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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1970
Page
29
Minnesota reserve catcher Tom Tischinski hit a tiebreaking seventh inning homer his first in nearly two major league seasons as the Twins defeated the Washington Senators 4 3 in Minneapolis Friday night.
Al Kaline delivered a bases-loaded double in a four-run Detroit fourth inning to push the Tigers past the Milwaukee Brewers 6 to 4. Les Cain win improved to 12-4 despite a rough first frame as Milwaukee misplays aided Detroit's rally. Dave May error aided another run.
Mrs. Sam Pollock Sr., 77, mother of Montreal Canadiens general manager Sam Pollock, died in a hospital after a lengthy illness. She is survived by family members in Montreal. The Pollock family announced the death Wednesday.
Dave Marshall sparked two rallies with a single and a double as the Mets defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-1. Jerry Koosman limited Cincinnati to seven hits, while Cleon Jones and Tommie Agee produced New York’s first run. Bud Harrelson and Wayne Garrett drew bases on balls to force in runs, and Art Shamsky added a run in the fifth.
Kansas City boosts spirits as Bob Oliver lines a bases loaded single in the 12th to beat Boston 2-1. Wally Bunker allows three hits through nine, Abe Abernathy earns the win after a late Royals push, with Amos Otis and Lou Piniella setting up the decisive hit.
In Philadelphia Don Wilson pitched a three hitter to win the opener as Houston split the doubleheader. John Briggs Wynn hit a solo homer in the fifth to spoil the shutout, while Money added a three run blast in the seventh and Doug Rader homered for Houston in the nightcap.
Buffalo overcame 240 penalty yards to beat Philadelphia 35 to 20 in a preseason game. OJ Simpson scored twice and totaled five touches after leaving with a sprained ankle, while Max Anderson, J C Collins and Dan Darragh connected on scores. Harry Jones and Norm Snead also produced for the Eagles.
Lubbock golfer Jim Whitaker shot a 66 to lead the Floydada Invitational first round, three strokes ahead of Max Dice who posted 69. Other early results list several matches and indicate flight pairings and tee times for today and tomorrow.
The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-2 as Ron Klimkowski worked a two-pitch out in a sixth inning jam. Key moments included Bill Melton's 24th homer and efficient relief helped preserve the win, with Jake Gibbs and Danny Cater contributing early runs. Lyttle saved the day with an 18th save in the ninth. The Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia then qualified for the world championships in the eights by defeating the University of Washington in the regatta.
McNally scattered six hits and fanned with Terry Crowley replacing Boog Powell in the third. Crowley sparked a rally with a leadoff hit and later scored on a fielder’s choice as Baltimore built a 1-0 lead in the first inning on consecutive taps by Blair Powell Robinson and Rettenmund. Jarvis Tatum and Alex Johnson collected two hits each off McNally, who needs one win to tie the Oriole career mark of 110.
The Mana Ville Daily Empire concludes its five year publication period. Editors say the move reflects strategic realignment while readers are invited to follow remaining coverage through associated outlets.
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