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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1972

Page

23

Olton ace Workman stars in 26 23 win over Abernathy

Don Heneryelibeee notes 202 pound fullback Workman led Olton Mustang effort last Friday night with four touchdown runs and 146 rushing yards in a 26 23 victory over Abernathy. He scored the winner with 23 seconds left and topped the Avalanche Journal weekly schoolboy Honor Roll.

Don Henr Yelibeee Despot Sar Workman Mustang Avalanche-Journal Mustangs Abernathy James Bartlett Friana Lockney Bartlett Chiefs Denvery City Slaton Robert Qualls Qualls Danny Lester Eunice New Mexico Military Curtis Lindley Texico Moriarty Big Spring Abilene Earl Reynolds Reynolds Arthur Graves Larbuddie Amherst Robby Kiser Dewey Peacock Anton Petersburg Kress Farwell Terry Stark Steers Ray Norton Dirk Rambo Hart Vega Greg Cannady Lamesa Snyder Cannady John Thomas Tahoka Levelland Billy Jones Clovis Dumas Jones John Stout Gary Shaver Kermit Seminole Stout Shaver

Pirates Edge Reds Seeks Crown After Narrow Rally

Pirates comeback ends Reds bid as Richie Hebner, Sanguillen and Gene Clines drive a late scoring rally at Riverfront Stadium. Giusti locks down the win, preserving Pittsburgh’s 44th victory while Nolan exits with arm fatigue after six innings.

Stennett throws decisive play in Reds Pirates NL series

In Cincinnati, Rennie Stennett threw out Johnny Bench at home to stun the Reds as Pittsburgh wins 8 to 3 in the third game of the NL playoff. Sparky Anderson praised the left fielder's arm and Cincinnati captain Alan Foster noted the turning point.

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Giusti Impedes Reds as Pirates Take 2-1 Lead

Dave Giusti preserved Pittsburgh's 2-1 victory over Cincinnati in the NL Playoffs securing the win with a ninth inning single against Tony Perez and two late innings. Bruce Kison will start Game 4 as Virdon praises the Reds yet stays confident. Giusti recalled his dream pitch a fastball on the plate for Benched third strike.

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Karate Tourney Slated Here at University Center

More than 500 entrants expected for the Kappa Sigma sponsored karate tournament to be held next Saturday at the University Center on the Tech campus. Events include white belt through black belt, women and junior divisions. Notables are Allen Steen of Dallas a sixth degree black belt and Pat Burlington of Fort Worth a fourth degree black belt.

University Center Tech Allen Steen Dallas Pat Burleston Fort Worth

Mackenzie Leads City Net Meet

Mackenzie Junior High won two of three grade brackets in the city net meet. Mackenzie captured ninth and seventh grade divisions, Atkins won the eighth grade class. A I players, B singles to be played Oct. 21.

Mackenzie Mackenzie Junior High Atkins Steve Farrell Steve Nazarenus Katy McCulloch Evans Tetan Eastman Steve Harrell John David Elmore Cassie Holtman Slaton Karen Hester Robert Davis Wilson Ron Reeves Hutchinson Linda Weaver Dana Craig Slaton Li Matthews Slaton i

Cashes in: Cash hits in 19 straight for Pirates

In Pittsburgh, Dave Cash extended the National League hitting streak leader’s run to 19 games by hitting safely in each game from May 1 through May 26. The 24 year old second baseman hails from Utica New York.

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Rankin captures Heritage Village Open title in windy finale

Judy Rankin fired a two under par 71 to win the Heritage Village Open by five strokes at Heritage Village Country Club in Southbury. She finished 54 holes at 212 seven under par for a $3,750 first prize. Betty Burfeindt took second at 217, with Sandra Palmer and Mary Mills tied for third at 218.

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Brownwood Hawks Draw Fans For Texas High School Football Film

A Texas high school football documentary shoots in Brownwood and Iowa Park with crews from TFA Communications Group. Both teams vie Friday night as producers say Texas football fever has them rooting for their local sides and sharing in the season atmosphere. Shooting began in September and runs through Friday.

Austin Texas TFA (Communications Group, Ltd New York Brownwood Iowa Park Jeff King Don Pierce

George Halas Holds Pro Football Victory Record

George Halas of the Chicago Bears coached 521 pro football victories, more than any other coach in the sport.

George Halas Chicago Bears

Numbered Account Wins Matchmaker Stakes After Alma North Disqualification

Atlantic City Race Course declares Numbered Account the winner of the $100 000 Matchmaker Stakes after Alma North finished first but was disqualified to third. Alma North’s action prompted the adjustment and final result in Atlantic City New Jersey.

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Packers surge to 3-1 with win over Bears

Green Bay riding a three game surge, sits atop the Central division with Detroit after a 20 17 victory over Chicago. Coach Dan Devine praises effort as Scott Hunter shifts gear behind a solid line and rookie Chester Marcum nails key kicks to seal the win.

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