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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1962

Page

8

Monterey Pitcher Comes Within One Out of No-Hitter

In Snyder, Monterey right-hander Bobby Black threw five perfect innings with eleven strikeouts, then left after five. Mike Callaway kept the no-hitter alive for two frames as Callaway earned the win when Al Avers scored Monterey's lone run in the sixth. Coach Moegle planned Black as a starter for the district opener on Tuesday against Tascoa.

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Slip By Steers A&M Takes Lead In Southwest Baseball

Texas A M moved into the Southwest Conference lead after beating Texas 4 2 with Bob McAdams delivering a two run homer in the eighth. The Aggies, now unbeaten in conference play, face Baylor in Waco and Rice in Houston while Texas Christian and Texas Christian pursue top spots in midweek action. The Mustangs remain winless in league play with 10 losses in 10 games as SMU clashes with Oklahoma State and Baylor faces Texas Christian in upcoming games.

Texas A&ms Aggies Texas Bob McAdams Teaas Longhorns Tom Belcher Aggues Plas Baylor Waco Rice Houston A&m Southern Methodist Mustangs Oklahoma State Texas Christaan Texas Wech Texas A&m Sam Houston State St. Maris Christan Plas Austin Dallas Baylor Texas Christian Fort Worth

Dyes Aims To Star At Texas Relays With Abilene College

AUSTIN AP one man track teams promise to liven the Texas Relays with stars like Jerry Dyes of Abilene College who excels in javelin, broad jump, hop step, shot put and relays Abilene Christian seeks another standout showing after winning 1961 with added help from former Louisiana star and Oklahoma features include Anthony Watson a broad jumper hurdler sprinter who has posted 26 feet in the broad jump 96 in the 100 and 14 flat in the hurdles.

Abilene Christian Louisiana Oklahoma Anthony Watson

Ford Arroyo mix nearly cost Tigers 1961 pennant

The New York Yankees pitching duo of Whitey Ford and Elston Arroyo nearly cost the Detroit Tigers the American League pennant in 1961 as Ford led a 7-4 record against Detroit, keeping the title race close.

New York Yankee Whitey Ford Arroyo Detroit Tigers Tigers

Rain Halts Twins Phillies Exhibition in Orlando Test

Rain halted an exhibition game between the Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies in Orlando as play paused during the fourth inning. Weather disrupted the warmup schedule and extended delays affected both clubs.

Orlando Fla Minnesota Twins Philadelphia Phillies

White Sox Beat Reds In Spring Exhibition

Chicago White Sox defeated Cincinnati 10 to 6 in a spring exhibition in Sarasota. Fiend Robin, SOTY, Karl Wynn and Ray Herbert led the mound work for Chicago as Wynn pitched three innings and Hunt took the loss after six first innings. Ken Hunt was relieved by Billy Henry and Bob Riesenhoover. In Phoenix, San Francisco beat Boston 7 to 2 behind Juan Marichal six innings of one earned run. Orlando Cepeda and Felipe Alou homered for the Giants as Alou added his sixth and seventh.

Karly Wynn Ray Herbert Chicago Wynn Hare Ken Hunt Nwo Hunt Billy Henry Bob Riesenhoover Phoenix Ariz Boston Red Sox San Francisco Giants Juan Marichal Marichal Milwaukee Candlestick Park Stu Miller

Angels Rally Past Rangers in Cactus League Tilt

Leon Wagner hit a three run homer in the eighth and Joe Koppe added a second inning homer to lift the Los Angeles Angels to a 9 1 victory over their Dallas Fort Worth farm team. A 16 hit attack by the Rangers threatened to sweep. Art Fowler preserved the win with a ninth inning relief stint after bases were loaded.

Palal Springs Calif Leon Wagner Los Angeles Angels Dallas-Ft Worth Farintos Wagner Joe Koppe Angels Rangers Los Angeles Art Fowler Dallas Fort Worth Johnny James

Wildcats Still Unbeaten In Texas Track Dominance

San Angelo relays crowned Abilene Christian as the top college track program in Texas with wins across the San Angelo Relays and the Southwest Preparations Border Games. ACC emerged with clear superiority over Texas, while Texas claimed no major titles beyond a few runner-up finishes.

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Mounts Stars in Southwest Conference Scoring Race

Mounts led the Southwest Conference in scoring with a 16.9 average over three varsity seasons. He totaled 456 points aided by 169 field goals, and his free throws propelled him to the top as his Raiders contended through NCAA tournament games in Manhattan Kansas.

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Indoor mile record and chaotic bout in Los Angeles

Jim Heathy ran the first sub four minute indoor mile, clocking 3.58.9 at the Los Angeles Times Indoor Games on Feb 10, 1962. The event mixed a violent confrontation as an insult sparked a melee and witnesses, including Gustavo Huerta, described the heated scene while the crowd watched a lengthy competition.

Speedy Reatty Los Angeles UPI Jim Heatty Los Anges

Portales Specials High lands win dual track meet

Portales Specials High wins a dual track meet against Eastern New Mexico. Adams State did not compete due to snow. Eastern takes the mile relay in 37.0 and Benji Dial fires the javelin 157-8. Other results include Highlands in the 440 relay, Lott 220, Baca broad jump, Naranjo 5.19 in the mile, and Payne 440 in 55.0.

Hlighlands Parker Jun Lott Baca Thomas Naranjo Payne Willliamis Gallegos Saffie

Ohio State Wins NCAA Swim Title In Columbus

Ohio State captured the NCAA swimming championship for the 11th time in 20 years, scoring 92 points to lead Southern California by 46 at the 39th annual meet in Columbus. The Buckeyes won seven events, had five others place, and swept in three finals including the 200-yard butterfly and three-meter diving with three finalists each. Indiana, the Big Ten champion, was ineligible due to football recruiting violations.

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Paret Remains In Coma After Grief Stricken Night

New York UPI Benny Kid Paret, the welterweight champion, remained in a coma for the eighth straight day at Roosevelt Hospital with no notable change in condition. A hospital spokesman said recovery remains unlikely while noting semi purposeful movements, as family members stay at his bedside awaiting any sign of improvement or death.

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Japanese Wins Davis Cup Singles Sweep Over Korea

In Seoul South Korea Japan completed a first round sweep in the Davis Cup Flastern Zone series against South Korea. Michio For defeated Karna Tow Hwan 6 9 6 9 and Seikichi Sina beat Lae Tonewon 6 4 hl, as Japan moves to face the Philippine Ceylon winner.

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