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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1972
Page
14
Wet conditions at Memorial Stadium disrupted the state meet action as many performances were affected by rain. Top prospects raced on a slippery track with postponements in the high jump and pole vault. Crenshaw planned a return and Plainview’s ace admitted he ran too conservatively.
An estimated 15,000 watched Peter Gethin win the Pau Formula Two Grand Prix in France as Patrick Depailler closed to within .8 seconds. Bets and other racing notes mention 190 mph trials, speed records, and near-misses, with references to teams and drivers from Britain France and Argentina.
Fragmentary report notes Isaac incurred a fine for rear seat or luggage issue while racing. It mentions fees tied to prize money and a gas cap controversy. Another driver, Petty, suffered a lap loss when a tire went flat during the run.
Jim Gintonio discusses Moore pitching and missing a solid No 2 starter. The fragment reflects uncertainty about pitcher depth and on field adjustments during the game.
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