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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1972

Page

12

Lost Legs in Explosion Inspire Eidson to Fight On

Dale Eidson, a 23 year old football hopeful, lost both legs and his right arm in a Fourth of July fireworks accident. He has learned to walk on artificial legs, hosts a radio show, opened an insurance office, and drives. Eidson credits his positive attitude for enduring months of pain and setbacks and says he would have made the Chargers as a punter at San Francisco State.

Concord Calif Dale Eidson Eidson Artriciel Edison Forday Eldson San Diego Charger Bidson Chargers San Francisco State

Reds Top Cardinals 6-1 to Halt Seven-Game Streak

Pete Rose drove in three with a two RBI double as Cincinnati exploded for five runs in the second inning off Scipio Spinks. Spinks left with a knee injury after a collision with catcher Johnny Bench, as Russ Grimsley earned his fourth win over St Louis.

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Firecracker 400 at Daytona Ends In Pearson Victory

Pearson drives the Wood Brothers Chevrolet to victory in the Firecracker 400 at Daytona International Speedway as Petty and Allison race close. Weather cool with 67,200 crowd. Allison leads late before Pearson bloques and overtakes on lap 154 in a dramatic three-car shootout.

Wood ‘Brothers Daytona International Speedway Petty iAlligon Carlength Nadine Deigrees Pearson Allison Frank Warren Dodge Chevy Spartanburg S. C Vetteran Clifton Marlin James Hylton Ford Wood Brothers Victory Lane A. J.foyt

Lynn McGlothen Shuts Down Twins For First Win

Boston rookie Lynn McGlothen threw a three hit shutout for his first major league victory as the Red Sox beat Minnesota 4 0 to extend their streak to five games. He struck out seven and faced only two baserunners after the second inning, holding the Twins to no runs and three hits.

Boston Lynn McGlothen Boston Red Sox Minnesota McGlothen Ray Corbin Red Sox Corbin Carl Yastrzemski Carlton Fisk Danny Thompson Juan Beniquez Bobby Darwin Beniquez Eric Soderholm Steve Frye George Mit

Cruce Foursome Wins Brownfield Scramble Golf Tourney

The Evelyn Cruce, Diiic Warren, Jack Shirley and R N McLean foursome fired a 64 to win the Brownfield Country Club Fourth Scramble. Annie Tucker John Stockton Dick Tucker and Arnold Patton tied for second at 65 with Frances Patton Keith Addison Chris Addison and Robert Kennedy. Darlene Lassiter W V Lassiter Roger Warren and J L Burnett took fourth at 67. Wanda Knox C B Knox Hank Jordan George Steele and Dorothy Thompson Bob Thompson Terry Foster Cy Foster tied for fifth at 68. The New York Jets meet the New Orleans Saints at Shea Stadium in a rare regular season clash.

Brownfield Evelyn Cruce Diiic Warren Jack Shirley R.N. McLean Brownfield Country Club Annie Tucker John Stockton Dick Tucker Arnold Patton Ted Frances Patton Keith Addison Chris Addison Robert Kennedy Darlene’. Lassiter W. V. Lassiter Roger Warren J. L. Burnett Wanda Knox C. B. Knox Hank Jordan George’. Steele Dorothy Thompson Bob Thompson Terry Foster Cy Foster

Loufek Leads After Round Two In International Seniors

Bob Loufek of Moline holds a two stroke edge at 143 after a 74 in the second round of the International Senior Golf Championship at Gleneagles Queens Course. Raymond Palmer of Grosse Ile and Joe Horacek of Los Angeles sit close, with Jude Poynter and William Coffey also in contention as top 66 qualifiers continue play on the Queen's Course.

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Penn State trainer leads U.S. Olympic boxing team

Ed Sulkowski, Penn State alumnus and former boxer, serves as head trainer for the U.S. Olympic boxing team, guiding athletes with his collegiate coaching background and sport experience.

Penn State Ed Sulkowski U.S

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