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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1971

Page

13

Orioles Top Senators as Cuellar Shuts Them Out

In Baltimore, Mike Cuellar pitched a three hitter to lift the Orioles to a 7-1 win over the Washington Senators. Frank Robinson hit his 498th career home run, boosting Baltimore’s lead as Cuellar improved to 18-8 and Robinson neared 500 homers.

Baltimore Mike Cuellar Dave Mc Nally Jim Palmer Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Washington Senators Cuellar Washington Rovinson

Namath's knee injury sidelines Jets star

Joe Namath suffers a bruised nerve outside the knee after an exhibition with Detroit and is advised to rest. Dr. James Nicholas said travel worsened his condition. ligament repair on the knee is noted and a return by mid November is hoped, barring nerve problems.

Y York Joe Namath New York Jets Detroit James Nicholas Nicholas Namath Phelan

Death ruled accidental in Tucker Cantin bout

Coroner Laurin Lapointe ruled Jamaican boxer Danny Tucker death accidental after a non title fight with Canadian junior welterweight champion Reynald Cantin. Autopsy cited massive hemorrhaging and skull fracture from blows to the head. Referee Rosario Baillergeon said Tucker defended himself well until about 20 seconds from the end when his eyes glassed over and he could not lift his hands. Tucker, 25, collapsed against the ropes after the bout ended.

Montreal Laurin Lapointe Danny Tucker Reynald Cantin Quebec Medico-Seoul Laboratory Highter Tucker Cane Baillergeo

Torre Delivers In 12th For 8-7 Cardinals Win At Cubs

Joe Torre's clutch single in the 12th plated Matty Alou to break the tie and lift the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Ted Simmons added an insurance double scoring Torre as the Cardinals erased a late Cubs comeback.

Joe Torre Chicago Matty Alou St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Torre Alou Ted Simmons Cubs Cardinals Ra Williams Jim Hickman Ron Santo Joe Pepitone Williams Cleo James Frank Fernandes

Astros edge Reds 1 0 behind Billingham two hitter

Houston pitcher Jack Billingham limited Cincinnati to two hits as Cesar Cedeno drove in the lone run with a first inning double. Billingham moved to 8-14 with six strikeouts in a 1-0 Astros win.

Cincinnati Jack Billingham Cesar Cedeno Houston Astros Cincinnati Reds Houston Roger Metzger Astros McGlothlin Joe Morgan Cesar Geronimo Metzger Cedeno Jleft

Eagles Fall To Brigham Young in Dallas

Brigham Young beat North Texas 41 to 13 at the Cotton Bowl. The Cougars returned a punt 62 yards for a score and led 21-11 at halftime after a 8 yard touchdown pass from Rich Shaw to Preshie Hodge. The game was marked by the death of Salt Lake Tribune writer Bill Coltrin in the press box.

Dallas Brigham Young Golden Ric North Bill Coltrin Salt Lake City Tribune North Texas Rich Shaw Preshie Hodge Shaw Drakes Edwards Eagles Hob Lausen

Sonora Tops Coahoma 20 16 in Friday Football Showdown

Sonora defeated Coahoma 20 16 as Sonora sared 20 points in the second stanza. Coahoma started with an 8 0 lead on a two yard TD run by Donnie Buchanan and a two point conversion by Wendell Walker. Tryon Fields and Milton Noel added short runs for Sonora and Honey Mata kicked two extra points. Keith Pherigo ran in a two point.

Sonora Coahoma Bulldogs Coahoma Donnie Buchanan Wendell Walker Broncos Tryon Fields Milton Noel Honey Mata Roland Ben Troy Kerby Keith Pherigo

Klondike Tramples Whitharral In Opener

Klon dike coach Mike Cope in debut leads Klondike to a 42-6 Class I pre loop victory over Whitharral. Quarterback Cliff Stevens and end Ernest Lopez combine for most of Klondike’s 191 passing yards and 327 total yards as the home team races to a 28-point first quarter lead and shuts out Whitharral until late.

Klondike Mike Cope Whitharral Cliff Stevens Ernest Lopez

Tech Soccer Opens Season Versus Midwestern University

The Texas Tech soccer team begins its season today at 2 p.m. in Wichita Falls against Midwestern University in the Texas Collegiate Soccer League. Both teams seek a league win as Tech hopes to top a northern division including SMU, TCU, North Texas State, Stephen F. Austin, UT Arlington and LeTourneau.

Texas Tech Midwestern University Wichita Falls Texas ‘Collegiate Tech SMU TCU North Texas State Midwestern Stephen F. Austin Ut-Arlington LeTourneau Raiders Alfredo Guzman Wolf Kreuzer Geoff Harley Tom" Schutz Pat Patrick Harold Godie Ed Toogood Scott Stucky Don Young Paul Kreuzer Pedro Pineda Carlos Pineda John Spiegelbers Lynch Gitan Tom Vaughn Jorge Salviero Kim Buford David Fordan Hank Henry Greg Lowrey

Lazbuddie Edges Hart 60 in Season Opener

Lazbuddie nipped Hart 60 to open the season as Arthur Graves ran 24 yards for a first quarter touchdown. The PAT failed but Lazbuddie closed the drive with three first downs and a Hart penalty. Hart led in first downs 12 to 5 but could not score. Stanley Dever rushed 86 yards for Hart.

Lazbuddie Hart Arthur Graves Larbuddie Stanley Dever

Lubbock Christian High Opens With 18 0 Victory Over Shallowater

Lubbock Christian High Eagles defeated Shallowater 18 to 0 in the opening game. Kenny McGee scored a short TD for the Eagles with a failed point after, and Eddie Wharton added two third quarter TDs with fakes and runs. Shallowater, in its first varsity season, showed strong play despite the shutout.

Lubbock Christian High Eagles Shallowater Mustang Warbirds Eagles Kenny McGee Eddie Wharton Shallowater Mustangs

Lovington Beats Jal Panthers 13-6 in Gridiron Battle

Lovington Wildcats toppled the Jal Panthers 13-6 as John Taylor raced 47 yards for a second quarter TD and Dale Browning added the PAT. Taylor finished with 113 rushing yards while Lovington totaled 275 rushing yards to Jal’s 111 and Jal had no passing yards.

Lovington Jal Panthers Lovington Wildcats John Taylor Wildcat Phill Hinson Jen Hunt Wildcats Lavington John

Long Drive Caps Hammer Victory

Rotan Yellowhammers edged the Spur Bulldogs 14 to 12 in a thriller to open the 1971 grid season. Spur led 6-0 at halftime as Kenny Lea recovered a Rotan fumble and Britt Blackwell scored for Rotan. A 63-yard drive set up Kennedy to David Springer for the game winning TD with Neal Summers adding the extra.

ROTAN Rotan Yellowhammers Spur Bulldogs Spur Kenny Lea Bulldogs Britt Blackwell Paul Wylie Terry Rainboat James Kelley Kennedy David Springer Neal Summers

Floydada Routs Balls 21 0 in Friday Night Football

Floydada dominated Balls 21 to 0 with 7 43 left in the second quarter as Walter Harris and Mitchell led long runs. Kunkel faked a kick on a conversion, ruled illegal, then Mitchell sprinted 67 yards before halftime. Kunkel scored late, Cervantes added the point after.

Walter Jackrabbits Harris van Mitchell Jim Kunkel Floy Dad A Mitchell Foydada Kunker Jim Cervantes

Tulia Hornets blank Olton Mustangs 14 0 on Friday

Tulia used a second quarter TD by Tony Edwards and a 10 yard TD run by Allen Ebling to upend Olton 14 to 0. A stout defense and a late drive sealed the win as extra points failed after the second score.

TULIA Tulia Hornets Olton Mustangs Hornets Tony Edwards Freddy Brookins Tulsa

Muleshoe Edges Dimmitt 18-16 Behind Hayes Two TDs

Muleshoe first half push gave them a 12-0 lead as Bobby Hayes scored twice including a 9 yard TD in the fourth. Dimmitt answered with Frierson rushing in from seven yards and added an extra point but fell short 18-16 in a close Friday game. Donnie Wheat saved a late drive with a key interception return to the Mules 10 yard line.

Muleshoe Dimmitt Mules Daniel Ball Frierson Dimmoitt Mitt Bobcats Lover Jon Muleshve Bobby Hayes Donnie Wheat Vehoe Bobcat David Wheat Istanza Hayes

Four Golfers Named For World Cup Play

Gary Player and Harold Henning were named to represent South Africa in the 19th World Cup Golf Tournament at the PGA National Golf Club in Palm Beach Florida from November 1 to 14. The United States will be represented by Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino.

New York UPI Gary Player Harold Henning South Africa Pga National Golf Club Palm Beach Fla United States Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino

Cooper Pirates Rout Lorenzo 39-6 in All-Quarter Victory

The Cooper Pirates routed Lorenzo 39-6 as they scored in every period. Key plays included Martin Aleman’s 28-yard run and Philip Wilkins extra point, plus Jimmy Martinez’s 35-yard TD pass to Bob Caudle and Caudle’s 38-yard catch from Martinez.

Lorenzo Cooper Pirates Cooper Martin Aleman Philip Wilkins Jimmy Martinez Bobby Caudle Wilkins Kevin Jon Martinez Caudle Jimmy Rodriguez Aleman

Roscoe Dominates in 4th to Seal 24-13 Victory

Jayton opened with a Parker Sidd three yard TD run but the PAT failed. David Pitts sparked the win with a 50 yard interception return and a late 66 yard run. Roscoe answered with Jarvis Haynes to Kenny Head for a 3 yard score and sealed the game with a 3 yard TD by Roscoe on the final drive.

Jayton Parker' Sidd Roscoe David Pitts Jarvis Haynes Kenny Head Steve Kidd Brad Dribrelli

Loop Longhorns Edge Smyer in Eight-Man Thriller

Loop Longhorns edged the Smyer Bobcats 14 to 12 after a late two point conversion pass from Danny Yocom to Monty Andnee proved decisive. Loop led 6 0 at halftime with a Lyard TD by Mike Boggan and a Yocom extra. Smyer traded scores in the third before misses on extra points stung both sides.

Loop Danny Yocom Monty Andnee Loop Longhorns Smyer Bobcats Mike Boggan Yocom Andinee Smyer Jim Kelley Roy Tovar Kelley

Idalou Wildcats Overpower Kress Kangaroos 46–0

Idalou Wildcats sprinted to a dominant 46 to 0 win over the Kress Kangaroos Friday night. Ronnie Esquivel scored early, John Mojica added PATs, and Rosinda Mojica broke through in the third quarter. Wildcats held 12 first downs to seven for Kress with stout defense led by Sowder Merrit and John Mojica.

Idalou

Bovina Routs Boys Ranch 27–18 in Friday Gridiron

Bovina built a 27–0 lead behind Billy Shelby’s five yard TD run and a pair of Shanon Davis rushes. Kim Rundell added two touchdowns and three PATs before Boys Ranch rallied with two safeties and late scores to close the gap. Bovina outgained the visitors 251 to 207 in total yards.

Boy Ranch Bovina Billy Shelby Shanon Davis Kim Rundell Boys Ranch Mike Rogers Marlin Rogers Walter Reese James Drower

Roys and Bolton Take Crowns in Arena Raceway Card

Rudolph Roys won the stockman main heat and Charles Bolton topped the super modified class at Arena Raceway Friday night in the weekly auto racing program.

Rudolph Roys Charles Bolton Arena Raceway Roys Bolton Puss

Anton Bulldogs Pound Wilson 30-0 Behind Williams Streak

Quinon Williams rushed 256 yards on 32 carries and scored three touchdowns to spark Anton to a 30-0 win over Wilson. Alvin Williams added 113 yards on 14 attempts with a 56 yard score, and Anton totaled 380 rushing yards while holding Wilson to 189.

Anton Quinon Williams Wilson Alvin Williams

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