Stargell Aims for World Series With Pirates in View
Willie Stargell says he will skip early October TV to focus on the Pirates push for a pennant. After his 34th homer in a 3-2 win over Cincinnati, Sparky Anderson predicts the Pirates will be there in the end as the division races tighten.
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Baylor leads Orioles past Rangers in sixth straight loss
Don Baylor hit a homer two doubles and a single as Baltimore topped Texas 7-4. The win keeps Baltimore 1½ games behind Detroit as Earl Weaver credits best defensive club and emerging hitting with a pennant push. Texas drops to last in AL West after their sixth straight defeat.
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Cowboys count injuries after Oakland exhibition loss
Dallas full back Walt Garrison was ordered to bed for a week with irritated neck nerves and will miss Dallas third pre season game against New Orleans. Larry Cole and Gene Fugett hurt in 27 26 defeat as Lee Roy Jordan plays with a leg bruise. quarterback mix remains unsettled with Staubach Morton and Concepcion rotating.
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Starting tackle Hansen quits NMSU football
Harold Hansen, a varsity offensive tackle last year, quit the NMSU football team amid a shakeup that reduced the training roster to 91. Coach Jim Bradley, in his debut, said players reported in good condition and would begin contact work in pads Thursday with two daily practices for two weeks. The Aggies open September 1 against Drake in Des Moines seeking improvement on a 2 9 record.
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Miller recalls first Open at Olympic Club in 1966
Former Open champion Johnny Miller recounts his 1966 Olympic Club debut as a low amateur while describing Billy Casper’s rally to beat Arnold Palmer. Miller later won the 1973 Open at Oakmont by one shot, aided by a final round 63 and a 279 total.
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Rentzel case may spark break between NFL players
The Rentzel suspension by Rozelle signals a clash between NFL players and management. Ed Garvey, NFLPA director, contemplates a temporary restraining order and possible injunction while the union presses to curb Rozelle's unilateral control. A broader strike threat looms as the 1970 1974 bargaining agreement nears expiry.
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Boyette returns to help Oilers in crisis
Garland Boyette, ex linebacker for 11 seasons, rejoined the Houston Oilers after working as a trainer to help fill the key defensive spot occupied by rookies. He plans to contribute if needed and continues fitness work while pondering a possible late-season return.
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Kermit Hosts Eight-Team Ladies Softball Tournament
Pecos girls clash with Kermit Wink Snyder Andrews Odessa and Monahans squads in a double elimination event starting Monday through Saturday. Local fans urged to attend as Pecos faces area rivals in the year end activity.
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Marshall names Faragalli as secondary football coach
Brown University assistant football coach Joe Faragalli is named Marshall University’s secondary coach replacing Red Dawson. The 1954 Villanova graduate coached at Villanova and in the Canadian Football League before this assignment.
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Waco Team No-Hits Biloxi in Southern Regional
Jerry Penny pitched a no hitter as the Texas champions from Waco defeated Biloxi Mississippi 14 to 0 in the Southern Regional Little League Tournament. Other first round games saw West Asheville NC beat Evangeline LA 8 to 5 and Central KY over Martinsburg WV 2 to 0. The tourney runs through Friday with Williamsport awaiting the winner.
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Segalia among eight Sooners in Oil Bowl clash
In Wichita Falls Texas the Oil Bowl Classic on August 17 features eight Oklahoma players including Pecos’ Joe Segalia for TCU. Texas lists seven signees while Texas Tech and Houston each have three. Coaches praised quarterbacks Joe McReynolds Pat Ryan and Eddy Porter as Texas and Oklahoma staging drills.
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Turcotte Wins Second Derby By on Secretariat
Ron Turcotte rode Secretariat to win his second straight Kentucky Derby and tenth victory in 11 rides aboard the favored colt.
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