Babe Ruth 60th Home Run Remembered By 1927 Contemporaries
Sport writer recalls Babe Ruth hitting his 60th home run at Yankee Stadium on Sept 30 1927. Umpire Bill Dinneen catcher Muddy Ruel pitcher Tom Zachary, a pounded ball, and Miller Irvin and Mayor Beame recount the milestone. The ball later joined Ruth’s Hall of Fame memorabilia in Cooperstown.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From AP Summary
The American League East leads with New York 98 59 Boston 95 62 and Baltimore 94 63 as Minnesota and Chicago trail in the West Kansas City 99 58 Texas 90 67 pace the West while California and Oakland sit mid pack. Tuesday results include Chicago over Minnesota 8 6 and Milwaukee over California 7 5 in 10 innings.
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A&M Club film highlights Texas Tech game
Thursday the A&M Club presents film highlights of the A&M vs Texas Tech game at 7:30 p.m. at 1212 S Cedar St. Peewee football events fill the weekend with Jets and Cowboys, Oilers and Chiefs games at Eagle Stadium. Tuesday sees Eagles and Oilers matchups at the Eagle practice field and Cowboys vs Chiefs at 7 p.m.
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Pecos Frosh A Team Remains Unbeaten In Alpine
The Pecos ninth grade A team defeated Alpine 14 to 8 on Thursday. Ricky Barreno connected with Jesse Valles for a 24 yard first quarter score, and Zeke Chavarria added the extra point. Alpine answered with a 46 yard run and a late fumble return for a go ahead TD by Alvin New after a critical pass deflection. Pecos’ drives stalled by four fumbles and a turnover. Next game for the ninth A squad is Oct 6 at Monahans, 7 p.m.
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Wanza named Missouri Valley Player of the Week
New Mexico State center Wayne Wanza was named Missouri Valley player of the week after guiding the Aggies to a 36-9 win over Drake. The Aggies totaled 437 yards with no back surpassing 72 yards, as coach Jim Bradley praised Wanza’s leadership and consistency on the line and noted two junior college transfers at guard. Other nominees included Vincent Allen of Indiana State, Charlie Moore of Wichita State, Bo Robinson of West Texas State, and Bernell Quinn of Southern Illinois.
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A&M Club to screen Texas Tech game film
The Trans Pecos A&M Club will show the Texas A&M Texas Tech football game film Thursday September 30 at 7 30 p m at the Yucca Sales Distributor 1212 S Cedar St A short meeting precedes the film and a door prize will be awarded Club members friends of the University and any interested persons are invited This includes Texas Tech fans. Gale Sayers elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame recalls six touchdown day in 1965 Bears 61 20 win over 49ers on a muddy field coach George Halas hails it as greatest performance
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Bears Face Houston With New Quarterback in Saturday Showdown
Houston prepares to host Baylor in the Astrodome as Derrick Brown replaces Danny Davis at quarterback after a shoulder separation. Brown’s speed adds threat to Baylor while Houston notes passing refinements. both teams suffer key injuries incl. Baylor nose guard Gary Don Johnson and Houston nose guard Robert Oglesby. The 10 2 Cougars seek Cotton Bowl glory after last season.
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Nader funds sports consumer group FANS to push ticket costs
Ralph Nader backs a new consumer group named Fight to Advance the Nation's Sports with a $10,000 loan. FANS seeks financial disclosures from major leagues on costs and profits, tax breaks, and subsidies to curb high ticket prices and ensure fan rights. Executive director Peter Gruenstein aims for 10,000 to 20,000 members at $9 yearly to launch the effort.
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