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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1975

Page

5

Calhoun Sandcrabs open spring with 130 players in training

Calhoun football begins 15 days of spring workouts with about 50 varsity hopefuls and 80 on soph/jv squads. Coach James Cleveland reorganizes positions, eyes Smith at tailback, and plans tight competition for quarterback and receiving roles as 130 players report ahead of a May 23 spring game.

Calhoun Sandcrab James Cleveland Cleveland Dan Watson Curtis Gladney Mark Smith Watson Gladney Smith Lamar Consolidated Jeff Linhart

Crampton seals victory in Woodlands as Texan sweep nears

Bruce Crampton of Dallas held off Gil Morgan by two strokes at the Woodlands Country Club finishing 15 under to claim his third Texas title. Morgan tied briefly on the front nine but fell short with a final 275. Lee Trevino, Joe Inman, John Schroeder and others chased in humid conditions as Crampton eyes a Byron Nelson tie in Dallas.

Houston Bruce Crampton Dallas Crampton Gil Morgan Southern College of Optometry Lee Trevino Woodlands Country Club Morgan Bruce Joe Inman John Schroeder Tom Kite Larry Nelson Eddie Pearce Lionel Hebert Kite Hebert Nelson Pearce Trevino Texas Fort Worth San Antonio Byron Nelson

Astros Extend Point Comfort Little League Lead

After three weeks the Astros sit at 6-0 in Point Comfort Little League. They rallied from an 8-3 deficit to beat the Pirates 12-9, with Gilbert Martinez the winning pitcher and Kevin Davis the loser. In another game the Giants beat the Braves 11-6 after an eight-run third inning, with Jimmy Ezzell and Billy Herzog each collecting three hits.

Astors Point Comfort Astros Pirates Giants Braves Charles Haubert Kirk King Gilbert Martinez Kevin Davis Jimmy Ezzell Billy Herzog Scott Mitchell

Bowling League Results Reported In Metropolitan Circuit

Auto Parts & Machine Co. swept three games over Lone Star Club while Hengst Auto Repair, Gulfway Lounge split four. Exxon took three from MGI Whoopers and Russell Cain Real Estate won four from Beachcomber. High games and series featured Lenertz, Massoletti, Brown, Hicks, Chupka, Amsbaugh, Lee, Cody and Burton across the matches.

Auto Parts & Machine Co Lone Star Club Engst Auto Repair Gulfway Lounge Exxon MGI Whoopers Russell Cain

Sandies place high at state track meet in Austin

At the girls state championship in Memorial Stadium, Cornett finished second in high jump while Diebel placed fourth in the 440 and Hahn third in the shot put, Michalik sixth in the shot put. Coach Schmidt praised the Sandies as Conroe won the 4A title again.

Austin Delana Cornett Tammi Hahn Sarah Diebel Debbie Michalik Laura Schmidt Texas’ Memorial Stadium Miss Schmidt Conroe Bobby Goff Diebe

Millionth MLB run sparks record day in baseball

The Associated Press recalls the milestone as Bob Watson scores the millionth major league run at Candlestick Park while Dave Concepcion drives in a later Reds victory in Cincinnati. The doubleheader also features Milt May’s homer and a Reds win 3-2 over the Braves, with Giants and Astros splitting.

Associated Press Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium Dave Concepcion Atlanta Phil Niekro Concepcion Cincinnati Reds

Calhoun Sandcrabs erupt for 12 runs to top Lamar Consolidated

Calhoun Sandcrabs close the 1975 season with a 12-5 win over Lamar Consolidated in Rosenberg. Senior hitters lead a 12-run outburst with four homers, including two by Mike Tasler who also earned the win. Dennis Buehring, Dennis Torres, and Tasler deliver multi-hit games as Calhoun snaps an eight-game skid.

Watson Jose Cruz May John Montefusco Bobby Murcer Milt Calhoun Sandcrab Lamar Consolidated Rosenberg John Rodriguez Mike Tasler Tasler Dennis Buehring Dennis Torres Rodriguez Buehring Torres Gary Crone Curtis Gladney Bob Belk Lamar Bay City Sandcrabs Mustangs

Carew and Chambliss Fail To Reach Millionth Run

Major league baseball marked its one millionth run as Bob Watson scored for Houston but Rod Carew of the Twins and Chris Chambliss of the Yankees were each thrown out at home moments earlier. Carew and Chambliss had short, near misses while Watson received a $1,000 prize and a gold watch. The Twins won 6-3 over Kansas City.

Minnesota Rod Carew New York Chris Chambliss Carew Chambliss Houston Bob Watson Watson Twins Kansas City Yankees Milwaukee al Cowens George Scott Scott Texas California Baltimore Cleveland Orioles Indians Chicago Oakland Jim Hughes Royals Hughes

Service for Sales Parts Accessories Expert Mechanics

Local ad offers sales parts and accessories by expert mechanics. Includes contact option with Circle 7 and phone number 552 6980 for inquiries and service appointments.

Dodge Sales Service DODGE

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