Cowboys claim better team after win and futile sideline stare
Dallas Cowboys strong again said Lee Roy Jordan after sitting out a full game, praising depth and poised play. He noted veterans show no sign of decline and new players push to take roles. Cowboys beat Houston Oilers 26 to 24 in a pre season clash, extending their win streak to 12 games. Off the field, West Texas Junior Rodeo opens in Pecos with events for youths and adults, including barrel races and roping. For details, contacts Ruth Martin and Margie Baker.
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Pecos expected as District 2-AAA football champ
Polls from Harris Ratings System and district coaches name Pecos as 1972 District 2-AAA champions. The Pecos High athletic director Jerry Millsapps announces high season hopes and notes strong town enthusiasm while Pecos adds three new coaches and reshuffles staff.
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Pecos
Pat Purvis
Harris
Jerry Millsapps
White Sox A's tied after 17 innings in AL West clash
In Oakland the White Sox and A's battled 17 innings before suspension, both managers signaling a return to play tonight in a deadlock for first place. Detroit slipped 1-0 to New York as Baltimore fell 1-0 to Milwaukee, while California beat Minnesota 3-1 and Pat Kelly sparked Chicago with a 13th inning triple.
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Baseball Standings and Thursday Results Snapshot
The East leads with Pittsburgh at 65 39 and New York 56 47, while Chicago 56 51 and St. Louis 51 52 trail. In the West Cincinnati 64 40 and Houston 59 48 lead, with Los Angeles 54 50 and Atlanta 49 59 chasing. Thursday notes include Chicago 8 Montreal 0 and Los Angeles 6 Cincinnati 2, plus Houston 9 Atlanta 6.
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Leading Batters and Pitching Leaders From Major Leagues
Summary of top MLB players by batting and pitching: American League leaders include Rudi of Oakland and Scheinblum of Kansas City with high averages and runs. D Allen leads RBIs for the league. notable hits and doubles by Rudi and Piniella. in the NL, Cedeno and Williams pace batting, Morgan and Stargell lead runs, Bonds and Williams top hits, Colbert and Stargell lead homers. Carlton and Seaver headline pitching with high decision totals and strikeout counts.
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Weaver tops Westchester with record 64 in golf classic
DeWitt Weaver surged into the opening round lead at the Westchester Golf Classic with an eight under par 64, saying a new attitude fueled the breakthrough. He edged Jack Nicklaus and Steve Melnyk by one stroke as Big Labron Harris, Dwight Nevil, Bruce Devlin, Bob Murphy and Wayne Yates followed at 66-67, while Palmer and Player stumbled.
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N. Y
DeWitt Weaver
Astros Close Gap With Reds in NL West Race
Houston remains within 6 1/2 games of Cincinnati as Tommy Helms's two run triple in the seventh led the Astros to a 9-6 victory over Atlanta. Cincinnati lost to Los Angeles, keeping the National League pennant chase tight. Houston heads home to host San Francisco after salvaging the series finale.
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