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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1970

Page

17

Cardinals Nip Cubs In 17th

Ted Simmons delivered a two run single with the bases loaded and two out in the 17th to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 win over the Chicago Cubs. Lou Brock opened the 17th with an infield hit and Jose Cardenal drew a walk to load the bases before Simmons punched the deciding hit. Chicago tied it in the ninth on Jim Hickman's leadoff triple and Ron Santo sacrifice fly after trailing since the eighth.

Chicago Ted Simmons St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Lou Brock Richie Allen Mike Shannon Jose Cardenal Simmons Paul Popovich Jim Hickman Ted Abernathy Ron Santo Cubs Don Kessinger Willie Smith Popovich

Decathlon race at NCAA meet features Vesala strong showing

Vesala, a 23-year-old junior, led in the high jump with 6 feet 7 1/4 inches and totaled 3,881 points. He finished third in the long jump and shot put, fourth in the 100 meters, and sixth in the 400 meters while Oklahoma Christian’s Jeff Bennett, top event man, did not compete.

Jeff Bennett Oklahoma Christian Bennett NATA Vesala

End of day decathlon standings and event results

Final five events today feature top finishers including Jorma Vesala California State Los Angeles and Rick Wanamaker Drake. Notable marks include hammer throw leader Steve Deautre-Tont Oregon State at 208-9 and shot put winner Kari Salb Kansas at 63-8.

Jorma Vesala California State Los Angles Charles Galloway Florida State Mike Wedman Colorado Ne Witt Davies Dartmouth Dick Nercensian Rhode Island AL Schoterman Kent State Bull Dinneen Bill Penny Kansas Kari Salb Faye Murphy Southern California John van Reenan Washington State Steve Wilhelm Lark Osteich UCLA

Bilbrey Bolton Dominate Races at Arena Park Auto

Jimmy Bilbrey won three of seven sportsman events at Arena Park Auto Friday night. The program featured racers such as Bolton, Beal, and Nelson in heats and trophy dash action with noted drivers Crowder Johnson and Turner listed among entrants.

Jimmy Bilbrey

Track Meet Set In Brownfield At Cub Stadium

Brownfield hosts a summer track meet for boys and girls at Cub Stadium with field events at 9 30 am and 1 30 pm preliminaries at 10 am finals at 2. Event titles include Beltos Ceres with entries for three events and a 50 cent personal fee.

Brownfield Cub Stadium Beltos Ceres

Atlanta recalls Reed from Texas League

Ron Reed, an eight game winner for the Atlanta Braves last season, was recalled Friday from Shreveport in the Braves Texas League farm system. Reed went to Shreveport to regain form after breaking his collarbone March 16 in a routine spring training mishap.

Atlanta Reed Ron Reed Atlanta Braves Shreveport Braves

Devine Says Preparing for All Star Game Centers on Organization

Devine discusses balancing quarterbacks Shaw and McMillan with LSU coach Charlie McClendon at a Friday press event. He notes player selections from Missouri and emphasizes sacrifice, motivation, and the challenges of coordinating the all star game while players face school, military duty, and time away from home.

State Dennis Shaw Devine Charlie McClendon LSU Mike Hillman McMillan Shaw Missouri

Clopton Leads Qualifying in Abernathy Golf Tourney

Lubbock golfer L D Clopton shot a 65 to lead qualifying for the Abernathy Golf Tournament. Johnny Goodwin of Tulsa defends the title as play proceeds with championship flights beginning at 2 p.m. and first rounds in other flights, then switch to stroke play Sunday.

Abernathy Lubbock L. D. Clopton Johnny Goodwin Tulsa

All-America Week Proclaimed in Lubbock

The proclamation during a Coaches All-America week event in Lubbock honors the tenth annual game at Jones Stadium Texas Tech. Coaches Devine and MacClendon praised the selection committee while players arrived for workouts on AstroTurf and a luncheon kickoff.

Jones Stadium Tech McClendon Granberry Texas Tech University American Football Coaches Association Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Lions International Lubbock

Glidewell Pal Top Stoltz Memorial Lead In Lovington Tourney

Dale Saxton and Gene Glidewell shot 62 to take a first day lead in the Stoltz Memorial Partnership Golf Tournament at Lovington. The field begins second-round play with leaders one stroke ahead of several teams posting 63s as rounds proceed. Finals are set for Sunday.

Lovington Dale Saxton Gene Glidewell

Horserace Results From Ruidoso Meet

Report lists multiple races with payouts and times including SECOND RACK and ELEVENTH RACE results. Notable entries include Dream Vegas and Ambleaway with various prices, and times around 1:07 for the longer event.

Dream Vegas Gs Mina Bray V Bar Lance Gaunta Funeaa Confederate Boy Racliff Leo ‘Nooroz Allan Iming David

All Star Balloting Hits Wide Field Across Leagues

The report lists numerous players by position with vote totals from New York and various clubs. Notable names include Aaron, Mays, Perez, Kessinger, Dawson, Brock, and Brock, reflecting broad league-wide fan participation. The tally shows positions from first base to catcher with many teams represented.

Tony Perez Cincinnati Don Kessinger Chicago Henry Aaron Rico Carty Atlanta Willie Mays San Francisco New York Rook Fo Powell Baltimore Norm Cash Detriot George Heatt Boston Mike Epsein Washington Tony Horton Cleveland Rich Reese Minnewate Danny Cater Aim Spencer California pane _ Rat Carew Minnesota Harper Milwaukee Jiss Dick’ Sheauite Y Detrio Ike «Andrews Boito Dave Fattasane Dick Green Oakland Horace Clarke Neware Randy Alomar

Thoughtful judge serves coffee to long license plate line

In Louisville Kentucky hundreds waited to buy 1970 auto license plates before the deadline. County Judge Todd Hollenbach ordered hot coffee served to them.

Louisville, Ky Louisville Todd Hollenbach

Hillman Seeks Pro Chance In All America Game

LSU quarterback Hillman, recovering from a knee operation, is summoned to play in the Coaches All-America game set for Jones and faces a tight timeline. Doctors note heat and conditioning as key factors while Hillman and peers prepare for intensive pro workouts after the game.

Jim. Gintonio Avalanche-Journal Mike Hillman LSU Hillman Y. A. Tittle Jones Stadium

Tech Adds Jaco Stars and Hoffpauir To Diamond Roster

Panola College standout Ault leads in hitting and pitching while Hoffpauir earns All-Region V honors. Both join Texas Tech as recruits after impressive seasons with the Panola team and regional MVPs. Kilmer, a Dallas Woodrow Wilson All-State football star, also signs for Tech.

Ault Hoffpaulr Beaumont French Odessa College Wranglers San Jacinto Segrist Hoffpauli Panola Hoffpauir Tech Legrist Robin Kilmer Dallas Woodrow Wilson

Stewart Wins Junior Meet at Big Spring Golf Tour

Stewart parred the fifth hole in a sudden death playoff to edge Mark Slaton for the 16 17 age group title at Big Spring Country Club. Lubbock’s Billy Detournilhon placed third with 7. Steve Whiteside of Midland shot 74 to win the 14 15 division. Andrews’ Mervyn Lee was second with 76. Bobby Smith of Odessa won the 12 13 title with 76. Ross Worthan of Iran had 78 for second. Fifty six juniors competed. Winners advance to the Tournament of Champions in Odessa in August.

Big Spring Howard Stewart Mark Slaton lWest Texan Andrews Mervyin Lee Bobby Smith Odessa Ross Worthan Iran

Tony Jacklin Holds Open Lead After Third Round

Tony Jacklin stretched his lead to three strokes heading into the final round of the U S Open. He hit an iron to eight feet on the ninth and sank the birdie putt on ten, followed by a seven foot birdie on eleven and another close approach on seventeen. The British pro, 17-year-old veteran on the U S tour, faced a fierce challenge from Hill who attacked relentlessly on the front and drew controversy with his remarks about the course and cornfields.

U.S Jacklin Jacksin Jackson Mich

Lockney Names Artiesia Coach to Lead Grid Squad

Jerry Cannon, 31, formerly head defensive coach at Artesia New Mexico AAAA champions, is named Lockney head football coach. He replaces Jack Tayrien who resigned for Frenship. Cannon will relocate in July with a two year contract and brings Bill Calvert as assistant. Jim Saul remains from Tayrien staff. Five former Tayrien assistants follow him to Frenship.

Lockney Jerry Cannon Artesia Cannon Jack Tayrien Frenship New Mexico Claude Hereford West Texas State Bill Calvert Teague Jim Saul Tayrien Jim Marcus Dennis Anderson Carroll Tucker Jim Johnston Bill Laird

Mets Rout Phils in 13-3 Mayhem at Flushing

The Mets erupted for seven runs in the first inning and Tom Seaver earned his 10th win as New York defeated Philadelphia 13-3. Ken Boswell led a 15 hit attack with a single, double and homer while Seaver moved to 10-5, surviving nine Philly hits as the Mets raced to a big early lead. The Phillies clawed back with two runs in the fifth, but the Mets had already plated 12 by then.

NEW York New York Mets Tom Seaver Philadelphia Ken Boswell Mets Phille Jim Bunning Seaver Phillies Tommie Agee Budaerolata Amngles

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