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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1975
Page
14
Ambiguous OCR fragment from Ruidoso page lists stray names and times with scattered sport references. Mentions are unclear for events such as Haun and Irish, with numbers and places mixed, making specifics hard to confirm.
Sunday results show mixed outcomes in the American and National Leagues with various matchups listed for today. Scheduled games include Minnesota at Boston, Houston at Detroit, and Oakland at Cleveland among others, with pitcher matchups noted and several venues marked.
Niki Lauda won the French Grand Prix at Castellet to extend his lead in the world championship. Teammate Emerson Fittipaldi, Jochen Mass, and Mass’s McLaren battled behind Lauda as Jody Scheckter faded after an early challenge. Ron Donohue suffered engine failure after seven laps, and Jean Pierre Jarier fought a losing battle before withdrawing with engine issues.
Ruffian’s injury marked a dramatic setback in her career as a two year old standout. She suffered a severe leg break during a training session that sidelined her and ended plans for a Triple Crown bid. Despite the injury she had previously won 12 of 14 career starts and earned substantial prize money.
In Baastad Sweden Marie Wikstedt defeated Janes Newberry of California 2 6 4 3 78 in the first round of the Swedish Open women's event. Sue Barker, the second seed, beat Ingrid Bent 6 3 6 0 to advance. Rafael Gisentre of Argentina beat Linda Mottram of Britain in another first-round match. Bjorn Hors leads the men's draw as top seed with Manuel Orantes and Dian Gishert following.
Un Kopeck fed wire to wire to win the $250,000 Grand Prix de St. Cloud by two lengths. Dahlia, the defending champion, finished far back in a fourth straight loss. Un Kopeck earned over $140,000 for Maurice Philipperon as On My Way was third, Comtesse de Loir fourth, and Ashmore edged for second.
Drivers from Lubbock Levelland and Fort Collins shared the Governor's Cup at Buffalo Springs Lake. The trophy honors the driver with the most points in the afternoon races. Adams Brown Arp led wins across multiple classes while Red Shores received the sportsmanship trophy. More than $1,000 in prize money was awarded by the West Texas Power Boat Association.
Los Angeles pitcher Doug Rau carried a near perfect game into the eighth as San Francisco’s Chris Speier doubled to ruin the bid. Speier later scored, pacing a 3 1/3 run win for the Giants over the Dodgers. Buckner homered for L A, while Yeager delivered a two run single in the seventh to close the margin.
AP report from St Louis says Reggie Smith of the Cardinals was involved in a second altercation within 24 hours before Sundays game with the Montreal Evans Smith A fist fight broke out as teams presented lineup cards at home plate. Dave Bristol was ejected after the melee and Smith was not in the starting lineup.
The U S track team lands in Prague for a two day tri meet with Czechs and Poles after a heavy loss to the Soviets in Kiev. Pat Rice says the squad is rested and ready. Poles led by Szewinska Joachomowski and Malinowski loom strong while Czechs host Daenk and Fibingerova.
In Kiev the U S junior track team led by youths under 18 defeated the Russians 217-163 as the United States posted a strong showing across the four annual dual meet. The American men won 129-105 and the women 89-58, with several meet records set by rising stars including Florida’s Wonston McTear and Brenda Morehead of Toledo.
Art Wall, 51, captured his 18th tour win and first in nine years by finishing at 271 after a final-round 70. He earned 26,000 from a 130,000 event. Gary McCord surged to within one stroke with birdies late, while Rod Curl tied for third with 273. Gilbert and Hill tied for fourth at 274.
Doug Carr edged Tom Hutchinson Jr. for the ce spot in the 33 mile race sponsored by the Lubbock County Wheel men. Jimmy Peterson was third in 94 minutes 15 seconds and Mike Williams fourth. Wendy Vaughn won the 11 mile women's race in 4 0. DiAnn Hutchinson was second in 38 25. In the veterans class Bill Mayer-Oakes won in 35 55 with Tom Hutchinson Sr. second in 4 05 and Jasper Hubbert third in 38 34.
Lon Piniella rejoins the New York Yankees after surgery for an inner ear infection. He had batted .215 in 1974 with 24 games this season and last played May 16. Bob Oliver was placed on the inactive list. Oliver hit .122 with five hits in 38 at bats and minimal RBI. The Yankees have 10 days to assign his contract elsewhere.
Cincinnati Reds pounded Joe McIntosh and six relievers for 16 hits in a 13-2 victory over the San Diego Padres. George Foster Joculated Morgan and Hector Torres had three RBIs apiece as Clay Kirby earned the win with five innings. Reds jump to first in NL West, building early lead and maintaining pace ahead of the Dodgers.
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