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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1971

Page

15

Astros Rally Tops Braves 5-4 In Ninth

Jim Wynn scored on a two-out infield roller by pinch hitter Norm Miller in the ninth to cap a late Houston comeback. The Astros erased a 4-1 deficit in the top of the ninth before Wynn's game winning run, with Edwards singling and taking third.

Houston Jim Wynn Norm Miller Houston Astros Atlanta Braves Astros Wynn John Edwards Miller Zoilo Versalles Atlanta Braves Orlando Cepeda Earl Williams Wade Blasingame Bob Didier Gil Garrido Versalles Fred Gladding Roger Metzger Jesus Alou Cesar Cedeno Bob Watson Denis Menke Metzger Alou Versiles Garr Morgan Haaron Cedeno Cepeda Watson Willams Radey Ah Menke Stable Didier Edwards Ash Geronino Mperez Wilhelm Garrido Bisingme Gladding Priddy Nmiller Montere Bellaire Mauston Mmenke Price Davis McIntyre Hodges Metzcer McMurtry Moore Frank Ib Nash Botkin Bialos Wilhelm Errr Killion Johnson Sorrells Wilkes Jackson Mullins iFllis Fowler Nieman Ashby Shanklin Dyer Costa West of Yore Roche Pumphrey Payne Minor Gideon P Monterey Bellaire Davis McMurtry Frank Gideon

Wynn Clinches Ninth Inning Rally For Braves 5 4 Win

Monterey's 15 game streak ends as Wynn singles and baserunners spark Atlanta's comeback. Roberts, Moore, and Roche produce key hits, while Jones and Minor reach on infield plays. Despite late rallies, the Plainsmen fall 5-4 with Sorrells unable to deliver.

Page One Roberts Monterey Johnson Dous Lufkin Mullins Acosta Ashby Roche Moore Bellaire Jeff Minor Price Jim Gideon Cardinals San Antonio Lee McIntyre Gideon Jon Price McMurtrey Minor Jimmy Killion Moegle Sorrells Plainsmen

Orioles win ninth in a row behind power from Powell Hendricks Buford

Boog Powell Ellie Hendricks and Don Buford homered as the Orioles beat the White Sox 8-5 for their ninth straight win. Dave McNally improved to 9-4, six innings, while Buford and Robinson supplied key hits in a five run sixth. Reichardt added two late RBIs for Chicago.

Baltimore Boog Powell Ellie Hendricks Don Buford Orioles Chicago White Sox Dave McNally Buford Frank Robinson Steve Kealey Hendricks Powell Merv Rettenmund Joe Horlen McNally Walt Williams Chicago Mike Hershberger Rick Reichardt Williams Bill Melton Reichardt

National League Matchups Across Cities

Night slate features Dodgers at Expos with Singer facing Stoneman and Giants at Mets with Reberger against Sadecki. Other games include Padres at Phillies and Reds at Cubs with Pappas and Briles on mound duties.

Los Angeles Singer Montreal Stoneman San Francisco Reberger New York Sadecki San Diego Philadelphia Cincinnati Globlin Chicago Pappas Pittsburgh Briles St. Louis Torrez Atlanta Reed Houston Frosch

Golfers Tee Off At Brownfield Invi tational

Ray Anderson heads as tournament favorite after a 69 in Fridays proam at Brownfield Country Club for the 14th annual Brownfield Invitational. He leads a field with proam winners and amateur sweepstakes winner Doc Nolan while early tee times and pairings are listed for 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. flights.

Brownfield Ray Anderson Anderson Brownfield Country Club Cotton Renner Kay Renner Jack Shirley Jessie Geron Renner Mike Smith Dec Nolan Larry Hird Rod Farrell Smith Wilson Sheeney Doc Nolan Guy Markle Jimmy Brock Earl Wheedle R. B. Maddox C. A .Rogers Melvin Best Mont Hem Weldon Carden Tom Best John Paul Scott Barry Antwine Dode Forrester Robert Harvick Pete Edwards Bill Williamson Jim Newton Chris Addeson Mickey Backom Emil Umann Lawrence Harvick Alvey McBride Jack Bowers Larry Herd Hank Jordan Jimmy Johnston Jackie Hays Ronnie Backer Dale Wiley Morris Knox Billy Massignaill Wayne Billy Massigngni Wayne Rattissan L. J. Richardson Frank Hayden R. M. Privick Dick Copeland Jesse Moore Jim Fiddins Joe Casanova Pat Pennington Joe Burnett Don Copeland Alex Lefeuvre Bobby Wine Gerald Phillips Gerald Zachary David Robinson Stallings

Standout Catcher Signs With LA Dodgers

JOPLIN Missouri AP Steven Patchin 21 year old catcher for the University of Missouri the past four years signed a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday night. Patchin is reported to have signed for a substantial bonus and will report to the Dodgers Class A club in Medford Oregon.

Joplin Steven Patchin University of Missouri Thursday Los Angeles Dodgers Patchin Dodgers Medford Ore

Dodgers Hammer Expos 12-1 Behind Allen's Two Homers

Richie Allen drove in four runs with two homers and a sacrifice fly as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Montreal Expos 12-1. Al Downing allowed five hits in a complete game, six decisions, and Wes Parker joined the long barrage with a lead swinging eight-run second inning. Rusty Staub homered for Montreal in the ninth.

Montreal Richie Allen al Downing Los Angeles Downing Expos Rusty Staub Dodgers Britton John Storhmayer

Horton Homers Helps Tigers Rally Past Twins

Detroit pitcher Mike Kilkenny earned his first win of the year as Willie Horton blasted his 12th homer and drove in another, leading the Tigers to a 4 1 victory over Minnesota. Horton hit a leadoff homer in the second after Brant Alyea walked and George Mitterwald and Danny Thompson singled.

Detroit Willie Horton Mike Kilkenny Detroit Tigers Minnesota Twins Kilkenny Horton Bert Blyleven Twins Brant Alyea George Mittterwald Danny Thompson Los Angeles Montreal Wills Hunt Valentiness Muashore al Kaline Grawford I Staub Kaline Hassell Bathat Dalton Jones Jones ‘Ballen Laboy Slby Alyea Horton Joshua Ig Britton Lefebvre Sithmayt Dick McAuliffe Homer Raymond Miennesota Tovar Cf Staub Killebrew Gutierrez Crawford R.allen Whorton W.parker Cardenas Alven Mstanney Cf Mitterwidh Freehan Downing BiTiscinski Bmkman Kaat Strohmayer Sreess Vianecess Blyseven Odonoghue Braun Raymond Oc Epital Eas Minnesota Ead Carew Algea D.janes W.horton Tischinski

Ruidoso Racecard Highlights from Today's Meet

Horse names and odds dominate the results list across multiple races from the Ruidoso meet. Winners include Go Go Jeanie, Medacause, Ja Burress, and Go Moon with times across 350 to 6 furlongs, plus a quinella of 194.40.

Jet Lena Go Go Jeanie Juanjet Tim Durant My Ola Priscindy Arbenanis Fentress Wardine's Gem Sally Charge Chick Medacause Miers’ Paul Bruce Mission Sixti Silent Foss McVicker By the Rode Ja! Burress Colorado John Triple Nix Bo Bosmist Jamin Proven Sissy Go Moon Parr Pooh UTH Banue Bullah Reina Val Blu Rose Clareagle Wee Wander Quinella

Southwest ETM Leaguered Scores From Regional Matches

League results show varied scores among teams including Meadowbrook Golf Shop 3 4 and United Supermarkets 6, Southwest Lions 23 and Southwestern Optimists 14, with several small clubs listed such as PeeWees, Byers Barber Shop, and C&F Radio.

Southwest ETM League Orn B&r Higot Meadowbrook Golf Shop Kormir Apts Walt's GEG Monde Mart Meadowbrook Golf Western Wrecking United Supermarkets Modern Chevrolet Byers Barber Shop Southwest Optimists Farra Family Center Cam Fannia Scott Welding Wilson & Wilson Carpenters Local PeeWees Halgen Dodie Nursery Tardy’s Pool Southwest Lions

Net Semis Set Today at Lubbock Country Club Tourney

Semifinals scheduled today after Jeff Jones Johnny Davis and Jerry Avery won Friday in Amens singles. Lane Foster advances in women's singles, with several doubles and mixed divisions to finish. Finals set for Sunday as players contest quarterfinals and early rounds.

Staci Griffith Edward Beauchamp Lubbock San Antonio Terry Davis Lubbock Country Club Jeff Jones Johnny Davis Jerry Avery Amens Lane Foster Bill Byrd Johnny David Terry Meclntorf John Shipley Lane Foster Pat Strong Janie Robbins Gwenn Stafford Barbara Alford Mary Beth Mary Belle Macy Kay Houser Betty Weaver Lee Salem Marge Eastman Mary Whitesides Nancy Keeton Amy Underwood Para. Strong Ann Horkey Jan Irons

Ellis Drives Pirates Past Cardinals for Seventh Straight Win

Dock Ellis drove in three runs with two singles as the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 11 to 4. Ellis improved to 9-3 with seventh inning relief from Dave Giusti, capping two early Pittsburgh bursts and widening the lead in the NL East race ahead of the Mets and Cardinals. Joe Torre hit a two run single for St Louis in the fifth.

ST. Louis Dock Ellis Pittsburgh Pirates Cardi Nals Ellis Dave Giusti Pirates New York San Francisco Mets Cardinals Joe Torre Milw Aoa Cleveland Prhlet Theobald Pittsburgh ST. Loues Ib Aif AEN Abe Cash Brock Tepedino Pena Hebner Simmons Hegan Leon i Starsell Torre Shaw Et Diaper Farmer Alley Javier Pattin Beachmp Hparker Milwaukee Chambils Sizemoate M. Alou Pitsburgh Pittsburgh Louia Hebner M.atei Melendez McNertney Stargell Davaliilo Brock Giusti Sega C.taylor Bee H.parker Shaw Cleveland B. Robertson A (Hague Rb-Simmons

Rookie Chambliss Delivers Winning Two Run Homer

Cleveland Indians rally past Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 as rookie Chris Chambliss belts a two run homer in the seventh inning. Vada Pinson singles off Marty Pattin who allows only two hits in six innings. Brewers drop their eighth straight game.

Cleveland Chris Chambliss Cleveland Indians Milwaukee Brewers Chambliss Homer J Vada Pinson Milwaukee Marty Pattin Indians Brewers

Padres Edge Phillies 2-1 in Pitchers’ Duel

San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 as Ed Spiezio and Clarence Gaston drive in runs. Dave Roberts pitched a two hit shutout until the eighth inning, while Barry Lersch struggled with control, walking two in the second before allowing Gaston’s sac fly and a late error led to the decisive runs.

Philadelphia Ed Spiezio Clarence Gaston San Diego Padres Barry Lersch Phillies Dave Roberts Lersch Gaston Bob Barton Nate Colbert Ollie Brown Ivan Murrell Colbert Spiezio Terry Harmon Roberts Enzo Hernandez

Giants Rally Past Mets 3 2 In 10th

Hal Lanier scored from second on a wild pitch by Tug McGraw in the 10th to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 3-2 win over the New York Mets. Dave Marshall hit a two run homer in the ninth to tie the game, erasing an earlier 2-0 Giants lead built on Willie McCovey 2 run shot.

NEW York Hal Lanier Tug McGraw San Francisco Giants New York i Mets Lanier Mets McGraw Willie ‘Mays Jerry Grote Giants Dave Marshall Willie McCovey San Francisco New d—Mays MecCovey Stone Hamilton A J. Johnson Ec Willame McMahon Kansas Citt Kansas Citt R. Taylor 623 4 130 A 29 Rho Frisetta Griffin Patek Ao McGraw Aparicio Ae Conan Ty C.williama Dietz Weli Asmin Usirinski Kirkpatrie Petrocili Kansas May Harnson Jr-Hoyas Smith Seaty Fr Kirkpatrick SR - Patek Breth &F Harrison eeSao Fant Vecew Leety A Lee Q . Ty Daianton Rela Abernathy Sace Abermathy Tianton

Royals rout Red Sox on big first inning

Kansas City Royals beat Boston Red Sox 6-3 as Rojas slugged a three run double and his bases loaded triple drove in four in the four run first inning. Tiant started for Boston in his first big league appearance since a minor league recall.

Kansas City Cookie Rojas Kansas City Royals Boston Red Sox Royals Rojas Jerry May Luis Tiant Red Sox

Smythe Resigns From Hockey Hall of Fame Post

Conn Smythe resigns as chairman of the governing committee of the Hockey Hall of Fame citing declining standards. The Toronto builder of Maple Leaf Gardens and longtime Leafs executive quits amid controversy surrounding the induction of the late Harvey Busher Jackson.

Toronto Conn Smythe Hockey Hall of Fame Smythe Maple Leaf Gardens National Hockey ‘League Harvey Busher Jackson

Rained-Out Auto Race Set Tonight

Weather forced Friday night’s dirt track events to be postponed for the third time this season with cars kept on trailers at Arena Park. Amarillo entries were ready including a new Billy Powell ride from the Denver area. Officials planned a 8 p.m. resumption with a supermodified sportsman split show and heavy driver participation expected.

Arena Park Amarillo Albuquerque Billy Powell Denver

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