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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1973
Page
4
Mets led 2-0 through eight innings before Chicago surged in the ninth to win 3-2 as NL East race tightens. Pirates swept Montreal 8-6 and 3-1 while Phillies beat St. Louis 7-6 and Dodgers won 9-2. William Harvey noted for blood circulation discovery in 1628.
Pecos boys competed in Odessa track meet with consistent high placements in junior and older groups. Nobly, Mosby and Hunger led in sprints and relays while teammate Tom officials placed in high jump and discus. The squad plans to travel to Monahans for another meet this Thursday at 1 p.m.
After the Cardinals Indians game at Lions Field, the 1973 Little League All Star team was announced by league president Red McLain. Players include Bobby Mosby Larry Mosby Doug King Jamie Jacquez Pete Ramos Jim Bob McNeil Gary Rogers and others with Harvey Gray as manager Danny Brijalba coach and Joe Mendoza assistant coach. Six alternates were named. Workouts begin July 2 in preparation for tournament play.
Balmorhea Lake anglers report moderate success with strong channel cat bites and notable crappie catches. W S Stephens of Balmorhea caught a five pound black bass with shrimp while fishing. Norman Schlenker of Kermit landed 21 catfish weighing 16.5 pounds using minnows and Cat fish Charley bait. Bass activity remains slow but catfish and crappie activity entice trips.
San Antonio exploded for 22 hits in an 18 9 win over the Sun Kings as Joe Azcue and Jeff Newman drove in nine runs. Newman and Azcue each homered and collected three singles while Rick Sawyer earned the win. Midland beat Amarillo 12-9 and Arkansas moved within a half game of Memphis with a 7-6 victory. Other results included Shreveport over Alexandria 8-6. Jim Tyrone joined the four hit club for Midland with a homer, triple and two singles. In St Louis, Rick Wise pitched a 2-0 shutout of the Dodgers, earning his second win of the season as the Cardinals snapped a 12-game skid.
In Detroit AP report Gerry Ryan, 62, catcher for the Swingers in the Ford Women’s Slow Pitch league, defies age while aiming to keep playing. She recalls a long career from Yoakum Texas to Detroit, where she has pitched, played short, and fielded left, trusting love of the game over fatigue.
Sgt H W Johnson of 2202 Wyoming and Troy Thacker of Monahans fished Lake Amistad near Del Rio for two days using minnows and green plastic worms. They brought in black bass and crappie to prove the trip fruitful with guide approval.
Monday results show the Yankees defeated the Dodgers 12 to 8 and the Cardinals beat the Indians 12 to 9. Tuesday list includes Oilers over Missions and multiple matchups among Cats Buffs Eagles Roadrunners and others with varied scores.
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