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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1971
Page
17
Milwaukee pitcher Jim Slaton blanked the California Angels 6-0 in a day game, earning his first major league complete game and shutout. Tommy Harper sparked the Brewers with the first hit, Dave May drove in three runs, and Slaton built a five-run fourth inning lead before finishing strongly.
Jimmy Carter tossed a three hitter as the Lubbock Hubbers shut out Lubbock Electric 2 0 securing their ninth straight win to move to 13 2 overall and 3 4 in league play The Hubbers took the lead in the first with Mel Shivers scoring on Hal Martins sacrifice fly and added an insurance run in the seventh on Shivers double Carter improved to 4 1 with six strikeouts while Rick Birley suffered the loss with six hits allowed and two walks
Tom Seaver delivered a tie breaking homer in the eighth as the Mets edged the Expos 2-1 in a five hit effort by the right hander. The Dodgers routed the Cardinals 11-4 earlier in matinee play as Jim Lefebvre sparked the attack with a homer and three hits.
The NCAA debates NBA ABA merger impact and a proposed rule permitting hardship cases for underclassmen. Kennedy supports an orderly procedure to curb abuses while leveraging the Court ruling on Spencer Haywood. Collegians may file hardship before December 1 with potential league approval and a supplementary September draft.
Jean Latham defeats Ethelyn Campbell one up to win the Lub Shock Country Club Ladies Golf Association Sandbaggers tournament. John Batson tops Sally Milam one up for championship flight consolation. Sis Deeds beats Lera Ohnemus one up for first flight. Kathleen McElroy over Mary Beth Hoffman 3-2 in first flight consolation. In second flight Werdell Hicks 2-1 over Christine Lewter. Dottie Larsen 4-2 over Sue Sexton in consolation. Frances Patton over Lynn Forbess in nine-hole flight. Jean Bass 5-3 over Patty Rivers in consolation.
Donna Caponi and Joanne Carner shared a one stroke lead in the second round of the U S Women's Open at Kahkwa Club Erie Pa Caponi birdied the 11th and 18th while Carner posted a two under 70 after a rough front nine Carner faced criticism for the Muskogee decision but defended its TV exposure and its impact on women golfers image Caponi eyeing a third consecutive Open title seeks a different path than last year’s final hole setback.
Lake Worth Florida sees amateur titlist from Lake Worth and Miss Caponi of North Hollywood hold a one stroke lead over 26 year old Lesley Holbert of Hialeah. The field of 134 competitors included 49 amateurs with a tough layout yielding only par by 23 year old Jane Bastanchury of Whittier. Kathy Whitworth plus former Open champions Mickey Wright and Kathy Cornelius posted one over 73.
Gary Player announced that Lee Elder has accepted an invitation to the South African PGA championship November 24 to 27. Elder, the leading money winner among black players on the U S tour, will need a TPD release but is expected to be granted the formality. Elder’s visa is in order and his appearance would mark another black golfer competing in South Africa.
Stillwagon recalls Ohio State victories over Michigan shaping a No 1 ranking year. A bomb scare in the stands proved false. He has moved on to professional play in Canada and arrived in Lubbock for his first practice. LSU coach Charley McClendon praised his preparation and conditioning. He cites Buckeye discipline and strong coaching as key memories from Columbus.
Dixon Farmer, 30, becomes head track coach at the University of Michigan succeeding Dave Martin who resigned to pursue a university administration position outside athletics. Farmer had led Occidental College track since 1967 and takes over in Ann Arbor.
In Hub City summer baseball week highlights two major upsets and a no hitter. Dale Ramsey of National Electrical Contractors blanked Farrs Cafeteria 3-0 in Colt League. Farmer's Exchange shocked Lubbock Kiwanis 15-8 aided by Ricky Peague who fanned 12. Pan-Tex Plywood toppled Coca-Cola 16-5 in Midwest Little League. High scores marked the Southwest Little League with Brady Plumbing 35-6 over E Z Haul and Bowman Lumber 21-8 over Texas Cream Donuts. Roundtree Plumbing won 30-4 over KLFB in Northwest majors. Woodman of the World beat State Savings 20-4, and Tardy's Pool beat Raff Hall 24-5 in Dixie Peewees.
Washington, an NFL back who played for the Rams after a collegiate career at Ohio State, is recalled as a tough 6 foot 2 quarterback with knee troubles. Teammate Dr. Leslie Horvath notes his resilience and style, highlighted by a 1937 loss to Southern California when he threw two late touchdowns, including a 62 yard strike.
Cassie Holtman of Lubock won the 12-year old girls division of the Highway 80 tennis tournament held in Odessa. Holtman defeated Terry Garton of Midland 6 2, 6 1. Entries move to Midland for a two day meet.
Gene Littler Mason Rudolph and Bobby Mitchell led a Cleveland outing with strong putting while George Bellino and three ex Masters champs Bob Gualby Gay Brewer and George Archer chased low scores. Charles Coody and Billy Casper led at 67 as Lee Trevino struggled to a 70 and Bruce Devlin parred 71.
The State Women’s Fast Pitch Softball Tournament will be held in Victoria on July 23 24 and 25. All teams except metropolitan entrants are eligible. Entry fee is 25 dollars. Deadline is July 13 1971. Contact Victoria Women’s Softball Association 2106 E Mistletoe Victoria 77901.
The Buffalo Sabres announced a working agreement with the Charlotte Checkers of the Eastern Hockey League for the 1971 72 season.
The Texans jumped to a 7-4 lead through three innings and cruised to an 8-3 victory over Grand Western Homes. Jerry Brown earned the win with eight strikeouts and no walks as Tex ans plated two in the first, three in the second, two in the third and one in the fourth. Grand Western scored all runs in the fourth.
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