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Port Lavaca Wave

Location

Port Lavaca, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1975

Page

5

Niland Traded as Cowboys Start Rebuild Under Landry

Dallas sent veteran guard John Niland to Philadelphia for an undisclosed draft pick. Rodney Wallace and running back Bob Anderson were cut or traded as Dallas accelerates a rebuild while Bob Hayes and other veterans depart. Coach Landry aims for a stronger Eagles squad, while ex-Cowboy Lilly Green Manders and Garrison left for other leagues or retirement.

Dallas Tom Landry Bob Anderson John Niland Philadelphia Eagles Rodney Wallace New Mexico Anderson Denver Pittsburgh Denver Island Bob Hayes Hayes San Francisco Bob Lilly Corneil Green Dave Manders Walt Garrison Calvin Hill Niland Iowa Cowboy

Mets rookie Mike Vail ties NL rookie hitting streak record

Mets rookie Mike Vail broke into the record books with a 23 game hitting streak, driving in the winning run in a 3-2 victory over the Expos. He earlier lined a sharp single but bounced back to extend the streak, surpassing Denny Doyle and tied with past rookies in NL history.

Mike Vail New York Mets Montreal Larry Parrish Vail Mets Expos Chicago Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Philadelphia Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta San Francisco Steve Rogers Joe Rapp Richie Ashburn Phillies Guy Cartright Chicago White Sox Denny Doyle Boston

NFL owners offer six point no strike plan to avert walkout

NFL owners proposed a six point agreement to prevent a league wide clash after the Patriots strike. The plan includes opening training camp Sept 16 1975 allowing practice and play with no lockout through Oct 1 1975 and a full collective bargaining proposal by Sept 25 1975 subject to player acceptance.

National Football League New England Patriots NFL Management Council NFL Players Association Washington W J Usery Terry Bledsoe NFLMC Patriot New England Patriots New York Jets

Oilers avoid strike amid NFLPA pressure

Houston Oilers player representative Skip Butler said the team does not want to strike unless NFLPA is cornered by owners. He noted the Oilers voted to reject the owners’ contract and not to strike, aiming to spur negotiations. Running back Fred Willis echoed caution, citing respect for coach Bum Phillips as a reason against walking out.

Houston Houston Oilers Skip Butler Oilers National Football League Players Association NFLPA New England Patriots New York Jets Butler Fred Wills Bum Phillips The Washington Post Redskins Edward Bennett Williams Carroll Rosenbloom Los Angeles Rams Dallas Cowboys New Orleans Saints Patriots Rich Kingrea

Boston poised for a tight AL East race with Orioles

Boston holds a 130 game stretch and trails Baltimore by four games in the AL East as a pivotal series looms. Johnny Pesky cautions a split keeps the Orioles within striking distance while Jim Rice pushes for more runs. Kansas City, Minnesota, and Oakland wins elsewhere tighten the pennant picture.

Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Oroles Johnny Pesky Boston Milwaukee Brewers Fenway Park Minnesota Twins California Angels Oakland A's Texas Rangers

Wilkins Gym Opens With Community Use Plan

Wilkins Athletic and Recreation Center on South Ann St opens this week under Calhoun County ISD athletic director Jack Hunt and Center director Henry Perez Sr. The center runs 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday with boxing training for ages 8 to 20, city league basketball training, and a community program. Rev Chester Lowe Houston assists, with Rufus Myers Sr and Wilford Simmons aiding. Donations from Optimist Club and Progressive Service League support boxing and overall program. A two day golf tournament at Hatch Bend CC set for Oct 11-12 offers 72 teams and prizes of 150, 100, and 75.

Wilkins Athletic and Recreation Center South Ann St Jack Hunt Calhoun County Independent School District Wilkins Gymnasium Henry Perez Chester Lowe Houston Port Lavaca Houston Perez Rev Houston Rey Houston Wilkins Center City Basketball League Rufus Myers Sr Wilford Simmons Optimist Club Progressive Service League Hatch Bend Country Club

Notre Dame Beats Boston College 17 3 in Season Opener

Dan Devine debuts as ND coach as the Irish survive a slow start to defeat Boston College 17 3 at Schaefer Stadium in Foxboro. Ross Browner earned defensive MVP honors with seven unassisted tackles and a fumble recovery setting up a late scoring drive. Al Hunter, back from suspension, added a 24 yard TD run to seal the win.

Foxboro Mass Dan Devine Notre Dame Devine Rockne Leahy Parseghian Boston College Fighting Irish Purdue Schaefer Stadium Ara Parseghian Ross Browner Jim al Hunter Hunter New England Irish Mike Kruczek Randy Harrison Rick Slager Slager

Junior high gridders knock heads in first action

Local area junior high football opened with Travis Black defeating Beeville 120 before rain halted play at halftime. Brent Glover scored twice for the ninth grade as Henry Richards had a TD wiped out by a penalty. Fannin led eight grade early standings with two wins, while Crockett and Travis teams posted wins and losses in various matchups across the weekend.

Fannin Pirates Fannin Patti Welder Victoria Crockett Blue Johnny Coleman Marcus May Daniel Williams Victor Morales Gene Gregorek Tim Walker James Tolbert Travis Black Beeville 120 Brent Glover Henry Richards Tommy DeBruin Joe Martinez Dennis Wotipka Jerry Rigby Love Heysquirtlo Travis Gold Lamar Consolidated Jim Stanley Rusty Spencer David Russell Bobby Bubenak Richard Flores Travis White Crockett White Crockett Glen Warzecha Dallis Douglas Gary Hahn Jeff Morgenroth Randy Roberts Travis Maroon Fiddlers Danny Richards Travis

Baseball Standings and Schedule Amid Mixed Results

Major league standings show Montreal Carrithers 33 and New York Matlack 16 11 in the mix with Philadelphia Simpson 10 and St Louis Porsch 1410 as San Diego Strom 85 faces Los Angeles Rhoden 22. Wednesday games include Atlanta at San Francisco and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, with various AL East lines and several postponements and rain notices across the circuit.

Montreal Carrithers New York Matlack Philadelphia Simpson St. Louis Porsch San Diego Strom Angeles Rhoden Atlanta Devine Francisco Katicki San Francisco Pittsburgh Philadelph Houston Cincinnati Chicago St Louis Los Angeles PittsOurgass York Dwerker Vis Billingham

Slo Pitch Elections Set by Women's Association

The Women's Slo Pitch Association will hold a new officer election Monday Sept 22 1975 at 7 pm at First State Bank. Attendance has been light at two prior meetings. about 150 women and girls are urged to attend as officers will be elected regardless of turnout.

First State Bank

Hatch Bend Hoedown Tourney Set at Country Club

Hatch Bend Country Club announces its Second Annual Hoedown for September 2021. Entry fee for the Lowball Tournament is 15 dollars. Temporary membership is 2 dollars. Send applications to Joyce Spears at 315 Juanita Port Lavaca Texas 77979. Food and drinks sold on course. Field limited to 50 teams.

Hatch Bend Country Club Joyce Spears Juanita Port Lavaca Texas

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