Mixed reactions as girls seek coed Little League play
Jenny Julles a 10 year old Mill Valley California girl writes to President Nixon about wanting to play Little League. The Office of Civil Rights will investigate potential sex discrimination. In Ypsilanti Michigan a girl named Carelyn King is barred from a Little League team prompting court threats. A 13 year old girl Yvonne Burch faces Babe Ruth League suspension in Concord North Carolina. Sheila O Donnell 13 is barred in Schenectady New York. The piece notes growing female youth participation challenging rules and male opposition.
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Pecos Eagles eye bi district playoffs and big game goals
Pecos high school sports drive into bi district playoffs facing Damas Demons as fans debate potential to win a big game. Coach Pattillo insists players must want and fight for victory while town support, a charter bus to Dumas, and rising fan mail show mixed optimism amid long droughts.
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Sun Kings edge Brewers 14 13 to stay West lead
El Paso Sun Kings rallied for three in the bottom of the ninth to beat San Antonio 14 13 after a 3 38 marathon. Frankie George supplied the big blows with a third inning grand slam and ninth inning bases loaded double. Amarillo also beat Midland 12 0 and Shreveport won 8 5 while Memphis defeated Arkansas 7 3.
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Rimfire Shoots Planned by Pecos Club This Sunday
The Pecos rifle and pistol club sponsors four .22 caliber rim fire rifle shoots at 1 30 p m Sunday on the club range south of Pecos. If enough pistol shooters come, a pistol match will be held. The public is invited and a small entry fee will be charged.
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Pro Am Tournament in Pecos Seeks 30 Teams at City Course
Golf pro Bill Wilson announces Pecos will host a pro am on June 15 starting at 9 am with a $1 000 purse to attract a full field. About 30 teams may enter on a first come first served basis, and players must find partners now. Action continues two days after the pro am and a member guest event is planned for Saturday and Sulay.
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Bill Wilson
Pecos
Designated Hitters Shine in AL Wednesday Night
Designated hitters delivered strong performances in the American League on Wednesday night. The Associated Press sports writer notes the DHs had a bangup night, contributing offensively for their teams.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
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Texas Favored In NCAA Playoffs In Arlington Double Elim
Texas carries a 41-5 record and strong hitting as the heavy favorite entering the double elimination NCAA baseball playoffs at Turnpike Stadium. Arkansas Trinity and Pan American join in the six team regional to determine the Southwest representative for Omaha.
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Three meet records set at NAIA track finals
On day one at Henderson State College three NAIA track meet records fell. Rod Milburn of Southern set 13.4 seconds in the 120 yard high hurdles, Lucian Rosa of Wisconsin Parkside posted a 2 26 0 5 marathon, and Murry Keating of Simon Fraser threw 200 feet 11 inches to break the hammer mark.
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