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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1972

Page

10

Golf Stars Skipping Houston Open Amid Dense Schedule

The Houston Open drew few top names as players like Nicklaus Trevino Palmer Casper Player and Jacksin were absent while Hubert Green won last time in 1971. Officials debate schedule timing after the Masters and other events, with players weighing payoffs and travel burdens.

Poe Atte Super Pollery Nicklaus Lee Trevino Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Gary Player Tony Jacksin Hubert Green

Brewers and Twins extend 37 innings in marathon game

In a night game of the American League era Milwaukee and Minnesota stretched a game to 37 innings, nearly matching the longest major league contest. Bert Blyleven and Jim Lonborg pitched deep into extra innings with Reg players like Ron Theobald contributing, as both clubs finally paused after a 22nd frame workload.

Brooklyn Tommy Neds

Clemente Delivers as Pirates Rally in 12th

In Houston, Roberto Clemente sparked a 12th inning burst for Pittsburgh, delivering a two run triple that capped a five run uprising. Bob Moose beat the Astros as the Pirates won 10 to 1 in a dramatic late surge.

Houston Roberto Clemente Pittsburgh Bob Moose Pirates Houston Astros Vic Davalillo Fred Gladding Gladding Kenete Saeed Sea Lt May Moose Bietname Clines May Dave Cash Doug Rader Davalillo

Dodgers top Phillies 3 1 behind Osteen ninth inning save

Claude Osteen earned win with ninth inning relief as Los Angeles broke open a 3 1 game aided by Philadelphia fielding miscues. Osteen pitched into the ninth, Jim Brewer finished, and Byron Browne helped seal it with a game ending double play after a Valentine hustle.

Philadelphia Claude Osteen Los Angeles Dodgers Advant Phillies Osteen Jim Brewer Brewer Byron Browne Bobby Valentine Valentine Steve Carlton Fhat Mike Anderson

Padres pace Expos as Norman shines with four-hitter

Larry Stahl and Nate Colbert homered backing Fred Norman whose four hit pitching fueled the San Diego Padres to a 5 0 victory over the Montreal Expos. Norman walked two and struck out two while Suan belted a second inning homer to put the Padres ahead. Emile Mecanally took the loss.

Montreal Larry Ry Stahl Nate Colbert Fred Norman San Diego Padres Montreal Expos Norman Ona Suan Padres Emile Mcanally Yaron Lae Thomas Bert

Odessa Wins Jaco Meet

Odessa College and Ranger Junior College led the state junior college track meet in Denton as Odessa edged ahead 129 to 123. South Plains’ eight-man team placed high, with the mile relay edging Blinn Junior College in a 3:14.6 school record. Jim Nelson opened the relay with 49.6 and notable efforts followed from Rodriguez, Eberhart and others.

Denton Odessa College Ranger Junior College Odessa South Plains Texans SPC Blinn Junior College

Unclear fragmentary sports note from era

Fragmentary text mentions a game in Lubbock and prior scores 33 28 in 1971. Context unclear as OCR is garbled and no coherent event, teams, or dates are identifiable.

Playoffs Reach Finalists Amid District Contests

Monterey advances to state finals after a mixed district run that included three decisive wins. Other district results show Sunset and Westchester splitting games as teams chase final seeds, while Jeff Churchill hosts a one game playoff as districts 30 and 31 finalize berths.

Pace Monterey Orang Stili Victoria Dallas Sunset Houston Westchester Waco Richfield Jeff Churchill

Hobbs and Jal Win Titles in AAAA Track Meet

Hobbs and Jal lead with strong performances at the state track meet. Hobbs scored 60 points to win the Class AAAA title, while Albuquerque Del Norte finished second and Albuquerque High posted notable totals.

Hobbs Janee Cion Albuquerque del Norte Albuquerque Sal Feins

Not Enough Text for a Full Headline

A fragmented report notes someone firing 67 and 202 total, with a NIT record and a standout shot within a few feet of the flag across the final holes.

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White Koonsman Lead Stormy Round In Seminole Golf

Jay White and Rod Koonsman survived hail and rain to post a subpar 64 as the White Koonsman duo leads the Seminole Special Top Tournament at Lamesa. They carry a two stroke edge into the final round after firing a 31 33 front and 33 back. Scott Heard and teammates endured tough conditions with several players under par.

Seminole Lamesa Jay White Rod Koonsman Golf Sains County Partnership White Koonsman Gary Littlejohn Scott Sree Tenerhe Rutherford

Saaball Faland Triumphs Over Cleveland 7 3

In a baseball line score style update, Cleveland falls to Saaball Faland with a 7 to 3 result. The game features multiple players listed with unclear roles and is presented in noisy OCR sports notation. The broader context references American League and National League designations without clear action details.

Championship Bouts Top Wednesday Wrestling Card

A world heavyweight title match headlines Fair Park Coliseum as Dog Funk Jr faces Dingo, Australia’s heavyweight king Din Jona, on the Wednesday card. Other bouts feature top contenders in a stacked lineup at the arena.

Fair Park Coliseum Dog Funk Jr Dingo King F Australia Din Jona. of

Texas school coaching selections list top players and signings

Rick Bullock of San Antonio Jeffet joins South Roosevelt during the Texas School Coaching event. Bullock, 235 pounds, signed with Texas Tech while Terrell, 6-8, signed with Methodist. Roosevelt defeated Bullock’s team 68-63 in the AAA championship. Bullock had 44 points and 24 rebounds. Cypress Fairban Ronnie Seven leads North squad approval with several key inclusions and alternates named for the Aug. 2 event.

Houston Rick Bullock San Antonio Jeffetson Dallas Roosevelt Texas Schoo Cool Uly Sue Texas Tech Terrell College Em Methodist Monterey Grady III Wayne Wayman Fort Worth Barcor Darrell Mitchell Odessa Ector Dub Preston Snyder James Terry Heeiders Dennis Yeager Forney Bill Hale Asaen Joe Sabeeene van Bobby Beall Sands Am Whitmire Slidell Bill Barron Buena Vista

Reds rout Cardinals for 11 2 in Cincinnati slugfest

Cincinnati Reds blasted St Louis Cardinals 11 2 as Tony Perez hit a homer and drove in multiple runs. The early scoring spree spanned five innings with Perez's fourth homer fueling the outburst. Reds batters reached base consistently led by Pete Rose and Foster while the Cardinals bullpen struggled.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Ae Louis Lance Clegg Tony Perez Cardinals Mette Hander Perez Vane Pete Ras Foster

Melton Stars as White Sox Top Orioles 9 3

Melton leads Chicago with a second homer of the year as the White Sox rally past the Birds 9 to 3. The offense blooms after Pat Kelly's two out single and Mike Andrews walk, with Carlos May and Richie Allen driving in runs before Melton's homer in the upper left field stands.

Chicago Chi- Dobson Pat Kelly White ‘Sox Mike Andrews Carlos May Richie Allen Melton

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