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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1971

Page

12

Bird Pitcher Jim Palmer Sees Rain Delay Help Orioles Edge Pirates

Baltimore pitcher Jim Palmer says rain postponements gave the Orioles a strategic edge over Pittsburgh in the World Series. Aaron McNally won the opener on a three hitter as Palmer and Cuellar worked in relief, with Dobson moved to the bullpen and others adjusting plans after the schedule shift.

Bird Jim Palmer Baltimore Pirates Apy Vatom Dobson McNally Palmer

Orioles rotation shuffle after rainout in World Series

Weaver will rest Dave McNally who won Saturday's game with a three hitter. Dobson moves into the Baltimore rotation for game 4, while Murtaugh stands with the original plan despite the rainout. Steve Blass slated for game 3 in Pittsburgh as the weather forecast predicts sun and no rain.

Passeone Weaver Dave McNally Ade Ding Daibson Dobson Orioles Baltimore Mather Mike Cuckar McNally Murtaugh Murtagh Steve’ Blass Pittsburgh New York Yankees San Francisco Giants Geome New York Franciscu

Series Starters for Today's Baseball Game

Pittsburgh lineup features Hebner at second and Sanguilien at first with Johnson at shortstop. Baltimore sends Buford in left field and Rettenmund in right with Powell facing pitchers and a lineup including Hendricks Robinson Belanger and Palmer.

Buford Rettenmund Powell Uh Robinson Hendricks Robinson Johnson Belanger Palmer

Smith Clinches Davis Cup for United States in Rain-Soaked Final

Army Private Saim Smith defeated Romania in a pivotal fourth singles match to seal the United States victory in the Davis Cup, extending the U S lead to 3 4 in the best of five series. Froehling and Nastase later contested the final, while a helicopter dried the rain-soaked Julian J Clark Stadium court.

Charlotte Saim Smith Romania United States Australia Britain France South Frank Froehling III Forterdale Fla Romanit Ihe Nastase Smith Tirine Nastase Erik van Dillen San Mateo Calif Lomania Cha Ion Stase Frochting Tiriac A Dlay Julian J. Clark Stadium

Texas-Oklahoma clash leaves coaches puzzled by strategy

The Texas defense impressed while Texas coach Carrell Royal praised Oklahoma as his strongest foe since his arrival. Injuries hit Texas with Wiginton, Burrish, and Ga sprains, and Royal replaced Phillips after five weeks. Arkansas used the Wishbone to surprise Baylor, while Broyles admitted Paylor’s play and the Wishbone startled him. Other games feature TCU, SMU, and Boston College with Texas Tech and Houston scheduling ahead.

Pace One Tesas Tommy Woodward Tes Say Texas Carrell Royal Oklahoma Longhorns Donnie Wigsonton Don Burrish Glenn Gahas Saint Arkansas Sooners Royal Phillips Baylor Arkansas Joe Broyles Dic Marton Texas Christian Horned Frog Dim Pinan Cowboys Southern Methodist Texas Agm TCU Boston College Texas Tech Houston Villanova

Carlen Praises Tech Defense After Aggies Win

Jim Carlen lauds Texas Tech defense especially the secondary led by Richard Bell Dale Evans and Bob Brown as Texas Tech beats Texas A&M. He notes improved overall play including running by James Mosley Doug McCutchen and Miles Langehening and comments on Boston College momentum and prior injuries impacting the Aggies.

Raider Tech Carlen Richard Bell Dale Evans Bob Brown James Mosley Doug McCutchen Miles Langehennig Aggies LSU Nebraska McCutchen Johnny Kleinert A&m TCU Boston College West Virginia

Colts Dominate Bills 49-0 in NFL Week Clash

Baltimore’s defense smothered Buffalo as the Colts rolled to a 49-0 victory behind a stifling rush and pressure. Key plays included interceptions, a safety, and multiple touchdown drives as Buffalo failed to mount any offense.

Washington 40 Curt Knight Boots Redskins Past Oilers

Curt Knight kicked five field goals and the Redskins beat the Oilers 22 to 13 to stay undefeated. Washington's defense, nicknamed the Over-The-Hill Gang, forced turnovers and produced a defensive TD by Ron McDole as 53 041 fans braved rain for the franchise's largest home crowd.

Washington Curt Knight Houston Sun Redskins Oilers Bol McNab Onrell Ron McDale Charley Johnson Houston Anteleb Binkad Finia Cante

Lions edge Packers behind Landry in 81-28 shootout

Detroit quarterback Greg Landry threw four touchdowns and 302 yards on 18 of 24 passes, as the Lions beat Green Bay 81-28. Walton and Owens each caught multiple passes, amid disputed calls and a tight second quarter marked by instant replay questions.

Detroit Greg Landry Larry Wallon Detroit Lions Green Bay Packers Washington Co A Landry Steve Ownes Walton Earl McCullouch Lions Packers Scott Tiunter Errol Mann Green Bay Iitheennend

Nix Returns to Start Bears Crush Saints 35 14

Kent Nix, back in a first NFL start since 1968, threw two touchdown passes and set up others as the Chicago Bears overwhelmed the New Orleans Saints 35 14. Gale Sayers sparked the attack with strong runs and receptions, lifting Chicago to a share of first in the Central Division.

Chicago Kent Nix Gale Sayers Lnieato Bears New Orleans Saints Sayers Bears Nix Bob Wallace Saints Packers Vardge Freetum New Orleans Archie Manning al Dodd Jim Tete OuiFord Mit Mccullough Lants Bears Tiel-U Landry Mme Mann Sie Trockinatin Anderdown George Seals Walton Michael Lek Dick Gordon GheMsceone Spas Tam Yaakew Don’ Shy Omyeg George Farmer Shy Gordon Manning Edd Hargett Hoyle Granger

Dolphins Rout Bengals Behind Griese After Cincinnati Errors

Miami capitalized on three Bengals mistakes to build a 17 3 lead, as Bob Griese sliced the Cincinnati defense with two touchdown passes and a field goal. Ken Anderson, in his NFL debut, found Bob Trumpy for a late score, but Cincinnati lost a third straight to slip to 1 3 while Miami moved to 2 1 4.

Cincinnati Miami Bob Griese Bengals Dolphins Griese Paul Warfield J Howard Twilley Garo Yepremian Ken Anderson Virgil Carter Bob Trumpy Horst Muhlmann Larry Csonka Jim Kiick Curjtis Johnson Muhlmann Warfield Speedy Thomas Yepremian

Cardinals Hand Falcons 26-9 in NFL Tilt

In Atlanta the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Falcons 26 to 9 behind two turnovers setup drives and four field goals by Jim Bakken. A fumble recovery by Chuck Walker and a Berry interception by Roger Wehrli helped set up MacArthur Lane’s one yard TD and Roy Shivers’ second quarter score.

Atlanta Jim Bakken St. Louis Cardinals Cardinals MacArthur Lane Chuck Walker Bob Berry Falcon Roger Wehrii Berry Roy Shivers

Plunkett Leads Patriots Past Wet Field Touchdown Drive

Plunkett started at his 25 and connected with Sellers for 49 yards to the New York 26. He then hit Vataha for 11 yards to the 15, and Vataha made a shoestring catch at the goal as the Patriots went ahead 7 0 amid 61 357 soaked crowd.

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