Texas Water Safari Opens With Elite Teams Competing
The ninth Texas Water Safari starts today in San Marcos City Park. Michigan duo Jerry Kellogg and Jack Kolka return as top contenders with three straight wins, while Canadian racer Luc Robillard teams with Denis Theberge for the Argosy Adventure Trophy. Texans listed include Mike Wooley, Gary Knight, Morey Zimmerman, Les Teague, and dozens more. The race spans 416 miles ending in Seadrift with prizes over $2,000 and a Grand Canyon trip. The start is at 5 30 p m with about three dozen bathers waiting to launch.
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Major League Leaders Snapshot From The Associated Press
The American League leaders include batting by Oliva .376 and Murcer 68 hits, while Killebrew leads RBIs with 47 and Oliva tops home runs with 12. In pitching, Cuellar and Blue show strong win totals with solid ERAs, and Strikeouts feature Blue and Lolich. The National League highlights Davis and Stargell in batting and RBIs, with Brock and Harrelson leading steals and Dierker and Carlton posting top decisions and Seaver and Jenkins outstanding in strikeouts.
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Varney Poised for Top Pick in Major League Draft
Harvard star Pete Varney, famed for a 1968 two point conversion and a remarkable football catch, enters a two day MLB draft exhibition. He has refused signings six times in five years but now pursues baseball, saying the chance is a unique dream and a selfish personal choice.
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Stanford Eyes Qb Shuffle After Plunkett Era Ends
Off season look at college football QB options with Stanford amid Plunkett’s exit. Don Bunce leads candidates, followed by Jesse Freitas and Mike Boryla among others. Notre Dame, Notre team battles for Theismann successor Jim Bulger Pat Steenberge Cliff Brown among ND’s options. Optional notes on San Jose State 12-game season and draft prospects across MLB.
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Cal Frosh
Joe Theismann
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Jim Bulger
Pat Steenberge
Cliff Brown
Remembering Steinmark inspires Texas fans and teammates
The reminiscences recount Freddie Steinmark from Wheatridge Colorado who played safety for Texas. He faced cancer after a 15 14 win over Arkansas then helped Texas beat Notre Dame for the national title. He walked on crutches at a championship banquet to receive his ring. His courage left a lasting impact on players and a boy in Richardson Texas. Leonard Cohen is also noted for a New York Post sports writer milestone.
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Crappie Fishing Tactics From Seasoned Anglers
Crappie fishing ranges from easy when schooling to challenging when scattered. Anglers anchor near underwater obstructions and fish depths from 10 to 80 feet, using live minnows and careful technique to detect subtle bites.
Local Archers Hold Club Shoot at Pecos Range
Pecos Archery Club hosted a Sunday shoot at 1:30 p.m. with 28 field targets. 24 archers from Pecos and Odessa competed for ribbons across multiple classes, with top honors earned by Keema Box and John Houston in their first tournament appearances, plus youth, women, and men categories leaderboards.
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Kemma Box
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Loyd Oden
Charlie Weinacht
Jan Brooks
Teresa Gilmer
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Barbara Butler
Bill Malone
George Houston
Wayne Grable
Tom Bell
Bill Box
Chuck Brooks
Paul Oden
Cardinals Hold Half-Game NL East Lead on Simons Drive
Ted Simmons argued a call into the 10th inning and forced a chance to drive in the winning run for the St. Louis Cardinals. The play helped the Cardinals preserve their half-game lead in the National League East as Atlanta hosts were frustrated by the officiating and missed calls.
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Associated Press
Atlanta (Ap
Ted Simmons
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals win on Simmons 10th inning bunt ruling
In a tense game, St Louis tied the score in the ninth and won 7-6 in the 10th as Simmons delivered the winning hit after a foul bunt ruling on Priddy’s play near home. Priddy disputed calls on Alou’s pitch and a stolen base in a chaotic late inning.
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