Spitz sets Olympic swimming record for fifth gold
Mark Spitz, from Carmichael California, won the 100-meter butterfly in 54.27 seconds to claim his fourth gold and then anchored the United States 800-meter freestyle relay team to a fifth gold at the Munich Games. He trails only in pursuit of a possible seventh gold, with more events to come. Hoops and delays disrupted Eddie Hart and Ray Robinson as scheduling foul ups marred sprint events.
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Associated Press
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Olympic trials chaos and U S track wins at Munich
Robert Taylor of Houston barely reached the 100-meter semifinals after a late start. Dan Wright blamed a scheduling error while German officials cited an outdated timetable. Spitz led a relay and 100-meter butterfly win sequence with teammates Genter and Robertson amid U S medal bursts in track and wrestling.
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Ulrich Pabst
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Jerry Heidenreich
Dallas
Steve Genter
Lakewood
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Yanks in pennant race gains steam in September
Yankees inch closer to first with a 7 6 win over Texas as Fritz Peteson of the Associated Press notes. With 36 days left, New York faces Baltimore Detroit and Boston in key series while Peterson cites improved pitching and belief. Nolan Ryan sues shutout streak and California top Tigers. Dodgers stay within reach of Reds as Osteen wins with key six hitter.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Recap
Baseball standings show leaders in the American and National Leagues with teams like Pitts Chicago and New York atop divisions. The schedule lists Thursday results Los Angeles defeated Chicago 5 3 and Houston beat Philadelphia 5 1, plus upcoming games across multiple cities and matchups through Sunday.
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Pecos Golf Course to Host Two Day Scramble Tourney
Pecos Municipal Golf Course hosts a two day four man scramble tournament with a 1:30 p.m. start each day. Golf pro Bill Wilson says the event is open to men and women golfers and encourages local participation. Entry is 7.50 dollars plus green fees as both low and high handicap players can contribute to team victory.
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Pecos Women’s Golf Association
Pecos Municipal
Mrs. Cotton
Bill Wilson
Pecos Municipal Golf Course
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Eagles Scrimmage Set in Big Spring With Estacado
Pecos Eagles prepare for a second scrimmage of the season against Lubbock Estacado in Big Spring at 5:30 p.m. after a 3 1 victory over Artesia. Key players return on offense and defense as Estacado aims for another strong year under coach Jerry Millsapps.
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Big Spring
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Kenneth Yates
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Doves Abundant West of Hidalgo For Hunting Season
Texas Parks and Wildlife biologists report plenty of whitewinged doves west of Hidalgo along the Rio Grande when the season opens September 2 4. Early counts show increased numbers in that area while south of Highway 281 populations fall, closing that dove season. Hunters north of 281 may still find good shooting as several spots hold adequate birds. Biologists urge harvesting data via check stations and bag tags to gauge production and density for the breeding season.
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Tigers Acquire Frank Howard From Rangers
Detroit adds slugger Frank Howard from Texas as it pushes for impact in the September stretch. Howard says he will give his all to help Detroit reach the playoffs and contribute immediately after being reached at his Irving apartment.
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