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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1971

Page

10

Parker Davis Lead 6-5 Win Over Cards

Dodgers beat St. Louis 6-5 as Wes Parker and Willie Davis each collect four hits including three doubles off Bob Gibson. Downing improves to 14-7 after his third win against the Cardinals this season, with Brewer handling the late innings.

ST. Louis Wes Parker Willie Davis Los Angeles Dodgers Bob Gibson St. Louis Cardinals Dodgers San Francisco Gibson Los Angeles Cardinals AL Downing Jim Brewer Ted Sizemore St Louis Brewer Lou Brock Downing

YFL Deadline Today For Kid Football Signups

Today marks the deadline for registering in the Lubbock Youth Football League. Boys ages 10 to 13 in seventh grade can sign up at B&B Sporting Goods Oshmans Sports Center or Farrs Family Center and will be placed on teams near their homes.

Lubbock B&b Sporting Goods Oshman’s, Sports Center Farr's Family Center

Davis Cup Delayed in Sao Paulo Despite Protests

Brazil and Romania interzonal finals in Sao Paulo were postponed a week by the USLTA amid visa delays and training time concerns. Alcides Procopio, Brazil captain and Sao Paulo Tennis Federation president, warns of a dangerous precedent as matches now begin August 21 with the U.S. facing the winner.

Sao Paulo Brazil Romania Alcides Procopio United States

Warriors Schedule Split Home Games Between San Diego and Oakland

The Golden State Warriors announced a six game home slate at the San Diego International Sports Arena with the rest of their 35 home games at the Oakland Coliseum. The San Diego schedule includes games against Chicago on October 29 and Atlanta on December 7, with New York on February 1 and Milwaukee on March 3 among others.

St Dings Pet Antimore Shehineton Cleveland Pakiand Rana Cily Ae Watt Milwaukee Pathe Iti Stiatsman i Ves Fineston Tnniaie Eineinnat Mane San Diego Baltimore Queliar Sbnnesota Detroit Hight Coleman Silwaukee Parsons Kansas Cy Titzmerster Hedlund Washington Bosman Tompson Golbert Chicago Chamiey CantoraiaWrant New York Bahaven Oom Hunter Bintan Peters San Francisco Golden State Warriors San Diego International Sports Arena San Francisco Warriors Oakland Coliseum Chicago Houston Atlanta

Houston Sends Down Hurler Bill Grief

The Houston Astros optioned right handed pitcher Bill Grief to Oklahoma City and promoted left hander Ron Cook from the Triple A club. Grief had a 0-1 record with Houston while Cook owned a 3-4 mark at Oklahoma City.

Houston Bill Houston Astros Bill Grief Oklahoma City Ron Cook Grief Astros Cook

Green Bay Loses Starting Tackle Francis Peay

Green Bay Wis AP Francis Peay left the Packers during grass drills, removing another blocker from the injured forward wall. Coach Dan Devine called the move disappointing and said the team faces a weakened offensive line without him.

Green Bay Wis Francis Peay Packers Peay Francis Dan Devine

Cowboys Begin Camp With First Workout After Draft Picks

Dallas Cowboys opened camp in Thousand Oaks with Tody Smith and Billy Truax taking part late due to injuries. Rodney Wallace shifted to offensive guard as Blaine Nye and others practice, amid a 45-21 preseason win over New Orleans and plans to maintain the schedule.

Dallas Cowboys Truax New Orleans Saints Rensie Rucker Rodney Wallace Geat Smith Wallace Blaine Nye

Rain Delays BA Tourney in Carlsbad and Lubbock

Rain halted Babe Ruth regional play in Carlsbad with Carlsbad leading Lubbock 2-0 in the fourth inning. Monday’s game will resume Friday morning, with Lubbock set to return to the field. Tulane 8 fell to Austin 5-2 and New Orleans overwhelmed Pine Bluff 120. Lubbock’s fate depends on this morning’s result, with potential games against Albuquerque or Pine Bluff slated for tonight.

Carlsbad Lubbock Tangs Lubbock Tul Austin New Orleans Pine Bluff Ark Albuquerque Lubbockites

Pan Am Games Yank Swim Team Sets Records

United States men lead with ten gold medals, Canada dominates women’s diving with Nancy Robertson sweeping titles. Debby Lipman wins bronze in platform, Mikki King places fourth. Cuba tops in boxing flyweight with Tachin. U.S. sailors place silver in snipe, finn, and lightning. Baseball, basketball, water polo progress. field hockey semifinals set, women’s volleyball hopes fade.

Ecuador Jorge Delgada Jerry Heidenreich Dallas United States Jim McCenica Ventura Calif Steve Genter Lakewood Heck Canada Brazil Nancy Robertson Winnipeg U.S Miss Robertson Beverley Boys Liz Carruthers Debby Lipman Long Beach DJ Micki King Ui Force Long Beirc Mikhuel Tachin Cuba Don Behm Lansing Mich Jorge Ramos Don Gable Waterloo Town University of Iowa Lso Jose Ramos Cartagena Caribbean Sea Argentina Diaz Agustin Miami Carl van Duyne Short Hills N.J Tom Allen Buffalo N.Y Veneala Colombia Mexico

Texan Avery Rush Wins Victoria Open Final

Tex an Avery Rush held his nerve to win the Victoria BC tennis final over Manuel Castenada at the Victoria Racquet Club as Mexico Two released faced the match. Gary Frederickson is noted as a rookie free agent in the championship context. Roosevelt Thomas of Western Michigan and other Dallas Cowboys cuts referenced. Jim Thorpe is cited as the first president of the American Professional Football Association in 1920.

Victoria B. C Avery Rush Mexico Manuel Castenada Dallas Gary Frederickson North Dakota Roosevelt Thomas Western Michigan Dallas Cowboys Jim Thorpe Los Angeles UPI Canton Bulldogs American Professional Football Association

Only Chicago and Cleveland Remain Big League Pro Football Cities

In a snapshot of early professional football history, Chicago and Cleveland stand as the sole remaining big league cities among the 11 charter cities of the American Professional Football Association, the precursor to the NFL formed in 1920.

Chicago UPI American Professional Football Association National Football League Cleveland

Farwell to Host First Lenny Anderson Golf Tournament

Farwell Country Club hosts the inaugural Lenny Anderson Partnership golf tournament this weekend with about 95 players expected. The 3 hour-event runs Saturday and Sunday, entries close Friday noon, and the $10 per team fee includes a spaghetti supper for players and spouses. A shotgun start is planned at 9 am and 2 pm each day, with field limited to 48 teams.

Farwell Farwell Country Club Lenny Anderson Dick Blackburn Rolfers Blackburn

Oilers rout Giants 35 6 in exhibition game

Houston OILERS dominated New York Giants 35 to 6 in a Monday night exhibition. Dan Pastorini started at quarterback, while Lynn Dickey and Charlie Joiner starred with two touchdown catches and 132 receiving yards. Giants star Fran Tarkenton reportedly retired amid contract issues.

Houston Oilers Charley Johnson Lynn Dickey New York Charlie Joint Board Pete Gogolak Giants Dan Pastorini Chayterback Frank] Tarkenton Tucker Fredrickson Ron John Joiner Jerry LeVins San Diego Dickey Woodie Campbell George Webster Bill Shiner

Third Round Pick Swinney Leaves Saints Camp

Clovis Swinney a 249 pound defensive tackle and third round pick last year quit football at a New Orleans Saints training camp in Hattiesburg Mississippi. Bruce Anderson failed a physical with a knee injury and will be waived along with Swinney after the 14-10 loss to the Bills. Anderson was acquired from Washington in a trade that involved Tom Barington.

Hattiesburg, Miss Clovis” Swinney New Orleans Saints Saints Arkansas State Buffalo Bills Bruce Anderson Washington Swinney Anderson Tom Barington

Striking Doctors Back To Work In Israel After Emergency Order

In Jerusalem, Israel, 300 striking doctors agreed to return after Prime Minister Golda Meir signed an emergency order imposing six‑month prison terms and fines to resolve a crippling hospital strike. The doctors regretted the action but would comply, while a union spokesman said coercive measures cannot settle wage disputes. Coffee remains Guatemala’s principal crop.

Jerusalem Israel Golda Meir

Briton shoots 31 minute 25 second 18 holes with vehicle aid

Peter Hall of Shipley England set a time record for 18 holes at Northcliffe Course using a land rover 20 cadDies and motor scooters to complete 18 holes in 31 minutes 25 seconds. He finished over par and noted his score was not great yet pleased with the time.

Shipley England Peter Hall Northcliffe Ken Bousfield Burnham Beeches Mall Hall

Hospital Admits Accused Killer Juan Corona

Juan Corona, the farm labor contractor charged with killing 25 fruit workers, was admitted to Sutter County Hospital after chest pains. A jail spokesman said he might not return to his cell for about three weeks as doctors run tests, following a mild heart attack last June. He was arrested May 26 during the Peach and Plum orchards probe along the Feather River.

Yuba City Juan Corona Yuba County Core Robert J. Moss Sutter County Moss Corana Jast Feather River

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