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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
6
The article questions whether the thousands of major league records are truly unbreakable noting Roger Maris and six former stars who set standards with an aura of permanency. Each record is examined for its seeming durability and historical significance in the game.
Tulsa remains the lone unbeaten in the College World Series after beating Southern Illinois 9-4. Coach Gene Shell said the team is aiming two to three games ahead as Pan American faces Southern Illinois and Tulsa meets Southern California in tonight’s double elimination pairings.
Mrs James Casey of Abilene led the field in the first round of the 36th annual Women's West Texas Golf Association tournament at Wichita Falls Country Club earning medal honors with a 76. Debby Norton and Francis Collins tied for medal runners up with 80s, while defending champion Toyua Jones and Mrs Tom Jones shot 81s. The top 16 qualifiers advance to the championship flight among a 130 player field. Medal play continues through Friday.
Willie Mays and Hank Aaron close on Stan Musial's NL career total bases with 5695 and 5610 as Musial sits at 6134. Aparicio leads AL lifetime steals at 444, with Campaneris 334 and Harper 246 behind. Shortstop error record set by Lou Stringer in Cub debut April 15 1941. Alex Alexander NL lifetime shutouts 90. Mathewson 83 Spahn 63.
The author argues predicting a U S Open winner is easy and often wrong. He notes Merion Golf Course in June 1971 suits Jack Nicklaus but contends bettors should back obscure players only if predictions matter. He praises fearless wagering and proposes a personal wager on Nicklaus to win.
Tony Jacklin of England arrives at Merion Golf Club for the 71st U S Open amid personal distraction from touring duties and threats against his safety. He vows to play well despite slump and fear, and withdraws from the Ulster Tournament for security.
South African Gary Player arrives at Marion Golf Club with a cautious mindset as the U S Open begins. He notes strong form and record earnings, listing wins in Jacksonville and National Airlines Opens and a 70.6 stroke average. The 1965 Open champion aims for a major title amid a standout 1970s season.
The National League East leads with Pittsburgh at 38 24 and New York 33 24. St Louis 35 28 Chicago 30 31 Montreal 24 31 Philadelphia 24 35. West shows San Francisco 40 24 Los Angeles 34 28 Houston 31 31 Atlanta 29 35 Cincinnati 26 35 San Diego 22 40. Monday results Houston 5 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 3 Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 7 St Louis 2 Los Angeles 3 New York 2 San Diego 2 Montreal 1 Philadelphia 9 San Francisco 4 Tuesday games San Diego Roberts 5-5 at Montreal Britton 0-1 night Los Angeles Downing 6-3 at New York Ryan 6-3 night San Francisco Bryant 5-3 at Philadelphia Lersch 4-5 night.
Baseball leaders across the American and National Leagues include Oliva and Murcer atop batting averages. Bonds and Stargell lead in runs and RBIs. Pitching leaders show Cuellar and Carlton with top win-loss records, Lolich and Jenkins high in strikeouts. Also notes on games, standings, and upcoming schedules through late May.
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