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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1970

Page

10

Willis Reed Carries Knicks Hopes Against Lakers

Willis Reed, hampered by sore knees, leads the New York Knicks against the Los Angeles Lakers in a pivotal NBA finals clash. Reed's health, plus the Lakers’ strong backcourt and Chamberlain's arthritic knees, shapes a tightly contested series tied 2-2 with Games 5 and 6 looming.

Willis Reed New York Los Angeles New York Knicks Knicks James. Parks Reed Parks Jerry West Wilt Chamberlain Lakers West Stallworth Dave Stallworth

High-school baseball in West Texas runs scared

Longtime West Texas high-school baseball faces collapse as Estacado and Dunbar struggle with interest and funding. Crowded districts, limited pitching depth, and shifting leagues threaten remaining programs, with sentiments that football may outlast baseball in District 3-AAA.

Louis Kelley Dunbar Kelley Creek Cod West Texas Farwell Wall

Killebrew's ninth inning homer lifts Twins past Orioles 4 3

Harmon Killebrew hit a two run homer in the ninth off Jim Palmer to give the Minnesota Twins a 4 3 win over Baltimore. Merv Rettenmund had tied it with a solo shot in the eighth, erasing a 2 2 tie. Orioles built a 3 2 lead with in the third on Johnson's walk Rettenmund's double and Belanger's single before two costly errors by Johnson fueled the Twins rally.

Baltimore Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Twins Orioles Jim Palmer Tony Oliva Merv Rettenmund Rettenmund Twins Dave Johnson Mark Belanger Johnson Frank

Stephens joins LHS Grid Staff

Coronado assistant Ron Stephens resigns to enter insurance and is named offensive backfield coach at Lubbock High. He will replace Jerry Eibert who moves to Stinnett. Head coach Tommy Stone says both are offensive line coaches and Stephens is familiar with the wing bone blocking style.

Ron Stephens Coronado Lubbock High Eibert Jerry Stinnett Tommy Stone Nso Pat- We-Hope

Estacado and Lubbock High Host Fetes Tonight

Estacado and Lubbock High will hold their fetes tonight at Vann's Catering in Lubbock. The All-Sports ban features guest appearances by Jim Carlen as a guest and will include remarks on Raider grid prospects.

Gtacado Lubbock High A Vann Lerland Estacado Fete Jim Carlen

Brazil team arrives in Guadalajara for World Cup tour

Brazil national soccer squad, two time world champions, landed in Guadalajara to begin a tour before the World Cup opener on May 31. Thousands of fans greeted coach Bob Jians and the team as they prepared at the main Mexican city for the upcoming tournament.

Guadalajara Mexico Brazil Guadal High Isulajara Alsolsind Ech Gage Oach Bobjians

Indiana Pacers Edge Kentucky In Eastern Finals Game Three

Indiana beat Kentucky 114 to 103 in the Eastern Division playoff series as Lewis scored 31 and Brown 30. Indiana led late, stretched its advantage to eight, and heads to game four after a 1-1 tie in the series.

Louisville Fred Lewis Diana Pacers Indiana Kentucky Colonels American Basketball Iion Bill Keller Roger Brown Wayne Chapman Dampier Ainntise

Umpire Drummond Dies After Collapse During Game

DES MOINES IOWA AP CaI Drummond 52 a former major league umpire who called the 1966 World Series died early Sunday after collapsing in a game between the Des Moines Oaks and the Oklahoma City 49ers He had suffered a 1969 brain injury requiring surgery and remained semi conscious before dying at Des Moines General Hospital

Des Moines Towa Drummond Iowa The Oaks Okahoma City 49Ers Idiasy Des Moines General Hospital

Hobbs Track Meet Summary at Permian Relays

Hobbs leads in a busy meet featuring Permian and Odessa entrants. Results include relay wins by Hobbs and Permian, with notable marks in javelin, high jump, hurdles, mile and medley relay. Strong showings from Ector, Lovington, and Crane clubs appear across events.

Permian Andrews Dames Rhop Carl Devoree Colorado City Dercus Morgan Goddard My Wailer Kermit Hailey el Paso Dress Gary West iBfobbs Ottawn Lavington Stan Bracy Willama Hobbs Pierce Mile Caballero Hi Paso Herson Caliwail Crane Whitley Odessa Rogers Lovingtony Bledsog Tor Blaine Thrower Talterson Henson Lovington Witherstoon Lovingtons Yslela Riddle Monahans Marin Ector Hobbs Dennis Morrison Ambargey Upchurch J. Lubbock Pear Jobles Dumas Dermian Lavington and Andrews Goddard Ib Jefferson Crane Andrassrath Vor Odessa Ipioekion

SWC Race Update Highlights Standouts and Struggles

The article compares top hitters and pitchers across teams. John Dodgen and David Chalk lead the race, while Max Martin at 323 and Doug Thorley at .213 show varied form. Freshman Ruben Garcias is third in strikeouts with 63, trailing Doug Rau and James Street in workload.

Page One John Dodgen Texas David Chalk Max Martin Doug Thorley Raider Ruben Garcias Aggie Doug Rau James Street Street Garcia Raw

State Meet adds Hall replacing departed Lester for TCU

William Hall steps in for James Lester at TCU as the 41.6 unit leads AAA hopefuls. Lethridge defends the 220 title with tough rivals from Bracy Del Rio Hollins Rowland and Best. The meet features Matadors against Falfurrias in multiple sprints and relays with top marks and wind aided times noted.

TCU James Lester William Hall AAA Lethridge Colorado City Stan Bracy McKinney Dennis Rowland del Rio M.L. Best Falfurrias Matadors Bracy

Dust Commander Stars in Derby Triumph and Preakness Talk

Dust Commander, trained by Don Combs, stunned in the Kentucky Derby with a five length win earning a share of 12,800. Combs, an 11-year-old bachelor, plans a possible Preakness run as Lehmann’s 10-horse stable and a lean staff await decisions on shipping and prep.

Louisville Don Combs Leven Dust Commander Mulling Combs America Amiight Herman Goodpaster Keeneland Canibs Lexington Robert E. Lehmann King Lehrmann-Combs Raymond Curtis George High Echhelon Silent Screen Churchill Downs Fathom Diane Crump Bold Ruler Commandier Downs Lehmann India

Snyder Retains Top Position in District 3-AAA Basball Race

Snyder clung to first place after a 3-2 loss to the Lobos as Estacado Levelland and Brownfield share second with 4-3 records in District 3-AAA. Snyder stands 15-6 overall with a 2- mark in league play. next games include Snyder at Dunbar and Levelland at Estacado.

Sustacado Dunbar Kelley Hampton Snyder Brownfield Lamesa Levelland Estacado Matadors Lobos Halls Astacado Teant Piaf Teatacada Brocqfeld Dosbar Laniesa Fitacade Munbar Teverland Oy Thesday Giamen Midland Eunice

Monterey Can Clinch Crown With Plainview Victory

Monterey aims to seal its fourth straight district 4AAAA baseball title by edging Plainview on Tuesday. A win would give Monterey a 13-2 district record and crown the Plainsmen, who trail in key late-season standings with finals and makeup games looming.

Jim Gintonio Avalanche Journal Sporta Plainview Monterey Paloure Plainsmen Tascoga Pampa Coriarto Monterey Owen Hapes -Plainsmen Robby Maewie Leigh Wall Charnpurdt Coronads Plainview Lubbock High Westerners Coronado UR Oon San Angelo Cooper Boheoatls Odessa High Permian Midland Lee

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