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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1973
Page
5
Claire Ruth and Lou Gehrig's widow insist the Babe despised crowds and nightlife, countering claims he drank or fought. The women spoke at a Yankees ceremony inaugurating a $27 million Yankee Stadium facelift, a site rich with 27 pennants and 20 World Series titles for the team.
Leo Durocher, 67, announced his resignation as Houston Astros manager after a disappointing 1973 season. The team dropped from second to fourth in the NL West, and third base coach Preston Gomez was named the new field general by GM Spee Richardson. Durocher’s hoped-for final push toward one more title did not materialize after a long career spanning five decades.
Detroit Lions surged to a 31 6 victory over Atlanta at Tiger Stadium as Mel Farr and reverse plays sparked the offense. Larry Walton and Ron Jessie added big scores while coach Don McCafferty opened his tenure with a bold, trick play laden game plan.
SMU dominates Virginia Tech 37-6 to stay unbeaten, averaging 438 rushing yards per game in SWC play. Texas ranks second in rushing and SMU tops total offense, while Texas leads in total defense. Roosevelt Leaks leads SWC with 121 rushing yards per game.
Los Angeles Lakers announce All-Pro guard Jerry West will return to the team for the season, dropping his contract demand. He is slated to play an exhibition against the Milwaukee Bucks in Reno, Nevada, as he states he wants to play and finish his career with the Lakers.
The New York Mets secured the National League East in Chicago with a 6-4 win over the Cubs. Wayne Garrett spoke of never doubting the club despite Chicago’s early lead as Rusty Staub powered the offense with four hits and champagne flowed in the limelight.
European Heavyweight Champion Bugner, 23, returns Tuesday after two losses to Italian challenger Bepi Ros in London. Once booed, Bugner now enjoys rising popularity and is favored to defeat Ros. His manager predicts a path toward a world title before 25, while fans welcome the return in a packed Royal Albert Hall.
Ray Scott sues UIL challenging a one year residence requirement for varsity football. Judge Pat McCain issued a temporary restraining order against the UIL and Palestine ISD preventing denial of Scott’s participation and barring sanctions while a hearing is set for October 10.
G. B. Crouch of Barstow has been declared the winner of last week's football contest after correctly picking six of eight games. He missed the Monahans versus Sweetwater and Pecos versus Alpine matchups.
The 50 000 Fort Worth National Tennis Tournament starts with Ilie Nastase out due to a shoulder injury. John Newcombe becomes top seed, facing Charlie Owens, as Roscoe Tanner plays Fred McNair. The event runs through Sunday with 9000 going to the singles champion.
Houston Oilers acquired running back Bill Thomas from the Dallas Cowboys through waivers. Thomas, 6-2, 225 pounds, was a first-round pick two years ago but missed most of last season with a shoulder injury and began this year inactive until week seven.
Ohio State replaces Southern California as No. 1 after a 37 to 3 victory over Texas Christian in Ohio Stadium. Woody Hayes says the ranking boost puts heat on the team and requires more work. Henson leaves with torn knee ligaments. Nebraska and Alabama hold second and third in the poll.
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Baltimore may insert Tommy Davis at first base if Boog Powell's shoulder limits him. Davis led the league with 89 RBIs and hit .305, making him the top DH option for a World Series run. Jim Palmer, set to start the playoff opener vs Oakland, said Davis strengthens the lineup but weakens defense. Manager Earl Weaver warned on Powell's shoulder and noted possible lineup shifts for the playoffs.
Mary Gordon, a Pecos High School alum and sophomore at Sul Ross State University, joins a regional roster on the Lobos as they begin their second week of competition for a national berth. Teammates include Sandy Lynn of Alpine Eva Wolf of Wink Becky Espino of Fort Stockton and Linda Huestis of Denver City. The Lobos played in a Hardin-Simmons University tournament after facing Hardin-Simmons and McMurry College in a Friday night slate.
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