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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1971
Page
6
A young writer details the start of baseball season in 1971 with Mets and Pirates memories. He signs up for Pony League, plans schedules, and shares games at Shea and Yankee Stadium. The piece blends personal fan adventures with team loyalties and rookie reflections.
Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino finished 72 holes tied at 280 and will begin an 18 hole playoff today at Merion Golf Club for the 71st U S Open. Third round leader Jim Simons faltered on the final hole to finish tied for sixth.
DETROIT AP The Detroit Tigers report they have received more orders for 1971 All-Star game tickets than they can fill. The game is set for July 13 at Tiger Stadium and any additional orders will be returned by team officials.
Baseball leaders across the American and National Leagues are listed by batting, runs, RBIs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and stolen bases. Pitching leaders include decisions, win totals, strikeouts, with top marks by Cuellar, Blue, and Seaver among others.
Houston topped Los Angeles 9-7 after a third inning error by Bobby Valentine allowed five unearned Astro runs. Dodgers Buckner Wills Parker and Valentine led with multi hit efforts but doomed by late misplay by Joe Morgan. O'Brien earned win in relief. Alston praised players despite defeat.
A NEA report details Hank Aaron crediting a morning glass of sherry for appetite and energy during 1961 spring training. It notes his improved batting that year and outlines Aaron’s career milestones, while acknowledging cautious use of pills and ongoing pursuit of Babe Ruth’s home run record.
The American Dance Center opened in New York in May. Directors and founders include Alvin Ailey and Pearl Lang. The curriculum covers ethnic, modern and contemporary dance with classes for beginners to professionals, and children’s classes start at age 8.
A golfing guide explains delaying the hit to avoid a stiff arm and slice. It emphasizes letting hands and wrists release at impact, driven by the left side and body rotation, with timing crucial in the instant before turning left.
Instructions from champion Frank Beard on reducing strokes through his book Shaving Strokes. Readers are asked to send name address and $1 to Shaving Pecos Enterprise at P.O. Box 489 Dept 797 Radio City Station New York to obtain the guide.
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