Buffs Lose Opener 4 3 to Victoria Refrigeration
In a Senior Teen-Age League opener at home, the Brown and Root Buffs led 3-1 before Victoria Refrigeration rallied with three runs in the fifth to win 4-3 behind Robin Tinker. Richard Evans took the loss as the Buffs could not rally in the final at bat. Fred Martinez and Russel Eveton drove in runs for the Buffs. In the Junior Teenage League, the Calcom Credit Union A’s out hit the Terry Bunch Motor Cubs to win 9-8 in four innings, with Ray Garcia driving in two early runs for the A’s and Larry Hurst pitching all four frames for the win.
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Brown and Root Buffs
Victoria
Buffs
Richard Evans
Robin Tinker
Jeff Lambert
Lambert
Tinker
Fred Martinez
Russel Eveton
Tim McCamey
Martinez
Victoria Refrigeration
Calcom Credit Union A’s
Terry
A’s
Cubs
Hurst
Scott Grantland
Brad Nelson
A's
John Rivera
Slo-Pitch Results: Ted's Lounge and Zone Standings
Ted's Lounge edged Circle 7 15-14 to equal 8-4, tying for third in Zone 1. Saul Rolland hit another homer as Royal Realty crushed Friendly Inn 25-8, now 8-4 and second in Zone 2. Chavana's returned from idle to beat Port Lavaca Sports 16-8 and top Zone 1, while Port O'Connor won by forfeit to stay first in Zone 2.
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Ted’s
Circle
Saul Rolland
Royal Realty
Friendly Inn
Chavana’s
Port Lavaca Sports
Port O'Connor
Coast Guard
Jaycee's remain undefeated in minor league with 13-2 win
The top two Port Lavaca Minor League teams met Thursday night. Jaycee's improved to 12-0 by routing Hayes Electric 13-2, while Hayes Electric struggled to score beyond a few runs.
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Port Lavaca
Jaycee’s
Hayes Electric
Tuesday Night League Bowing Standings and Results
Hillbillies and D.A.s won big as Hillbillies 11-5 and D.A.s 11-5 share second. Team 8 and Bold Ones sit midtable with 10-6 and 9-7. Pfuhlish Jr's 7-9, Team 7 7-9, Spades 6-10, Wreckers 3-13. Auto Parts beat Cunningham's 15-7 pushing fourth. Major Little League sees Pharmacy 7-5 third, Rexco and Oshman's co-leaders at 9-2. Tonight's Pee Wee and Major League schedules feature Oshmans at VFW and Rexco at Lions.
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Hillbillies
Pfuhish JJ
D.a.’S
Wreckers High
Bo Garrett
Edgar Pfuhl
Jim Chatelle
Pfuhlish
Bruce Williams
Billy ‘Tims
Gary Noske
Doris Freeman
Jim Mooney
Mildred St. Clair
Doris Fleeman
Bettye Massoletti
Pruhlish Jr's
Spades
Wreckers
Auto Parts
Cunningham's
Pharmacy
Morton Foods
Coastal Refrigeration
Rexco and
Oshman’s
Rotary
Optimists
Pee Wee
Cablecom General
United Citizens League
Erwins Auto Service
First State Bank
Oshmans
VFW
Rexco
Lions
Rice athletics in SWC future eyed by Hackerman
Rice University president Norman Hackerman says the CIA report on intercollegiate athletics favors keeping Rice in the Southwest Conference and making the athletic department self‑sustaining. The report, to be reviewed by the board and Academic Affairs Committee, notes the program runs deficits and stresses equal treatment for athletes and support services.
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Houston
Rice University
Norman Hackerman
Rice
Hackerman
CIA
SWC
Rice Board of Directors
Academic Affairs Committee
Tour-Tested Floyd Tops Opening Round In Philly
Ray Floyd, after a Masters victory, sits two behind leader Tom Purtzer at Whitemarsh Valley. Beard and others trail with 68s as Erskine and Simons press in. Floyd says he knows how to handle the pressure after a strong start in the Bicentennial Golf Tournament.
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Philadelphia
Ray Floyd
Floyd
Frank Beard
Beard
Whitemarsh Valley Country Club
Tom Purtzer
Randy Erskine
Jim Simons
Mike McCullough
Ray Floyda
Terry Diehl
Mike Hill
Billy Casper
Victor Regalado
Jim Colbert
Don Bies
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Homero Blancas
Nate Starks
Dave Eichelberger
Tony Cerda
Jerry Pate
Pat Fitzsimons
Leonard Thompson
Allen Miller
Bob Zender
Bill Rogers
Bob Eastwood
Jerry McGee
Forrest Fezler
Bob Menne Patie
Wake Forest Leaders In Southwestern Amateur Golf
Wake Forest University teammates Bob Byman and Jay Haas led the field into the third round at El Paso with 36 hole totals of 137, one stroke ahead of Dan Croonquist of McLennan Community College who stood at 138 in the Southwestern Amateur Championship.
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EL Paso
Tex
Wake Forest University
Bob Byman
Jay Haas
Dan Croonquist
McLennan Community College
Waco
Bold Forbes Faces Doubtful Belmont Field Of 11
Bold Forbes the Kentucky Derby winner leads a lean Belmont Stakes field of 11 three year olds at Belmont Park for the $150000-added 12 mile race. Play the Red is the early 3-1 second choice with Bold Forbes at 7-5 as other entrants include Great Contractor Best Laid Plans Majestic Light and Charleston among others.
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New York
Bold Forbes
Belmont Park
John Campo
Play the Red
Phil Johnson
Preakness Elocutionist
Honest Pleasure
Philip Hofmann
Saaturday
Esteban Rodriguez Tizol
Angel Cordero Jr
Max Gluck
Jean Cruguet
Howard P. Wilson
Pat Day
Ogden Mills Phipps
Majestic Light
Jorge Velasquez
Orme Wilson
Aeronaut
Ron Turcotte
John Galbreath
Mullineaux
Miguel Rivera
Greentree Stable
Charleston
Helidodoro Gustines
John Schiff
CBS
Celtics Aim for Fifth Game in NBA Title Series
Boston faces Phoenix in game five of the best of seven series after each side won twice on their home courts. The Celtics seek a return to win the title while the Suns chase their own road victory to tilt the series.
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Boston
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
Phoenix Suns
Celtics
ABA Eye Merger Sees Four ABA Teams On NBA Radar
In Indianapolis AP reports four ABA franchises Indiana New York Denver and San Antonio have been discussed for possible NBA entry next season. Pacers president Jim Hilliard confirmed that talks with the NBA are underway about adding ABA teams.
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American Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
Indiana Pacers
Jim Hilliard
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NBA
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New York
Denver
San Antonio
Dierker Beats Reds Rookie in Tenacious Duel
Houston ace Larry Dierker outlasted Reds rookie Santo Alcala to secure a 5-3 victory. Dierker, 5-5, allowed three initial runs, then shut down Cincinnati through eight innings with seven walks and six strikeouts. Rob Andrews and Bob Watson delivered key runs, with Dierker's two bases‑loaded walks forcing in two in the seventh.
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Houston Astros
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Astros
Cincinnati Reds
Dierker
Reds
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Santo Alcala
Joe Morgan
Greg Gross
Rob Andrews
Bob Watson
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Cesar Cedeno
Watson
Alcala
Jose Cruz
Cliff Johnson
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New York Mets
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New York Yankees
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Detroit
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Rose
Grossif
Driessen
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Mouston
R.metzger
Andrews
Boswell
Hr—Morgan
Borbon
Ee K Forsch
K.forsch
Pitcher Pieczynski Signs With Texas A&M College Station
Pitcher David Pieczynski of Panola Junior College signed a baseball letter of intent with Texas A&M University. He posted an 8-1 record this spring and a 0.46 earned run average, ranking fourth nationally among junior college pitchers.
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College Station
Tex
Texas A&M _ University
Panola
David Pieczynski
Calhoun Trio On Board Calhoun County Men Elected
Three Calhoun County men were elected directors during Thursday's annual barbecue and meeting in Victoria of the Mid-Coastal Sportsmen's Club. Representing Calhoun on the board for 1976-77 are Ed Tasler Leroy Hahn and Noel Fulgham. Officers include Charles Raines president Wayne Dunlap vice president Herbert Pannen treasurer Bill Moeller secretary and D E Freyer executive secretary. The club serves outdoorsmen from Calhoun Victoria DeWitt Goliad Lavaca Jackson and Wharton counties.
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Calhoun County
Victoria
Calhoun
Ed Tasler
Leroy Hahn
Noel Fulgham
Charles Raines
Wayne Dunlap
Herbert Pannen
Bill Moeller
D. E. Freyer
DeWitt
Goliad
Lavaca
Jackson
Wharton
Standings Update From Minnesota Baltimore Oakland and More
Standings show Goltz at 5-2 for Minnesota facing Baltimore led by Alexander at 3-2. Oakland with Mitchell 13 meets New York Hunter 65. Milwaukee Slaton 7.1 confronts Kansas City Leonard 41. Cleveland Eckersley 33 meets Chicago Gossage 33 while Detroit Loxton 03 faces Texas Perry 4 4.
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New York
Hunter
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Gossage
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Loxton
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Perry
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Cosgrove
Seaver
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Barr
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