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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1975

Page

6

Nelson’s advice helps Watson win Nelson Classic

Byron Nelson’s pep talk to Tom Watson after last year’s Open helped the Stanford graduate rebound to win the Byron Nelson Classic at Preston Trail. Watson shot 65 in the final round for a 269 total, earning $35,000 as leaders faded in heat. Nelson praised Watson’s swing changes and leg use, and Watson and his wife donated $1,000 winnings to a charity.

Dallas Byron Nelson Tom Watson Stanford Watson Nelson Linda Preston Trail Rod Funseth Bob Easterwood Salesmanship Club Buddy Allin

Pardee Chooses Bears Over WFL Credit Lessons

New Bears coach Jack Pardee discusses learning from his Florida Blazers year. He recalls using credit cards to tide his family through shortages, keeping players together despite not being paid. Pardee arrives in New York for NFL coaches conference amid rebuilding hopes.

New York National Football League Jack Pardee Chicago Bears Pardee Florida Blazers Blazers Phyllis NFL Bears Latta

Howe Leads Aeros In Sweep Of Nordiques

Gordie Howe, at 47, fueled the Houston Aeros to a 7-2 win over the Quebec Nordiques and a dominant 4-0 series victory for the World Hockey Association title. Howe added two goals as son Mark assisted on the opener by Hughes. Ron Grahame won the playoff MVP with 10 straight wins and three shutouts.

Quebec Gordie Howe Houston Aeros World Hockey Association Aeros Howe Quebec Nordiques Houston Mark Marty The Nordiques Hughes Gordon Labossiere Larry Lund Rejean Houle Gordie Ron Grahame Grahame Richard Brodeur Chang George Bolton Irv Kaplan Bill Dineen Jean-Guy Gendron

Yankees Top Dodgers 11 6 in Point Comfort Minor League

Michael Fox tripled while Troy Mitchell and Brent Drake doubled each to pace the Yankees to an 11 6 win over the Dodgers. Joe Sanfort doubled for the Dodgers as they fall to 3 4, while Robby Morish earned the win and Carey Johnson took the loss with four strikeouts.

Michael Fox Troy Mitchell Brent Drake Yankees Dodgers Point Comfort Joe Sanfort Robby Morish Carey Johnson

Crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH ACROSS 1 Brewer's concoctions

Crossword by THOMAS JOSEPH with clues across and down items featuring people places and terms from brewing music travel and language. Includes names such as Wahine Arthur Miller and Stephen.

Thomas Joseph

Daily Cryptoquote Puzzle Teaches Simple Substitution

The note explains a daily cryptoquote where AXYCLBAAXR represents LONGFELLOW and shows how a single letter substitutes for another. It outlines how to solve such puzzles using letter length formations and hints. The message references Carolyn Wells and a prior puzzle line about critics and criticism.

Longfellow

Pacers Seek Upset In ABA Championship Opener

Indiana star George McGinnis vows pace and gunfire as the Pacers face Kentucky in the ABA best-of-seven series opener. Kentucky coach Hubie Brown expects defensive adjustments against McGinnis and Artis Gilmore, who anchors the Colonels with double teams inside. Kentucky trails Indiana in playoff history but seeks first ABA title, while Kentucky led the regular season series 5-3.

Louisville Indiana George McGinnis Pacers Kentucky Colonels Hubie Brown Memphis St. Louis Brown McGinnis Artis Gilmore Gilmore

Kaat Named AL Player of the Week

Jim Kaat of the Chicago White Sox named AL Player of the Week by AL President Lee MacPhail. He extended his consecutive win streak to 12 with a 2-0 win over the Indians, dating from Sept 4, 1974, and totaling 113 innings with a 1.35 ERA. Mickey Rivers of the California Angels was runnerup with a .370 week, five extra-base hits and four steals.

NEW York Jim Kaat Chicago White Sox Lee MacPhail Kaat White Sox Cleveland Indians Mickey Rivers California Angels Rivers

Women bowlers honored at Port Lavaca league awards

Members of the Port Lavaca Ladies Bowling League were honored at a banquet at White Cap Restaurant. Russell Cain's Real Estate won the team trophy with 94 percent wins and 45 percent losses, 10½ games ahead of the runner up. Cunningham Pharmacy earned top team series honors at 2,341 and Don's Dist. posted the high team game of 831 over 35 weeks. Individual highs included Karen DeShazo with 157 average, Peggy Morris 145, and Judy Thedford 214 among several names. Lucy Askew was named most improved with a 16-pin gain.

Port Lavaca Ladies Whitecap Russell Cain Cunningham Pharmacy Don's Dist Karen DeShazo Judy Thedford Dorothy Wehmeyer Brenda Pou Peggy Morris Bettye Massoletti Lou Partlow Patty McDonald Pou Doris Freeman Morris DeShazo Wehmeyer Carla Garrett Dorothy Powers Massoletti Laverne Pfuhl Jeane Chatelle Poll Grace Benes Sandy Maples Charlotte Karl Lucy Askew

Doubles title decision ends in Dallas duel

South African pair Bob Hewitt and Frew McMillan, barred from Mexico, lose the World Championship of Tennis doubles final to Raul Ramirez and Brian Gottfried 7 5 6 3 4 6 2 6 7 5 after a marathon 34 hour match in Dallas, with Ramirez-Gottfried rallying despite a slow start.

Dallas Bob Hewitt Frew McMillan Mexico Raul Ramirez America Brian Gottfried Ramirez-Gottfried Mexico City Hewitt McMillan Ramirez Gottfried

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