Odessa golfers win Pecos tourney title in partnership flight
Odessa duo Ron Leverich and James Kirby surged to the championship with a two day total of 136 at Pecos Golf Association event. Bill Moss and George Miller were second at 139, Crane’s Bill Burton and J L Blake took third at 140, while other flights crowned Kermit and Pecos golfers in tough, multi-flight play.
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McKinney backs equal athletic opportunity for daughters
Rep Steward B McKinney Republican Connecticut says his three daughters should have the same school athletic access as his son The congressman notes his daughters will face the same tuition and fees as his son when they reach college age and urges parity before the House postsecondary education subcommittee
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Midland records To win Midland records To win
Louisiana summer rains disrupted the Texas League Monday causing two postponements and a flurry of doubleheaders. Midland beat San Antonio 9-4 behind Mike Sember three hits four RBIs and Bernie Beckman 9-2, while Arkansas defeated Jackson 7-2 as Randy Benson earned the win. Doubleheaders were set for San Antonio at Midland El Paso at Shreveport Lafayette at Alexandria and one game for Jackson at Arkansas.
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Rangers clip Angels after Singer leaves
In a baseball wrap, the Rangers beat the Angels 1-0 in 13 innings as Doc Medich bounced back from a rough stretch and Bill Singer struggled again. Thurman Munson led the Yankees to a 6-1 win over the Orioles with three hits and three RBI, while Kirkwood struck out the side in the 12th to seal the Texas game.
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Jackson gains All Star help
In 1974 Reggie Jackson led with 497 358 All Star votes but in 1975 voting shows fans shifting. Rod Carew remains overall favorite with 1 055 063 votes while Jackson trails teammate Rudy for a slim lead in the AL outfield race. Voting runs through July 6 with the All Star Game set for July 15 in Milwaukee.
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Lou Graham Wins 1975 U S Open At Medinah
Lou Graham, a Tennesseean with a laid back style, captured the 1975 U S Open at Medinah after an 18 hole playoff with John Mahaffey. Graham finished with a par 71 to edge Mahaffey who shot 73. Graham earned 40,000 dollars for the victory. Mahaffey’s second place adds to a string of close calls in the past 1 1/2 years with six prior runner up finishes.
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Johnny Bench RBI Power Fuels Reds Title Bid
Johnny Bench drove in four runs to raise his 1975 total to 61 in 70 games as Cincinnati beat Atlanta 8-4. He slugged his 15th homer and added a key double while benching in left field sparked the offense. Also, St Louis swept New York, Houston edged the Dodgers, and Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 6-5 as other NL games shaped the pennant chase. Schedule notes list Eagles vs Buffs at 6 p.m. and Indians vs Yankees at 6 p.m. at Sample Field.
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Bugner Tapers Off For Fight In Malaysia
Andy Smith, manager of heavyweight contender Joe Bugner, predicts Malaysia will be famed for Muhammad Ali losing the world title. After Bugner’s Monday workout, Ali held an afternoon news conference declaring Malaysia the site of his last fight.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Marcel Dionne Join LA Kings and Lakers
LA owner Jack Kent Cooke signs NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to the Lakers for 2.5 million and hockey star Marcel Dionne to the Kings for 1.5 million. The moves boost Forum scoring to about 4 million in total. Jabbar is a four time all league player and Dionne an ex Detroit Red Wings all star. Ali signals possible retirement amid talk of a third Frazier bout and high public interest.
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Betting at Wimbledon Surges as Shop Sets Up Near Center Court
Wimbledon's betting shop thrives beside the center court bar as Britain legalizes wagering during the Championships. Favorites Connors and Evert top seeds, with bets around 6-4 favorite odds. Players barred from betting by club and pro players' association, though some may bet remotely. Weather delays push second day with several results: Borg, Parun, Ruffels upset, while Evert and Navratilova receive first round byes.
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