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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1976

Page

5

Messersmith Wins First As Braves Split Astros Series

Atlanta pitcher Andy Messersmith earned his first victory of the season by beating the Astros in the opener as Houston edged Atlanta 3-2 in the nightcap after a disputed first base call by umpire Harry Wendelstedt. Braves manager Dave Bristol and coach Vern Benson were ejected after protesting the ruling and a postgame confrontation.

Billy Williams Atlanta Braves Dave Bristol Chris Cannizzaro Vern Benson Braves Darrell Evans Harry Wendelstedt Houston Wendelstedt Astros Atlanta Andy Messersmith Messersmith Los Angeles Cedeno Bristol Benson Mr. Bristol National League Charles Feeney Ken Henderson Vic Correll Roger Moret Roger Metzger Gil Rondon Evans Henderson Darrell

Orioles Bench Brooks Robinson as DeCinces Debuts in Win

The Orioles benched 38 year old Brooks Robinson for the first time this season, with 25 year old Doug DeCinces starting at third and collecting a single and a double as Baltimore rallied for three ninth inning runs to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4 3. Manager Earl Weaver called the move not permanent and said Robinson would rest briefly. In the AL West, the Rangers saw their lead shrink to one game after Kansas City Royals rallied in the ninth and won in 12 innings. Buck Martinez led the Royals to the comeback with a late catching performance and Dennis Leonard had limited the opposition before the rally.

Brooks Robinson Doug DeCinces Orioles Milwaukee Brewers Texas Rangers Kansas City Royals Royals Buck Martinez Dennis Leonard Jeff Burroughs Roy Howell Tom Grieve Burroughs

Standings Shuffle and Late Pushes Across League

The recap blends standings notes with game results and umpire tensions from recent AL and NL contests. Notable items include a Royals clutch double by Tom Paquette earning a walkoff run for Al Cowens, and a dismissal dispute involving umpire Wendelstedt and Vern Benson. Other games highlighted cover Boston, Minnesota, California, New York, Cleveland, Detroit, Oakland, Kansas City, Chicago, and Houston facing varied results.

Texas Umbarger Kansas City Fitzmorris California Ryan Chicago Johnson Oakland Bahnsen Minnesota Goltz Milwaukee Baltimore New York Cleveland Boston Detroit Chicago White Sox Milwkeen West Texas Kan City

Slo-Pitch results give early season wins across divisions

Wallies Beauty Salon blasted Pharmacy 17-0 as Walline remained undefeated at 5-0. G. I. Forum edged Margaret's Dress Shop 12-7 with Alice Gomez pitching. Friendly Inn beat Weaver's Grocery 12-11 in a 1-6 season start. Circle Z crushed Royal Realty 12-4 to sit 7-3 atop its division. Tonight Coast Guard vs Chavana's and Port Lavaca Sports vs Weaver's mark later games. James faces Margaret's, G.I. Forum vs Babes in women's play. In NBA news Bill Fitch named Coach of the Year after guiding the Cavaliers to their first playoff berth.

Friendly Inn G.I. Forum Wallies Beauty Salon Wallie Martinez Rhonda Braun Pharmacy Wallines Forum Alice Gomez Margaret's Dress Shop Weaver's Grocery Circle Z Wallop Royal Realty Coast Guard Chavana’s Port Lavaca Sports Weaver's James Margaret's the Babes

Longhorns to face Lamar Tech in regional opener nightcap

In Arlington Texas the defending national champion Texas Longhorns 37 14 will meet Lamar Tech 33 9 in the nightcap of the opening round double elimination NCAA South Central regional baseball tournament May 28 29 30 31. At 5 p.m. Oklahoma 59 16 meets Miami 40 13. The winner advances to the College World Series.

Arlington Tex Texas Longhorns Lamar Tech Oklahoma Miami

Celtics host Cavaliers in NBA playoffs tense showdown

Boston leads the best of seven 3 2 heading into Tuesdays game at Cleveland with Friday’s potential if necessary return to Boston. series hinges on this decisive semifinal clash and signals peak postseason action with both teams pursuing a final push.

Boston Cleveland

Ali Turns Mean in Sparring Ahead of May 25 Fight

In Munich Ali, preparing for his title bout with Richard Dunn, unleashed a string of blistering jabs and power punches on sparring partners Rodney Bobick and Levy Forte. Forte cried out after a brutal final exchange as Ali explained he wants to "kick some tail" in training, mirroring the intensity of top heavyweights.

Munich Muhammad Ali Geneva Ali Richard Dunn England Rodney Bobick Bobick Levy Forte Mahgawd Forte

Pee Wee and Major League results from Port Lavaca Little League

In Pee Wee Calhoun Bar Association beat Erwin's Auto Service 8-5 for eighth straight, Erwin's 4-3-1. Guarantee Shoe Store 16-11 over Cablecom. In Major League Rotary edged Lions 13-12, Pharmacy 16-8 over VFW. Rexco vs Optimists and Oshman's vs Coastal Refrigeration on schedule. Jaycees undefeated 7-0 vs Progressive Service League. Hayes Electric vs Morton's Foods and others in Minor League.

Calhoun Bar Association Port Lavaca Erwin’s Auto Service Erwin Guarantee Shoe Store Cablecom Rotary Lions Pharmacy VFW Rexco Oshman’s Oshman's Hayes Electric Morton’s Foods Jaycees Progressive Service League

Buffs Teen Baseball League Opens Schedule With Brown and Root Sponsor

The Calhoun County Buffs return for a summer season sponsored by Brown and Root managed by Bill Evans. The 12 game schedule starts June 1 at Riverside Stadium in Victoria with 8 pm starts, alternating home and away. Two openings remain for players aged 16 to 18. contact Evans at 552-5226 for details.

Port Lavaca Brown and Root Calhoun County Buffs Bill Evans Buffs Riverside Stadium Victoria Evans

Seafood Golf Scores at Hatch Bend Country Club

Complete scores from the annual 36 hole two man best ball Seafood Golf Tournament at Hatch Bend. Flight results show Miller Meitzen 66 69 135 and Gips Russel 70 69 139 among top pairs. Many teams posted subpar totals with a wide field across five flights.

Hatch Bend Country Club Jim Miller Ike Meitzen Cliff Gips Randy Russel Raul Flores Oliver Gonzales Curtis Carter Father Micheal Harrold Butch Jackson Reggie Majors Jerry Weiser Paul de Laire Don Gips Ottie Gips Rex Regan David Clark

Trevino Littler Arrive In Memphis For Danny Thomas Classic

Lee Trevino and Gene Littler arrive in Memphis for the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic. Trevino, winner in Fort Worth, says he feels confident despite cold winds and pressure. Littler, defending champ, admits he has struggled but is now playing well.

Memphis, Tenn Lee Trevino Gene Littler Danny Thomas Trevino Fort Worth Littler

Oxygen Walker portable oxygen system by Union Carbide

Union Carbide introduces the Oxygen Walker a portable shoulder strapped pack weighing 11 pounds full that delivers over 1000 liters of oxygen for eight hours or more enabling emphysema patients to leave home. The device embodies the company’s broader oxygen initiatives for steelmaking hospitals wastewater treatment and chemical industries. It is described as the breath of life for users.

Union Carbide Steelmak

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