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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1973
Page
4
Coach Charles Pattillo leads Pecos to a best two of three series in Lamesa starting Thursday at 5 p.m. with game two in Pecos Saturday at 6 p.m. if needed, as Pecos carries a 22-10 record after back to back wins over Dumas.
The 57th Indy 500 was delayed by a massive wreck and a downpour before restarting at 10 a.m. EDT. David Walther, 25, of Dayton, in critical condition with burns, led a list of 10 injured as nine spectators were hurt. several cars and crews worked overnight to ready the track.
Lamesa coach Tony Monzingo said the Pecos Lamesa regional playoff opener will start either Sam Jefferson or Phil Palmer. Jefferson leads 4-3 for the year. Palmer is 12-4. Monzingo called the season 19-8 and predicted a tough series against Pecos while noting lineup roulette and possible prayer as a lighthearted secret weapon.
Morning Optimist Club sponsors a free swimming program for children aged seven to twelve starting June 4. The city program aims to teach basic water safety and swimming skills to youths.
Local supporters plan a chartered bus to Lamesa for Pecos boys and girls as they pursue a big game win. News notes include health rules for entrants and community figures like Mr and Mrs Albert Bishop and Woody Phillips. A swimming program funded by the city and Optimist Club offers free lessons at 9:30 a.m. with no student charge.
A $25 reward is offered for return of Kyle Johnson's glasses, base ball glove and shoes taken from his care after the team returned from Dumas. Johnson, an Eagles third baseman, needs the glasses to play in the Pecos Lamesa playoffs on Thursday. Return items to 1901 Iowa and no questions will be asked.
Dodgers pitcher Messersmith tied modern major league record by striking out the first six batters to start a game in a 5-1 win over Philadelphia. He finished with 12 Ks as Ferguson mishandled balls leading to passed balls and a string of strikeouts.
The program runs from June 4 to July 14 under Athletic Director Jerry Millsapps. It offers golf track and field and weight training for youths aged 9 to 18 with coaches Beau Jack Hendrick John Stickles and Jerry Millsapps. Tennis may be added later, aiming to promote fitness and development during summer vacation.
Ismael Armendariz Jr., nine, of 401 E D Street in Pecos joined many residents fishing the lakes over Memorial Day weekend. He hauled a stringer of 30 catfish and crappie and had color pictures to prove his catch.
El Paso remains West Division leader after a 5-0 shutout in game one but drops game two 5-2 to Amarillo. Horace Steed launched a three run homer in the first of game two, as Amarillo scored in the fourth and sixth. Thor Scogan, from Salt Lake City, pitched five hit innings for El Paso, with all Kings runs in the fifth. In the East, Alexandria beat Arkansas 3-1 as Craig Settles drove in a tying RBI. Memphis and Shreveport split. Memphis shut out 3-0, Shreveport earning a 7-5 nightcap win. Midland defeated San Antonio 6-2 aided by Jim Tyrone’s two-run shot. Tonight El Paso hosts Amarillo, Midland visits San Antonio, Arkansas goes to Alexandria, and Shreveport plays at Mansfield.
Tom Seaver of the New York Mets left his last game in the ninth inning trailing 1 0 against Montreal. Seaver had a strong start to the year allowing less than one run per nine innings through 33 innings, while Dave McNally of the Baltimore Orioles is off to a sharp start with two earned runs allowed in 27 innings and eight walks in April.
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