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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1971
Page
11
Earl Williams delivered a run scoring single in the 10th inning lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the San Francisco team and a split of the series in San Francisco.
Tim Foli fueled a six straight win over St. Louis by driving in four runs and tripling in the first. Foli later capped the setback for Carlton with a bases loaded double as New York built a 9 0 lead before the Cardinals scored late. Jerry Koosman earned the win while Carlton took the loss. The Giants split a twin bill with Steve Stone and Don McMahon toppling the Braves in game one and Ralph Garr setting up a late tie in game two. Willie Mays and Willie McCovey contributed key hits as San Francisco surged in the nightcap.
Teams including Houston Milly, Sharpstown, Bellaire, Beaumont French, Orange Stark, South Houston, Galveston Ball, Austin High, Brownsville, San Antonio MacArthur, South San Antonio, Eagle Pass and more vie for bi district spots. El Paso Ysleta and Ysleta Bel Air earned earlier listings. Bi district playoffs begin next week Tuesday.
ATLANTA AP The Atlanta Hawks announced the signing of Jeff Haliburton a 6 foot 5 guard from Drake selected in the third round The club did not release contract terms beyond calling it a multi year agreement
Mike Kekich and Jack Aker held Chicago to six hits as the Yankees won 6-1. The Yankees scored unearned runs in the fifth and sixth innings and added a three run outburst in the seventh. Thurman Munson Roy White and Horace Clarke contributed as Chicago dropped its 14th at home and fifth straight overall. Roy White homered in the eighth and Bill Melton doubled for Chicago in the ninth.
Slaton golfer Wilburn Talley made his third career hole in one on the 140 yard No. 8 using a pitching wedge. Playing partners were Al Clarey Burl Pigg and Ronne Henry.
Ted Uhlaender drove in two runs with a single and a double to lift the Cleveland Indians over the California Angels 4-1. Alan Foster pitched seven strong innings to even his record at 2-2, snapping Cleveland’s four-game skid. Lowenstein and Heidemann contributed key hits as the Indians built a 3-1 lead by the fifth, then added another run to seal the win.
George Mitterwald lined a bases loaded single after two outs in the 10th inning to cap a two run rally and give the Minnesota Twins a 6 5 victory over the Washington Senators. Denny McLain pitched the complete game for the Senators.
France overwhelmed Sweden 5-0 in elimination play at Bastad. Patrick Proisy swept Hans Nerell 6-2 6-3 6-1 and Pierre Barthes defeated Ove Bengtsson 6-4 6-3 4-6 3-6 6-3 to seal the win.
Vida Blue locked in a 2-1 win over Jim Palmer in the second game as Oakland completed a doubleheader sweep of Baltimore. The A's built a late lead after Rudi and Jackson opened with singles, a muffed throw and a wild pitch allowed the tying run, and a collision at home plate helped Jackson score. Blue pitched eight strong innings, striking out nine, while Boog Powell homered in the eighth for Baltimore. Oakland’s victory came after a 6-2 opening win as the A’s widened their West Division lead before a 43,307 crowd on Bat Day.
Ed Spiezio drives in a bases loaded triple and homers twice to power the San Diego Padres past the Cincinnati Reds 7-2. Dave Campbell adds a homer in the seventh, Bob Barton also goes deep, and Clay Kirby earns the win with four strikeouts in a solid outing.
Eleven 3 year olds firmed for the 96th Preakness at Pimlico led by Canonero I the Derby winner. Other probable starters include Jim French Bold Reason and Eastern Fleet the Derby's top finishers along with Sound Off Executioner Limit To Reason Impetuosity Royal S D Leematt Vegas Vic and more from various owners.
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