Vin Burke spins a Texas League reminiscence
Veteran sports writer Vin Burke recalls the Fort Worth Cats era with anecdotes about Ziggy Sears and manager Jakey Atz. The piece reflects on the colorful days of the Texas League and fans’ fond memories, hinting at continued tales on later pages.
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Beaumont Enterprise
Mason County News
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Forth Worth Cats
Jakey Atz
Ziggy Sears
Ziggy Sears. There Was Only One Ziggy
Ziggy
Jakey
Fort Worth
Dallas
A's, Tigers Pursue Series Spot In Detroit Showdown
In Detroit the Athletics and Tigers vie for a series clinching win as Campaneris faces suspension and La Grow’s controversial pitch looms. Oakland relies on Vida Blue and Catfish Hunter while Billy Martin’s Tigers seek momentum before the potential fourth game.
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Campaneris
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Connie Mack
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Jane Cronit
California
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Cronin
Lever
Brinkman
Frank Howard
Whal
Texas Rangers
Samiiton AL
Third Bout Eyed For All Card
Maker Jimmy Scara pursues a third opponent for Muhammad Ali for an October 24 exhibition at Municipal Auditorium. Terry Daniels and Sonny Moore are signed. Cleveland, Williams, Tony Bayle, Ronnie Wright and Manuel Ramos are among others being contacted. Auditorium ticket office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tickets are sold at Joske's.
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Jimmy Scarampzl
Muhammad Ali
Municipal Auditorium
Terry Daniels
Sonny Moore
Cleveland
Williams
Tony Bayle
Ronnie]Wright
Manuel Ramos
Joske
Rankin Collects Heritage Title
Judy Rangin of Midland Texas shot a final round 71 to finish 212 seven under par and win the Heritage Village Open. Betsy Burferill and T. Kopp also posted strong rounds as the event closed at Heritage Village in Southbury Connecticut.
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UPI
Judy Rangin
Midland
Tex
Ae Pecenni
Bob Shee
Ron Courii
Reis Thome
Betty Burferill
Avid T. Kopp
Arkansas coach Sees Comeback Win Against TCU
In a hard fought game at Texas Stadium, Arkansas edged TCU in a comeback. Coach Frank Broyles praised his players as one of the finest come-from-behind wins, while officials faced field mishaps and last minute adjustments.
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Ponies
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Joe Pipkin
Randy’ Clay
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Fort Worth
TCU
Joe Ferguson
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Baylord Bears
Miami
Bears
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