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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1975

Page

5

Cardinals Sweep Astros In NL Roundup Nightcap Routine Win

The St Louis Cardinals rallied to beat Houston 10-9 in 12 innings after a rain delay and then won the nightcap 2-1 to sweep the Astros. Reggie Smith delivered a run scoring single in the 12th to seal the opener. The sweep puts St Louis second in the NL East, three games behind Pittsburgh and one ahead of Philadelphia. Other results include the Mets over the Padres 7-2, Reds over the Cubs 6-, and Giants over Expos 4-3.

Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals Cards Houston St Louis Astros Reggie Smith Redbirds Pittsburgh Pirates Atlanta Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles New York Mets San Diego Padres Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs San Francisco Giants Montreal Expos St. Louis Cliff Johnson Hector Cruz Mike Tyson Smith Bake McBride Ted Simmons Ron Fairly Harry Rasmussen RBI Pirates Braves Duffy Dyer Pittsburgh Jamie Easterly Ray Sadecki Frank Taveras Rennie Stennett al Oliver Willie Stargell Richie Zisk Dave Parker Richie Hebner Dyer Larry Demery Dodgers Phillies Ron Cey Doug Rau Ray Mike Schmidt Mets Padres Rusty Staub Mike Vail Randy Tate Felix Millan Vail Staub Reds Cubs Jerry Morales Andy Thornton Joe Morgan Chicago Johnny Bench Cincinnati Giants Expos Gary Thomasson Barry Foote Montreal San Francisco Pete Falcone Dan Warthen Yankees New York Catfish Hunter Oakland Hunter Royals Orioles Mark Belanger George Brett Kansas City Jim Palmer Twins Brewers Steve Braun Dave Goltz Minnesota Milwaukee

NFL Preview Problems Abound With Chargers in 1975

SAND DIEGO AP Don Woods headlines a Chargers rebuild in 1975 as Tommy Prothro reshapes a league worst defense. Four quarterbacks vie for the job while Woods carries limited support and plans hinge on a retooled line and new targets. Schedule includes Steelers Rams Vikings Bengals Oilers Broncos Raiders tests.

Sand Diego Don Woods San Diego Chargers Tommy Prothro Prothro Woods Coy Bacon Chargers Gary Johnson Louie Kelcher Fred Dean Mike Williams Mike Fuller Siaters San Diego Pittsburgh Steelers Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Vikings Cincinnati Bengals Houston Oilers Denver Broncos Oakland Raiders Johnson Grambling Kelcher Rooke Southern Methodist Dean Bacon Floyd Rice Charles Anthony Don Goode Ken Bernich Auburn Maurice Tyler Denver Sam Williams Joe Beauchamp Chris Fletcher

Rozelle Rule Talks End In Impasse In Chicago

NFLPA and NFL Management Council failed to advance negotiations on the Rozelle Rule with federal mediator James Scearce noting no progress after Monday and Tuesday talks. The parties clash over option compensation and contract terms, with a court ruling possible later this year in Minneapolis.

National Football League Players Association NFL Management Council James F Scearce NFL Pete Rozelle Chicago NFLPA Ed Garvey Scearce Rozelle Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Wellington Mara New York Giants Management Council Minneapolis Garvey

Rod and Gun Club Forming in Victoria County

Dr. Kirby Smith of Port Lavaca seeks to form a local rod and gun club in the county. Interested parties should call 552-3210 after 6 p.m. or contact Rev. Mike Megahan at Point Comfort 987-2245 after 6 p.m. A meeting is set for Sept. 4 to discuss forming a group to challenge the Victoria club in a fishing contest. The club may also teach rifle safety to youths, involve wives in hunting and fishing, and plan a Costa Rica fishing trip if a sufficient membership is built.

Kirby Smith Port Lavaca Call Smith Mike Megahan Point Comfort Smith Victoria Rod and Costa Rica Dr. Smith

Tiant Sr and Jr clash on Fenway mound in Yankee roundup

At Fenway Park the Tiants staged a father son moment before Luis Tiant Jr of the Red Sox faced the California Angels. Tiant Sr, 1927 to 1948 legend, coached his son as Boston won 8 2 while New York, Kansas City and Minnesota posted other wins in a busy baseball night.

Fenway Park Luis Tiant Sr Boston Tim Blackwell Tiant, Sr Luis Tiant New York Cubans Luis Tiant, Jr Boston Red Sox Tiant Luis Jr Havana Cuba California Angels Luis Tiant, Sr Red Sox Tiant, Jr

All Tournament Selections Named From Optimist Invitational

The Optimist Invitational Women's slo pitch tournament last weekend named a 17 member All Tournament team. Recipients include Karen Leita and Diane Osborne of Bay City Bombers, Nancy Sharp and Penny Brewer also of Bay City Bombers, Lillie Wied and Diane Matula and Julie Kocurek and Mary Jane Estranadel from El Campo Hall's, E Stahle and D Mahalek of Port Lavaca VFW, Kay Bundreik Salley Bullock Lovie Williams Charlene Miles Belinda Canao Olga Flores and Linda Elizondo representing Victoria Aces Corpus Christi Cobras. D Stable of Port Lavaca VFW earned a Golden Glove award and Corpus Christi Coyotes received a distance award for traveling the farthest to participate.

Optimist Karen Leita Bay City Bombers Diane Osborne Nancy Sharp Penny Brewer Lillie Wied el Campo Hall Diane Matula Julie Kocurek Mary Jane Estranadel E. Stahle Port Lavaca Vfw D. Mahalek Kay Bundreik Salley Bullock el Campo BB Lovie Williams Charlene Miles el Campo Belinda Canao Victoria Aces Olga Flores Linda Elizondo Corpus Christi Cobras D. Stable Port Lavaca Corpus Christi Coyote Queens

Baseball Standings and Thursday Schedule From The League

Thursday games include Philadelphia at San Francisco Montreal at San Diego St Louis at Cincinnati New York at Los Angeles Only Tuesday results California 8 Boston 2 Chicago at Cleveland rain New York 7 Oakland EXANSAS City 42 Baltimore 3 Minnesota 2 Milwaukee Texas 3 Detroit 2 10 innings Wednesday California Singer 712 Boston Moret 102 Chicago Osteen 612 Jefferson 47 at Cleveland Bibby 413 Peterson 97 Oakland Blue 1610 at New York Medich 14 Baltimore Torrez 157 Kansas City Splittorff 66 Minnesota Blyleven 136 Milwaukee Hausman 36 Detroit Lolich 11 13 at Texas Perzanowski 13 Thursday Chicago at Baltimore Oakland at New York

California Singer Boston Moret Chicago Osteen Jefferson Cleveland Bibby Peterson Oakland Blue New York Medich Baltimore Torrez Kansas City Splittorff Minnesota Blyleven Milwaukee Hausman Detroit Lolich Texas Perzanowski Thursda Pittsburgh St Louis Philphia Montreal West Cincinnat Los Angeles Francisco San Diego Atlanta Houston Cincinnat Louis St ‘St Philadelphia San Francisco Cincinnati Darcy Bonham Warthen Fryman Montefusco Niekro Candelaria York New Kansas City

Rodeo Star Mahan Likely Retires After 1975 Title Chase

Cheyenne Wyoming AP Larry Mahan a six time all around champion said 1975 may be his last bid for the title The 31 year old from Dallas is second in all around standings with 29018 dollars while leader Lee Camarillo of Oakdale California has 30727 dollars at the start of the National Little Britches Rodeo in Cheyenne

Cheyenne Wyo Larry Mahan Dallas Rodeo Cowboys Association Mahan

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