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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1971
Page
11
Australia holds a 3 0 lead over Indonesia in the Eastern Zone semifinals as it pursues Davis Cup form lost in recent years. The match highlights the Australian push toward clinching a spot in the final.
Australia advances after beating Indonesia 3-0 as Giltinan and Cooper-Dibley win in Rio. Japan defeats Indonesia 2-1 with Kuki and Sakai clinching victory. In Porto Alegre Brazil seizes a 3-0 edge over Bolivia to set up next round against Ecuador with Mandarino and Tavares topping Benavides and Chiarella while Koch sits out due to a back injury.
Las Vegas bookmakers list the Baltimore Orioles as the odds on favorite to win a second straight American League title, with the Twins at 3 to 1 and Angels at 5 to 1. Dodgers lead the National League odds at 2 to 1 or 3 to 1, after opening at 4 to 1 with Cincinnati.
American Orville Moody wins the Hong Kong Open with a final round 68, finishing 266 to beat Haruo Yasuda by two strokes. Yasuda matches course record with 63 to finish second at 268, Moody earning 2500 after travel and accommodations incentives.
In Miami, sixth seed Cliff Drysdale of South Africa toppled Rod Laver 6-2 6-4 3-6 6-4 to win the $10,000 first prize at the $50,000 Aventura World Tennis Classic before about 3,000 spectators. The left-handed legend, the tour's leading money winner, was edged by the right-hander's two handed backhand.
The record lists numerous track events and meets including APRIL District DAA at Plainview Roswell Invitational Mustang Relays at Andrews Sundown Eunice Invitational Borger Invitational Tistriet Sundown and more across Lubbock Snyder Hale Center and Odessa regionals with state meet milestones in New Mexico and Texas venues. Namely Clovis Invitational Cap Relays Hobbs Relays and Albuquerque New Mexico state meet location noted.
Dumas places Kim McClintock and Randy Willis on the Class AAA All-State boys basketball first team with strong scoring averages. Fort Worth Como’s James Cook joins as inside standout, while Cecil Davis of Lamesa and Carl Jones of Wichita Falls Hirschi headline the outside spots. Donnie Murphree of Athens earns a second-team berth with 29.8 points per game.
Readable lines show Slaton teams dominating field events and relays across eighth and ninth grades with multiple first place finishes in shot put discus pole vault high jump long jump and relays. Individuals include Vargas Matthews Gonzales Moore and Thompson among others from Slaton and opponents from Coronado Estacado and Hutchinson.
College stars George McGinnis and Julius Erving consider skipping remaining seasons to sign pro contracts. The ABA and NBA pursue top talents with megadeals while disputes linger over signings and eligibility.
In a brisk playoff game Utah defeated Texas 113 to 101 behind a balanced attack led by its stars. Texas struggled with defense as Utah pulled away in the second half.
Texas Tech and Texas swept SWC series last week but failed to gain on Texas A&M, which won three straight. Tech hosts Rice Wednesday and Thursday in the lone SWC action of the week with a potential 7-2 conference record if they sweep. The Longhorns and Aggies lead strong in league play as SWC standings tighten.
Kent Ballard of Friendwood earns first-team Class AA basketball honors for helping reach the state finals while also making football all-state. Lynn Royal leads first team with 25.5 ppg for Hughes Springs, along with James Brannon and Jesus Guerra from Kountze and Roma. Second team includes Kent Bradford of Dimmitt and Friendswood’s Rodney Unruh and Bill Todd. other regional picks feature Randall Treadwell Eastland and H T Burrow Linden Kildare.
Recap of last week's SWC results with Texas A&M Missouri Texas Tech Sam Houston Rice Baylor Texas Arkansas and SMU show scores across Monday through Saturday. This week features schedule highlights including games at Pan Am Edinburg and against Texas Tech Baylor Lamar Tech SMU Indiana Tulane Nicholls State and St Mary's.
Monterey booster club to meet at 8 PM in the school cafeteria to hear coaches reports and review the year s activities as the spring sports program is discussed.
Francoise Cevert of France driving a Tecno won the Formula Two Jim Clark Memorial race at Hockenheim Germany. Graham Hill finished second in a Brabham BT36 with Carlos Reutemann third in a Brabham BT30. The 40 lap, 163 mile race opened the Europa Cup season with Cevert averaging 114.6 mph first heat and 112.3 mph in the second.
Jim Adams led the VFW Junior Bowling League at Oakwood Lanes with a 212 game and 572 series in the junior division. Linda Herman added a 182 game and 471 series in the same girls bracket while bantam rivals Dan Lorig and Jimmy Foster posted a 177 game and a 30 percent two-game series. Jan Williams had a 120 game and 226 series in the girls division. Senior boys were paced by Choya Young with 185 and 516, while Becky Blevins led the girls with 158 and 459.
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