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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1971
Page
6
Ronald Olesko, 13, chronicled a chaotic Pony League season in Bergenfield New Jersey. His Mets obsession grew as practice sites shifted and his team struggled while he finally received Tom Seaver’s autograph. The piece captures a teen’s hopeful fan energy and junior high diary voice.
The Coaches All-America game in Lubbock shows a projected profit with budgeted costs at 115000 met by ticket sales. local sponsors Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce share profits above expenses, while AFCA and locals eye future. Players and TV deals boosted results, with $161,278.50 in income and $46,278.50 in the black.
Donna Caponi aims for a third straight U S Women's Open crown at Kahkwa Club in Erie Pennsylvania. The 33 000 prize 72 hole event begins Thursday with Caponi seeking to add to her 1970 and 1969 Open wins and joining a short list of multiple champions.
Construction will start now and be ready by August 15. Port-A-Stall of Mesa to build 100 stalls on a rise near the maintenance building, increasing capacity to about 100 horses. Art Johnson says horsemen have great confidence in Ruidoso Downs as the project proceeds.
Texas Parks and Wildlife officials report confiscation of walking catfish and garpike as illegal species. Officers urge aquarium owners to review laws before keeping exotic fish. samples were studied in San Angelo lab. Two locations, Big Spring and San Angelo, feature confiscations and study specimens in formalin. Also notes track facility expansion with 100 Port A Stalls at El Paso ready by January 15, 1972.
Jackpot roping event set for June 26 at 1 30 p m in Iraan at Yates Arena Calf Roping two calf averageOpen Ribbon Roping Open Barrel Race and a 16 years and under Barrel Racing with entry fees listed Fresh calves to be used for all events
American tennis star Tom Gorman, a Wimbledon giant killer from Seattle, faced Ezio Di Matteo of Italy as the sun dried the turf. He spoke of growing confidence after a successful doubles outing. Other Americans also advanced in singles and the women saw several top seeds win easily.
The American League leaders include Oliva of Minnesota with a .387 average at 150 at bats and 94 hits, Killebrew leading RBIs with 55, and Patek with 24 stolen bases. In pitching, Cuellar leads with 7 decisions and a .917 win percentage, while Blue tops strikeouts with 146. National League figures show Torre leading batting at .371 with 102 hits, Stargell driving home runs at 25, and Brock with 20 stolen bases. Stoneman and Jenkins pace the pitching strikeout lists with 124 and 118 respectively.
East and West divisions highlight Baltimore Detroit Oakland and Minnesota leading, with key wins and upcoming games listed. Pittsburgh St Louis San Francisco Houston and Chicago teams shown with results and schedule notes across the circuit.
Washington manager Ted Williams said he has no plans to quit the Washington Senators despite the team's 23 wins and 40 losses. He noted fishing at Miramichi, New Brunswick, as a distraction but affirmed he will finish the year unless fired. The Senators trailed the Orioles by 18 games in the American League East ahead of a twilight doubleheader.
Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants was placed on the due to a left knee cartilage damage after a game with the Chicago Cubs. Ed Goodson was called up from Phoenix to replace him in the lineup as McCovey contemplates surgery amid a .292 average in 53 games with 11 homers and 39 RBIs.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Steve Garvey had surgery Tuesday night to repair a left hand fracture, after a prior June 12 injury in Montreal. He was placed on the disabled list for four weeks as the Dodgers also faced multiple lineup injuries. The Rangers set a team record with 109 NHL points and 259 goals, surpassing their prior marks.
Fred Speck of the Baltimore Clippers led the American Hockey League in scoring last season with 92 points. The record highlights his scoring dominance and the Clippers’ offensive strength in the league standings.
The author argues rhythm and tempo define a smooth golf swing citing the Augusta National 15th hole. He admits mistakes from laying up and water, noting a calm, easy swing can unexpectedly add distance. He vows to apply this lesson next year at Augusta.
Readers may mail f name address and one dollar to Shaving Strokes at Pecos Enterprise c/o Radio City Station New York to obtain permanent reference tips from Frank Beard for his book Shaving Strokes.
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