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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1972

Page

11

Al Unser Joins Super Team To Chase Indy Jinx

New York AP reports star driver Al Unser and Mario Andretti join a “Super Team” debuting a revolutionary new car design for the 5050 with Vel Miletich and Par nelli Jones overseeing. Unser reflects on the Indy 500 May 2 and the alleged jinx while his wife expresses support and calm.

New York al Unser Mrs. Unser Unser Wilbur Shaw Mauri Rose Bill Vikovich Vukovich Unsers Mario Andretti Joe Leonard Super Team Nellis Parnelli Vel Miletich Jones Trenton Andretti Answer Albuquerque

Edwards Delivers Homer to Spark 4th Straight Rangers Win

Edwards belted a homer as Texas beat California 6-1 lifting them to a fourth straight victory and into a tie for second in the AL West behind Oakland. The Houston Astros won 3-2 over Chicago, extending their win streak to seven as Santo and May homered for the Cubs and Astros respectively.

Fergie Jen Arlington Larry Buttner Jim Spencer Houston Johnny Texas Rangers California Angels Texas Chicago Ken Forsch Lee May Astros Santo May Forsch Dim Ray Randy Hundley Don Kessinger

Today’s Games in the American League

A scrambled scorecard shows Easter Palm 8 and Minneester Meaty 26 as two games. Odds, venues, and starting pitchers are unclear. field notes reference DL and Sea as locations with uncertain outcomes.

Rangers Rally Falls Short in MLB Tilt Versus Angels

Texas trailed 43 into the bottom of the seventh. A Texas rally began with a single by Nelson, a steal, and errors by Cardenas. Pave Nelson and allies pushed runs home before Torborg’s RBI single. Angels led 20 at one point with Spencer homer answering early, and the late rally fell short.

Rangers Cardenas Sandy Alomar Pave Nelson Texas Andy Messersmith Shortstays Cardenas Ise Mincher Joe Litts Kanes Ruttner Spencer Syd Alten Marra Jeff Torborig Fin Read California Jim Spencer Angels

Guerin Named Hawks General Manager in Atlanta

Eight-year Hawks coach Richie Guerin was named general manager by Omni group owner Bill Putnam in Atlanta. Guerin will oversee basketball operations and scouting as the team searches for a new coach while continuing to emphasize keeping the core group together.

Atlanta Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association Richie Guerin Guerin NBA Hawks St. Louis Bill Putnam Omni Group Richie Sandall Putnam Memphis Babe McCarthy Marquette University al McGuire Neton Avalanche-Joursal Con Guerin Austin New York Fernoon Eagle Knicks Serpentor Kings Max Florid King District Court David King Ralelph Brown Fes Aubrey White J. C Brown Thurst Haynes Rick Young Lubbock al Pyeee Mike Foley Cutter Pritchett UIL Davis

Giants Rout Santa Clara In Exhibition Blowout

In Santa Clara California the San Francisco Giants defeated Santa Clara University 18 to 1 in an exhibition game. Tito Fuentes blasted a three run homer with Chris Speier and Jim Riggio also homering. Ron Bryant started and earned the win as Gene Delgado and Mike Pereira hit solo shots for the Broncos.

Santa Clara Calif San Francsco Giants Santa Clara University Broncos Tito Fuentes Giants Big Viening Chris Speier Jimmy Rosaria Surlo Gene Delgants Mike Pereira Ron Bryant

Brewers Tigers Game Postponed By Cold Wet Grounds

Milwaukee Milwaukee Brewers postponed Monday's scheduled game with the Detroit Tigers due to cold weather and wet grounds. The game, originally scheduled for July 7, was ruined by the conditions.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Brewers Detroit Tigers

Donkey Cage Contest Scheduled At Idalou

Idalou to host donkey basketball with local teams and booster group, entry blanks and tickets set for 7 p m at the high school gym. Ragus said the event supports Idalou boosters and invites schools to participate.

Idalou College Station Charlie Kelley A&m Rice Owls Aj, Englart Karl Bystrom David Pettit Tommy Hawthorne Mike Petl Bruce Katt Back Wall Lubbock Coronado Janthip Labbook Aftel Pionship Idalol Pete Ragus Idalow All-Stars Ragus

Buffalo Cager Undergoes Knee Surgery

Buffalo Braves star Elmore Smith had knee surgery in Buffalo. An 80 minute operation removed a cyst and cartilage from his left knee. He remained in Millard Fillmore Hospital for about a week with no cast applied.

Buffalo N.Y Elmore Smith Buffalo Braves National Basket ‘Ball Association Braves Smith Millard Fillmore Hospital

Stars Win Salt Lake City Rally Over Indiana

Willie Wise scored 34 points and Jimmie Jones added 32 as Utah beat Indiana 139 190 in Salt Lake City. The win lifts Utah to a 3 2 lead in the ABA Western Division playoffs.

STARS Salt Lake City Willie Wise Jimmie Jones Utah Indiana

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