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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1971

Page

9

Repoz Homer Sparks Angels Past Indians in Sixth Inning

Roger Repoz hit a two run homer and Syd O'Brien added a two run triple in the sixth as the California Angels defeated the Cleveland Indians 5-2. The Indians dropped their 18th in 23 games. Ken McMullen and John Stephenson added RBI singles in the sixth before O'Brien's triple and May's run scoring single. Ray P- Rosse scored for Cleveland in the second as May walked in a run. California tied the game in the fifth on Stephenson's single and a Nettles error.

Cleveland Roger Repoz Syd O’brien California Angels Cleveland Indians Indians Repor Rich Hand Ken McMullen John Stephenson O'Brien O’brien Rudy May Ray Rosse May California Stephenson Graig Nettles Sandy Alomar

Yankees edge White Sox in 11th on Murcer RBI

Thurman Munson sparked a 11th inning rally with a leadoff triple and scored on Bobby Murcer's single to lift the New York Yankees to a 2-1 win over Chicago. SteveK ine pitched the complete game for NY as Joe Horlen took the loss.

Chicago Thurman Munson Bobby Murcer New York Yankees Chicago White Sox Steve Ine Yankees Joe Horlen Tom Bradley New York Clarke Richard Stroud White If Cmay Murcer McKinny Rf Cater Melton Falou Hermanne Kenney Morales Michael Wiliams If Kline Alvarado Bradley Andrews Horlen Forster White Hr—Herrmann H'Rerbbso Kune Bradley Wen Dd D Orien Orsie

Double plays lift Cerrillos past Ralston in nightcap setback

In the nightcap Ralston avoided jams with help from two double plays as LCC built a late lead. Rippee walked and Vittitow singled while Becker’s wild throw helped trigger a four-run sixth for a 5 1 4 final. Houston Philadelphia game postponed due to rain. no makeup date listed.

Page One Tatum Frymire Ashby Bobby Hernandez Cowboys LCC Ralston Steve Rippee Vittitow Becker Collie Nash Perez Russell Garcia Rippee Hernandez Philadelphia Houston

East Team Adds Lee and Others to 13 Signees

The East squad adds quarterback Lee and Hardt Will to its roster as the signing class grows to 13. Earlier signees include Bill Atessis and Bobby Weunsch from Texas, Chuck Dicus of Arkansas, Clarence Scott of Kansas State, Bob Jacobs of Wyoming, Joe Profit of Northeast Louisiana, and Joe Theismann of Notre Dame. Tickets for the All-America contest are on sale at the Texas Tech ticket office.

Page One Hardt Lee Jed Lsu Nebraska Texas Bill Atessis Bobby Weunsch Arkansas Chuck Dicus Kansas State Clarence Scott Wyoming Bob Jacobs Northeast Louisiana Joe:Profit Notre Dame Joe Theismann Texas Tech

Lubbock Pair Grabs Lead In Muleshoe Championship First Round

Steve Thompson and Jon Sheperson of Lubbock shot a best ball 64 to lead the Muleshoe Partnership championship. Tommy Wilson and John Conine of Lubbock were second with 67, as tee times set for today across flight divisions with ties in all but the third flight led by J W Coppedge and Earl Smith of Muleshoe at 76.

Muleshoe Steve Thompson Jon Shepperson Lubbock Tommy Wilson John Conine J.W. Coppedge Earl Smith John Cornine John Rénner Clark Colson Friona Ted Whitlock Jim Middleton Morton Glenn Watkins Darrell Oliver Carroll McDonald Mike Tubb Hereford John Shropshire Dick Trout Randall Burton Mike Shaddix M.A. Silver Joe Randolph

Dome surprises UH as fans react to Astrodome

Pettit notes continued excitement from fans in the Astrodome as Houston football draws attention beyond press boxes. A conference coach quips that press boxes are for writers but football should not be played there.

Cesses Tenley Dome Houston Astrodome

Pepi Slaps Home Run For Cubs

Montreal Expos fall 3 0 as Ken Holtzman authorizes a three hit shutout with six strikeouts for Chicago. Joe Pepitone belts a sixth inning two run homer breaking a scoreless duel with rookie Ernie McAnally. Ron Hunt boots Beckett grounder leading to the Cubs insurance run in the seventh.

Montreal Ken Holtzman Joe Pepitone Chicago Cubs Montreal Expos Holtzman Pepitone Ernie McAnally Expos Ron Hunt Glenn Beckett Chicago

Lightfoot Ties Mark In Humid Memorial Meet

Lincoln Crowell and Rule win titles as Lightfoot roars past Kemp and Grant in a high humidity meet at Memorial Stadium. Lightfoot clocks 13.5 in the hurdles, aiming for a national mark with a favorable wind, while Kay Jarnagin and Darrell Jarnaginstar in sprint events. Four class records fall led by Al Stewart in the mile 4 13.3 as Richard Son and McAllen athletes also shine.

al Stewart Richardson Pearce

Nelson Meet Sees Tight Race After Round Three

Sixteen players are within three strokes of each other as Nelson leads with a good position. a tie after 72 holes would trigger a sudden death playoff for the $25,000 first prize.

Padres Rout Reds 10-0 in opener of doubleheader

San Diego erupted for nine runs in the first two innings and rolled past Cincinnati 10-0 behind rookie Steve Arlin. Clarence Gaston hit a three run homer, Ed Spiezio drove in three with a single and two sacrifices, and Ivan Murrell added a triple and two other hits driving in three.

SAN Diego Padres Cincinnati Steve Arlin Clarence Gaston Ed Spiezio Ivan Murrell

State Track Meet Results Class AAAA 440 relay and events

Report of multiple events at the State Track Meet across classifications AAAA and 1-1 with results in sprints relays hurdles and field events. Highlights include Houston Lines led 440 relay with Cornell Nowlin Michael Ross Carl Reades and Rodney Williams in 40.8 AR time and notable marks across long jump high jump and mile relay. Teams such as Port Arthur Lincoln Dallas South Oak Cliff Midland Houston Jones and others postedTop times and conference records in events like 120 hurdles, mile, and relay races.

Midland High James Kemp Kemp Houston Jones Houston Cornell Nowlin Michael Ross Carl Reades Rodney Williams Arie Yee Bases Oa Ohitt Marillo Palo Duro San Antoniofithlands Lubbock Montere Et 'Storace Grant Harold Barnes San Antonio Houston Kenneth Samuels Dallas South Oak Cliff John Bolser Tt Worth Southwest Eddie Baldwin Port Arthur Jefferson Carlos Caballero el Paso Jerreraba Randy Lightfoot Plainview Atratee Lanier Hich Senge Montene Ala William Zinton Ee “High Pontiac Mich Brown Abilene Bobby Iatitetiela Bayiown Tering Jimmy Gailey Clear Creek League City Jim Payner Corsicana David Millett David Sown Dallas Samuels Charles Hizham South Houston Karl Meyer Dallas Samuel David Shepherd Lamar Mike McMillion San Antonio Roger Smith Coronado Lincoln Jesse Kemp Midland Mike Forbes Corps Christ Cara Ceeane Revada Fort Worth Mobile Greg Stephens Houston Westchester Hurdies Don Brown Aldo Knox Temple Allen Misher Houston Sterling Joe Tellez San Antonio Eldison Leon Savage Seguin Robert Aeriy Port Arthur Lincoln Sam Gaskin el Gamo Craig Brooks Victor Callison Me Miler al Stewart Richardson Pearce Mark Westbrook Pampa Rudrey Cromeans Austin Lanier Robert Murray el Paso Austin John Melanson Beaumont Charlton-Pollard Mark Klonower Denton Eddie Guzman Edinburg Mile Dalae South Oak Cit Conroe Dennis Tdeloach Fi Paso Irvin Uriah Barnaby Austin Reagan David Brogan Keer Park Elroy Willams Amarilo Palo Duro James Young Kilteen South Oak Cliff Jones Houston Smiley Abliene Austen Regan Monterey Pinkston Sam Houston Galveston Ball Sherman Palo Dum Samwell Tyler Lee McAllen Irvin Cong Joe Richardson Edinburo Abilene Cooper San Angelo Routh Lamar Consolidated Austin Lanier Ein Ee Bryan Adams Fort Worth Trimble Edison Corpus Christi Jand Seguin Ray Perkerson Forney Harry Jefferson Anes Ar Tim Whitfield Corrigan Harold Green Honey Grove James. Sand Prentice Garrett Robert Sapp Bandera Ricky Thurman Lee Dest Sage Archie Nixon iEldorado Jorge Garcia San Isidro Kenneth B Selfers Crowell Morris Upton Achulenberg Stanley Banks Thorndale Gary Davis Lake Dallas I Lonnie Ingram Gladwater Sabine Robert Ronnie Venters Charies Davis Eddy Taylor Ray Per ‘Kerson Laredo United Gladewater Sabine Kerens Eg Otery Ash Daniel Arguzo Jr Crowyell Gilbert Sanchez Mason Mike Gowens Crosbyton Steve Ogden Alief Leon Carlock Joshua Rubin Johnson Ronnie Fangman Vega Randy Piel Hubbard Danny Reese Rogers Chuck Harrison Spur Robert Falls Granger Norman Bryant Sudan Celester Ware Vesa Larry Brock Sanford-Fritch LeRoy F Saohbs Oscar Posada Nixon Donald Clem Princeton Daniel Urquizo Jr George Eavenson Mike Weatherred Kenneth Sellers

Abilene Clinches Share Of Crown With 14-1 Win

Abilene High defeated Abilene Cooper 14-1 on Saturday to clinch a share of the District 5-AAAA second-half title with a 7-0 record. Midland Lee and Odessa High were set for a Monday playoff at Midland to determine the overall winner. Other scores: Big Spring 4 San Angelo 3 in 10. Odessa 3 Permian 2. Lee 10 Midland 0.

Avalanche Journal Abilene High Abilene Cooper Midland Lee Odessa High Midland Abilene Big Spring San Angelo Odessa Permian Lee

Baseball results and standings from Saturday games

In the American League Boston beat Milwaukee New York defeated Chicago in 11 innings Minnesota topped Washington California downed Cleveland Detroit edged Kansas City Oakland postponed at Baltimore In the National League Chicago shut out Montreal Pittsburgh at Los Angeles St Louis at New York postponed Atlanta defeated San Diego Cincinnati at Houston postponed Standings show Boston Baltimore Detroit New York Cleveland Oakland California Kansas City Minnesota Milwaukee Chicago Montreal Pittsburgh St Louis Los Angeles Atlanta Houston Cincinnati San Diego Philadelphia. Today games include McLain at Minnesota Perry at Milwaukee Babnsen at Chicago Wright at Detroit Murphy at Cleveland Hunter at Baltimore Pappas at Montreal Stoneman at New York Billingham at Philadelphia Lersch at Cincinnati Kirkwood at San Diego Niekro at San Francisco Stone at Oakland.

Boston Milwaukee New York Chicago Minnesota Washington California Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Oakland Baltimore Montreal Pittsburgh Los Angeles St Louis Atlanta Francisco San Diego Pinesetatt Cincinnati Houston Philadipnia Woo Piltsburch Bart Philadelphia San Lieza Eainga McLain Perry Ek Nagy Park New Babnsen poe +t Wright Pappas Stoneman St. Louis Carlson Koosman Houston i Billingham Lersch Earn Binse Vance O'Brien McGlownin Kirby Ausata Kjarvis Niekro San Francisco Stone Robertson

McCutchin Hurls No-Hit Game

Levelland Lobos pitcher Jim McCutchin threw a no hitter in a 3-1 win over Canyon to stay tied with Dumas for first in District 1-AAA. He struck out 15 and allowed only one base runner, as Canyon's John Comer matched with five hits and 11 strikeouts.

Levelland Jim McCutchin Levelland Lobos McCutchin Canyon Lobos Dumas John Comer

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