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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1971

Page

12

Ump Hank Soar Blasts Frank Lane Over Brewers Royals

AP report says AL ump Hank Soar leveled a harsh critique at Milwaukee Brewers GM Frank Lane after Lane criticized umpires for rain delayed games. Soar defended the crew including Barnett Maloney and Anthony, and promised a written report while vowing Lane’s firing as a showboat. The dispute followed Friday’s rainout and Saturday’s 12-0 Brewers win.

Kansas City Hank Soar American League Frank Lane Milwaukee Brewers Lane Brewers Kansas City Royals Soar Larry Barnett Merl Anthony George Maloney Maloney Milwaukee Barnett Ellie Rodriguez Joe Cronin Detroit Tigers

Borger Bowlers Win Pin Meet at Roddy Kilowatt Tournament

Borger's Half-Wits won the 23rd annual Roddy Kilowatt Bowling Tournament title after leading challengers all weekend. Lois Childress of Odessa posted a 265 game and 620 series, Wanda Murphy of Amarillo had a 236 game and 640 series, while top team and individual results list Emilie Fuller-Quita Drumm, Roswell, and Wanda Murphy among winners in multiple classes.

Borger Half- Wits Henry Rodeway Inn Lubbock Lobo Lanes Snack Bar Levelland Lois Childress Odessa Wanda Murphy Amarillo Emilie Fuller Quita Drumm Roswell Bi Hiey Leonard Aleeta Darland Mary Nell Hall Darlene Diersing Littlefield Lorene Kirkland Marie Jackson Dumas Patty Smith Betty Lou Rector Friona Wanda Bullard

Cardinals sign Robert Kennedy in minor league deal

St. Louis Cardinals inked 19 year old Robert Kennedy to a minor league contract. He is son of Bob Kennedy, the club's director of player development and a former major league infielder. The report also notes a quote from Los Angeles Rams coach Tommy Prothro on work and results.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Robert Kennedy Bob Kennedy Los Angeles Ram Tommy Prothro

U S Captain Remains Confident Amid Rainy Walker Cup Practice

U S Walker Cup non playing captain John M Winters Jr says the squad will adapt to wet St Andrews conditions as rain drenches the Old Course ahead of the Wednesday Thursday matches. He notes the team has depth and quality from college play and lists team members including Hyndman Campbell Meinyk Farquhar Gabrielsen Giles Kite Miller Simons Wadkins and others. The British Isles lead with one prior St Andrews win in 1938 and Bonallack predicts a strong US challenge.

ST. Andrews Scotland John M. Winters Jr U.S Winters Tulsa Oklo Bill Hyndman Huntingdon Valley Bill Campbell Huntington W. Va Steve Meinyk Jacksonville Fla United States British Isles Britain St. Andrews Bay

Davis to Step Down as Tech Faculty Athletic Rep

Tech professor Davis will replace Davis as Raiders' faculty representative as he leaves after 23 years of guiding the athletic department and NCAA duties. He helped Tech gain Southwest Conference admission and leave the department with solid finances and a strong intercollegiate profile.

Leach Davis Raiders Tech Athletic Council NCAA Ncaa Council SWC Laud College Statio Murray University

Dixie Association Texas League Holds Own In Loop Statistics

First month stats show several flawless fielding candidates in the Texas League division of the Dixie Association. Edgar Avila Amarillo errorless at first base with 285 chances. Skip Jutze Arkansas top catcher for putouts and assists. six perfect outfielders include Bob Wissler Arkansas. Top pitchers Jim Todd San Antonio Rudy Arroyo Arkansas Marty Waldeck Amarillo. Second base shortstop and third base show few errors. Fran Libran Memphis tops shortstop with .970 and Ken Reitz leads third base with .972 percentage.

Edgar Avila Amarillo Skip Jutze Arkansas Bob Wissler Pete Lacock Ron Matney San Antonio Royce Stillman Gary Moore Albuquerque Don Cunningan Shreveport Jim Todd Rudy Arroyo Marty Waldeck Bill Huisman Fran Libran Memphis Ken Reitz

Saints star Tom Dempsey gets Most Courageous Player honor

New Orleans Saints kicker Tom Dempsey, known for his 63 yard field goal and playing with half a right foot, was named Most Courageous Player at the Pro Football Writers Association dinner in New York. Other awardees included Paul Brown, Blanton Collier, Mike Curtis, John Brodie, George Blanda, and Joe King for sports reporting.

NEW York Tom Dempsey New Orleans Saints National Football League Dempsey J Gale Sayers Chicago Bears Cincinnnati Paul Brown Cleveland Blanton Collier Mike Curtis Baltimore King New York World-Telegram & Sun

Jarvis Dropped From Braves Rotation in Montreal

Pat Jarvis, Atlanta right hander, was temporarily removed from the Braves' starting rotation in Montreal. Manager Lyman Harris said the move is to see if they can get Jarvis straightened out as he is 0-6 this year and had lost his last nine decisions, with Atlanta having dropped four straight into Monday's game with the Expos.

Montreal Pat Jarvis Atlanta Braves Lyman Harris Harris Pat Jarvis Expos

Giants Receiver Ron Johnson Reaches 1027 Yards

New York Giants star Ron Johnson racked up 1 027 receiving yards during the previous season, highlighting his standout production for the team. His strong totals reflect key plays and consistent targets from the quarterback.

Ron Johnson New York Giants

Partnership Set Today At LCC

The Lubbock Country Club hosts its annual spring partnership this morning at 10 with 63 teams in a shotgun start. Women golfers from the South Plains West Texas region compete in a one day meet, followed by a luncheon awards event.

Lubbock Country Club South Plains West Texas

Bullets Announce Ticket Increase for Next NBA Season

The Baltimore Bullets said on Monday that ticket prices will rise for most seats at the Civic Center for the upcoming National Basketball Association season.

Baltimore Baltimore Bullets Civic Center

Monterey Dodgers Meet Bel Air In Playoff Bid

Bel Air and Monterey clash as Bel Air seeks its deepest baseball playoff run. Bel Air relies on sophomore infielders Ricky Stevens Jesse Castro Bobby Ortiz while Monterey eyes hurt shoulder Billy Sorrells and fill‑in Gary Pumphrey at short.

Monterey Bel Air Shortstop Hunt Billy Sorrells Sorrelis Gary Pumphrey Bill Ashby Tommy McIntyre Mark Dyer Tim West Troy Price Ricky Fowler Glenn Yarbrough Ricky Stevens Jesse Castro Bobby Ortiz Ortiz Willie Soto Louis Parent Highlanders Plainsmen Herrera Tascosa Hurter

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