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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1973
Page
13
Johnny Miller captured the U S Open with an exceptional final round and a 72 after a fast start that stunned crowds. Jack Nicklaus struggled through erratic play finishing behind Miller, while Lee Trevino and others chased, Boros and Heard posted solid rounds as Player faded.
Luis Tiant pitched a four hitter to beat Oakland 4-2. The A's lone hits were Reggie Jackson's 12th and 15th homer, plus a ninth-inning single by Joe Rudi. Campaneris and Aparicio each had errors in Boston’s 9-6 LOB tally.
Kansas City Royals win both ends of a doubleheader in Cleveland. Amos Otis Fran Healy and Lou Piniella homer as Dick Drago and Ken Wright hold the Indians to few runs. Perry is the AL Cy Young winner.
Two Lubbock kart drivers won divisions in the Levelland Street Races on Sunday. Matt Blain took slow juniors and Alien Doggett won slow seniors amid a field featuring drivers from Roswell Plainview and Midland.
Kansas City defeated Cleveland 6 to 3 and 6 to 2 as Minnesota beat Milwaukee 15 to 5. New York edged York Autorma 1 to 0. Boston topped Oakland 4 to 2. In the National League Pittsburgh won a hightened matchup, Chicago beat Montreal 4 to 2, and St Louis led 3 to 2 at the finish. Standings show East and West divisions with several teams close in pennant chase. Today’s schedule lists Texas at Minnesota, Detroit at Cleveland, Boston at Milwaukee, Oakland at Kansas City, California at Chicago, New York at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Pittsburgh with several pitchers noted.
Ruidoso results list multiple races with winners and payouts including Bright Hope Kin Wilgo For Acton and Mystic Maker. Daily double Quiniela and attendance figures appear amid scattered horse names and betting prices.
The Houston Astros defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 as May supplied a two run single and Bob Watson drove in three runs. Wayne Granger earned the win with strong relief as Houston built a 4-3 lead in the sixth inning. Jutze Agee Metzger and Cruz contributed key hits while the Cardinals rallied later in the game. The Astros played without Rader Ce deno and Edwards due to injuries and illness.
Goldstein edged Graham with times of 6.66 and 6.68 seconds in a tight final. Nicoll, the funny car champ, advanced to the finals after beating Don Cain and Robert Hodges. Cole man led pro stock with 9.95 seconds as Martin red lit. Carroll Caudle of Amarillo red lit in a semifinal. drivers chased NHRA World Finals points for Amarillo in October.
Dick and David Jennings shot a 77 with a 15 handicap to post a one under par 71 and win low net honors at the Sub-division championship in Fort Worth. Dr Roy and Bucky Sheffield were absent due to Sunday play, while John and Jim Stobaugh led West Texas efforts with high scores.
Los Angeles Dodgers beat Montreal 3 to 2 in 12 innings as Clyde Mashore’s error allowed Von Joshua to score the tying and winning run. Joshua opened the 12th with a single and raced home after Russell’s hit and Mashore’s misthrow. Woods hit a two run homer for Montreal and Jorgensen, Fairly, and Brewer had key hits in a tight game.
SLATON Special Burl Pigg Jr outsprinted Tom Hutchinson Jr in the final 200 yards to win the senior A Keyele race in Horse Shoe Bend Canyon. Geoff Harley won Senior B and Rex Vaughn took Senior C. Pigs finished in 1 hour 3 minutes 31 seconds after a late surge, Hutchinson two seconds back.
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