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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1973

Page

12

Old Pros of Racing Snare Twin 200s

Cambridge Junction hosted a stock car event led by Roger McCluskey and A J Foyt. McCluskey, 42, drove a Plymouth to victory in the Twin 200s on the Michigan oval, setting a 161 146 mph record before a crash injured another driver. Foyt finished six and three tenths seconds back in a Chevrolet.

Cambridge Junction Midhs Roger McCluskey A.J. Foyt Plymiouth Michigan Tirlstack Janney Ofternational Speedway Cedar Rapids McChuskey Tucson Burns Center Atiz Lindsay Hopkins University of Michigan Hospital McLaren Indianapolis Foyt Ramo Stott Keokuk Iowa Stott AL Unser Ford McCloskey Ron Keseliwski Parnelli Jones Joe Leonard Annadretti Mount Pocono

Harrell Leads Hubbers Past Roswell in 82 Sweep

Jeff Harrell hurled the Lubbock Hubbers to an 82 sweep over the Roswell Raiders on Sunday. In the opener Harrell walked six and struck out 12, surrendering two unearned runs on Larry Mills’ third inning double. he lost the no hitter and perfect game on Mills’ fifth-inning homer in the nightcap, while fanning three. Rick Bradley had three hits and an RBI in the first game, and Keith Moreland added three hits and four RBIs in the nightcap. The Hubbers next play road games in Liberal and Kane ahead of the North division Texas NBC tournament starting Friday.

Onan Jett Harrell Lubbock Hubbers Roswell Raiders Harrell Larry Mills Rick Bradley RBI Keith Moreland Ric Burley Dave Hazard Hazzard Mark Withrow Hubbees Leberal Kane Texas Nbc

Floydada Open Tennis: Netters Sweep Titles for 1933

Floydada saw Lubbock players claim three event titles in the Floydada Open finals. Jerry Smith defeated Jackie Paves for the men’s high school singles crown, then partnered with Charles Key to win doubles. Lubbo ck’s Edrans and Duty Rusting captured the men's over 35 doubles. The three day event drew 182 players across 322 events.

Floydada Bock Netters Jerry Smith

Wilson Watts Win Tourney at Hillcrest Country Club

Tommy Wilson and Ted Watts fired a 67 to win the two day Inter-Club Partnership golf tournament at Hillcrest with a 135 total. J B White and John Conine shot 66 for best round and tied for second with Dave Lawson and Bob Jordan on 137.

Tommy Wilson Ted Watts Hillcrest Hillcrest Country Club J.B. White John Conine Dave Lawson Bob Jordan Exomonshn Flight Agscrameny Wilsonsted Watts Jordan Malarie John Date Fidge Jumah Rath Buller Fores Jatrick Alien Wpe David Fas Paul “Rodwins Harlan Larsbert Gerald Kirby Marie Beane Muuwen Geral Batants Beeveries Toner Rare Recah Ag findeysKein Sony Fiesdala Kove Poumane Cinta Cson Maten Baird Pelea Peania Wright Vernon Wsne Mae Graigchatod Tan Daun Shee Rae Antichersarte Sauview Ian Everson Lalita Ywinvies Jantieseas Aera del CS Sissies Harare G. Hicek Nan

Ruidoso Race Day Results and Notable Finishes

A compact report lists event results with finishes and scores including Be. 420, 400 yard sprints, Daily double 855,40, and other horse and horse-related betting figures. It mentions competitors such as Mr. Scooperma, Johney, Starke, Dahle Kine, Mr. Green, and VGuinnela among various placements and payouts.

Tirst Brest Moetineia Asta Shy Finleness Metso Havana

Robinson Tour Sponsor Quest Highlighted by Eagle Putt

Robinson, continuing from page one, sought a sponsor before a Robinson match. A 313 yard vent included a 20 foot eagle putt on the 55 yard tinth. He closed with a birdie two on a four footer at the 18th. Dickson shot 85 with seven birdies and two bogeys, including birdies at Nos. 11 and 12, and five in his final surge.

Robinson Dickson

Carlton Shuts Out Astros As Luzinski Powers Phils

Steve Carlton regained 1972 form with a three hit shutout of Houston at Veterans Stadium. The Phillies won 7–0 as Luzinski drove in two with two singles and his 17th homer in five games. Carlton lowered his ERA to 4.08 and threw with a hungry, mean look as Bowa joined in a run producing second inning.

Philadelphia Steve Carlton Veterans Stadium Philadelphia Phillies Hander Houston Felt Wood Carlton Bob Boone Phils Danny Ozark J Jerry] Reuss Astro Greg Luzinski Larry Bowa Luzinski Doug Rader Jett Fielder Ozark Rader Astros Luanski

Revson Wins First Grand Prix at Silverstone

Peter Revson captured his first Formula One Grand Prix victory at Silverstone England, enduring a 90 minute race stoppage after a major crash. The win made him the first American to win a European style Grand Prix since 1971, as Ilustrated by Yardley McLaren team jubilation and prominent finishes from Hulme and Peterson.

Silverstone England Peter Revson Shycar Redondo Beach Calif Cele Britain John Surtees Italy Andrea de Adamich Reyson Mario Andretti Yardley McLaren Dennis Hulme New Zealand Hulme Sweden Ronnie Peterson Lotus

Americans Dominate Maccabiah Track And Swims Meet

At the Maccabiah Games American swimmers captured nine medals across five events led by Roy Abramovitz of Princeton who earned two golds. Ed Solotar praised the team as they posted strong performances including a sweep in free rifle shooting by Israel, while track results featured Djerassi’s hammer throw game record and Brownstein winning the 200 meter dash.

Zarnowiecki Roy Abramovitz Princeton N.J U.S Ed Solotar Max Novich Shmuel Lalkin Novieh Lalkin Maccabiah Court of Honor Israel United States Great Britain Dov Djerassi New York Wayne Brownstein Burbank Calif Leonard Bogan Emmaneul Rosenberg Valley Streams N.Y Bernard Waxman Tallahassee Fla Glenn Harmatz Lakewood Mark Solomon

Stopa Wins Publin Public Links in Surprise Victory

New Orleans golfer Stan Stopa clinched the 118th U.S. Public Links title at Flanders Valley. He posted a final round 72 to finish 294 total, edging Phill Reichel of Bloomington, Minnesota, and Gary Hitch of Santa Barbara, California by one stroke. Reichel led early rounds before a 78 final 18 left him at 295. Hitch fell short with a closing birdie miss. Dennis Smith of Memphis tied for low honors with a 71 final round, finishing at 296. Stopa, 20, plans to turn pro and enter the PCA school, aiming for the U.S. Amateur in Toledo.

U.S Stopa Phill Reichel Bloomington Minn Gary Hitch Santa Barbara Calif Flanders Valley Inverness Club Toledo Ohio PCA Reichel Faleten Reichel University of Minnesota Hitch Dennis Smith Memphis Tenn

Little League Meets Start Here Today

Eight city leagues begin Area I and Area II Little League tournaments at May Simmons Park and Maxey Park. Major all star teams from Northwest Eastern Midwest Northeast compete at May Simmons. Area II features Dixie Southwest Western Southern. First doubleheader games at 5:30 and 7:30 with subsequent losers and winners brackets leading to 7:30 championship clashes.

May Simmons Park Maxey Park Northwest Midwest Northeast May Simmons 24Th and Quirt 24Th Nashville Dixie Southwest

Williams Duo Takes Meet at Plainview Golf Tourney

Jack Williams and Dick Weston shot a sizzling 68 Sunday to break a second place tie and win the annual Plainview Partnership golf tournament. Hale and Sealy finished third after a 69 Sunday, with Watts and Wilson taking second aboard a final round 8.

Plainview Jack Williams Dick Weston Williams Weston Kent Hale Chester Sealy Hale Sealy Ted Watts Tom Wilson Billy West Ben Jay

Sprint champion James Sherman wins bantam 100 yard dash

James Sherman of Lubbock captured the bantam division 100 yard dash at the West Texas AAU Junior Olympics meet held Saturday. Sherman's time was 11.39 seconds.

Borger James Sherman Lubbock West Texas Sheriman

Morton Cowboys Fail To Reach Contract Deal

The Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Crane Morton failed to reach a renegotiated contract Sunday. He faces a possible fine if he does not report to the opening of veteran training camp Monday evening at 7 30 p.m. CDT. Cowboy publicist Curt Mosher said the coach will treat him as other veterans and that Morton will decide when to report. Morton, a former California star, remains in a pre season competition with Roger Staubach for the No 1 quarterback job.

Thousand Oaks Call Crane Morton Dallas Cowboys Craig Curt Mosher

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