Slo Pitch Results From Wednesday Night Action
Royal Realty beat Salty Dogs 22 to 6 led by Neil Fritz grand slam and four baggers from Stanley Mikula and Larry Russel. Roy Villerreal and Rene Barrientes homered for the Americans in a 25 to 18 win over Circle 7. Margaret's Dress Shop edged Walkes 7 to 6 as Bertha Chavana hit a game winning triple turned homer. VFW defeated GI Forum 13 to 3. VFW 4-6, Forum 1-8. Tonight Salty Dogs vs Circle 7 at 6:45. Chavanas vs Ted's Lounge at 7:45. Friendly Inn vs Port Lavaca Sports. Weavers vs Dirt Dobbers final game.
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Calhoun A's Face Cardinals in Teen League Action
Teen League night features Calhoun Credit Union A's versus John Dodd Pharmacy Cardinals at 6. The senior Buffs host Victoria Dick's at 8, aiming to improve from a 2-5 season. Buffs managed by Bill Evans will start Jeff Lambert on the mound with Richard Evans in relief.
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Famed Pitcher Umpire Lon Warneke Dies in Hot Springs
Lon Warneke, a celebrated NL pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs and later an umpire nicknamed the Arkansas Hummingbird, died of an apparent heart attack at 67 in Hot Springs. He won more major league games than any Arkansas native and starred in the 1930s.
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Running Tide Wins Newport to Bermuda Yacht Race
Running Tide, a 60 foot sloop, was declared the winner Wednesday of the Newport to Bermuda yacht race held in Hamilton Bermuda with AP reporting the finish.
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Tourney Postponed in Women’s Slow Pitch Series
The Women’s slow pitch tournament set for Friday to Sunday was canceled. Optimists Club sponsor said a new date will be announced when rescheduled.
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Rockets No. 2 pick Hicks holds out for terms
Houston general manager Ray Patterson says Phil Hicks, the Rockets second draft pick and a 67 forward from Tulane, is holding out for a no-cut contract and a signing bonus. Hicks did not attend the three day summer camp, which ended Wednesday, despite Patterson's efforts to urge his participation.
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Standings From Thursday Games Across MLB Dodgers Yankees Close
The standings list shows Pittsburgh with Candelaria and Chicago with Renko scoring, while San Diego led by Foster 23 and Montreal with Stanhouse 2. Philadelphia faced Cincinnati as Los Angeles games featured Ruthven 86 and Christenson Nolan 73, with John 34 and Dierker 66 noted. Houston and Atlanta matches are incomplete in the record.
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Dodgers Pitcher Rick Rhoden Shuts Down Astros 1-0
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Rick Rhoden pitched a three-hitter and scored the Dodgers lone run in a 1-0 victory over the Houston Astros. Rhoden ended a four game skid for LA and earned his sixth win while J R Richard took the loss. Buckner, Sizemore and Andrews produced the scoring sequence as Rhoden drove home the decisive run with a sixth inning single and later an advance to third on Buckner's double.
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Jesse Owens Still Prominent After 1936 Glory
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley profiles Jesse Owens now 62 and living in Phoenix as a prominent public relations counselor and Olympic Committee director. He recalls Berlin and 1968 Mexico City, explains his stance on Tommie Smith and John Carlos, and recounts his Alabama upbringing and Cleveland years.
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Rangers Rally Past Royals at Arlington in Narrow Win
Steve Foucault shunned his famed hidden-ball style to limit Kansas City to two hits in 4 1-3 innings as the Rangers beat the Royals 7-5 at Arlington. The win pulls Texas within three games of Kansas City in the AL West while Baltimore, Cleveland, Oakland, Chicago, and Milwaukee posted winners elsewhere.
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Connors Targets Wimbledon Big Hitters With Ferocious Drive
Wimbledon promised a clash of power as Jimmy Connors, 155 pounds after a 20 pound drop, braces for big hitters like Roscoe Tanner and Stan Smith. He cruised past Ismael El Shafei 6-4 6-0 6-3 to reach the fourth round and eyes a likely Tanner showdown while Evonne Goolagong Cawley and Chris Evert lead the women as King retires from singles.
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Tex Schramm Eyes Two Yard Gainers
Tex Schramm, president of the Dallas Cowboys, envisions two 1,000 yard gainers after signing Ron Johnson from the New York Giants and Duane Thomas. Johnson, 28, visits Dallas for a physical and could join a backfield with Preston Pearson, Doug Dennison, and Charles Young.
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Steelers Sign Five New Contract Signings
Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL announced five contract signings on Wednesday. Defensive lineman Bob Barber, a second rounder last year who joined the World Football League, is included. Four 1976 draft picks also signed: Ron Coder Penn State Rod Norton Rice Barry Burton Vanderbilt and Kelvin Kirk Dayton.
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Braves Acquire Mike Marshall in Waiver Deal
Atlanta GM John Alevizos said the Braves pursued the Reds by adding top reliever Mike Marshall from the Dodgers in a straight waiver move costing $20,000. Atlanta sent Elias Sosa and Lee Lacy to Los Angeles. Marshall, 33, won the 1974 Cy Young and went 4-3 with eight saves this season.
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Peete Surprises by Paired Round With Nicklaus at Open
Calvin Peete, once a jewelry peddler, played alongside Jack Nicklaus in the U S Open final round in Atlanta. Peete, 32, from Clewiston Florida, spoke of his unlikely rise from selling diamonds to competing with golf's greats. He finished tied for 16th with a 73 to 292, 12 over par, after bogeys on the last three holes.
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