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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1964
Page
15
Texas Tech stops a nine game skid by defeating Eastern New Mexico 9-1 at Portales. Warne Moore pitched effectively, fanning several hitters as ENMU’s bats struggled. Tech built early leads and held on despite late-game pressure to secure the victory.
Cecil’s in San Angelo hosts a Softball League event with Lubbock team figures including manager and pitcher Randall Berger and first baseman Bill Bohner. The listing highlights local participants and the league setup.
The report notes Mackenzie won a three way ninth grade track meet at Dun with 62 points and placed third in the last race. Other details are garbled with names like Wilson and Glover, but the key outcome is Mackenzie leading the event with 62 points.
Cleveland defeated the Kansas City Athletics 6 to 4 as John Romana delivered a clutch three‑run homer at home. Fox earned the win for Cleveland, with Williams taking the loss for Kansas City, in the initial game of a doubleheader.
Alderson dominates running events and two field events while Larry Burnett posts a 53.2 in the 440. Evans leads team scoring with 55 points, followed by Addins 31 and Slaton 1 as rivals Herzog and Benton also post marks in a decipherable but fragmented report.
The Braves overpower the Colts 5 to 2 as Milwaukee pitchers limit Houston to two runs. Frank Boljing homered twice and drove in a run while several Milwaukee hitters contributed. The game highlighted strong defense and timely hitting, setting the tone for the series.
Kermit hosts the AAA track and field championships with defending Fort Stockton as the main threat to Seminole Andrews Ector and Pecos. Coaches Kennett and Momkane oversee the boys and girls events as schools compete for team titles.
Track junior varsity events wrap as A teams reach final rounds in District AAAA tennis. Semifinals begin at 8 am with boys and doubles matches and regional qualifiers at stake in Odessa next Saturday. Fort Worth bound Raiders noted with key runners and relays in the lineup.
Houston AP report outlines River Oaks Tennis Tourney action with Emerson advancing to semifinals and multiple players listed as contenders. Mention of injuries and lineup notes signal shifting seed standings and potential matchups in the River Oaks event.
Pampa scored three runs to topple Palo Duro 3-1 as pitcher Jim Artur tossed a one hit game Friday afternoon. Artur and catcher Phil Walker led the Harvesters with strong defense and timely hits, while Bill Led added solid support from the mound.
Fort Worth AP report says Texas Christian edged Rice 7 to 6 in a Southwest Conference baseball game. The Owls led briefly before the Tigers surged late to claim the win.
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