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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1970

Page

15

Redskins rout Patriots in a pre season exhibition win

Washington Redskins crushed Boston 45 to 21 in Newton Massachusetts as Sonny Jurgensen threw four touchdown passes three to Jerry Smith. He completed 12 of 14 for 109 yards in the first half. The game was halted 22 minutes by a smoky fire under the stands at Boston College Stadium.

Newton Mass Sonny Jurgensen Jerry Smith Washington Redskins Boston Patriots Boston College Stadium Jurgensen Boston Redskins Cincinnati Smith Larry Brown Sonny Frank Ryan Mack Allston Marv Woodson Charley Harraway Washington Aaron Marsh Harraway

Laver Captures Canadian Open Title Over Taylor

Rod Laver won the men's singles final 60 44 63 over Roger Taylor in Toronto to claim the Canadian Open crown and $3,600 prize. It was their first meeting since Wimbledon. Rosemary Casals and Margaret Court moved to the women's final with Casals defeating Linda Tuero 46 64 6 3 and Court routing Esme Emanuel 6 0 6 1.

Toronto Rod Laver Roger Taylor Laver Taylor Tween Laver Rosemary, Casals San Francisco Australia Margaret Court Miss Casals Linda Tuero Metairie

Twins Hit Four Home Runs In 9 6 Win Over Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins slugged four homers to beat Boston 9-6 ending a nine game skid. Harmon Killebrew, Brant Alyea, George Mitterwald and Cesar Tovar supplied long balls with Tovar's three run shot in the eighth proving decisive. Reggie Smith and Tony Conigliaro also connected for Boston in a high scoring contest.

Boston Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Cesar Tovar Brant Alyea George Mitterwald Harmon Killebrew Twins Reggie Smith Tony Conigliaro Ge Moses Red Gary Peters Tony Oliva Mike Carl Yastrzemski George Thomas John Kennedy Kennedy Red Sox Alyea Bob Allison Mitterwald Smith Killebrew Tovar

Tulsa Booster Club Sets Meet Tonight

The Tulsa Hornet Booster Club will meet at 8 p.m. tonight in the Community Room of the First National Bank. Members will elect officers for the coming year and Coach Bill Bryant will introduce his coaching staff.

Tulsa Tulsa Hornet First National Bank Bill Bryant

Clobbered Girl Gridder Makes Pro Debut

Orlando Panthers rookie Patricia Palinkas, 21, became the first woman to play in a pro football game prompting a brutal tackle by Wally Florence of the Bridgeport Jets. The quarter about to end saw a botched snap leading to a late second quarter attempt.

Orlando Fla Tampa Patricia Palinkas Orlando Panthers Patricia Wally Florence Bridgeport Jets Panthers Wilson Goldner FEM

Glotzbach Wins Yankee 400 Narrowly At Michigan Speedway

Charlie Glotzbach, starting from pole, overtook Yarborough with nine laps left to win the Yankee 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Yarborough faltered with engine smoke after leading near the 189th lap. Bobby Allison finished second in a Dodge, Dick Brooks third in a Plymouth.

Cambridge Junction Mich Char‘lie Glotzbach Cale Yarborough Michigan International Speedway Glotzibach Mercury Michigan Yarborough

Stockton wins PGA National over Palmer in warm Hills heat

Dave Stockton, 28, surged to an early lead and held on to win the PGA National Golf Championship by two strokes over Arnold Palmer at Southern Hills. Palmer, in a late rally, finished tied for second with Bob Murphy as Stockton struggled to a 73 in the final round.

Dave Stockton Cathy Stockton Southern Hills Country Club Tulsa Okla Arnold Palmer Palmer Bob Murphy Larry Hinson Gene Littler Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Bruce Cegpion Dick Lotz Ray Floyd Billy Casper Gary Player Lee Trevino Southern California Floyd Angel Palmer

Betsy Rawls Captures Buckeye Invitation by One Stroke

Betsy Rawls won the Buckeye Invitation at Royal Oak with a final round 72 to finish with a 210 total. Pam Barnett and Margie Masters finished strong to place second and third with 211 and 212 respectively. The victory marks Rawls' 52nd pro win since 1951.

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