Candy Man no-hitter as Pirates topple Dodgers 2-0
John Candelaria pitched a 2-0 no-hitter for Pittsburgh at Three Rivers, the first Pirate to blank the Dodgers since 1907. The win extended Los Angeles' skid to six games as Oliver, Parker, and Taveras sparkled in defense and late celebration followed Candy Night with towels and candy bars.
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Port Lavaca Racquet Club Ladder Update
On court action saw fifth-ranked Paul Stapp lose to seventh-ranked Henry Hartman Jr 6 1 4 6 4 from yesterday moving Hartman up and reshaping the A ladder. Top ten players listed include Doug Newbern Gary Ashorn Sonny Torres Matthew Priby Henry Hartmean Jr Paul Stapp and others. In women’s play Justine Trevino withdraws from the ladder leaving Wanda Newbern atop. others shift up one. Two doubles teams Douglas Newbern Sonny Torres and Larry Rafalsky Gary Ashorn enter Victoria Tennis Association doubles tournament this weekend.
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Henry Hartman Jr
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Matthew Priby
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Donald Ramierz
Jimmy Gonzales
Cowboys coach unhappy after Rams showing in camp
Tom Landry criticized the Dallas Cowboys after a Saturday night display versus the Los Angeles Rams. He announced a tough training week to fix team problems as camp ends and the team prepares for a Saturday preseason game against the Denver Broncos in Dallas.
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Slo Pitch Results Highlight Local Teams and Tournament
Port Lavaca Sports beat Friendly Inn in a forfeit to move to 12-15 while Ted's Lounge 18-10 defeated Weaver's 11-1. Tonight GI Forum vs Tivoli and Margaret's Dress Shop vs VFW headline female play. Chavana vs Weaver's and Circle 7 vs Salty Dogs head the men. In Palacios Liberty Belles action, Margaret's Dress Shop finished 3rd with Cindy Neill and Petra Zambrano on all tournament, GI Forum placed fifth with Hazel Barnes on the squad. The Palacios event crowned Roughnecks of Houston as winners with Bay City Bombers second.
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Cindy Neill
Petra Zambrano
Hazel Barnes
James All Stars
Roughnecks
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Bay City Bombers
Cedeno Nabs Four Hits As Astros Hammer Cards
Cesar Cedeno doubled in three runs in the seventh to break a 2-2 tie and powered Houston's offense with five RBI and four scored, completing the cycle as the Astros exploded for seven runs in the eighth to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 13-4. Houston righthander Bob Forsch (5-6) took the loss.
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Solomon
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B- Kessinger
Hernandz
J. Cruz
R. Forsch
Curtis
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Slo-Pitch Tournament Scheduled by Calhoun County Association
The Calhoun County Slo-Pitch Association announces a 16 team ASA tournament from August 27 to 29 at the Jaycee diamond. Entry is 40 dollars, trophies for top six, including 18 individual trophies for the champions, plus MVP and a Golden Glove. Contact president Lee M Rivera at 552-5234. A meeting tonight at 7 30 at First State Bank will discuss the tournament next year officers and all league selections.
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Junior High and Senior High Physical Examinations Planned
All junior high athletes must report tonight at 5 30 p m for physicals in the Travis Junior High science building. Senior high students schedule for Wednesday night at 5 30 p m in the same location for exams and shoe distribution.
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Summer Bowling Night Sees Mixed League Results
Wednesday night League results show Rip Offs taking three from 4 W s and Mighty Mice beating P Pickers. Highs include Vicki Whitaker 170 and 450 for 4 W s, Douglas McCarley 174 and Donna Rhine 494 for Rip Offs, and Neil Fritsch 217 with 535 for Mighty Mice. Standings list Rip Offs 33 11 leading, followed by P Pickers 32 12 and Worthy Turtles 23 21.
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Val Valentine
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Coastal Bend Savings and Loan
Jane Kozikowski
Team 1
Virginia Zwersche
Laverne Pfahl
First Mama's
Joyce Lee
Barbara Ramsey
Florence Thorsgard
Estelle Smith
Patty Carlock
Dorothy Wehmeyer
Pat Valentine
Victoria dominates Hatch Bend junior golf tourney
Victoria golfers claimed six of nine top places at Hatch Bend Country Club junior open on Port Lavaca links. Mike Chaney of Victoria tied for first with Jody Garcia of Kenedy at 79, then won playoff. Lamar Miller of Victoria was third. Frank Norell led 14–15 year olds with 82. Shawn McDonald beat Jerry Simms in playoff for second. Gino Garcia of Kenedy topped 12–13 year olds with 94. 32 players competed on the par 72 course praised as the hardest within 100 miles.
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Gino Garcia
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Harrel Finley
Mike Ross
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Rangers Crush Tigers 8-1 in Briles Strong Start
Juan Beniquez and Gene Clines drive in two runs each as Nelson Briles silences Detroit with eight hits allowed and his first win in over a month. A five-run third inning backs Briles while Dave Lemanczyk struggles to the loss.
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Dave Lemanczyk
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Rainy Open finale crowns Wynn for major win
Bob Wynn won the B C Open with a 13 under 271 to claim a $200,000 title and PGA qualification but chose to skip the PGA Championship to stay with his family. Gilder finished second at 271 with a 69, tying Wynn, as heavy rain and a hurricane approach delayed the final round at En-Joie Golf Club in Endicott New York. Wynn, 36, from Santa Clara California, powered a clutch 20 foot approach and a one foot par putt to seal the victory. He plans to fly home to California for sun and later return for the Greater Hartford Open.
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Buddy) Winder
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