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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1971

Page

12

Pirates complete doubleheader sweep of Braves behind power bats

Al Oliver hit two homers and Roberto Clemente and Bob Robertson each homered as the Pirates swept the Braves 4 3 in the opener and 15 4 in the nightcap. Clemente his 13th and Oliver his ninth capped a late rally as Pittsburgh extended its NL East lead to five games over Chicago.

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Bonds delivers twice as Giants edge Mets 5 4

Bobby Bonds hit his 24th homer and a run scoring double to spark San Francisco past New York 5 4. He homered off Jim McAndrew in the fourth and doubled home a run in the sixth, while Don Carruthers started the scoring for the Giants before the Mets rallied with a six inning. Giants reliever added 14th save as Mets bats stranded afterward.

NEW York Bobby Bonds San Francisco Giants New York Mets Bonds RBI Jim McAndrew Willie Mays Willie McCovey Alan Gallagher McAndrew Don Carruthers Ken Henderson Carrithers Tito Fuentes Henderson Mets Art Shamsky Ken Boswell Tommie Agee Ed Kranepool Carruthers Jerry Johnson Jerry Grote Kranepool

Fry Praises First Two-A-Day Football Drill

SMU coach Hayden Fry praised the Mustangs first two a day workout in shorts noting players hustled well with minor first day mistakes. Three players Hutchinson Moore and Rollins were limited by slight muscle pulls. The team will continue two a days in shorts through Wednesday then don pads Thursday for an afternoon scrimmage.

Dallas Hayden Fry SMU Mustangs Fry T. J. Hutchinson Dwight Moore Rock Rollins Mustangs

Froggies Lose Five Players at Texas Christian Camp

Texas Christian University opened 1971 football workouts in Fort Worth and immediately lost five players. Sophomore center Jackie Ray from Aspermont quit football on doctors orders, with an injured knee noted as potentially crippling. Other departures included running back Bobby Hickey, defensive tackle Gary Cox, guard Bill Woolard, and receiver Guy Bushman, none of whom were starters. Punter Royce Huffman posted the fastest mile time of 5 30.0.

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McCarver Drives Phillies Past Padres In Road Victory

Tim McCarver doubled home two runs in the fifth to break a scoreless tie as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 behind pitcher Rick Wise.

Philadelphia Tim McCarver Rick Wise Philadelphia Phillies San Diego Padres

USA Volleyball Team Returns From Cuba After Castro Meeting

After a 10 day tournament in Cuba culminating in a 3 1 loss to Cuba the USA squad met Fidel Castro. Bill Wardrop of Manhattan Beach praised the country and noted no defections while Dan Patterson reported a courteous Cuban crowd and Castro’s interest in sports. The team arrived in Miami after travelling from Kingston Jamaica aboard Cubana Airlines.

Miami America Cuba Fidel Castro USA Bill Wardrop Manhattan Beach Calif Munich Fidel Cali Colombia Kingston Jamaica Cubana Airlines Miami International Castro Wardrop Waldrop Patterson Revolutionary Square

Carter, Bengals top Steelers in exhibition clash

Virgil Carter directed Cincinnati in a 2013 exhibition win as the Bengals jumped to a fast start and withstood Pittsburgh rally. Carter completed 19 of 27 passes for 191 yards and one touchdown, while Terry Bradshaw debuted for the Steelers in the second half and sparked a late push.

Chicago Bears Buffalo Bills Terry Bradshaw Pittsburgh Steelers Mane

Staub Drives In Five As Expos Rout Dodgers

Rusty Staub delivered a grand slam and a sacrifice fly driving in five. Boots Day Bradshaw added four RBIs with a homer and a two run shot as the Montreal Expos exploded for a 12 6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. John Strohmayer earned the win while Don Sutton took the loss.

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Bradshaw Helps Steelers vs Bengals Despite Injury Setback

Horst Muhlmann kicked 42 and 16 yard field goals to give Cincinnati a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. Pittsburgh managed only a 45 yard field goal by Paul Rogers that clanged off the crossbar. Coach Chuck Noll shuffled quarterbacks Hanratty and Leahy before Bradshaw, who later scored on a one yard run. Rogers added a 22 yard field goal as the Steelers narrowed the gap to 20 13 in the third quarter.

Bradshaw Horst Muhlmann Cincinnati Pittsburgh Paul Rogers Steeler Chuck Noll Terry Hanratty Bob Leahy Steelers Rogers Bengal

Tigers Stop Twins 4 2 in Detroit Victory

Detroit beat Minnesota 4 to 2 as Les Cain pitched five solid innings and Dick McAuliffe delivered the key two run double. Rod Carew, Killebrew and Cardenas produced early on base paths, while Gates Brown added an RBI for the Tigers.

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Trans Paces Meet Highlights Hillcrest Tennis Showdown

Jane Trans Paces Meet features a Class A doubles title run by Jane Trans and Lucy Locke at Hillcrest Country Club. The event includes Class A singles pursuit with Trans potential, plus scattered results from the Women and Men divisions and a crowded doubles slate.

Jane Irons Lucy Locke Hillcrest Country Club

Kangaroos Aim for Repeat 3-A Title Run

Kress Kangaroos own 17 lettermen returning from a 7-4 district championship squad as Bill Jennings leads a disciplined, confident team. Key returnees include Weaver McClure Roy Jackson and Harley Terrell with McClure anchoring the secondary. Offense features Meshed backfield plus James Lightfoot and Mike Motheral at key spots.

Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal Kress Jennings All-South Plains Weaver McClure Roy Jackson Harley Terrell Mike Motheral Terrell Motheral McClure Jackson Jackson Brothers Terry Stark Jim Carlisle Andy Huron Randy Lightfoot Vince Brecker Roy Loafman David Roden Stark Lightfoot Roden Huron Blackerby Steve Cathy Loafman Jerry Goodrum Danial Ambriz Hil Jennings West Texas Cary Culpepper Anglio Rendall Murray West Texas Chil Wientower North Texas Curtis Hall Harvey Terrell Larry Scarry Steve Wade Andgate Jerry Brunson Mike Materal Rob McKnight Doug Cecil Jim Marlisse Daniel Ambriz Kim Norris Randy Tightfoot Vince Blackerby Gary Hughes Jery Goodrum Robert Robies Felix Villareal David Jeden Roy Loatman Darrell Lightfoot Perry. Blark Jim Cruce Ydalon Ralls Dr Petersburg Vega Hart Happy Bovina Farwell Earth Thalon Rattle Petersburg Vege Springlake Ace Kim Norman Robverted McKnight

Red Raiders Practice Schedule and Freshmen Arrival

Sophomore Joe Barnes saw action at tailback and quarterback in Monday drills for Texas Tech as he and Jimmy Carmichael rotate behind Charles Napper. Freshmen report today with physicals tonight and non-contact workouts starting Wednesday, full gear next Monday.

Page One Joe Barnes Jimmy Carmichael Charles Napper Tech Lawrence Williams Wichita Falls Jerry Bomar Sherman Jim Frashure Houston Raiders Lubbock Carlen

Gibson Delivers Ninth Inning Run In Cardinals Victory

Bob Gibson pitched seven innings of two run ball and drove in the tying run with a ninth inning single as the St. Louis Cardinals edged the Houston Astros 3 2. Don Wilson worked into the ninth before Ted Cruz advanced to third on an error, setting up the decisive hit by pinch hitter Bob Burda. José Cruz scored the tying run on a later infield hit before Joe Torre drove in two early Cardinal runs with a run scoring single and a later RBI double.

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Ex-Pro Cage Star Hirsch Dies At 68

Emanuel Manny Hirsch, a 1920s Rochester Centrals basketball star in the American Basketball League, died Sunday at 68. He was stricken while visiting relatives in Ottawa, Ontario, after living in North Miami Beach, Florida.

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Oilers waives rookie receiver before Cowboys game

Houston announces the release of Jerry Spackmen a rookie receiver from Colorado State as they prepare for Thursday night in the Astrodome against the Dallas Cowboys. Coach Ed Hughes says Lyn Dickey will likely start at quarterback and two Oilers players Ron Billingsley and Leroy Sledge are injured Billingsley has a damaged shoulder and Sledge a broken hand keeping them from playing.

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