Perry’s one-hitter lifts A’s past Orioles as Ryan falters
Nolan Ryan’s bid for another no-hitter ends in a 6-4 loss to the Yankees while Jim Perry, acquired by Oakland, blurs the spotlight with a one-hitter against Baltimore. Gene Tenace adds a two-run homer, Claudell Washington plates a run, and Perry earns his first win with the A’s despite Ryan’s four-run second. In other leagues, White Sox beat Brewers 9-2, Royals top Tigers 4-3, and extra-innings a 12th for Cleveland-Detroit 5-3.
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Rangers and Red Sox trade talks drift in Fenway visit
Rangers sweep Boston 8-3 as trades stall. Billy Martin says talks are far apart with the Red Sox despite Texas posting 20 runs and 25 hits in the two games. Brinkman and Miller are available as deadline nears while the Yanks eye Brinkman through other clubs. Ferguson Jenkins wins to even his record.
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Pecos Klansman win West Texas tournament title
Pecos Klansman tops a 14 team field at Zavala gym as Marge Ephriam earns outstanding player honors. Queens finish third and Alpine Foothills take second, Fabons win consolation cup as season continues through August.
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Reds bid Bucs shaky farewell
Sparky Anderson bid farewell to the Pirates after Cincinnati fell 9-5 at Riverfront, with Pittsburgh piling up 18 runs on 32 hits across two games. Willie Stargell drove in five as Sam McDowell won in his first Pirates start. the Pirates piled on early and rallied late to crush the Reds. Enos Cabell delivered the go ahead RBI in the Astros 4-3 win over the Cubs with Konieczny doubling in the eighth for Houston.
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Pecos Gun Club Plans Sunday Monthy Shoot at Range
The Pecos rifle and pistol range hosts a Sunday monthy shoot with events for all ages. Women compete in scope shooting from the beach and standing open sight, juniors shoot from bench and standing positions, men in four position shooting with sports rifles at ten shots per position.
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Monday reflects on a decade of baseball draft impact
Rick Monday reflects on being the first No 1 draft pick and the pressure it brings while noting the draft aimed to balance wealth disparities. The piece cites Bob Howsam praising overall competitiveness, highlights the Oakland Athletics turning into champions, and recounts Mets selections Les Rohr Nolan Ryan and Steve Chilcott with varied outcomes.
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Pete inks pac Black Pearl back
New York Cosmos sign Brazilian soccer star Pete at 34 returning from retirement to a three year NASL deal. He says talent is a gift of God and that with body care he could play to 45 or 50. He lauds coach Gordon Bradley while noting Cosmos’ varied player quality.
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Kansas Futurity tops at Ruidoso
The Kansas Futurity at Ruidoso Downs has grown from a 1951 Meade purse of 1364 to a 403646 prize for its 25th anniversary on June 15. Organizers expect a six million audience for the All-America telecast while KQHRA officials and Darrell Hare will attend.
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Pecos Athletic Association Offers Summer Swim Classes
Summer swimming courses run Monday through Friday for two weeks at Pecos pool under Jim Tollett. Sessions cost 15 dollars for the two week course, with the first under way and a second starting June 23 and a final session July 7. Classes meet 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Daily contact: 447-2135 or pool at the Airbase.
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Club owners deny oust Kuhn plan
NEW YORK AP owners deny reports they plotted to block re election of baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. George Steinbrenner and Jerold Hoffberger refuted the Sun Times claim, with Finley also named. Steinbrenner said he would never vote against Kuhn, noting his suspension does not drive a vote of confidence.
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Calendar of Friday Evening Sports Matches
Missions and Dodgers clash at Sample Field and Lions Field hosts Bears and Cubs games. Cats meet Yankees at 8 p m on Sample Field and Cardinals face Yankees at Lions Field. Presbyterians play Church of Christ at Jaycee Park while First Baptist meets First Presbyterian at Jaycee Park. Eagles duel Oilers and Giants face Red Sox at Sample or Lions Field.
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