Las Cruces Sun-News from Las Cruces, New Mexico • Page 9

Tuesday. July I I 1972-Lis Mrxii-o-Suri-Nrus-PJjf) Worth A Muench-ion By JOE MUENCH 00004 In MacArthur Little League IHM Hands Mesilla Blues Pennant New Mexico State University always cries about its small slate-funded budgets in everything from chemistry research to fertilizer to athletics. But, if Dr. Gerald W. Thomas, NMSU president, wanted to iilleviale the problem, he could send Aggie Athletic Director and Head Basketball Coach Lou Henson on tour.

Flaying checkers for money. Currently, Henson and his agent are working a deal where Henson would meet the Sicilian grand checker master in Iceland. The Henson-Nick Mattecci match would follow the already famous get-together of chess grand masters Bobby Fischer and Doris Spasbky. Henson and Maltecci have promised to spend just as much time arguing about the lighting, the type of chairs and the room temperatures as Fischer. "If that Americano (Fischer) and the Soviet dude (Spassky) cana maka national headlines abouta when, how and a where their matches will be played, we cana too," Mattecci said.

Henson could not be reached for comment, but did leave word with an NMSU checker spokesman that he plans to tune up his game beginning next week at his summer basketball camp. Any youngsters who can defeat Lou "King Me" Henson at the camp receives his tuition fee back. Mattecci will practice against such top-notch masters as Antonio Rizzi and Don Corleone in the Sicilian capitol of Parlermo. Henson has been a checker master for many years and lately has been practicing his game with Assistant Coach Rob Evans. The Henson dominance in checkers mirrors the art of Muhammad All working his punching bag.

If Fischer-Spassky and the Henson-Mattecci matches make national headlines, it is expected the world's marble masters and parchesi barons will later land in Iceland for world championships. Ahh soo, Chinese checkers anyone? Immaculate Heart of Mary, the last a A i League team with a mathematical chance to tie year-long leader Mesilla Blues, watched itsfortunes hit skid row Monday as Dona Ana look an 8-6 come- from-bchind victory. IHM drops to 5-3 on the year, while Mesilla is 8-0. Dona Ana is now lied with East Picacho and Central for second place in the ID-game race. In other action at MacArlhur Diamond, Easl Picacho kept its playoff hopes alive with an 11-7 win over Fairacres Bradley regained a tie for the Apodaca League lead (7-1) with a 12-5 win over Holy Cross and Jornada defeated Reds, 14-6.

In the Conlce League, the Mesilla Park Blues nudged Hermosa Heights, 6-5 and the silla Park Reds beat Ihe Conlee Blues, 8-7. MACAUTIIUK I.KAGL'E IHM's loss and Easl Picacho's win further enhances a great run for Ihe Ihree open playoff berths. Mesilla has first place clinched, but IHM, Easl Picacho and Central all must continue lo win. The only olher team with a chance at a berth is the 4-4 Dona Ana '9'. Monday, IHM jumped off to a 5-2 lead, but Dona Ana came back with six runs in fifth inning.

Teddy Escalante provided the big blast with a grand- slam homcrun. Wyalt Mackey was the winner in relief and Richard Reynaud look the loss in a fireman's role. IHM oulhit the winners, 7-6. Escalanle hit a double and the grandslam lo win baiting honors. IHM had a five-game winning slreak.

East Picacho scored eighl runs in the second and was never in irouble in its 11-7 win over Fairocrcs. Danny Suggs picked iip the victory, while Lonnie Sanchez was the loser. The winners outhit Fairacres. and were led by Mike Dye's single and two-bagger. Sam Houston had a single and a double for Kairacres.

APODACA LEAGUE Bradley joined the Alameda Blues in the league's penthouse with the 12-5 win over Holy Cross. Bradley and Ihe Blues now sport 7-1 records, while Loma Heights is still within striking distance of (he pennant at 6-2. The final playoff berth will be fought for by Lucero and Washington, both 4-4 on the campaign. Monday, Bradley bunched 11 of its 12 runs in the second and Ihird innings, while Holy Cross was able lo musler up a five-run third inning. Danny Montoya, Danny Valles and Ernest Valles hurled for the victory, while Mike Komula was Ihe Holy Cross mound victim.

Felipe Lopez, David Vasquez and Danny Telles led the winners at Ihe plate, while i Flores had Ihe lone hit. a single, for Holy Cross. Jornada upped its record to 26 with the 1-1-6 win overjhe now 0-8 Alameda Reds. Tony Mesa was Ihe winner in a Ihree-hilter, while Dane Morales gave up cighl hits in Ihe defeat. Sieve Schroal.

Doug Aragon and Joseph Nevarezled the winners at the plate. Alameda was paced by Alan Lambeth. Hob Stout and Bruce Covle. I I.KAOl'K The Mesilla Park Blues took over sole possession of second place Monday with the ii-5 win over Hcrmosa Heights. The winning blow was a final inning i Dunford wilh Ken Dixon aboard.

The University Hills Hillbillies have clinched Ihe regular season pennant with an 8-0 mark. Mesilla Park's Blues are 5-3. The Conlee Blues. Valley View and University Veterans Arrive In Dallas Camp Hills Mustangs all are t-t and crossed the plate. Peter Yil- will batlleforthe two remaining Icreal hit a run-scoring triple playoff berths.

and later scored on an error. Ken Dixon and Ken Wood Hector Hernandez struck out pitched for the winners Mem- 11 in Ihe victory and Doug Or- day. while Henry Valdez look lega look the loss Villereal add- Ihe toss for Hermosa He'ghls. cd a single to his game-winning Krlc Lee and Dunford led Me- triple honors, while teammate silla Park's Blues with triples. Hay Diaz had three singles.

Kd- while Honnie Soto had a double ward Ogas had two singles fttr and a single for Herniosa the Heels. Heights. Dannv Gallegos added a Ihplcand a single os Herniosa Heights oulhit Ihe winners, c-5. The Conlee Roues catno up with a "must" victory and remain in playoff contention after the 8-7 win over the now 3-5 Me- sillo Park Ilcds. The Blues won in (he last inning when two runs 5am 1-loies Life L'nJmvrili'r FNB Toner RM.UI S26-95Y5 Q- THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.

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Cowboy Coach Tom Landry said the passing and receiving looked "sharp." Halfback Calvin Hill and defensive lineman Toby Smith also arrived early. The two each underwent knee surgery in Ihe off-season and came to camp early lo test Ihe strength of their knees. ISDA Choice Special 42 Lbs, T-Bone, Sirloin, Round, Rib, Chuck Steaks Plus Roasts, Ground Beef, '39 75 1035A HOME ElPaseo MEAT MART 524-9774 MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS Hy United Press International National League Kasl w. I. pet.

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g.b. Cincinnali 45 31 .592 -Houston 45 33 .577 1 I MS Angeles 41 37 .526 5 Atlanta 36 42 .462 10 San Francisco 35 48 .422 San Diego 29 49 .372 17 Monday's Resulls lxs Angeles 6 Phila 4. Isl P.hila..9.Los Angeles. 1, San Fran 5 New York 4 tfbnlr'eal 6 San Diego 3 tOnlygames scheduled) Today's Probable Pitchers (All Times EOT) San Francisco (Dryanl 6-4) al New York (Koostnan 6-3), 8:05 p.m. Atlanta (Niekro 8-7) at St.

Louis ISantorini 4-6). 9 p.m. Pitlsburgh (Ellis 7-4) al Cincinnali (Billingham 4-9), 8:05 p.m. San Diego (Kirby 6-7) at Montreal (Torrez 9-5), 8:05 p.m. Los Angeles (Sutton 10 4) al Philadelphia (Carlton 11-6), 7:35 p.m.

Houston (Forsch 4-3 and Wilson 5 5 al Chicago (Hands 66 and Hoolon 7-7), 1:30 p.m. Wednesday's Games San Francisco al New York Houston at Chicago San Diego al Montreal, nighl Angeles at night Atlanta St. Louis, night Pitlsburgh al Cinci. night American League East w. I.

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g.b. Oakland 48 28 .632 -Chicago 43 34 .558 514 Minnesota 38 364.514 9 Kansas City 39 37 .513 9 California 36 42 .462 13 Texas 33 44 .429 Monday's Results Minnesota 8 Milwaukee 1 Kan City 3 Ballimore 2 Cleveland -2 Chicago-1 Detroit 8 Texas 3 California 4 New York 3 Boston 4 Oakland 2 Today's ProbablePilchers (All Times EDT) Boslon (Paltin 5-8) al Oakland (Horlen 2-0), 11 p.m. New York (Peterson 7-10) at California (May 2-6), 11 p.m. Milwaukee ll-ockwood 4-9) al Minnesota (Woodson 5-8), 8:30 p.m. Texas (Brobcrg 5-7) at De- Iroit Timmerman 6-7), 8 p.m.

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