Pecos Stars Dominate West Texas Volleyball Honors
Five Pecos players join all tournament list as Margie Ephriam of the Klansmen wins outstanding player. Nancy Salgado Elodia Hartnett Sue Jenkins and Jeanne Marquez also earn elite spots. Klansmen top finals over Highlanders. Fort Stockton hosts next June 28 29 for men and women league play.
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Pecos
West Texas
Janice Williams
Alpine Highlanders
Velosse Vasquez
Odessa Elites
Paace
Highlanders
Volleyball Association
Fort Stockton
Baptists Dominate First Baptist Softball Standings
The First Baptist Church softball team leads the Pecos league at 8-0 with two games remaining, ahead of West Park 5-2 and First Presbyterian 4-4. Calvary Baptist 3-4 trails, while Church of Christ and Santa Rosa Catholic are out of title contention as the season ends. Final doubleheaders are set for June 23 26 and 30 at Jaycee Park and Fort Stockton High School gym. The Klans men resume Pecos action June 22 en route to August title, and the Sun Bowl date is set for December 26 in El Paso.
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First Baptist Church
First Baptist
West Park
First Presbyterian Church
Calvary Baptist
Calvary
Church of Christ and
Santa Rosa Catholic
Jaycee Park
Larry Bufkin
Fort Stockton Junior High School
Fort Stockton
Pecos
Trevino eyes U.S. Open title
Medinah No. 3 plays 7132 soggy yards as the 75th U.S. Open opens with Lee Trevino chasing his second Grand Slam bid. Nicklaus is the favorite at 6-1 with Weisepf Miller 8-1, Player Irwin Watson 10-1. Trevino credits psychology, notes wet course favors his digging game but could help Nicklaus if fairways stay soft.
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Medinah, Ill
Medinah Country Club
Lee Trevino
Middlecoff
Nicklaus
Trevino
Tom Weisopf
Johnny Miller
Gary Player
Hale Irwin
Tom Watson
Jack
Equal Opportunity Drive Aims to Enforce Title IX
Kathy Kelly of the National Student Association urged immediate federal action to strengthen Title IX. She cited stark inequities in the University of Minnesota swimming program, detailing access, equipment, locker facilities, apparel, and travel allowances favoring men over women. She testified to a House education subcommittee on proposed regulations to curb sex discrimination in schools and colleges.
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Washington
National Student Association
Kathy Kelly
House
University of Minnesota
Kelly
Morton Dominates Reds as Braves Win 5-1
Braves right-hander Carl Morton sharp against Cincinnati, edging the Reds 5-1 behind Dave May's grand slam. Morton, 7-6, spun sliders and changeups, while Ken Griffey walked in the ninth ending his shutout bid. May and Lum fueled the Braves with key hits as Cincinnati’s Gary Nolan saw his six-game win streak halted.
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Ken Rappoport
Carl Morton
Cincinnati
Red
Atlanta Braves
Reds
Morton
Dave May
Ken Griffey
Joe Morgan
Johnny Bench
Griffey
May
Royals Rally Past Angels In Tight 3-2 Loss
Kansas City capitalized on Angels miscues in the first inning and held on for a 3-2 win as Vada Pinson and George Brett opened with back to back singles. Angels pitcher Frank Figueroa pitched six solid frames despite three defensive errors leading to unearned runs. Oakland swept Minnesota in doubleheader 4-2 and 8-7. Brewers topped Yankees 4-2. Orioles beat Indians 5-3. Boston edged Detroit 7-6. Chicago crushed Texas 13-3.
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Frank Brown
Ed Figueroa
Ellie Rodriguez
Kansas City Royals
Vada Pinson
George Brett
Royals
California Angels
Dick Williams
Kansas City
Williams
Angels
Oakland
Minnesota
Milwaukee
New York
Yankees
Baltimore
Cleveland
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Texas
Figueroa
Orlando Ramirez
Hal McRae
Vida Blue
Gene Tenace
Brewers
Ed Herrman
Jim Mason
George Scott
Robin Yount
Orioles
Indians
Elrod Hendricks
John Ellis
Boog Powell
Meyer Finds Las Vegas Attractive For Rebels Football
Nevada Las Vegas coach Ron Meyer, 34, in his third year, praises Las Vegas as a productive city for football with strong support and a college atmosphere. He discusses recruiting challenges, the Strip’s influence, and how the program screens prospects to balance image with success, noting an 11-0 last season and coach of the year honors.
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Lubbock
Tex
Las Vegas
Hugh Hefner
Playboy
Ron Meyer
Joey Heatherton
Ann Margaret
Meyer
University of Nevada- Las Vegas
Rebels
Purdue
Boilermakers
Dallas Cowboys
Nevada-Las Vegas
Dionne Warwicks
Bill
Unpaid WFL Bills Highlight 1974 Bankruptcy
The World Football League faced widespread defaults in 1974 with many teams failing to pay salaries and hospital insurance premiums. Bankruptcy filings in California show debts to insurers Fireman's Fund Provident Life Capitol Insurance Brokers and eleven equipment and travel firms including Sand Knit Champion Spalding United Air Lines and North American Van Lines. A Birmingham club reportedly allowed coverage to lapse, and creditors claim totals reach into the hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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New York
California
Attroney
Birmingham
Fireman's Fund of
Los Angeles
Provident Life of
Chattanooga
Capitol Insurance Brokers
Santa Ana
Calif
WFL
Sand
United Air Lines
North American van Lines
LeVias Returns to Oilers in Trade Deal
Houston wide receiver Jerry LeVias rejoined the Oilers after being traded back from San Diego for an undisclosed future draft pick. The seven year veteran, 28, helped the Chargers last season with 105 yards on nine receptions, and had led Houston in 1969-70 with 42 and 41 catches. Oilers coach C A Phillips praised LeVias as an outstanding specialist and receiver who can make plays after the catch.
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Houston
Jerry LeVias
Houston Oilers
Oilers
San Diego
Chargers
LeVins
C.a.phillips
LeVias
Calendar of Thursday and Friday games at local parks
Thursday schedule lists Buffs versus Oilers at 6 p.m. Sample Park and Yankees versus Dodgers at 6 p.m. Lions Park hosts Church of Christ versus Cal vary and Missions versus Cats at 6 p.m. Then Cardinals versus Red Sox at 8 p.m. Lions Park hosts West Park versus First Presbyterian at 8 p.m. Jaycee Field hosts Friday games Cubs versus Sports at 8 p.m. Barstow Field hosts Bears versus Indians at 6 p.m.
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Buffs
Oilers
Sample Park
Yankees
Dodgers
Lions Park
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Levins Happily Rejoins
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West Texas Boys Ranch
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