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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1972

Page

11

Rader Homers Astros Rally Late To Whip Reds 8 4

Doug Rader tied the game with a sixth inning homer and the Houston Astros took control with three eighth inning runs to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8 to 4 in Cincinnati. John Edwards drove in two and Cesar Cedeno doubled in another, lifting Houston.

Astros Reds Cincinnati Doug Rader Houston Astros Cincinnati Reds Rader Don Gullett Cave John Edwards Cesar Cedeno

Dodgers beat Braves in NL debut for pitcher Tommy John

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Atlanta Braves 7 to 6 as Tommy John made his National League debut. Jim Le Hebvre delivered a run single and Chris Canniacaro added a key hit to secure the win in a tense late game.

Atlanta Jim le Hebvre Chris Canniacaro Los Angeles Dodgers Atlania Tommy John

Coronado Beats Hereford 8-3 to Stay Second in District

Coronado withstood wind and 10 hits to defeat Hereford 8-3, maintaining second place in District 4-AAAA. Wallis improved to 43 with 11 strikeouts in a near no hitter through four, then tired as Hereford added three late hits and walks.

Dave Daniel Avalanche-Journal Coronado Hereford Plainview Bill Wallis asHlereford Chuck Oakley Kenry Bailey Terry Poindexter Mike Bowley Bowley Gary Poot Jerry Stein Dwayne Davidson Davidson Rick Locke Stein Kevin Farrar Rick Wallin Farrar Oakley Bailey Wallin Frank Benner Bezner Rudy Gornzales Twig Rose Locke Gonzales Mustangs Rius Johnny Foster Con Wallin David Lowerwald Besner Steve Lowerwald Johnny Burns Caverthrew Steve Loerwald David Bewley

Bees and Bruins Clash in Early Major League Showdown

Fragmented notes report a late season matchup between Bees and Bruins with scores and key players. Citations mention Lathan and a track segment with several dates and venues, including New York and Boston. The piece hints at a series result and individual performances but lacks coherent detail.

Lowe Boston Wren Sea York Daatera New Mara Ff Lathan & Letwernea

New Deal Cops Female Track Titles In District Meet

In district track meets New Deal captured seven first places and piled up team points. Hale Center and nearby towns posted results with standout efforts from Jeanna Galiowas and Jeanna Kel, as New Deal led the relay and field events tally while Hale Center and others trailed with multiple scorers.

Egg Jae Wall Jarens June Hiewer Jastin Jeanna Galiowas Apur Tripla New Deal Joe Kelly Ayer Dane Hrewer Jeanna Jeanne Kel CS Beharples Nes Arly feAadt Cangales Stark New Fiat Mnp Palay Kale Ea Tuyals Hale Venter H Jarten Creanytus Shallawater Tytenge Metereburg, & Cooper Patlan Springs Bo Abada

Texas Victim May Delivers 14-0 White Sox Win

Carlos May drove in six runs including a first inning homer as the Chicago White Sox routed the Texas Rangers 14-0 Tuesday night. Wilbur Wood pitched effectively, securing his first 1972 victory after a rough start to the season. The Sox erupted for two five-run innings and a four-run frame behind 15 hits.

Chicago Carlos May Wilbur Wood Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers White Sox Kansas City Wood Pat Kelly Richie Allen May Sox Bill Gogolewski iMay Ganelewski

Farmer LHS Aide Gets Post At Gruver

Roy Farmer former Lubbock High star and Westend coach has been named head football and track coach at Gruver High School replacing Bill Gilliland who sought reassignment. Farmer played at Texas A&I and earned all state honors with the Westerners while contributing as a two way athlete for Lubbock High.

Gruver Roy Farmer Lubbock High Westend Oat Gruver High School Farmer Bill Gilliland Gilliland Grover LHS Texas A&i Westerners

Amherst Wins Track Meet at Springlake Earth

Amherst edged Bovina 109 to 100 to capture the Class B Region I girls district track meet held Tuesday. Notable performances include Nena Spicer and Cindy Dyer leading relays, Anne Ouaer and Twyla Hut in field events, and Anne Coker’s standout mile relay for Springlake- Earth. Texas A&M signees and other regional results appear in the text.

Springlake Earth Amherst Bovina Dovina Nena Soicer Barbera Geithith Baby Hares Twyla Matto Jenna Young Ja Anne Ouaer SoaeEarth Anne Coker Springlake- Forth Cindy Dyer Mart Nena Spicer Barbara Crittith Ruby Harris Twyl

Slaton Fems Win District Crown in Track Meet

Slaton girls SECURE district title with multiple first places led by standout performances. The meet featured rows of events, with Slaton’s squad amassing top finishes and strong showings from teammates. A late relay and sprint successes propelled their championship effort.

Hamlin High seeks new coach and athletic director

The position of head football coach and athletic director is open at Hamlin High School of Dis Ek T AA. Superintendent C. F. Cook can be reached at Box 238 or at 915-576-3322.

Hamlin Hamlin High School C. F. Cook

Singleton fuels Expos past Mets in home opener

Montreal Expos defeat New York 7-2 as Ken Singleton drives in three runs with a triple and a single. Acquired from the Mets earlier this month, Singleton helped Montreal extend a three game win streak and gain sole possession of first in the NL East.

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