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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1971

Page

9

Plainview Golf Star Ham Rogers Leads Early Five Stroke Margin

Ham Rogers and Steve Rogers shot 11 under par 60 on the front nine to seize a five stroke lead in the Plainview Partnership Golf Tournament. Ham fired a 63 with two eagles and birdies on six holes as the Lubbock pair topped teams including Henry McBride-Doyle Powell and Tommy Chatham-Mack Knight. Final round times were set for 9 a.m. shotgun for lower flights and 2 p.m. for championship and upper flights.

Plainview Ham Rogers Ham Texas Tech Rogers Steve Eagles Lubbock Henry McBride-Doyle Powell Tommy Chatham Mike Knight Elmo Johnson Tanner Steve Rogers Henry McBride Doyle Powell Mack Knight C. Tanner Jack Williams Gene Boyd Arnold Binns Bob Junkin Jack Cogburn Bob Henry E. Johnson B. West Larry Morehead Don Needham Ken Bailey Ken Hicks Dean Kelly B. Winn D. Johnston J. Johnston Gaylon Brand Dave Lawson Morris Neal Bucky Sheffield M. Dees E. Ramsey E. Brooks J McAnaly

El Paso Colts rout Lubbock in district title race

Five RBIs by Femath power El Paso Colts to an 11-2 win over Lubbock at Hodges Park clinching District 3. Utley’s 15 strikeouts lead Brown-Griffin Texaco to 3-1 win over Furrs for American Legion tournament crown at Lowry Field.

Jim Gintonio Avalanche-Journal Little Jesus Femath el Paso Colts Lubbock Hodges Park el Pasoans Fort Worth City Colts Lubbock Colts Steve Harr Marlin Hamilton Glenn Yarborough el Paso Willie Soto Bobby Hernandez Dave Daniel Chad Utley Brown-Griffin Texaco Furr's Utley Atley Brown - Griffin Kevin Farrar David Griffin Billy Wallis Keary Bailey Alan Layne Gary Olivo Mike Bewley Furr Mark Griffin Kenny Hill Frenship Donnie Moore Bell Red Cheks Ricky Wallin Brown Griffin Jesus Femath el Paso Colt All-Stars Lubbock Stars B-G American Legion Milton Adams Top Tony Anthony

Cardinals Rally Past Expos 8 7 in 14th In opener

Ted Simmons drove in his third run with a single in the 14th inning to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-7 win over the Montreal Expos in the co headlining game. Matty Alou started the winning rally with a single and Jose Cruz delivered key plays in the 12th.

Montreal Ted Simmons St. Louis Cardinals Montreal Expos Matty Alou Claude Raymond Jose Cruz Alou Joe Torrie Simmons St. Louis Boots Day Expos Gary Sutherland Cruz Torre Mike Marshall Luis Melendez

Jenkins Sparks Cubs Past Phillies for 16th Win

Ferguson Jenkins pitched six hits and struck out 14 as he earned his 16th win with the Chicago Cubs in a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia. Jenkins, facing his former club, scored the deciding run on Jim Hickman’s eighth inning single after a Don Kessinger sacrifice.

Philadelphia Ferguson Jenkins Jim Hickman Chicago Cubs Jenkins Phillies Don Kessinger

Screamers Capture City Slow-Pitch Championship

The Screamers led by pitcher Phil Sacco beat McAustin 23 15 to win the city softball title. Sacco won all four of his games today including an earlier 13 7 win over IBM. McAustin had defeated the Raiders 13 2 and IBM 11 8 to reach the final. Both teams advance to Regionals in Amarillo next weekend. The Screamers hit nine homers in the final including two by Mike Slavik.

Screamers Phil Sacco McAustin Sacco IBM Raiders Amarillo Mike Slavik

Roadrunners capture regional softball title in Lubbock final

The Roadrunners of Lubbock defeated Mavericks 13 4 in the finals of the Women's Regional Fastpitch Softball Tournament to advance to state. Earlier, Roadrunners beat Amarillo Hawthorne 11 5. Mavericks beat Amarillo Alamo Carpet 10 4 and Cecil's 21 4 in Saturday action.

Roadrunners Lubbock Mavericks Amarillo Hawthorne Amarillo

LCC Leads Hillcrest in Quinn Connell ey Challenge Cup

Lubbock Country Club holds a 13 10 lead over Hillcrest after 10 mixed doubles matches with final pairings scheduled at 2 p m. Saturday action features multiple wins by LCC in women's and mixed doubles and Hillcrest dominance in 9 of 13 men's doubles matches.

Lubbock Country Club Hillcrest Country Club LCC Ofeight Hillcrest

Lamesa sweeps district Babe Ruth tourney title

Lamesa captured the District IV 13 15 year old Babe Ruth Tournament by defeating Brownfield 9 to 2. Lane Heald pitched for Lamesa and Ricky Wright allowed six hits for Brownfield. Heald added a double as Lamesa’s lone extra base hit while Larry Mason collected Brownfield’s only extra base hit with a triple. Lamesa advances to the state tournament in Dumas starting Monday.

Brownfield Lamesa Babe Ruth Dumas Lane Healdy Ricky Wright Larry Mason Heald

El Paso Tops Lubbock Behind Hernandez Strong Relief

El Paso defeated Lubbock 9 1 in a game marked by Hernandez relief and 11 El Paso hits. Femath Melendez and Raul Rodriguez drove in runs early, Clanton homered for Lubbock, and El Paso scored repeatedly in the fifth and sixth to seal the win. Harr allowed one earned run as Hernandez earned the win with 3 2/3 scoreless innings.

Hernandez Tommy MclIntyre Moundsmen el Paso Fematch Jimmy Melendez Raul Rodriguez Clanton Lubbock Dwane Clanton Tim Botkin Femath Melendez RBI Harr Willie Soto Bobby Hernandez Steve Harr Martin Hamilton Glenn Yarbrough Dwyane Clanton Jimmy Shankles Rodriguez Tommy McIntyre

Ruidoso Racecard Results for Maiden and Claiming Furlongs

Results list 12 races from Ruidoso focusing on maidens and claimers. Notable winners include Janas Nashua 4.80 3.60 3.00, Quendan 10.20 5.40, Betsy Darling 3.40 in race one with times and paces noted. Subsequent races feature Stalkiad, Tabby's Boy, First And Finest, Savannah Blaze, Prince Eagle Top, Apollo, Swinging Did, Dasha Wind, See Him Go and other contenders with exact payouts and times. Pool payout for the Double and Quinella final tally included.

Janas Nashua Quendan Betsy Darling Stalkiad Tabby’s Boy Tim Daily Savannah Blaze Kentucky Eyes Prince Eagle Top Triple Nix Horned Guineulal Sra Apollo Depth Badger Miss Go Far Swinging Last Lear Mr. Novak Dasha Wind Regal Tyne Steppin Sam Cee Bar Deck Carin’ Ry Missy Jo Lark Little Felix Mr. Bar Horns Bo Bo

All-Stars to Mix Pro Pros with College Standouts

The All-Stars roster includes Pastroni bound for the Houston Oilers and Hixson headed to the Kansas City Chiefs. Notable backs like Joe Moore, John Brockington, Mike Adamle, Leon Burns, Joe Profit, and John Riggins highlight a fast, versatile backfield while defensive concerns focus on inexperience in the secondary against slick passers. Len Dawson’s Chiefs exposed gaps in last July's drill as Collier’s subset pressures Earl Morrall starting for an injured Johnny Unitas with quick performers Ta tum, Dunlap, Scott, Rickerson, Thomas, and Thompson contributing in the defensive mix.

Missouri Joe Moore Gale Sayers Bears John Brockington Ohio State Mike ‘Adamle Northwestern Leon Burns Long Beach State Joe Profit Northeast Louisiana John Riggins Kansas Chiefs Len Dawson Collegians Collier Colts Earl Morrall Johnny Unitas Jack Tatum Leon Dunlap Texas State Clarence Scott Ron Rickerson Kansas State Isaac Thomas Lane College Norm. Thompson Darthets Auburn

Landry sees Thomas attitude shift after call

Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry said he spoke by telephone with halfback Duane Thomas who was somewhat apologetic for remarks about blacks. Landry added the team could either bring him in or trade him and noted a contract dispute remains unresolved.

Thousand Oaks Calif Tom Landry Dallas Cowboys Duane Thomas Thomas Landry Llandry

Littlefield Wins Meet in District II Babe Ruth Playoffs

Littlefield captured the 14-15 year old District II Babe Ruth title by defeating Plainview 5-2 after a 7-4 first game loss forced a second game. Plainview won the 13-year-old division 11-0 over Muleshoe with Steve Phillips pitching a perfect game.

Plainview Littlefield Muleshoe Steve Phillips

Western Pony League seals runner up in tight round robin

Western Pony League clinched second in the City Pony League round robin by routing Dixie 8-1 as Kenny Blackwell earned the win and Danny Jones led Western with a homer and a double. Southwest defeated Southern 6-2 to finish third. Dixie and Western advance. regional set for Abilene after Wednesday night’s sectional at Southern Pony League Park.

Western Pony League Dixie Pony Southwest Southern Dixie Borger Southern Pony League Chickasha Okla Oklahoma City Abilene Kenny Blackwell Juning Sams Joe Barnhart Monte Beckham Rocky Alburtis Kurt Wilkes Danny Jones HR Jones Blackwell

Expos Recall Jim Gosger from Winnipeg

The Montreal Expos recalled outfielder Jim Gosger from Winnipeg. Gosger moves from the minor league assignment back to the majors as the Expos seek depth in their outfield.

Montreal Montreal Expos Jim Gosger Winnipeg

Weekend MLB Scores and Standings Snapshot

Saturday results show Boston 1 at Minnesota 4 and New York 4 at Milwaukee while Chicago 6 beat Washington in 10 innings and California played Baltimore after a postponement. Kansas City, Cleveland 1, Oakland 7, Detroit won in the National League Chicago 2 Philadelphia 4 and Pittsburgh 4 San Diego 0. Other notes include St Louis 8 Montreal 7 in 14 innings and New York 9 Houston 3. Standings list several matchups and pitchers' lines for the division leaders.

Boston Minnesota New York Milwaukee Chicago Washington California Baltimore Kansas City Cleveland Oakland Detroit Philadephia Pittsburgh San Diego Louis Montreal Ft. Lous Allanta Los Angeles Francisco Cincinnati Houston San Francisco Kansan City McDowell Hargan Meyersmith Maltmore Palmer Toneman Houston iForsch Radeck Philadelphia Atlanta Niekro Los Moose Johnson Val San Diego Boston Uv Wa West Divesion Kannan City Air California Montrea Francisco Él Vision Houston Ag Ban Diego Tiant Bocman Bi and Brotherers Chicago Wood Hotten Dobson Five Coleman Kilkenny

Palmer Dominates British Open Lead With Birdie Finish

Palmer opened strong with early birdies on two and three, then holed out from a sand trap on the 16th for a birdie to reach 13 under. He closed with a birdie on the easier final hole to extend his advantage to one stroke, after a rough stretch including a bogey at the ninth.

Dian Palmer High Gallery

Angels Versus Orioles Postponed by Rain

Rain forced postponement of Saturday night matchup between the California Angels and Baltimore Orioles. The game will be made up today as part of a doubleheader.

Baltimore California Angels Baltimore Orioles

Borger Captures Pony Tourney at Hereford

Borger defeated Hereford 11-3 to win the district Pony League tournament and advance to the Lub bock sectional. Dixie Pony League of Lubbock awaits at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. Winning pitcher Tommy Wilkinson struck out 13 over six hits. Dale Florer opened with a homer and brother Drew connected with two on in the fourth. Billy Wilson took the loss after nine Borger hits.

Anton Borger Hereford Lubbock Dixie Pony League Tommy Wilkinson Pace Borger Dale Florer Drew

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