A reflective profile recalls Muhammad Ali's career highs and lows. It notes his early promise, iconic bouts with Liston and Frazier, and his controversial 1960s defiance, including the name change and government confrontation, amid talk that his comeback is unlikely after the Norton defeat.
The Mets defeated the St Louis Cardinals 5 to 4 as Phil Hennigan held off a late rally after Tug McGraw faltered in the ninth. McGraw admitted disappointment but praised Hennigan for breaking the ice and providing needed help.
Pecos Eagles travel to Monahans aiming for a fourth district victory after a 12 one win over Fort Stockton. Don Walker pitched four hitter allowed one run while Ernie Calanchi and Walker combine to hold opponents to six runs in recent games.
Interested fishermen are invited to attend today's monthly meeting of the Commanche Springs Fishing Club in Fort Stockton. The club has 50 members and will meet at 7 30 p m at the Commisn Hall in Rooney Park. The club has held one tournament and a fish fry with three more tournaments planned.
North Texas State University head track coach Carl Babcock Jr died early today in a multicar crash on Interstate 35 near Denton. Officials say he may have swerved to avoid a wrong‑way driver, his car plunging through a bridge railing, catching fire after he was ejected.
New York Met shortstop Bud Harrelson told 700 Levittown Youth Council members at their annual sports day that he would hate to bat ninth and that would be his spot if the National League adopted the designated hitter rule.
Pecos Eagles hope to surge at the Odessa regional meet with multiple standout performers. Don Walker leads in high jump 6-4 and 100 and 220 dashes while Bobby Herod, Bruce Horton, Chris Spray, and Walker run relay and sprint events. Clay Slack adds a 440 dash entry as the meet starts at 1 p.m. at W T Barrett Stadium.
Aaron, fresh from his Augusta triumph, earned 30000 at the Masters the largest prize yet. He heads to the 150000 Santo Open in Pensacola, noting possible endorsements and a potential million dollar payoff if he wins big. With Palmer Nicklaus Trevino absent, he stands as top gate attraction among 144 players at Pensacola Country Club.
Brian Oldfield remains confident of breaking the world shot put record by month’s end after topping indoor marks at 70 feet 9.5 inches. He eyes Randy Matson’s 71-5.5 feet, competes in Detroit and Baltimore ITA meets, leads circuit with $4,250 in prize money, and notes travel pressures.
Kansas City outslug Texas 9 6 as John Mayberry hits his second homer in two games and drives in seven runs in the series. Gene Garber earns first major league win in relief of Steve Busby, allowing four hits and two runs over 5 2/3 innings.
A Senate Natural Resources Committee vote 6-1 approves higher hunt license fees from 3.25 to 5.25 and fishing licenses from 2.15 to 4.25. A combined hunting fishing license would cost 8.75, saving 0.75 compared with purchasing separately. A three day salt water license at 1.25 is also added, replacing the House master permit idea.
Detroit lost 3-1 in 12 innings to Baltimore as Tommy Davis drove in the decisive run with a double and Jim Northrup misplayed the ball on Davis. Norm Cash hit a solo homer for Detroit, while Don Baylor and Merv Rettenmund added insurance runs for Baltimore.
Warren Jabali, star guard for the ABA’s Denver team, enters St. Joseph’s Hospital for back surgery to repair a ruptured disc. The operation is set for today per a club spokesman.
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