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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1970

Page

8

Expos start Dan McGinn blank Mets in Seaver upset

Dan McGinn, Montreal’s surprise starter, hurled a three hitter as the Expos beat Tom Seaver 3-0. McGinn, in his 100th major league appearance, improved to 2-1 with a complete game, snapping Seaver’s regular season win streak at 16. Jim A. Fairey homered, Bateman added a run-scoring double, and Montreal halted its recent skid. Elsewhere in the NL, Atlanta beat Chicago 7-6 in 10, Pittsburgh downed Cincinnati 4-1, St. Louis topped Philadelphia 3-0, and San Francisco edged San Diego 6-5.

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Ben Hogan to Play in Colonial Invitational

In a reshuffled Colonial National Invitation field Ben Hogan joins five time champion and South Africa’s Gary Player with John Schroeder and others. Schroeder earned his bid after Larry Mowry withdrew while Casper and Hill pulled out. Schroeder’s final 36 holes matched top names and boosted his visibility.

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Tubbs Among 8 Honored By Hounds

PORTALES New Mexico Jack Tubbs of Palo Duro High School was among eight athletes honored at ENMU’s annual Sports Banquet. Tubbs won the Dean's Academic Award for the fourth straight year with a 3.78 GPA. Greg Hyder earned multiple honors including the Al Garten Award four years in a row and shared a Special Recognition Award with Jerry Van Zant. Mike Sporaco and Barry Coffman shared the Dr Brosell Award for the most valuable football player.

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Buddy Ball Named ENMU Cage Pilot

PORTALES NM Buddy Ball a 13 year veteran coach at Coffeyville KS was named Monday the new head basketball coach at Eastern New Mexico University He will also serve as associate professor of physical education Ball guided Coffeyville to 260 111 in eight seasons including seven conference titles and a 29 win season.

Coffeyville Miller

White Sox Menace Tigers. Brewers Lose Eight in Ninth

Chicago White Sox pounded Detroit for 9 5 as Ed Herrmann Luis Aparicio and Syd O'Brien each drove in three. Milwaukee led 5 2 but fielding errors by John Kennedy and Tommy Harper, plus a rain halt, halted the Brewers six win skein.

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McLain Seeks Comeback After Finances and Fallout

Denny McLain, former Detroit pitcher and 31 game winner, awaits a July return after a suspension ends. He lives on an allowance via Mark McCormack in Cleveland, facing roughly $40,000 lost salary, unpaid liens, and costly missteps. He vows to pitch again and prove critics wrong while managing debts and a reshaped life.

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NBA Expansion Draft Shuffles Knicks Lose Little

New York Knicks, champions, dodged major losses as expansion draft begins. Los Angeles Lakers shed rookie guard Dick Garrett, Buffalo selects Garrett and Bailey Howell, Portland trades Larry Siegfried for Jim Barnett. Draft conducted in secret by Commissioner Kennedy.

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Preakness Field Grows To Thirteen In 95th Derby Run

Baltimore AP report details a 13 horse lineup for the Preakness with 12 betting interests and record payoffs. Notables Dust Commander and My Dad George prepare after Derby workouts as the full field ships to Pimlico.

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West Texas Eyes NCAA Baseball Berth in 1970 Playoffs

West Texas State, 25 10 1, is among top independents under consideration for an at large berth in the 1970 NCAA baseball tournament. District playoffs run May 28 30 with eight district champions advancing to the College World Series in Omaha June 12 19. East Carolina represents the Southern Conference in Dist 3. others automatic qualifiers include Big 10 Big Eight Pacific Coast and more. Ten independents are listed as under consideration including West Texas Air Force Santa Clara and others.

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Mitchell Toks AC Cave Pact and Amarillo Sandies

Amarillo College basketball standout Mitchell Toks is listed as a Sandie starter for two seasons. He stands 4 feet and weighs 18 units with 12.5 points and 12 rebounds per game last season, earning All-District 4-AAAA second team as the Sandies share the championship with Borger.

Amarillo College Io Hershell Mitchell Amarillo Borger Mitchell Badgers

Cerdan Dropped In Close Madison Square Garden Bout

Marcel Cerdan Jr. failed in his American ring debut, losing a 15 round decision to Donato Padovana at Madison Square Garden. The Italian-Canadian Padovane, 19-0, edged the French stylist in a bloodied bout watched by 10,767, with Cerdan shaken in the late rounds and fading after a strong start.

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Tornado Damages Jones Stadium Lights in Lubbock

A tornado struck Jones Stadium on the Texas Tech campus, blowing down three light standards and bending another on the east side. Officials expect to repair by June 27 for the Coaches' All-American game, with a daytime alternative discussed if repairs lag.

Lubbock Jones Stadium South Plains Texas Tech University

Eddie Yost's Baseball Journey From LA to the Mets

Eddie Yost began the 1962 season at third base for the Los Angeles Angels. Now he coaches at third base for the New York Mets.

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National League backs baseball ball quality despite rising homers

NL President Charles Feeney defended ball manufacture after 174 games show 428 homers, 185 more runs, 67 more doubles and 23 more triples than last year. Spalding confirms no change in specs, while some players blame lighter bats and possible rubber coating under the cover. Feeney cites bigger players and early season hitter development as factors, with pitchers often behind hitters.

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Pirates place Al McBean on waivers as Garber recalled

Pittsburgh placed pitcher Al McBean on waivers on Monday and recalled right hander Gene Garber from Columbus. McBean joined the Pirates last month after his release from the Dodgers and had pitched 10 innings with a 7.20 ERA.

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Baseball Standings and Night Games in State Leagues

Baseball standings list several matchups with team records for Coleman Oakland Oomon Castlar Chicago and others. Night games include Baltimore at Minnesota Perry, Kansas City at Cleveland Moore, New York Petersen at Milwaukee Kruuste, and Montreal Orion at New York with other listed city pairings and pitcher records.

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