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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1973
Page
5
Unbeaten Balmorhea travels to Grandfalls Friday night to meet the Cowboys in a nonconference game. Coach Bob Masters seeks further experience for players before district play begins against Marfa, as defense has forced turnovers and quick scores have aided the offense.
In a spirited road contest the Eagles, smaller than Lamesa, battled to the end and kept the score close before half, with sharp defense and high effort across the field. Confidence grows for upcoming games as post season talk looms.
The Montreal Expos will not replace manager Gene Mauch, extending his contract through 1975. Mauch, 46, brings 13% years of experience across 2,132 games, ranking third among active managers. GM Jim Fanning praises him as the right leader for a championship run as the club fights for the East title.
New York AP reports OJ Simpson remained far ahead in NFL rushing as he played for Buffalo against the Chargers. Despite the matchup, Simpson was limited to 103 rushing yards, underscoring his continued top position in the league.
Aaron trails Babe Ruth by two homers with three games left as he faces Claude Osteen in Los Angeles. Dodgers sweep two wins, writers from around the globe observe the chase amid mist and delays. Aaron drives in two with a sacrifice fly and single, seeking the historic milestone.
Mets drop 8-5 to Montreal as Pittsburgh thumps Philadelphia 13-2 leaving New York ahead by a half game. Yogi Berra and Tug McGaw defend clubhouse resolve while Expos surge and Pirates chase in a tight division race. Other NL results include San Diego over Cincinnati and St. Louis 1-0, with Houston 5 San Francisco 0 and Dodgers 9 Atlanta 8.
District 2AAA football proves a whirlwind as Fort Stockton Ector Monahans hold 3-0 records with Pecos close behind at 2-1. El Paso area tests shape up before district play, as Ector and others struggle to define the title race amid upsets and tough schedules.
Johnny Miller shoots 66 to share first place with Neil Coles after the opening round of the John Player Golf Classic at Turnberry. Wind from the Irish Sea favors Miller, who sank a wind aided 20 foot birdie on the final hole. Charles Coody and Tony Jacklin sit two back at 68, with Weiskopf and Gay Brewer at 69.
The piece warns hunters to check each state’s laws before hunting. It notes Colorado requires safety certification for those born after 1948, while Texas relies on its Parks and Wildlife hunter safety program. It cites 17 states with mandatory safety, others moving toward it, and emphasizes blaze orange clothing rules in several states.
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