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Newspaper
Port Lavaca Wave
Location
Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1975
Page
5
Texas Sport columnist Craig Black recalls kid marbles games from scratch circle coalitions to poison and war. He laments decline of marbles among today’s youth and urges revival efforts with simple pits like aggies and cat’s eyes, noting his own playful age.
Johnny Bench drove in two runs via a bizarre third inning play when a ball off Lee Weyer's shoe deflected into left field, lifting Cincinnati to a 6-1 win over Atlanta. Bench extended his RBI lead to 57, aiming for a four-time NL RBI title as his team improved to 22nd win in 29.
Jack Nicklaus declares readiness as he tees off in the 75th U.S. Open at Medinah No. 3. He eyes a Grand Slam after winning the Masters, with weather and greens dictating contenders. Teammates include Trevino Miller Weiskopf and Gary Player as possible threats.
In New York Cosmos 2-0 victory over Toronto Metro Croatia Pele did not score but directed play as onfield coach. The Brazilian star pressured defenses, helped setup both goals, and said adjustments to the lighter American ball will take about a week. Barry Mahy and Julio Correa combined for the assists and Manuel Maria converted a later penalty. Cosmos improve to 4-6, Toronto to 4-7.
Brian Oldfield, hailed as the world’s best shot putter, set a British pro all comers record of 73 ft 1 in in Meadowbank Stadium Edinburgh. He finished second in the caber toss to Brian Anderson, as the event debuted for ITA pros on this side of the Atlantic. Raditch cleared 7 ft 4 in high jump but his mark trailed Dwight Stones’ amateur world record.
UCLA, after heavy losses in Wednesday's rounds, stays a strong title contender at the 1st national Collegiate Athletics Championships in Corpus Christi Texas. Top seed Billy Martin leads the Bruins in singles with Trinity UT and Stanford close behind. Trinity also has two singles players still alive while many top seeds were eliminated.
Daily results show Cincinnati over Atlanta 6 to 9 Philadelphia over Chicago 9 7 San Francisco 8 over San Diego Pittsburgh 9 over St Louis 3 Montreal 7 over New York 6 in 10 innings. Friday schedule includes San Francisco at Atlanta and Pittsburgh at New York among others.
In Montreal at the NHL meetings, Penguins owner Button urged rapid offers as bankruptcy and court orders pressure a sale. The club faces Sept 30 to fix finances, with possible August deadlines for schedule decisions and potential disbanding if insolvent.
Boston rookie Fred Lynn pounded three homers a triple and a single, driving in 10 runs as Boston crushed Detroit 15-1. Lynn moved atop the AL in runs and RBIs while boosting his average to .352, after a 5-for-6 night that included a roof homer at Tiger Stadium.
18-year-old Bruce Furniss broke his own record in the 200 meter freestyle as he and Tim Shaw push for U S world team spots at Belmont Plaza. Kathy Hedy lowered the American mark in the 200 meter individual medley to 2 20 86 while Shirley Babashoff challenged in the medleys.
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