Oliver powers Pirates to 14 5 win over Giants
Al Oliver driven in six runs with two homers as Pittsburgh hammered San Francisco 14 5. He slammed a first inning two run shot and a grand slam in the second as the Pirates seized control. Milt May added a three run homer in the fourth and Larry Stahl hit a three run shot in the sixth to cap the offense.
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El Paso Keeps West Division Lead in Texas League Action
El Paso held the top spot in the West Division as San Antonio narrowed the gap with a 4-2 win over the Sun Kings. Robb Belloir drove in the third run in the fifth, and Dan ny Covert added an insurance run in the seventh. Meanwhile Shreveport beat Alexandria 9-6 in ten innings, Arkansas routed Memphis 9-2, and Amarillo defeated Midland 4-1.
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Eagles and Mustangs meet in district 2 3A clash
Pecos Eagles host Andrews Mustangs in a district 2 3A baseball game aiming for a second win after beating Andrews 7 4 earlier. Pecos, 6 2 in district, 16 9 season, seeks home win at the new ball park after a 12 0 win over Seminole. Don Walker threw a four one hitter in that latest outing. Game at 7 30 p.m. at the Eagles high school ballpark.
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Ali to fight Norton rematch at the Forum
Muhammad Ali vows tougher training for a September rematch with Ken Norton after Norton’s upset victory March 31 in San Diego. Ali, sidelined by a broken jaw, speaks softly and aims to lift his intensity and confidence for the 12 round bout in Inglewood California.
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State track meet starts in Austin with football recruits watching
The Southwest Conference recruits will be on display as the state schoolboy track meet opens in Austin. Field events start at 8:45 am with Class 2A and 3A champions decided Friday, and Classes B A and 4A on Saturday. Notables include Shipman, Whitley, Franklin, and Jackson.
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Secretariat Faces 99th Kentucky Derby Challenge At Churchill Downs
Secre tariat seeks a second straight Derby victory for Meadow Stable and trainer Lucien Laurin as 133 year olds contest the 1 1/4 mile race worth 198 800 in prize money. Post time 5 40 p m EDT with CBS and radio coverage.
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Little League triple header opens season
Mayor pro tem Garland Matthews will pitch the first baseball of the Little League season at the opening ceremony for the association at 1 p.m. Saturday. All A and B teams will be suited out and introduced with their coaches and sponsors recognized. A triple header follows at Jim Samplefield with the Cats vs Oilers at 2 p.m. The Missions meet the Sports and the Eagles play the Buffs at 6 p.m.
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76ers to Sign Doug Collins in Major Announcement
Philadelphia expected to announce the signing of number one draft pick Doug Collins at a news conference. Collins, a 6-foot-6 guard from Illinois State, was rated by experts as the top college backcourt player and was drafted by the 76ers and also by the New York Nets.
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Billie King Favored To Win Family Circle Tennis
In Hilton Head Island, Billie Jean King now sits as the favorite to capture the Family Circle Professional Women's Tennis Tournament top prize of 30 000 after Margaret Court’s exit. Court suffered a thigh muscle injury while playing Gunter and Melville advances through semis as King defeats Overton in the quarterfinals.
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Schaeffer Leads Redmen to 19-7 Season Success
Former St. John’s coach Frank Malroff credits Billy Schaeffer with shaping a 19-7 record as the Redmen’s captain and top scorer. Schaeffer, a 6-5 forward, totaled 643 points and averaged 24.7 per game.
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Striped bass at Lake Spence show rapid growth
The striped bass population near Robert Lee at Lake Spence is expanding with record catches. Roy Lee Ford broke the lake record with a 10 1/2 pounder, while biologists note possible spawning this year and project fish could reach 35 pounds in two years. Hatchery propagation continues with thousands of eggs hatched and stocked in San Angelo.
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Texas approves 1973 74 deer and small game seasons
In a public session April 26 the Parks and Wildlife Commission set the 1973 74 seasons with a statewide deer season from Nov 17 1973 to Jan 1 1974 and varying open dates by county and regulatory district for mule and white tailed deer quail and javelina. Turkey seasons run concurrent and bag limits for quail and fish changes apply at Lake Cypress Springs.
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SMU Reds Edge Blues In Final Spring Game
SMU Reds defeated the Blues 21 to 15 as Gus Lamkin rushed for 137 yards and fullback Brian Duncan added 96 yards. Coach Dave Smith praised Lamkin and lineman Louie Kelcher after the spring finale, noting the Reds led 21 to 3 before holding on. The game ended on a 63 yard pass to Oscar Roan setting up the final drive.
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Hebner Leads Pirates In Opening Victory
Before the 1973 season AP sports editor Al Abrams predicted Rich Hebner could top the Pirates in hitting. In the 7 5 win over the Cardinals Hebner had three hits in four at bats with three RBIs including a home run a double and a single.
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Texas Second in Fishing Licenses in 1972
Texas ranked second among U S states in total fishing license holders in 1972, with 1 542 693 licenses sold, behind California and ahead of Minnesota. It also ranked third in hunting licenses with 783 103 holders, behind Pennsylvania and Michigan. Fishing licenses rose by about 7 million dollars in sales while hunting licenses fell slightly.
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Knicks square series with 99 95 win over Lakers
New York rebels back in the series after a 99 to 95 victory in Los Angeles. Bill Bradley led with 26 points as the Knicks limited Wilt Chamberlain by fouling him early. Jerry West scored 32 for the Lakers in the foiled comeback attempt.
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Hill Leads Open as Crenshaw Stirs Houston Play
Mike Hill shot a five under par 67 to lead the Houston Open after the first round at Quail Valley Golf Club. He holds a two stroke edge over Steve Melnyk and amateur Ben Crenshaw, while notable scores include Masters champ Tommie Aaron 80 and Tom Weiskopf 79. Dave Hill plans to withdraw after a 78. In a separate note, Leo Durocher fired Jim Owens as Houston Astros open against Atlanta.
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