LI All Stars Begin Practice for Pecos Little League
Little League All Star coach Russell Johnson states the team will improve with effort as two scrimmages are held with Marfa. The July schedule lists trips to Marfa on the 14th and a return game on the 17th, followed by the first official game in Crane on July 20. If Pecos wins, they travel to Big Lake.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching AP Stats
American League leaders show Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew among top hitters with Oliva and Murcer. Dodgers and Braves pace National League batting with Torre and Stargell powering runs. pitching leaders include Cuellar and Blue with notable strikeout tallies from Seaver and Stoneman.
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Bears Take Pitching Duel In Barstow Showdown
In Barstow on Tuesday night the Barstow Bears edged the Pony League Indians 2 to 1 in a pitching duel. Winning pitcher Ramon Gonzales allowed four hits while Don Walker yielded just two. The Indians drop to 8-4, remaining in first place. Barstow improves to 8-6 and sits third.
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Scramble Golf Tourney Decided In Sudden Death
At Pecos Municipal Golf Course the Scramble Tournament ended in a playoff after 18 holes tied at 62 between Joel Daniel Buck Renshaw John Dearly Jimy Stewart and Bob Kent and David Lundgren James Pearcro Jesus Abila Julie Crouch Stella Cotton. Third place went to Jimmy Lasater Robin Scott Bob Miller Ruth Rogers with a 63. Prizes totaled 22 14 and 11 dollars in local Pro Shop certificates and 54 contestants entered.
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Barstow Bears Claim Second With High Scoring Win
Barstow Bears beat the Cubs 17 to 6 to move into second place in the Pony League standings. The Bears stand 9-6 with one game left while the Cubs finish 9-7. David Dominguez earned the win and Gordon Michaelis took the loss.
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Cash Powers Tigers Past Yankees with Two Big Three-Run Homers
Detroit hitter Norm Cash drives in six runs and belts two three-run homers to lift the Tigers 12 7 over the New York Yankees. Cash trails Boog Powell in All Star voting while Powell nurses a sore wrist as Baltimore split a doubleheader with Washington.
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Pirates Extend Lead Over Mets as Ellis Wins 12th Straight
Dock Ellis pitched seven innings for Pittsburgh as the Pirates beat Cincinnati 5 2 to widen their NL East lead to 5 1/2 games over the Mets who lost 5 1 to Montreal. Koosman of the Mets struggled, going just one inning before going on the 21 day disabled list.
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Lions Rally Stuns Queens In Extra Inning Softball Thriller
The Lions used two borrowed players and overcame two deficits to beat the Queens 17-14 in eight innings. Queens had entered with four wins and one loss, while the Lions remain winless in five tries in this dramatic evening matchup.
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Avery Wins Pecos Municipal Golf Sweepstakes
Dr. H. F. Avery shot 63 to win the Pecos Municipal Golf Course Sweepstakes among 34 players. He earned a $46 gift certificate. George Miller finished one stroke back with 64 and received a $28 certificate. Roger Neilson placed third with 67 and a $18 certificate.
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Oilers Over Silver Gems 15 12 In Softball Thriller
The Oilers won 15 to 12 as 27 runs were scored in a girls softball game. Oilers move to 3 3 on the season while Silver Gems remain winless in six outings and slide to 0 6.
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Tuesday Sports Results Highlight Thrilling Wins Across Cities
Tuesday results feature Pittsburgh edging Cincinnati 5-2 and Montreal defeating New York 5-1. Atlanta toppled Philadelphia 5-2 while Chicago beat Los Angeles 3-1 and Houston won 5-2 over San Francisco.
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Astros Narrow the Gap in pennant chase with 5-2 win
Houston tops San Francisco 5-2 to move within eight games of the Giants as both Dodgers stumble. Billingham earned the win over Bryant while Astros hitters, including Morgan Cedeno Watson and Wynn, fueled a three-run first inning.
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Rainbows Face Fleas In Openers. Panthers Meet Lions
Thursday night softball doubles header features the Rainbows against the Fleas in the opener and the Panthers versus the Lions in the second game. No Friday games are scheduled.
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Pecos Women’s Golf Plans Scottish Foursome
The Pecos Women’s Golf Association hosts its weekly event, a Scottish Foursome, tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. Local pro Bill Wilson says play will finish by 7:30 p.m. The entry is 4 dollars per couple and includes a meal.
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Pecos Hosts High Junior League Twin Bill Thursday
Thursday night action in the High Junior League features Pecos hosting a twin bill. The first game is scheduled to start at 8:00 p.m. and local fans expect a competitive slate from visiting and home teams.
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