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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1973

Page

13

Cincy Nine Sweep Giants With Doubleheader Wins

Joe Morgan homered to spark a four run fourth inning as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-3 in the second game to complete a two game sweep. Don Gullett improved to 2-1 with a four hitter and Cesar Geronimo had five hits and four runs as the Reds also routed the Giants 11-0 in the opener.

San Francisco Joe Morgan Cincinnati Reds San Francisco Giants Don Gullett Cesar Geronimo Reds

Reds Rally Past Giants In Doubleheader Split

Cincinnati tops San Francisco 5-4 with Morgan belting a homer and two runs scored in game one while Concepcion and Morgan drive key RBIs in game two. Geronimo fuels the Reds in both games as Cincinnati builds late leads and holds off New York.

Astros Fall Twice In Twin Bill

San Diego swept Houston in a Sunday doubleheader as Mike Jerkins pitched a four hitter in the opener and Bill Greif pitched a two hitter in the nightcap. Greif earned his first win since 1972, aiding a three run fifth inning rally that backed him with key hits from Hilton and Hernando. Corkins also produced early offense for the Padres.

SAN Diego Mike Jerkins Bill Greif Houston Greif Jim Wynn Bob Watson Fred Kendall Morales Hilton Corkins

Royals Catch White Sox In Sweep With 12-5 Victory

Kansas City Royals rout Chicago White Sox 12-5 to complete a three game sweep. Freddie Patek Hal McRae Ed Kirkpatrick and John Mayberry homered. Mayberry added a fourth inning shot to extend the lead. Steve Busby earned the win while Stan Bahnsen took the loss. Bill Melton hit his first homer of the year for Chicago in the seventh.

Chicago Kansas City Royals Chicago White Sox Steve Busby Royals Freddie Patek Hal¢ McRae Ed Kirkpatrick John Mayberry Patek Stan Bahsen McRae Bahnsen Mayberry Amos Otis Rich Gossage Kirkpatrick Steve Stone White Sox Bushy Bill Melton

Perry Hurls Tribe Win

Gaylord Perry limited Detroit to two hits as the Cleveland Indians defeated the Tigers 7-0. Sharle Spikes belted a three run homer, and timely hits by Kenney Ellis and Williams plus RBI by Gamble, Kenney, and Ellis built the scoring. Tom Timmerman started for Detroit in Fryman’s spot, surrendering the decisive eighth inning rally.

Detroit Gaylord Perry Sharle Spikes Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Perry Jim Deroit Indians Dick McAuliffe Mickey Stanley Tom Timmerman Tigers Woodie Fryman Oscar Gamble Timmerman Jerry Kenney Chris Chambliss Kenney Jim Northrup John Ellis Billy Martin Ellis Walt Wiliams

Stargell and Alley power Pirates past Expos 8 3

Willie Stargell and Gene Alley hit home runs guiding Pittsburgh to an 8-3 victory over Montreal. Manny Sanguillen sparked a key seventh inning with a triple and a misplayed ball led to another run, as Al Oliver and Bob Robertson added RBIs.

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Rained Out Arlington Doubleheader Sears Angels Rangers

A rain postponement cancels Sundays scheduled doubleheader between the California Angels and Texas Rangers. No makeup date was announced.

Arlington California Angels Texas Rangers

Orioles, Brewers split doubleheader in Milwaukee

In the first game Pedro Garcia delivered an 11th inning single for a Brewers 3-2 win. Don Money and a late rally gave Milwaukee the edge in the second game before Baltimore answered with Belanger's clutch single and timely hits to seal a 5-4 victory.

Brewers Edge Orioles In Extra Time Thriller

In Milwaukee opener, Joe Lahoud walked with one out in the 11th, stole second and scored on Garcia's single after moving to third on an infield hit. Gorman Thomas tied the game with a leadoff homer in the Brewer ninth. Baltimore scored twice in the second as Rich Coggins tripled home Earl Williams and Crowley added a separate RBI. Milwaukee added a run in the first on a Dave May single followed by John Briggs' single and a wild pitch.

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Mets Edge Phils 2-1 in a tense Sunday game

John Milner hit a first inning two run homer and Tug McGraw sealed the win with relief pitching in the eighth as the Mets defeated the Phillies 2-1 in Philadelphia. Harry Parker started strong going 7 223 innings then left with one run allowed and runners on base. The 25 year old Parker earned his second major league victory.

Philadelphia John Milner Tug McGraw New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies Harry Parker McGraw Greg Luzinski Bill Robinson Parker

Dodgers Rally Past Braves 6-2 in Big Seventh Inning

Dodgers beat Braves 6-2 as Von Joshua belts a three run homer fueling a six run seventh inning. Al Downing limits Atlanta to one hit through six innings before the surge, aided by Bill Buckner’s single and Willie Davis’ RBI double to tie and take the lead.

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Russians Claim World Ice Hockey Title With 10th Win

The Soviet Union finished the World Ice Hockey Tournament with a 10-0 record after beating Sweden 6-4. Alexander Maltsev scored twice as the Soviets moved ahead 4-3 in the second period and added two more in the third, Sweden's final goal coming with four seconds left. Sweden ended 7-1-2.

Moscow Soviet Union Sweden Alexander Maltsev

Stottlemyre Clarke Spark Yankees Past Red Sox

Mel Stottlemyre and Horace Clarke propelled the New York Yankees to a 6-2 victory over Boston at Yankee Stadium. Stottlemyre threw a four-hitter, and Clarke's two runs helped fuel a six-run fourth inning capped by Nettles’ double and Michael’s run-scoring plays as the crowd celebrated the venue’s 50th anniversary.

NEW York Melj Yastrzemski RBI Yankee Stadium Reggie Smith Stottlemyre Red Sox Fred

Sunday Scorecard highlights NBA NHL and more

NBA Playoffs Boston 13 New York 108 opens series with New York taking a 1 0 lead. NHL Playoffs Chicago 5 New York Rangers 4 keeps series tied 1-1. WHA Winnipeg Minnesota Winnipeg 4 1 leads series. Other wins include Houston 6 Los Angeles 3 and various minor leagues results with rain or postponements noted.

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