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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1971

Page

11

Rader Drives Astros Past Cardinals with Six RBIs

Doug Rader delivered six RBIs in the first three innings starring a grand slam and a double as the Houston Astros defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 12 to 4. Rader's slam came off Jerry Reuss in the first, sparking Houston's 17-hit attack and tying a club RBI record. Dierker won his sixth of the year with six innings pitched. Julian Javier had three hits for St. Louis.

Houston Doug Rader Houston Astros St. Louis Rader Jerry Reuss Astros RBI Dierker Jim Ray Julian Javier

Liquori Outsprints Ryun For Super Mile Crown

In a tense showdown at the meet, Peter Liquori of Listerfield edged Lee Ryun of Kansas in the super mile finishing 4:07. Liquori led early with split times around 61 seconds per quarter and held off Ryun’s late surge. Evans won the 440 with 45.9 seconds, while Turner placed second in 46.0.

Page One Brooklyn N.Y Lee Evans Murray State Tommie Turner Turner Juris Luzins Quantico Mark Wizenreid Wisconsin Liquori Ryun Ryan Kansan Eugene Ore

Weston-Welles Dimmitt Winners Celebrate Sudden Death Victory

Weston and Welles won the championship flight in a sudden death playoff over Butler and Etheridge after four such playoffs in the Dim mitt Partnership event. Glenn and Cook took third in a playoff. Martz won the first flight and Walker-Chesshier the second with a playoff victory.

Dimmitt Dick Weston Mike Welles Jimmy Butler John Etheridge Bill Glenn Cliff Cook Randal Reager Dub Malasie Skip Don Martz Wimpy Walker J. D. Chesshier Weston-Welles Dub . Malasse Cliff Cook Glenn-Cook Skip Martz Bruce Winn Fred Green Bill DeFee

Wise Winner Phillies Edge Braves 4-3 On Montanez Late Hit

Willie Montanez drove in three runs with two homers and scored the winning run as Philadelphia beat Atlanta 4-3. Montanez tied the game with a fourth inning homer and gave the Phils the lead with a seventh inning shot before Don Money's ninth inning single produced the decisive run. Rick Wise worked five hitless innings before the ninth and Woody Fryman earned relief. Pat Jarvis took the loss for Atlanta.

Atlanta Willie Montanez Don Money Philadelphia Montanez Phils Money Sonny Jackson Dusty Baker Rick Wise Woody Fryman Pat Jarvvis

All-South Plains picks drive runs to state tourney

Plainview powers to state tourney behind All-South Plains forward Bassett who scored 504 points and 253 rebounds for a 32-2 season. Davis, a 64 senior, posted 524 points and 424 rebounds while guiding Lamesa to a regional final. Hobbs, led by Hutchings and Pugh, reached New Mexico state tourney but fell to Albuquerque High.

Page One South Plains Plainview Bassett Davis Lamesa Dumas Hutchings Pugh Hobbs New Mexico Eagles Albuquerque High

Giusti Quiets Mets Rally In Pirates 4-2 Win

Pittsburgh pitcher Dave Giusti closed out a late New York push as the Pirates beat the Mets 4-2. Richie Hebner Manny Sanguillen and Bob Robertson drove in runs, with Robertson later scoring on a wild pitch. Nolan Ryan took the loss after seven innings.

Pittsburgh Richie Hebner Manny Sanguillen Bob Robertson Dave Giusti New York Mets Giusti Dock Ellis Mets Pirates Vic Davalillo Hebner Robertson Bud Harrelson Sanguillen Nolan Ryan Tim Foli Tommy Agee Bob Aspromonte RBI al Oliver Tug McGraw

Expos Beat Reds 9-3 Behind Bateman Four RBI Homer

John Bateman drove in four runs with a homer and sacrifice fly as the Montreal Expos routed the Cincinnati Reds 9-3. Ron Hunt opened the scoring, Clyde Mashore and Coco Laboy added run producers, and Steve Renko earned the win with help from Mike Marshall.

Cincinnati John Bateman Montreal Expos Cincinnati Reds Ron Hunt Clyde Mashore Montreal Bateman Tun Wil Mis Hunt Mashore Coco Laboy Steve Renko Renko Mike Marshall Tony Perez Rose Sutherind Bradford Carroll Bailey Ws Smith Staub Granger Bench Swoboda Heaaues Ifound Lmay Carbo Boccarilla Heims Fairly Concepca Gosger Grimsley Cloninger Stewart Marshall Wilcox E—T.perez Boccabella Laboy T.perez Hr-Bateman St.perez S—Mashore Sf—Bateman Mars Pereapeee Gloninger Ea Eeue Wilcox O Carroll Beneneneee Gloninger

Harper Leads Brewers Past Angels With Four Hits

Tommy Harper collected a triple, double and two singles to spark Milwaukee's 12 hit attack in a 6-2 win over California. Eliie Rodriguez and Ed Kubiak homered, building a 2-0 lead before Milwaukee pulled away with a five run fifth inning as Skip Lockwood weathered an eighth inning threat.

Anaheim Tommy Harper Ellie Rodriguez Ed Kubiaki Milwaukee California Harper Rodriguez Skip Lockwood Ken McMullen John Stephenson Ken Sanders Syd O'Brien Oakland MILWA UREF E_ Hopins Kansas City Alomar Akland Schaal Hegan Gonzalez Patek Hr—Schaal Campaneris Tcongiro Na T.davis L. Brown Hoviey Kosco Odom Voss Abernathy McMullen Kubiak Knowles Obrien gSrry Locker Auerbach Laulen Klumkowski Lockwood Roland Ve Sanders LaRoche Spencer Ph Fitamorris Sereeee DL Maloney Purgmeter Fees York Tw Johnson MecMullen O Brien Stephenson Kublak E. Rodriguez Wood Horgan A.reynolds Maloney Servee

Royals Rally Late to Split Twin Bill with A’s

In Kansas City, Bobby Kropp's two run single sparked a seven inning rally as the Royals beat the A’s 10-4 to split a doubleheader after Oakland won the opener 4-2. Key moments include Paul Schaal’s two run homer and Knoop’s seventh inning RBI single.

Kansas City Bobby Kropp Royals Oakland A’s Bert Campaneris Reggie Jackson Wela Bob Oliver Cookie Rojas Paul Schaal Knoop Bob Locker Fred Patek RBI John ‘Blue Moon’ Odom A's Patek Dick Green Chuck Dobson Schaal Campaneris Jackson Gail Hopkins Wy Purer Livin L Hime Uh Silver City Tripland Helen Higso Lewington Gadsdenetti Steele Portales Knowles Hines Graceiesy Smith Lavington Tacumean Lovington Low Lanas Freeman Allen Cobre Brown McElrOy Grants Jimenez Jacobs L Cobre Deming Thyard Dash Helmbaush Berkvsy City Romero Tucumran Cary Sliver City Hopkins Alta Morrato St. Plus Hendrix Perkins L Brown Odom Rojas Jal Hoviey Ph Pojoaque Cates Jai Knowles Po Paepke

NM State Meet Results Highlights from Division AAAA

At the New Mexico state meet several events crown champions with Highland and Hobbs stars taking multiple titles. Notable performances include Powdrell and Edwards leading sprints, Dobbs and Hardin dominating field events, and Sandia and Silver City posting strong relay results amid a crowded field of schools.

Highland Roswell Goddard Hobbs Powdrell Foster Albuquerque Sandoval Losanias Bencentl Gallup Dobbs Johnson Heflin Clovis Edwards McCauley Carlsbad Hardin del Norte Benween Graham Chips del Norte Landrum Hivmand Girth Parker Ramos Dell'Norte Ellison Hinenem PLAY _ Highland Montana Pood Sandia Dorsey Stanley Peno Fatira Garcia Laguna New Lida Sheil Kirkland Clayborn Clayton Briscos Cloudefort Hayes Tatum Prater Feral Kirkland Marta Wallace Sweet Ft Sumner Reach Reid AlAs Lordsburg Nikal Ll Trujillo McNeil Moutainair Shell Dane Texico L Gia Zuni Walcester Dexter Martinez Akjec Sanches Belen Lovington Cunningham McNeese Los Alamos Albuquerque Highlands Albuquerque del Norte Silver City Lavington Cobre Deming Tucumcari Jal Pojauque

Kent Hale Wins Ocotillo Club Pro Am Championship Flight

Kent Hale fired 67 and 71 to 138 total and win the Championship flight at Hobbs Ocotillo Country Club Pro Am. Ralph Lester was runner up with 142, while David Lara and Jesse Blackwelder tied for third with 143. First flight winner Ted White posted 143, with Bill Harkins taking second flight at 152 and Eddie Robinson winning third flight with 154. Beames and Peoples won fourth and fifth flights with 162 and 168 respectively.

Kent Hale Ralph Lester David Lara Jesse Blackwelder Ted White Dodie Forrester Bob Pryer Gene Murphy Toby Messer Bill Harkins Gil Haugen Dean Lester Jim Coburn Eddie Robinson John Paul Scott Jack Eee Harmon Green Ben Beames Larry Harvey Charles Robinson Lynn Richards Thomas Peoples Jerry Daniels Ted Hardy

Fisher doubles in cycle races at West Texas Raceway

Lubbock rider David Fisher won two classes at West Texas Motorcycle Raceway on Sunday. He took first in both the 125cc and 200cc divisions amid a field of about 60 riders in 12 events on the South University Avenue track, with over 400 spectators. Minibikes featured Don Shobert Jeff McVey David Fisher Randy Reynolds Larry Beall Jr. 175cc David Fisher 250cc Amateur Silat Pruitt Billy Moyers Ray McFarlan 250cc Expert David Fisher James Gray Warner Salisbury Open Eddie Patton Roy Richardson Les Reynolds.

Lubbock David Fisher West Texas Motorcycle Raceway Fifth Mile South University Avenue Don Shobert Jeff McVey Randy Reynolds Larry Beall Jr Silat Pruitt Billy Moyers Ray McFarlan James Gray Warner Salisbury Eddie Patton Roy Richardson Les Reynolds

Cash and Stanley Power Tigers Past Senators 5-4

Mickey Stanley homered twice including a eighth inning shot off Denny Riddleberger to lift Detroit over Washington 5-4. Joe Coleman earned the win with four shutout innings after a four run lead was blown, while Norm Cash also homered and drove in runs to put Detroit ahead earlier.

Washington Mickey Stanley Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Stanley Denny Riddleberger Joe Coleman Coleman Senators Norm Cash Casey Toby Harrah del Unser Howard

Padres Bow Cubs Extend Win Streak To Six In 9-8 Open

Chicago Cubs beat San Diego 9-8 in 10 innings as Jim Hickman belted a two run homer in the 10th. The nightcap was suspended due to darkness with Chicago leading 6-3. it will resume Aug 4. In the second game Ron Santo delivered a two run double lifting the Cubs over the Padres 5-3.

Chicago Jim Hickman Chicago Cubs Jsan Diego Cubs Padres Dave Campbell Clarence Gaston Billy Williams Laxton al Santorini Williams Hickman Larry Stahl J. C. Martin Campbell Hector Torrez Martin Ron Santo San Diego Clay Kirby Ken Holtzman

Romo Balk Sparks Twins Victory Over White Sox

The Minnesota Twins rally from a slow start to defeat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 at St. Paul. Vicente Romo balked in the tie-breaking run in the sixth, after which Leo Cardenas added a two-run homer in the seventh and Mitterwald delivered key hits to seal the win.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Minnesota Twins Vicente Romo Chicago White Sox Twins Tom Bradley George Mitterwald Charlie Manuel Cesar Tovar Rich Reese

Green Edge: Green Wins Playoff After Tight Golf

Arnold Palmer drew a huge crowd as a 75 294 effort kept him in contention, but Green steadied with pars early and a late birdie on the first extra hole sealed the victory. The win lifts Green’s year earnings to 59 300. Dale Watkins cards a hole in one at Slaton Golf Course.

Page One Arnold Palmer Green Weaver Murphy Trevino Coody PGA Player’s School Slaton Dale Watkins Watkins Paul Watkins Ronny’ Fowler Dick Gillen

Nick Lopez Leads TG Y Classic With 82 Victory

Nick Lopez shot an 82 to win the TG Y third annual golf classic in the Hub City this weekend. David Herring and Bob Chapman tied for second at 89. Handicap winner Bill Seaman posted 62 with Jerry Hurd 67 and Jack Cook 69. Participants hailed from Dallas Waco Wichita Falls Vernon Kansas City Oklahoma City and Lubbock.

Nick Lopez Tg&y David Herring Bob Chapman Bill Seaman Jerry Hurd Jack Cook Dallas Waco Wichita Falls Vernon Kansas City Oklahoma City Lubbock

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