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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1975
Page
5
Nashville country singer Marty Robbins reportedly plans to resume Grand National auto racing after a recent Talladega 500 crash. A spokesman said he is wavering on his earlier decision to quit the hobby and has ordered a new car from Cotton Owens.
Mike Marshall joins Andy Messersmith and Don Sutton on the NL pitching staff for the July 15 All-Star Game. Also selected are Tom Seaver Jon Matlack Tug McGraw Randy Jones Jerry Reuss and Phil Niekro. NL faces AL tandem including Blue Fingers Hunter Palmer Kaat Gossage Ryan Palmer Busby.
Baseball standings from the American and National Leagues list teams by division with win losses and games back. Monday results include Boston over Minnesota and Chicago over New York, plus Milwaukee over Kansas City, while Tuesday forecasts show scheduled matchups across divisions and pennant contenders with pitchers and venues noted.
Rep. Jack Kemp testified for the NFL in Minneapolis asserting the Rozelle rule benefits players by preserving competition. He described the rule as reform and said it helps teams compensate for losing players, while noting his AFL Players Association leadership opposed unions for salaries. The trial, heard by Judge Earl R. Larson without a jury, includes extensive testimony and will continue with players’ rebuttals.
The Cincinnati Reds won 7-3 over the Philadelphia Phillies, extending their hot streak to four straight wins and seven of their last eight. Manager Sparky Anderson called the run incredible as Cincinnati surged to a 35‑victory pace in 44 games dating to May 21.
Veni vidi vici as Cincinnati climbs to the top of the NL West after a series of power plays. Pete Rose moves to third sparks a chain reaction with George Foster delivering a 15th homer, plus Tony Perez belts a long blast. Houston, New York, St Louis, and Pittsburgh win while the Dodgers stumble.
Weirich Welding finished fifth among 18 teams in a Port Lavaca area tournament. Carlos Benavides led with five home runs as August Ochoa and Rene Barrientes each hit two homers, while the team drew strength from solid batting throughout the event.
Randy White the Cowboys top draft pick said he aims to help Dallas win the Super Bowl. He and Kyle Davis will play in the College All-Star Game in Chicago Aug. 1, with White likely to switch to defensive end in Chicago before training camp. Cowboys coach Tom Landry noted Davis could step in at center if needed.
The famed filly Ruffian was laid to rest at Belmont Park after a private burial attended by trainer Frank Whiteley and jockey Jacinto Vasquez. She broke down in the 350000 dollar match race against Foolish Pleasure and died following surgery and complications from a shattered right ankle. Owner Stuart Janney Jr voiced that she should not suffer, ending efforts to save her.
Practice makes perfect corded by Gary Player who defends his British Open title with less than two rounds of prep at Carnoustie. Jack Nicklaus, favored to win, has logged days of practice and posted several sharp scores. Palmer notes course has shortened bunkers on the 6th and 18th holes, making Carnoustie play notably shorter this year.
Milwaukee's Bob Sheldon boosted the Brewers with a 4-3 win over Kansas City despite an early error. The Yankees edged Texas 5-2 behind home runs by White Nettles and Mason, while Oakland beat Cleveland 7-3 with Jim Perry’s six shutout innings and Rudi’s two homers. Detroit topped Chicago 2-1 in a sixth straight win as Walker outpitched Kaat.
In Texas League action, San Antonio beats Shreveport 6-5 in 13 innings behind Andy Rodriguez's game winning single with two outs in the 13th. Dennis Kinney earned the win with 5 23 innings of scoreless relief. Jackson topped Alexandria 12-9 in 10 innings as Rich Miller homered and Carlos Segredo drove in runs. Arkansas and Lafayette traded late homers but Lafayette pulled out a win on a seventh inning error by Stan Butkus. El Paso defeated Midland 8-6 as John Verhoeven logged his fourth win. Tonight Midland visits El Paso, Shreveport at San Antonio, Arkansas at Lafayette, Alexandria at Jackson.
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