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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1972

Page

21

Mets Take 3-0 Victory Over Reds in Cincinnati

Mets pitcher duo Jim McAndrew and Tug McGraw held Cincinnati to five hits as New York won 3-0. Boswell hit his seventh homer and Kranepool added an eighth while Agee connected for his 12th. Billingham took the loss, falling to 10-11.

Cincinnati Jim McAndrew Tug McGraw Ken Boswell Ed Kranepool Tommie Agee New York Mets Cincinnati Reds McAndrew Pete Rose McGraw Reds Boswell Kranepool Mets Feld Jack Billingham

Ralls Football Team Hit By Mass Walkout

In Ralls the varsity football team of District 4-AA saw 29 players quit during practice in a protest over a student council election. The departure leaves 25 players as coach Larry Ledbetter weighs next steps and the team plans to play this season.

Avalanche RALLS Larry Ledbetter Ledbetter

Rangers rally past Yankees in twin bill opener, 7-6

Ted Ford belted a tie breaking homer off Ron Klimowski as Texas surged in the seventh to beat New York 7-4 in the nightcap. Earlier, the Yankees won the opener 7-6 on Johnny Calligan's ninth inning single after Blomberg and Allen walked. Murcer powered game one with a cycle potential, homering in the ninth for his 23rd.

NEW York Ted Ford Ron Klimowski Texas Rangers Yankees Johnny Calligan Horacio Pina Ron Blomberg Bernie Allen Bobby Murcer Celerino Sanchez Ford Larry Buttner Jim Mason RBI Texas Murcer

Phillies Fall as May's 21st Homer Edges Astros

Lee May belted his 21st homer to give Houston a 1-0 lead. Oscar Gamble's pinch hit RBI single tied Philadelphia in the seventh, then Cesar Cedeno contributed for Houston before Fred Gladding earned the win. The Phillies’ Searce allowed the homer in relief as Don Wilson started and Darrell Brandon pitched for Philly.

Houston Lee Mays Mac Astros Oscar Gamble RBI Phila Houston Astros Vic Delphia Philadelphia Phillies Searce Fred Gladding Don Wilson Wilson Darrell Brandon Cesar Cedeno Phaitladelety Houston Abrhbi Boyle Metzger Cedeno Hutton Wynntt Montanez Cf Laszinski If Lmay Tb Edwards Tix Dakader Wrobnsn Jajou Money Helms Bateman Fete Kreynidy Prior Ph Iray Oon Mityan Nmiller Brandan Pange Diadding Brandon Randon p.wWilson

Duo Shares Meet Lead In Southwest PGA Event

Tom Nielsen of Albuquerque and Lee Bonse of Phoenix fired four under par 68s Monday to share the first round lead at the Southwest PGA golf championship on Paradise Hills Country Club course. Bonse missed an eight foot birdie putt on the final hole, while Nielsen eagled the 18th from 12 feet. Don Klein and Dwaine Knight were tied for second at 69, with several players at 72 or 75 from the field.

Albuquerque NUM Tom Nielsen Lee Bonse Phoenix Ariz Paradise Hills ‘Country Club Bonse Owas Nielsen Don Klein Dwaine Knight Jerry Mohley Clovis Guy Wimberley Tis Fred Atkins el Paso Jim Marshall Scottsdale Gene Torcres Las Vegas N.M Paul ‘Brilliant Las Cruces Gene ‘Shaffer Tucson John Bulla

Bank Teller Robbery Seemingly Calm Escapes With Cash

A young man at a First National City Bank branch asked for all hundreds fifties and tens and, without a weapon shown, took $2,500 before fleeing. Police report details remain sparse from the New York AP dispatch.

New York First National City Bank

Brewers Bow To Royals In Six to Four Loss

Kansas City Royals topped Milwaukee 6 4 as six runs came in the second and third innings on six first inning singles. Carl Taylor and Lou Piniella each had two hits and two runs scored while Bobby Knoop drove in two. Roger Nelson won his sixth straight decision despite George Scott's 14th homer in the second and a two run shot by Joe Lahoud in the third.

Milwaukee Kansas City Royals Milwaukee Brewers Carl Taylor Lou Piniella Bobby Knoop Royals Roger Nelson Georgescott Joe Lahoud

Modified Races Set For Sept. 4

The North Texas Modified Stock Car Championships will be at Thunderbird Speedway on September 4 with a guaranteed purse of 5 000 matching regional records. The 100 lap feature offers 1 000 to the winner as champions from most Southwest tracks compete. Waco’s Robert Pryor leads as favorite against drivers from Houston Austin San Antonio Amarillo Abilene and New Mexico.

Dallasap North Texas Thunderbird Speedway Southwest Waco Robert Pryor Houston Austin San Antonio Amarillo Abilene New Mexico

Olympic Schedule Summary From Munich Events

Olympic day timetable lists fencing, basketball, wrestling, swimming, canoeing, weightlifting, volleyball, water polo, rowing, and hockey events. Notable matchups include West Germany vs Brazil, Spain vs Russia, Poland vs Mexico, Denmark vs Russia, and Hungary vs United States with multiple heats and finals across genders and disciplines. The schedule shows start times in Eastern Daylight Time and venues in Munich, Augsburg, and surrounding sites.

Munich Naber Hussia Poland Egypt Spain West Germany Healy An. Dapat Australas Lkam Czechoslovakia Cuba Philippines Yugolayia Puerto Ries Senegal Brazil United State A.i Yugoslavia Ecuba Bulgaria Japan Romania Canada Russia Aus West Germeny Hilopm North Arta Augsburg Tal Mexico Malaysia Belgium France Oxerciaga Soeer Burma Nuemberd East Germany Colombia Puasau

Cubs Rally To Beat Dodgers In Chicago

Billy Williams drove in two runs with a sixth inning double and Milt Pappas allowed eight hits as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 2 to 2. Don Kessinger reached on a misplay, Jose Cardenal singled, and Williams doubled to left for the decisive runs. Willie Davis had three hits including his 74th homer for the Dodgers.

Chicago Billy Williams Milt Pappas Chicagoes Los Angeles Dodgers Cubs Dodger Bill Singer Don Kessinger Bill Russell Jose Cardenal Williams Singer Pappas Willie Davis

Nicklaus Sets Record in U S Professional Match Play Victory

Jack Nicklaus lifted his 6th win of the PGA season by taking the U S Professional Match Play at Pinehurst earning 40 000 of the 150 000 purse and pushing his yearly money to a record 280 482. The 32 year old leads the money list with 1 663 646 career earnings while Lee Trevino trails with 143 763 and others fill the top ten. Lou Graham boosted by winning Liggett Myers event also competes for money.

New York Jack Nicklaus U.S PGA Nicklaus Pinehurst N.C Akron Ohio Lee Trevino George Archer Jerry Heard Gary Player Bruce Devlin Tommy Aaron Tom Weiskopf Bruce Crampton Jim Jamieson Lou Graham Liggett Myers Qper

Barr Flings Three-Hitter In 3-0 Win Over Cardinals

San Francisco ace Jim Barr retired the first 20 St Louis batters and earned a 3-0 victory as Dave Kingman drove in all three runs with a bases loaded double in the ninth. Bernie Carbo provided the only late offense for St Louis with a two out double in the seventh.

ST. Louis San Francisco Jim Barr Vicory Cardinals Dave Kingman Cards Bernie Carbo Luis Melendez Jose Cruz Reggie Cleveland Barr Jim Howarth Dwain Anderson Chris Speier Ken Henderson Dave Rader Kingman

Cyclon Thesz Grudge Match Headlines Tonight at Fair Park

Cyclon and Thesz highlight a card at Fair Park Coliseum beginning 7 30 PM with a grudge match after Thesz disqualified Cyclon in a previous bout with Mil Mascaras. Lord Hayes and Ricky Starr defend their Western States tag titles vs Dick Murdock and Bob Duncum. Ricky Romero vs Karl Von Steiger is third main event with Pak Song vs Denis Rockwinkle, Betty Nicoll vs Marie Lavern, and Koma vs Nick Kozak on the undercard.

Cyclon Negro Low Thesz Fair Park Coliseum Thesz Marie Lavern Koma Nick Kozak

Goudy Type Leader of New York Printer and Typographer

William Goudy, a prominent New York printer and typographer born in 1865 and died 1947, is celebrated as the most prolific type designer in history. He originated more than 100 typefaces and authored several influential books on printing.

Goudy New York William Goudy

Grich Drives 5 RBIs as Orioles Top Twins 9-4

Baltimore overwhelms Minnesota 9-4 behind Bobby Grich’s grand slam and triple. Grich drives in five, Robinson and Powell spark late rallies, while Harmon Killebrew hits his milestone homer for the Twins who suffer an eighth straight loss.

Houston Oilers Cut Thirteen Players in Roster Trim

The Houston Oilers announced the release of thirteen players including veterans Woody Campbell and Mike Richardson. Campbell, a six year back from Northwestern, had limited pre season carries while Richardson, a fourth year Oiler, and other veterans were cut as the team whittled to 49 players.

Houston Houston Oilers Woody Campbell Mike Richardson Campbell Northwestern Oilers Richardson Southern Methodist Dave Dierich San Francisco Craig Robinson Tom’ Ma‘lry Scott Mahoney Rusty McDearman David Hoot Jimmy Quinn Kent Branstetter Ken Spain Willie Roberts David Jones

Tiant Shuts Out White Sox as Red Sox Win

Right-hander Luis Tiant blanked the White Sox Tuesday night in Boston. Rico Petrocelli opened the scoring with a two-out walk and later scored, while Richie Allen doubled in the fourth but was erased on Carlos May’s line drive. Pat Kelly drew a leadoff walk in the sixth and Allen singled, but May struck out and Kelly was nabbed attempting to steal third.

Luis Tiant Ilfnit Boston Red. Sox White Sox Fom Bradley Rico Petrocelli Carlton Fish Tiant Cleveland Richie Allen Carlos May Pat Kelly Allen May Kelly

Singleton hits two homers lift Expos over Braves 4-3

Ken Singleton belted two home runs Tuesday night to spark the Montreal Expos past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 in a National League game. He started the fourth with his 10th homer to break a scoreless duel and added an 11th solo shot with two outs in the seventh, as Balor Moore was touched for the decisive runs and Hank Aaron homered for Atlanta in the fifth.

Atlanta Ken Singleton Montreal Expos Atlanta Braves Montreal Balor Moore Jim Hardin Moore Hank Aaron Aaron

Stargell Lifts Pirates Past Padres With 31st Homer

Willie Stargell drove in runs with a solo homer and a sacrifice fly to boost his RBI total to 101 as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the San Diego Padres 5-3. Steve Blass earned the win to improve to 15-6, with eighth inning relief from Dave Giusti. The Pirates, maintaining their 10 percent lead in the NL East, trailed 1-0 after Derrell Thomas's RBI single in the second before Richie Hebner's triple and Manny Sanguillen's RBI single tied it in the bottom half. Stargell added an insurance run in the sixth with his 31st homer of the season.

Pittsburgh Willie Stargell Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Steve Blass Dave, Giusti Derrell Thomas Pirates Richie Hebner Mike Corkins Manny Sanguillen Stargell Pirate

Pitt Fullback Felinzeak Out For 1972 Season

Pitt fullback Paul Felinzeak suffers torn knee ligaments in a scrimmage and undergoes surgery ending his 1972 season. Felinzeak rushed for 3131 yards and two touchdowns last year for the University of Pittsburgh.

Johnstown University of Pittsburgh Paul Felinzeak Felinzeak

Florida State Linebacker Parker Out For Season

Florida State star Linebacker Parker, the team's defensive signal caller, tore knee ligaments during a late practice and will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery. Parker, a mainstay of the Seminoles defense, sustained the injury Tuesday afternoon.

Tallahassee Aap Puint Parker Florida State Jogt Seminoles Tues Parker Tn Fh

Ambiguous baseball schedule fragment amid league listings

Fragmentary OCR shows American and National League game listings with team matchups and pitcher stats jumbled. Includes references to Cleveland, Minnesota, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Boston, Cincinnati, and New York in disordered lines without clear dates or results.

New York Texas New Baltimore Oilwaukee Cleveland Oakland Detroit California Chicago Lon Angeles Pittsburgh San Diego Montreal Atlanta Cincinnati Houston Philadelphia San Baltimore Cleveland 475 Milwaukee Onici Minnesota Kansas SAN Brad AMG Ahi Moraies Seo Davatilio Ori Roberts Adiver Clemente i Colbert Tb Saree Rietary Giusti Philadel Corkins Havoc Wee-Blass Creveland Rake van Odom Rae Cho Dobson Kansas City Bouttorff Ryerton Nig Poll Tahoe Sky New Banton San Diese Pitbarsh Kisoa Los Cingladett Bowslon

Albany State coach Rainey dies in sleep at 46

Albany Ga AP Robert Rainey 46 head basketball coach and athletic director of Albany State College died Tuesday of an apparent heart attack. A native of Eudora Ark he died in his sleep. Rainey became head coach in 1960 and was named athletic director June 1. Rainey starred as a guard at Arkansas AM&N.

Albany, Ga Robert Rainey Albany State College Rainey Eudora Ark Alleany State Arkansas Am&n

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