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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1973

Page

12

Plains Co-Op wins regional fast-pitch meet title

Plains Co-Op of Lubbock captured the Regional USA fast-pitch softball tournament, advancing to Seattle for the national event starting Sept. 7. They finished 5-0 with a 2-0 record and defeated Shady Grove, American Handicraft, Rome Inn, and East Grand to clinch the title. Larry Hays starred with a clutch single and Larry Powell led with key hits as Robert Witten drove in the deciding run.

Austen Plains Co-Op Lubbock Seattle Hub City Weigand's Fort Worth Larry Hays Hesse Benavides Plains Shady Grove Austin Larry Powell American Handicraft Darrel O 'Rosenow Rome Hinn Powall Grand of Dallas Robert Witti Hton Hays Lt. Utley

Miami Dolphins trim roster to league limit

The Miami Dolphins reduced their squad to 49 men. Top draft pick Chuck Bradley from Oregon and running back Eddie Jenkins were placed on injured reserve. Kicking specialist Jett White, defensive end Ron Fernandez were waived. Ron Burger was signed to a future contract. Bill Stanfill sat out with a stomach issue.

MIAMI Miami Dolphins Chuck Bradisley Oregon Eddie Jenkins Don Shula Bradley Jenkins Jett White Ron Fernandez Shulaid Ron Burger Bill Stanfill

Expos Down Dodgers 4-0 Behind Rogers Notches Shutout

Montreal rookie Steve Rogers tossed a four hit shutout against the Los Angeles Dodgers, improving to 5-2 as the Expos score once in each of the first two innings and add two more in the eighth. Ken Singleton drove in a run in the first, Bob Stinson homered to start the second, and Stinson added a two run double in the eighth. Joe Ferguson and Willie Davis supplied the Dodgers only two hits as Messersmith took his 11th loss.

Montreal Steve Rogers Los Angeles Dodigers Montreal Expos Rogers Expos Dodgers Joe Ferguson Ferguson Willie Davis Andy Messersmith Messersmith Ken Singleton Bob Stinson Stinson Larry Lintz Ron Fairly Lintz Fairly Singleton Mike Jorgensen

Monday results loom large in scattered baseball action

American League scores include Baltimore 6 over esas 1 and Chicago 6 over Milwaukee 1 with Detroit and Boston also playing. National League highlights San Francisco 7 Philadelphia 2 while standings show crowded East divisions and west leads. Multiple night games feature Kansas City Baltimore Cleveland Oakland and Los Angeles matchups with key pitchers listed.

Baltimore Esas Chicago Milwaukee Miesoia Detroit Boston Oakland Ncisco Philadelphia Ps Angeles Pranwisco Icensa Te San Diego Kansas City Titzmorris Cleveland Fevas Hudson Nia Minnesota Anieles Osteen Montreal Migove Trilby New York Latlace Ag Neos Chiago Pappas Aviantaisenueler Chaclanat Gus Aoster Houstonous

Orioles extend major league best with 14th straight win

Baltimore slugger Clyde Destined's homer and Earl Williams four RBIs powered an 8 2 victory over Texas as the Orioles stretched their winning streak to 14, tying a club record. Bobby Grich added a two run shot while Paul Blair and Merv Rettenmund made key defensive plays to preserve the lead.

Baltimore Earl Williams Wiliams Baltimore Orioles Texas Clyde Steve Dunning Bobby Grich Ander Mike Cuellar Rangers Mark Belanger Geame Casike Paul Blair Don Baylor Merv Rettenmund Rettenmund Jewping Jim Fregosi Blair Dave Nelson Redenmund Toby Harrah Orioles San Francisco Giants New York Yankees

Falcons Missing Ed Williams at Training Camp

Falcons running back Ed Williams, signed recently as a free agent, was reported missing from the Greenville camp after last seen in the locker room following the Knoxville exhibition against the Cleveland Browns. The league club will announce Wednesday the waivers of ten players to reach 49.

Greenville S.C Ed Williams Atlanta Falcons Norm van Brocklin Williams Knoxville Cleveland Browns

Wood earns 21st win in Chicago comeback over Brewers

Wilbur Wood defies seven losses in a row to beat Milwaukee 4 3 after Chicago mounts a three run fifth inning. Don Money doubled and scored for the Brewers while Ed Rodriguez and Jerry Hairston drive in runs for the White Sox.

Chicago Wilbur Wood Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Brewers Wood Milwaukee Don Money Bob Mitchell Jorge Oria Chiago Herrmann Billy Champion Bucky Deni Champion Pat’ Kelly Ed Rodriguez Bil Sharp Rodriguez Jerry Hairston Bill Melton Orta Omer White Sox

Texan Tops Seniors Golf in World Championship Round One

David Goldman of Dallas defeated Walter Sham of Ogden Utah 6 and 5 to lead the World Seniors Golf Championship opening round at Broadmoor Country Club. He advances to face Tom Draper of Troy Michigan, who beat James Ferrie 4 and 3, in today's match play. Other early results include T F Connell overcoming Wally Sezna 1 up and Jack McCarthy upsetting Curtis Person 2 up.

Colorado Springs Colo U.S David Goldman Dallas Waltersham Ogden Utah Broadmoor, Country Club Goldman Tom Draper Troy Mich Draper Western James Ferrie Indian Wells Calif T.F. Connell Boynton Beach Fla Wally Sezna Greenville Del Jack , McCarthy Sydney Australis Curtis Person Mem Phil Tenn

LCC Ladies Club Championship Opens With Early Match Play

Libbock Country Club hosts the Libbock County Ladies Club Championship as play starts at 9 30 am Joanne Batson leads qualifiers with an 8 0 score and draws Eth elyn Campbell in the opening match tee times five minutes apart.

Libbock Country Joanne Batson Alist Ethelyn Campbell

Revival push led by Bull with Hollingsworth in West Memphis

The Razorbacks seem set for a fall revival with Bull directing efforts and Mark Hollingsworth, safetyman, joining crusades last summer. They represented a Baptist church in West Memphis Arkansas delivering Christian testimony and preaching.

Bull Mark Hollingsworth West Memphis Ark Hollingsworth

Fife Shuts Down Tigers as Twins Win 5-3

Detroit native Dan Fife in his first major league start, after being traded from Detroit to Minnesota, tosses seven innings of four-hit ball to lead the Twins to a 5-3 victory over the Tigers. Rod Carew and Tony Oliva drive in early runs and give Fife a 2-0 lead.

Detroit Dan Fife Minnesota Jim Percy Twins Tigers Fife Tacoma Baltimore Mike Strabler Rod Carew Tony Oliva

Red Raiders Eye Tough Texas Challenge This Fall

The Red Raiders, favored to challenge Texas in the Southwest Conference, evaluate offense and line depth after a spring workout. Joe Barnes leads at quarterback with Carmichael and Duniven as top contenders. freshmen will be observed for potential varsity promotion. Tech prepares for a SWC writers tour stop.

Carlen University of Texas Joe Barnes Jimmy Carmichael Barnes Tommy Duniven Raiders Tech Southwest Conference

Home Runs Propel Phils Past Giants

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 7-4 as Joe Schmidt Kingman and Bill Robinson hit important homers and Garry Matthews added an eighth inning shot. The Phillies scored five in the first off Jim Barr and added two more in the sixth. Denny Doyle and Willie Montanez contributed late scoring as Schmidt delivered a three run homer.

NEW York Rusty Stauth New York Mets San Diego Padres George Stone Mets Wayne Garrett Felix Millan Sui Steve Ailin Fred Kendall Clarence Gaston Padres Don Hahn Dave Roberts Rod Harreson Paves Tug McCraw Philadelphia Jiuning Dave Joe Schmidt Kingman Bill Robinson Philies San Francisco Giants Jim Willoughby Robinson Craig Robinson Garry Matthews Giants Denny Doyle Willie Montanez Ane Schmidt San Francisco

Tennis Ban Targets Jean King and John New sombe

Billie Jean King, defending women's champion, signs with Philadelphia in the new circuit while New sombe joins Houston. About 20 players already under contract as ILTP duty moves forward. William F. Talbert, U.S. Open chairman, says he has not heard of any ban and doubts its likelihood.

Page One Jean King John Newsombe Billie Jean Philadelphia Newsombe Houston William F. Talbert

Raiders Fail To Trim List In Preseason Moves

The Oakland Raiders did not announce players placed on the waiver list after a Monday workout. Coach John Madden downplayed a single game impact from Saturday's 34 10 loss to Minnesota as the team prepares for next week’s roster cut and moves camp to Alameda after the Oakland Coliseum game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Santa Rosa Catif Oakland Raiders John Madden Minnesota Raiders Alameda San Francisco 49Ers Oakland Coliseum

Juarez Ace Drops 8-Iron at Pine Hills No 16

Leo Juarez hols a hole in one at Pine Hills Golf Course on par three 16 using an 8 iron. Witnesses Don Boucher and Vic Singleton confirm the shot.

Leo Juarez Pine Hills Juarez Don Boucher Vic Singleton

Court Wins Grass Court Title In Newport Drama

Australia’s Margaret Court captured the $30,000 Women’s Grass Court Championship at the Casino, defeating Tulle Heldman 6-3 6-2 to claim her second straight title and push her 1970 prize total beyond $96,000. Heldman earned $3,500 as runnerup. Doubles winners were Durr of France and Stove of the Netherlands, 6-4 6-3 over Newberry Ladolla and Pam Teesuarden.

Newport Ral Bobby Riggs Australia Margaret Court Miss Heldman Mrs. Court Netherlands Janet Newberry Ladolla Calif Pam Teesuarden Los

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