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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1971

Page

14

Yankees End Dobson Win Streak With 12-3 Crush

New York batter Murcer collected three hits including a three run homer as the Yankees routed the Orioles 12-3 for their fifth straight win. Blomberg added three hits, Peterson won to improve to 11-7, and Dobson saw his 12 game win streak snapped after nine innings.

NEW York Bobby Murcer New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Murcer Yankee Roy Whit Ron Blomberg Felipe Alou Horace Clarke Gene Michael Fritz Peterson Danny Cater Peterson Baltimore Pat Dobson Dobson Blomberg Alou Twomen

Padres Nip Astros On Five Hits In Tight 4-3 Win

Dave Roberts pitched five hits and Ollie Brown's eighth inning single drove in Clarence Gaston with the winning run as San Diego edged Houston 4-3. The Padres led 3-0 in the third on Roberts bunt single and Gaston’s hit, while Houston answered with a first inning rally highlighted by Jesus Alou and Joe Morgan. Roberts improved to 9-12, Ray fell to 8-? in relief.

Houston Dave Roberts Ollie Brown Clarence Gaston San Diego Jim Ray Padres Gaston Brown Roberts Jesus Alou Wade Balsingame Joe Morgan Ray Jestant Hernandz Metzger Cogent Toon Brown Ty Watcon Soon Sian Jalou Blungme New York Conjason Ph Toongkay Sun Tommie Agee Mouton Diego Ho Kranepool Gaston Hie Eco Rader Shane Rohoeis Biasingame Ie Seaver Biasingare UN Pame Jerry Grote Biasingamen D.roberts Rastion Bud Harrelson Ils Pat

Seaver Dominates Braves In 9-1 Mets Victory

Tom Seaver earned his 12th win with a four hitter and 11 strikeouts to lead the New York Mets past the Atlanta Braves 9-1. He boosted his season strikeout total to 188, surpassing Chicago’s 184. It marked the eighth time this season and 30th in his career with 10 or more Ks.

Atlanta Tom Seaver New York Mets Atlanta Braves Seaver Chicago Cy ‘Young Braves Felix Milian

Gaines County golf meet opens with 52 teams this week

Gaines County Country Club hosts a 36 hole medal tourney starting today at 9 am with 52 teams split into two starting blocks. After round one teams are flighted into four 13 man groups as detailed lineups include numerous players and partnerships across the field. Cowboys lead Rams 38 14 late third quarter in Los Angeles after strong early play.

Minole Gaines County Country Club

Borger Climbs to Regional Legion Title in Doubleheader

Borger swept Brown-Griffin Texaco of Lubbock in a two game regional American Legion playoff, winning 11-4 and 5-4 to advance to the state tournament. Gary Olivo homered for BG, but Borger built a big third inning in game one and held on. In game two Borger led 3-0 before BG tied it on Olivo’s two run shot.

Borger Brown - Griffin Texaco Lubsbock American Legion Brown - Griffin Alan Layne Bgs Gary Olivo Chad Utley Layne Iresional Champs Berger Brown-Griffin Olivo

Friday results put Yankees past Orioles in slugfest

In major league action the New York club thrashed Baltimore 32 to 3 on Friday with strong showings from hitters and a dominant pitching sequence. Other scores included Cleveland routs Betta ei while California edged the Athletics 3 0. Montreal and Cincinnati exchanged late offense in a 9 9 tie, and Philadelphia met Pittsburgh in a close game as Houston and San Francisco pursued late leads.

New York Baltimore Washington Cleveland Bettaei California National League Cincinnat Montreal Auionia Philladel Pittsburgh Smullero Houston Strauis Speandisea Philadelphia Wise Ryan Atlanta McAnally Cincinntat McGlothiin San Francisco Carrithers Chicago Jenkins San Diego Atlin Wison Angeles Osteen Cartonisi Nevelana West Divion Oakland St Louis Montreal Philadetpnia Francisco Jan eSowston Cincinnati American Leagu Horten Aukee Pattin Slaton Hedlund Alrtorm Brothers Mith Paul Washington Faltimore Palmer Ikekien Tieton Wiekro Boston Siebert

Reds overpower Expos with 9-1 victory in Cincinnati

George Foster hit a three run homer and Lee May Johnny Bench and Tony Perez added solo shots as Don Gullett limited Montreal to four hits. Cincinnati built a five run fourth inning highlighted by a Carbo Rose Perez and Bench sequence and added two more runs in the fifth on May and Bench homers. Rose later doubled home a run in the sixth and Perez capped the scoring with his 21st homer in the seventh.

Cincinnati George Foster Lee May Johnny Bench Tony Perez Don Gullett Cincinnati Reds Montreal Expos Foster Steve Benko Pete Rose Bernie Carbo Reds Rose Carbo Perez Bench May Howie Reed

Johnson Holds Point Lead In Sportsman Division

Larry Johnson extended his high point lead by winning four Friday night races at Arena Park Raceway. He captured the trophy dash, first heat, semis heat, and the main event. Carroll Hughes won the super modified main over Sleepy Nelson and Charles Bolton. top driver Hoot Ellis did not compete in that class despite winning the trophy dash, as a collision with Vic Tucker in the semi heat marked a recurring issue between Ellis and Tucker.

Larry Johnson Arena Park Raceway Johnson Carroll Hughes Sleepy Nelson Charles Bolton Hoot Ellis Ellis Vic Tucker Tucker

Pirates Victims Montanez Homer Paces Phils

Willie Montanez hit a two run homer in the eighth inning to back a Phillies rally and beat the Pirates 3 2 at Three Rivers Stadium. Gene Alley Gene Clines and Tim McCarver contributed singles as Philadelphia erased a 2 1 deficit and snapped an eight game road losing streak at Pittsburgh. Ellis, the Pirates pitcher, suffered a tough decision after a string of losses.

Pittsburgh Willie Phillies Montenez Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Derun Johnson Ellis Three Rivers Stadium

Dickie Post Signs Pact with Denver Broncos

The Denver Broncos announced Friday the signing of running back Dickie Post, acquired from San Diego for Denver’s second-round 1972 draft pick. The 5 foot 9 veteran, once the AFL’s leading ground gainer, will share duties with Bobby Anderson and Floyd Little and may also see time at wide receiver.

Denver Denver Broncos Dickie Post Post San Diego Bobby Anderson Floyd Little Lou Saban Chargers

Milwaukee Ends Royals Rally With Ninth Inning Victory

Milwaukee Brewers beat Kansas City Royals 2 1 as Tom Harper doubled to start the ninth, scoring on Johnny Briggs sacrifice fly for the walk-off win. Harper’s eighth inning lead and a earlier triple by Theobald propelled Milwaukee behind a pitching duel between Skip Lockwood and Paul Splittorff, with Brewers four hits to Royals seven.

Ikansas City Tommy Harper Johnny Briggs Milwaukee Brewers Kansas City Royals Harper Royals Paul Splittorff Ron ‘Theobald Briggs Skip Lockwood Theobald Brewers Amos Otis Joe Keough Otis Gail Hopkins Keough Splittorff Lockwood Ken Sanders Shlwaukee Kanxas City Pater Keougy Cardenal

Senators Rally To Triumph Over Indians In 13-Run Win

Washington defeats Cleveland 13 to 6 as Paul Casanova belts a two run homer and Dave Nelson adds a bases loaded single. Bill Gogolewski earns the win despite a rough third inning, whileFernie Allen starts the scoring with a single and Ted Uhlaender Chris Chambliss and Graig Nettles contribute for the Indians. Nelson swipes two bases and Elliott Maddox adds aggression as the Senators steal three bases and score in the seventh aided by an error.

Washington Paul Casanova Dave Nelson Bill Gogolewski Washington Senators Rietory Cleveland Indians Golewski Fernie Allen Senators Nova Indians Ted Uhlaender Vad Pinson Chris Chambliss Graig Steve Hargan Tom McCraw Allen Toby Harrah McCraw Gogolewski del Unser Nelson Elliott Maddox

Yield Nine Runs In Fifth Sparks Cardinals Rally

The St Louis Cardinals rallied to a 12 8 victory over the San Francisco Giants as eight straight Cardinals singled in the fifth, with Lou Brock and Julian Javier driving in two runs each and Joe Torre adding one. The surge gave St Louis a seven game edge over Pittsburgh in the NL East chase while shrinking San Francisco's margin over Los Angeles to 5 1/2 games in the West. The inning featured a near major league record for consecutive hits in an inning before a bases loaded plunk by Bob Burda and a wild throw by Dave Kingman capped the scoring.

Giants Tito Fuente St. Louis Ted Sizemore San Francisco Fuente Ken Henderson St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals Pittsburgh Los Angeles Dodgers Cardinal Lou Brock Julian Javier Joe Torre Bob Burda Dave Kingman Willie McCovey

Bosox fall as Norm Cash homers to beat Red Sox

Detroit pitcher Joe Coleman and Boston starter Ray Culp duel through seven innings before Norm Cash hits his 24th homer in the eighth to lift the Tigers to a 2-0 win. Coleman fans nine over seven and a third, earning his 12th win.

Boston Norm Cash Detroit Joe Coleman Ray Culp Tigers Red Sox Coleman Culp Willie Horton Cash peTnorr

Jennings Duo Leads Meet at Muleshoe Club Championship

Brooks Jennings and Steve White shot a 62 to top the championship flight after round one at Muleshoe Country Club Partnership. Bill St Clair and Dick Johnson trailed by one stroke at 63, with Irvin St Claire and others sharing third at 64 as players brace for a 9:20 a.m. start.

Muleshoe Brooks Jennings Steve White

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