Local youths place in state summer track meet
Two Pecos boys qualified for the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation state meet in Pasadena on July 22 23 after the regional West Texas meet in San Angelo. Tim Pattillo placed second in long jump 13 feet 72 inches and fourth in high jump while Sloan Regas earned state bid with third in high jump four feet one inch. They teamed with Odessa and Andrews runners in the 440 yard relay which won but cannot compete at state due to team makeup. Pattillo and Regas head to San Jacinto College for the state meet.
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Seaver earns ovation in All Star return with Reds
Tom Seaver soaks up a 150 second standing ovation at Yankee Stadium as the 48th All Star Game unfolds. The Reds pitcher, traded from the Mets, works 6 innings, allowing three runs as the National League holds on for a 7-5 victory.
Bethea dismisses new NFL head slap rule
Houston Oilers defensive end Elvin Bethea says the league's new rule banning head slaps will not deter him. He plans to report to Stephen F. Austin University for training and notes he can still slap to the shoulder. Bethea argues holding by offensive linemen is part of the game and the rule change will refine play without eliminating toughness.
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Nationals win All-Star Game 7-5 at Yankee Stadium
The National League defeated the American League 7-5 as Jim Palmer pitched two to three innings in relief, while Steve Garvey, Greg Luzinski and Dave Parker led the NL attack with early homers. Don Sutton earned the win for the NL, with Palmer charged for five runs on five hits. Seaver of the NL also appeared in his New York return, while Dave Winfield's two-run single carried the Americans’ late rally.
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Morgan Leads NL Past AL in 48th All Star Game at Yankee Stadium
Joe Morgan opened with a home run as the National League surged to a 7-5 victory over the American League in the 48th All Star Game. Greg Luzinski and Steve Garvey added big blows, supplying a 5-0 NL lead after three innings at Yankee Stadium.
Nicklaus seeks first Canadian Open win at Glen Abbey
Jack Nicklaus, a runner-up in his last two starts, aims to reset mentally for the 225000 Canadian Open at Glen Abbey. The course is new as the national championship returns here, where Nicklaus has never won though he has four runner-up finishes and leads in concentration.
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NL routs AL in 7-5 All-Star Game triumph
The National League jumped to a 5-0 lead, with Joe Morgan and Greg Luzinski hitting early homers off Jim Palmer. Dave Parker, Dave Winfield, Richie Zisk and George Foster aided a decisive eighth inning as the NL won 7-5, extending its lead in the series. Palmer admitted poor control while AL manager Billy Martin lamented the slow start.
Cowboys face trade talks over All-Pro guard Nye
In Thousand Oaks California AP reports Blaine Nye, a nine year veteran and All-Pro guard, hopes to be traded to a California club, preferably San Francisco, as he nears reporting to training camp. Coach Tom Landry says trades are hard and may hinge on obtaining a first line player or draft picks. Nye has not spoken with the team since January and could choose retirement if no deal is reached.
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Bouton Still Pitching With New Knuckleball
Jim Bouton, 38, pitched nine innings allowing eight hits as the Port land Mavericks defeated Salem 6-5 in a Northwest League game. Once an All-Star in Cleveland, he remains an enigmatic figure with a bestselling book and TV career drawing modest pay.
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