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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1972
Page
14
A pair of mild upsets flavored the third day of the Highway 80 Tennis Tournament in Lubbock. Simdav and other competitors challenged favorites, reshaping seedings and offering fresh drama on the courts.
The annual event, slated for three days, will gain one more day as seven categories still lack champions. In the 18 boys division, Leight Taliaferro of Abilene upset top seed Tom Courson of El Paso 6-4 in the quarter finals.
Pat Kelly of Lubbockout led Chicago victory over the Avera in the finals of the Minnesota Twins Tournament. Amario Tarwin drove in two runs as Eric Soderholm and Bobby 116 powered the Twins to a 6 4 opener win. Singles and doubles titles were decided Sunday with several matches completed at Coronado High School starting at 8 am.
A garbled OCR sports roundup mentions players, teams, and injuries including Brett Hall and Bill Cannon. References to states, venues, and numbers hint at basketball and football coverage, with scattered names such as Rene and Higgins within a crowded, unclear page.
In a continued page report from the tennis courts, results show a hard fought encounter on Highway 80 with players such as Barnet, Darbens, Crane, Wasner, and Mintta among those listed. The grainy OCR notes numerous matchups and scores, highlighting close margins and competitive rounds as teams and individuals press for victories.
The fragmented passage notes President Nixon, Stengel, and Robin Roberts in a 1940s to 1970s baseball context. It hints at international duties, fan honors, and a pitcher’s NL recognition, mentioning a long career and reflections on baseball’s peak era. Readers are reminded of a bygone era linking politics and sport.
Portales special report highlights Plains Co-Op sweeping the field as Rosenow hits four homers and hurls 21 innings, guiding Lubbock to a 6 3 win over Amarillo then 9 0 over Portales in the finals. Hays and Vittitow anchor the squad with MVP Rosenow, Whittitow, Burleson, and Benavidez on the all tournament team.
The Cubs lost 7-4 as Pittsburgh swept Chicago. Bob Robertson, Manny Sanguillen and Roberto Clemente homered for the Pirates while Willie Stargell drove in two runs. Bruce Elliston earned the win for Pittsburgh and Bill Hands took the loss for the Cubs. A seventh inning triple play by Chicago failed to spark a comeback.
St Louis toed past Philadelphia 7 3 behind Jim Cleve land who improved to 9 1. Maxvill drove in four runs including a bases loaded sequence in the eighth. Ted Simmons and Carbo contributed key hits as the Cardinals extended their hot stretch, while Philadelphia's Reggie Cleveland recorded his second win in four decisions with support from reliever Moe Drabowsky.
Local golf results show Tommy Jackson and Lee Carter winning the Big Spring Municipal Partnership with a 127 total. Close behind were Mark McCraney and Joan Afams, finishing two strokes back in second place.
Scott Stegner fired a two day total to win the championship flight of the Andrews Country Club Invitational golf tournament by one stroke over Tony Smith and Royce Woolard.
Powell slugged a three run homer in the first and Bi a two run shot in the fifth to pace Baltimore in a 7 2 victory over Detroit. Cuellar held off a late Detroit rally as Belanger reached on a misplayed grounder and Rettenmund scored on a single. Freehan homered for Detroit, but Cuellar earned the win. Elliott named Michigan Big Ten Medal of Honor recipient and Academic All American honoree.
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