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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1975
Page
4
NL captain Alvin Dark led a 6-3 victory over the AL as Bill Madlock and Jon Matlack shared the Commissioners Trophy. Matlack earned the win after allowing one hit in two innings while Madlock batted in two runs and turned the tie into a decisive lead.
Cincinnati star Pete Rose argues NL holds more talent and depth than the AL. In Milwaukee, the NL won 6 3 as late substitutes Reggie Smith Al Oliver and Bill Madlock delivered key hits. Oliver noted Dodgers manager Walter Alston saved him for clutch moments and Rose emphasized NL depth in the annual rivalry.
Milwaukee AP reports Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench starred as the National League beat the American League 6-3. Bench delivered a third inning RBI single, threw out Bert Campaneris, and is now 9-for-22 in eight All Star appearances for a .409 average.
Carl Yastrzemski hit a 400 foot homer off Tom Seaver in the sixth to tie the All Star game 3 3. Seaver said he was not embarrassed by the blast and explained he left a fastball over the plate. Catfish Hunter also watched the American League collapse in the ninth as the National League extended its recent dominance to 12 wins in 13 games.
Oakland leads AL West as the A's chase a fifth straight division title without Catfish Hunter. Finley targets 90 victories this season to stay alive in 1975 while Kansas City, aiming to close the gap, borrows depth as Amos Otis is sidelined and Briles and McDaniel miss time. Dark doubts 90 wins suffice, citing Royals balance and pitching depth from Holtzman and Blue.
Baseball officials focused on franchise instability in the San Francisco Bay Area with Stoneham and Finley losing money at Candlestick Park and Oakland. A potential relocation to Seattle and interest from Toronto Washington and New Orleans were discussed as a Franchise Committee report looms. Commissioner Kuhn seeks a nine of twelve owner vote for a contract extension beyond August 12, 1976, with pay questions undecided.
The Pecos Rifle Club will hold its monthly meeting at 7 30 p m today in the American Motor Inn meeting room. All club members are urged to attend this machine focused session.
Pecos and Key City Pony League all stars meet in Abilene for a best two of three district final to decide who advances to the sectional in Lubbock on July 23. Pecos lists 18 players including Anchando Mosby Lawrence Rodriguez Harrison Rodriguez Jaquez Williams and more with coaches Kent Lauderdale and Philip Ryan.
The Reeves County 4-H horse show resumes Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Pecos rodeo arena with a $450 trophy saddle and trophy buckles at stake for the overall high point winner after four of eight playdays. Sabrina Wilcoxson leads with 179 points, Gina Shipman 170, and Tia Lewis 132, as age-group awards also recognize a $50 belt buckle in October.
Tournament sponsors set entry deadlines for July 24 27 event with six divisions. AA top adults, A and B experienced and intermediate adults, C beginners and high school D 15 and under, and under 12 in B. Deadlines July 23 for AA A B and C 21 for D E. Entry via Richard San Roman First National Bank or Jimmy McAnally 445 2220. Fees 3 dollars per event, max three events.
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