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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1975

Page

14

Brewers Top Rangers 7-4 Behind Scott and Lezcano

George Scott drove in three runs with two singles and a homer, and Sixto Lezcano added a two run double to power the Milwaukee Brewers past the Texas Rangers 7-4. The win snapped Milwaukee’s six game slide and gave them the early lead with four runs in the third.

Milwaukee George Scott Salo Sixto Lezcana Milwaukee Brewers Texas Rangers Brewers Robin Yount Bobby Sheldon Don Money Yount Sheldon Scott Lezeano Lenny Randle Texas Darrell Porter Bill Sharp Rangers Jim Colbom Mike Hargrove Tom Grieve Brewer Frank Lucchesi Bill Deegan

White Sox End Orioles Streak on Downing and Orta’s Late Hit

Chicago tied the game on Brian Downing’s ninth inning homer and took the lead when Jorge Orta doubled home the winning run in the ninth. The Orioles had built a 2-0 edge before the comeback, with Ken Singleton homering earlier and Rick Gossage earning the win for the White Sox.

Chicago Brian Downing Jorge Orta White Sox Baltimore Orioles Nore Mike Torrez Downing Jackson Pat Kelly Poss Grimsley Kelly Orta Ken Singleton Jim Kaat Don Baylor Brooks Robinson Chase Kaat Rick Gossage

Dodgers Top Mets On Hale Homer And Sutton Gem

Los Angeles Dodgers edged the New York Mets 2 1 as John Hale homered off Hank Webb in the fourth inning and Don Sutton won his 16th game of the year. Sutton allowed three hits and the Dodgers stole 33rd consecutive base.

NEW York Sutton John Hale Dodgers New York Mets Hale Hank Webb Steve Garvey Ron Cey Steve Yeager del Unser Rusty Staub Wayne Garrett Mike Phillips Dave Lopes Max Carey Pittsburgh Pirates Lopes Retanzaler Ana Wonte Pascan Inoue Foote G-Foster Dre Los Angeles Stora New York Gale

Tigers Lose 15th Straight

DETROIT AP Bert Blyleven pitched a three hitter as the Minnesota Twins beat the Tigers 4 to 0 extending Detroit’s club record losing streak to 15 games. Steve Braun singled, Jerry Terrell doubled in a run, and Phil Roof hit a homer to seal the win. Ray Bare took the loss despite a strong outing, as Blyleven improved to 11 6.

Detroit Bert Blyleven Jerry Terrell Phil Roof Minnesota Twins Tigers Ray Bare Blyleven Steve Braun Eric Soderholm Terrell Danny ‘Thompson Rod Carew Glenn Borgmann Bob Reynolds Roof Hi Heme

Angels Edge Yankees 1-0 in ninth inning thriller

Lee Stanton delivered a ninth inning double to drive in Tommy Harper for a 1-0 Angels win over the New York Yankees. Rudy May had limited Anaheim to two hits through eight innings before Stanton's game winning hit.

Anaheim Lee Stanton California Rudy May Tommy Harper Angels Victo New York Yankees Sunda May John Baiaz Rudi Meoli Dave Collins Harper Collins Oy Valentine Stanton

Geronimo, Foster Lead Reds to 11-3 Victory over Expos

Cesar Geronimo and George Foster propelled the Cincinnati Reds past the Montreal Expos 11-3 Sunday. A four-run fifth inning started with a walk to Pete Rose and a Ken Griffey double, followed by Griffey scoring on a chopper misplayed by Latty Parrish. Foster later delivered a three-run homer in the eighth as Bench and Perez added runs.

Reds Don Carruhers Pete Rose Ken Griffey Joe Morgan Rose Pete Mackanin Griffey Johnny Bench Latcy Parrish Tony Perez Geronimo Bench Perez Foster Philadelphia Tary Matthews San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Philies Matthews Dick Ruthven Gene Garber Derrel Thomas Bobby Mureer Giants Thomas Mureer

Superdome Debut Brings Loud Screens and Mixed Access

New Orleans opened the Louisiana Superdome with the Saints hosting Houston in a 13-7 game before about 72,000 fans. The venue featured 50 theater size TV screens and loud commercials, drawing mixed reactions. Concessions and restrooms were crowded, and some attendees found the upper deck access steep, while others praised the facilities and view for football watching.

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Cardinals edge Padres in 10th after Reitz tie bonanza

Ken Reitz belted a game tying homer in the 10th and Lou Brock drove in the winning run as the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the San Diego Padres 3 2. Tito Fuentes earlier homered for San Diego to take a 2 1 lead in the 19th inning.

ST. Louis Ken Reitz Lou Brock St. Louis Cardinals San Diego Padres Padres Tito Fuentes Reitz Mike Tyson Bake McBride Bill Greif Rich Folkers Greif Brock Gle Diego Joe Cardinals Ron Fairly Fairly Reggie Smith Tyson San Diego Louis Bon Ann Fonkers Diego Io Lice Lok Wesy Tosis

Ruidoso Results 100 ards and racing figures summary

The page lists multiple race results and betting figures from Ruidoso including Pinhal 1 io Ag Be Meer, Michael'e ink n 10 Fee 280, Twice ae Fleet, Ladue Paws 8, Tears 0 tt 3, Alvin Walker AAO, Tes 307 Guise sta Sith, and Bay Comes 3 cu. It shows fractional times, payouts, and notable entries such as Nate Bleverh 26 furlongs and Kinla Moran Tithe 6.80 with various yardage and stakes.

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Mayberry's Homer Pushes Royals Past Indians 5-1

John Mayberry belted a three run homer in the third to back Kansas City's 5-1 win over Cleveland. The swing came with two outs after Fred Patek and Al Cowens opened the inning with hits. Nelson Briles relieved and sealed the victory after Eric Raich struggled through six innings.

Cleveland John Mayberry Kansas City Royals Cleveland Indians Mayberry Eric Raich Fred Patex AL Cowen al Firmorris Indians Rick Waits Inners

Cubs Rout Braves 9-1 in Rain-Delayed Win

Bill Bonham retired 12 batters to start and pitched five-hitter for the Cubs. Rick Monday drove in three runs with a three-run double as Chicago routed Atlanta 9-1 in a rain-delayed game. Earl Williams ended Bonham’s no-hit bid with a fifth-inning single. Mike Lum hit a two-out pinch homer in the eighth for Chicago. Blue Moon Odom took the loss for Atlanta.

Atlanta RPY Bill Bonham Rick Monday Chicago Cubs Avanta Braves Penham Phillies Earl Williams Mike Lum Blue Moon Odom Braves

Sports standings and results mix with ad copy

A fragmented page shows standings and results across the American and National Leagues with scattered team names and partial scores. The garbled text also includes an ad for custom built swimming pools and construction services with a phone number.

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Pirates Fall To Astros As Skid Reaches Four

Houston's 5 0 lead after one inning proved costly for Pittsburgh as Jutze, Helms and Cedeno fueled a 5 run burst. J R Richard struggled with control before Cosgrove relieved him, while Richie Hebner and Al Oliver led late Pirates rallies but fell short in a 7 3 defeat.

Red Sox Extend AL East Lead with Win Over A's

Boston blanked Oakland 7 4 as Cooper and Rice homered for the visitors. Tenace drove in the A's lone runs with a fourth inning homer. Tiant earned the win, lifting Boston seven games ahead of Baltimore in the AL East while Oakland’s West lead slipped behind Kansas City.

Oakland Cecil Tenace Cooper Jim Rice Boston Sun Red Sox Jim Willoughby Oakland A Baltimore Kansas City Cooper Denny Doyle C Rice 1 Sox Dies Bosman Vic Roston Dovight Evans Doug Griffin Boston Luis Tiant Eam Gene Tenace Joe Rudi Billy Williams Tenace Tobe Booman

Connors Wins International Tennis Title in North Conway

Jimmy Connors defeated Ken Rosewall 6-2 to win the $100,000 International tournament on red clay in North Conway New Jersey. Gov. Meldrim Thomson presented Connors with $20,000 as crowd cheered the top-ranked player in his first event since Wimbledon. In Philadelphia, the Giants beat the Phillies 8-1 as Matt Williams homered and Derrel Thomas, Bobby Murcer, and others drove in runs.

North Conway Jimmy Connors Ken Rosewall Connors Rosewall Meldrim Thomson

Amarillo A's win Lubbock Baseball Tournament crown

The Amarillo A's held off the Lubbock Sonics to win the Lubbock A's Baseball Tournament. Sonics rallied with two runs in the final inning but fell short. MVP Daniel Austin homered three times and drove in eight, while also pitching five hits in the tourney.

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