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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1975
Page
4
In district 2 AAA hardball Pecos edged Kermit on Pecos turf to pull even as the Eagles seek the outright first half and a share in the second half title. A Kermit win would not affect district leadership, leaving the Eagles with the slate intact.
The Eagles aim to extend a 31 game district win streak as they face Levelland in bi district play. Their playoff record stands 8-1 in bi district and regional rounds, with a 2-0 home loss to Dumas in 1972 the only postseason defeat. Pecos then swept a doubleheader at Panhandle to reach regional against Lamesa.
Gene Locklear, ex Red, swats four hits in a standout night as he faces his former team the Cincinnati Reds, delivering a 4-for-4 performance that fuels the win. Locklear, a Lumbee Indian, quips he would pick the Reds to bat against if given a choice.
Texas Rangers centerfielder Willie Davis voices a lighthearted take on a close victory over the Kansas City Royals. The report highlights the tense finish and Davis's casual stance as the Rangers secure the win in a tight matchup.
A mixed odds and ends page blends fishing tips praising plastic worms for bass with bite by bite baseball notes. The fishing segments recommend a slow twitching retrieve and bottom rests to trigger strikes, plus flavoring dips as an edge amid reader tips.
Unbeaten 3-year-old Singh heads a field of five for the 1 1 16 mile Preakness Prep at Pimlico. Ruffian looms as top probables for the Acorn Stakes at Aqueduct. Other Preakness contenders include Con Man North of the Law and El Pitirre, with Ruf fian as overwhelming favorite in the Acorn.
In Dallas, top seed Arthur Ashe edged Britain’s Mark Cox 1-6 6-4 6-4 7-6 after a rough opening set, claiming a World Championship of Tennis semifinal berth. John Alexander defeated Roscoe Tanner 6-3 6-2 6-3 to set up Ashe showdown, while Bjorn Borg and Rod Laver prepared for the other semifinal ahead of Sunday’s final.
Chicago tops Golden State 89-79 to take a 3-2 series lead as Bulls defense shuts down Rick Barry and the Warriors. BoeWinkle and Thurmond clog the middle while Chicago forces 20 turnovers and outrebounds 54-51. Chet Walker leads with 21 points.
Bruce Crampton, the Australian veteran and recent Houston Open winner, holds a one stroke lead at five under par 66 in Dallas on the opening round of the Byron Nelson Golf Classic. He aims to complete a Texas tour sweep and perform before hometown fans at Preston Trail, with fellow challengers including Don Bies Bob E Smith Babe Hiskey and Ben Crenshaw.
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