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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1975
Page
4
Veteran Texas pitcher Bill Hands, age 35, defeats Milwaukee in a tight showcase of savvy pitching. AP Sports Writer Ken Rappoport notes Hands has lost velocity but remains effective, with Milwaukee's Jim Colborn praising hands as first class in the win.
Ranger pitcher Hands pitched five strong innings in a 6-0 win that moved Texas into first in the AL West. He improved to 5-2 with a 2.10 ERA, crediting experience against AL hitters. Key eighth inning outburst featured singles by Sundberg and Tovar and four runs on doubles by Davis and Hargrove.
In Arlington Texas, Texas defeats Pan American 8-7 in the NCAA South Central Region opener as six pitchers toil for Texas and Mike Walker delivers a ninth inning single for the winning run. Texas pitcher Jim Gideon improves to 15–0 with the win.
Asian IOC members press for a Friday showdown on China's bid to compete at the Olympic Games. The final-day agenda includes a demand to disown Taiwan and potential referral to Beijing on technical grounds.
Top seed Ross Walker of Houston sat out round one and then defeated Barry Josselson of Rice 6 2 6 4 to reach the SWC second round. Second seed Gary Plock of Texas also had a bye and beat Colon Nunez of Houston 6 3 6 1 in the second round. In doubles, Dale Ogden and Walker beat Plock and Graham as Houston pairs push toward the title.
North Texas State holds a 10 stroke lead after 18 holes in the Missouri Valley Conference golf tournament in Wichita. Tommy Smith shot 67 to pace the field, with Wichita State’s Doug Higgins three back. Tulsa’s Ron Streck, Wichita State’s Steve Young, and Drake’s John Johnson shot 71. Semifinals in doubles and singles quarterfinals were scheduled for today.
Kentucky Colonels defeat Indiana 110 105 to win the ABA championship in Louisville. Artis Gilmore posts 28 points and 31 rebounds earning MVP honors and a new car, while Ted McClain sets ABA playoff steals record with 15. Billy Knight leads Indiana with 40 points. Team photos for Pecos Little League opening day identified by coaches at Enterprise office.
A schedule lists Oilers and Buffs at Sample Field at 6 p.m. on today, Red Sox and Cardinals at Lions Field at 6 p.m. today, Eagles meet Levelland at 1 p.m. Saturday, a horse show and playday at rodeo arena at 2 p.m. Sunday, Mission versus Sports at Sample Field at 6 p.m. Monday, Buffs versus Cats at Sample Field at 8 p.m. Monday, Cardinals versus Dodgers at Lions Field at 6 p.m. Monday, and Yankees against Indians at Lions Field at 8 p.m. Monday.
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