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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1972
Page
14
Adolph Rupp, famed Kentucky coach with 879 wins in 42 seasons, says he would run for Kentucky's 5th District seat if the university enforces the 70-year retirement rule. He adds he would prefer to remain coach, but cannot decide that.
The Cincinnati Reds won two exhibition games Sunday defeating St Louis and Pittsburgh 5 4. Johnny Bench drove in the tying and winning runs with a seventh inning hit as Hal McRae homered and had a ninth inning RBI. Other games saw Detroit beat Philadelphia 3 1 and Montreal, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles posting various wins in the crowded slate.
Bobby Allison of Hueytown Alabama passed A J Foyt on the final laps to win the Atlanta 500 stock car race at Avanta International Raceway. Isaac led late but Allison made up eight seconds in 61 laps and overtook him with five laps to go. The victory earned $18 000. Chevrolet scored its first NASCAR 500 mile win since 1965.
Walter Steiner of Switzerland was declared champion at the first World Ski Flying Championships after Sunday's events were canceled by wind and snow. He posted flights of 508 and 518 feet with 427.3 points. Heinz Iwosipiro of East Germany finished second with 479 and 165 foot flights and 395 points, while Jiri Raska of Czechoslovakia took third with 472 and 465 foot attempts and 279 points.
In Sarasota Florida the Chicago White Sox failed to contact Allen who reportedly tried to reach club officials. General Manager Stu Holcomb received a call from an incomplete number and could not reach him after 20 attempts. A Clearwater exchange suggested Allen was nearby.
Rene Robert scored with 13 seconds left to lift the Buffalo Sabres to a 2 2 final against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Robert, just acquired from Pittsburgh, beat Jim Rutherford from 30 feet after Roger Crozier left the net for an extra skater. Bryan Hextall opened the Penguins score at 13 41 of the final period. Henry Patton aced the 112 yard second hole at Lubbock Country Club with a six iron, witnessed by his son.
Chicago acquires Jose Cardenal from Milwaukee and Rick Monday from Oakland boosting speed at outfield. Leo Durocher, in his seventh Cub season on a one year deal, eyes a faster lineup while betting on Burt Hooton to build a new rotation behind Cy Young winner Fergy Jenkins and Milt Pappas.
The Indiana Pacers pulled away in the final period to defeat the Dallas Chaparrals 98 to 88 in an ABA game. Indiana built a late lead and held on as Dallas pressed to the end.
Lubbock Christian and New Mexico State meet in Las Cruces as the Chaps seek to extend a seven game winning streak while the Aggies hold four straight wins. Starting pitchers include Glen Palmer for LCC and Greg Trammell for NM State, with top Aggie hitter Freddie Gonzales and Miners Joe Kuenstler contributing at bat.
The Shore Athletic Club spokesman said the 100 mile amateur relay achieved a world record time of 8 hours 18 minutes 46.8 seconds in West Long Branch New Jersey. The prior mark 8 50.6 was set by a Swedish all star team in Uppsala in 1971. Carol Allred ace at Pine Hills Country Club with an 8 iron on 14th hole.
Hoffberger warns that boosting pension credits for Orioles players would cost owners more than 1.2 million dollars over four years. He says no funds exist for living-cost provisions and suggests major players would gain about 7 780 dollars annually each. He also notes Marvin Miller’s push and proposes owners could halt play to pressure for a contract.
Jim Gintonio teases bouts while Arnold says a foe for Steve is hard to find from Texas. Lloyd Priestly, now in the service, is expected back. Williams trains in Austin at the University of Texas as regional meet fees hamper big men. A rumored Crosbyton fighter Mr X never arrived, causing last minute scrambles. Arnold hopes better scheduling curbs these issues and hints Mr X may still appear.
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