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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1968

Page

15

Cubs Sweep Astros In Sunday Doubleheader

Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 8-4 in the opener and 5-2 in the nightcap. Glenn Beckett Adolfo Phillips and Lou Johnson led the attack with multiple hits and a homer. Ken Holtzman earned the first win of the season with Triple support from Phillips and Johnson. Phil Regan contributed in relief in both games.

Chicago Glenn Beckett Adolfo Phillips Lou Johnson Chicago Cubs Houston Astros Cubs Beckett Phillips Johnson Ken Holtzman Phil Regan Regan Houston John Bateman Joe Niek

Tigers Split Doubleheader With Yankees Behind Ninth Inning Homers

Detroit Tigers win 3-2 in the second game as Bill Freehan and Jim Northrup hit ninth inning home runs to split a Sunday doubleheader with the New York Yankees. In the opener Mickey Mantle doubled home the tying run and scored the winner on Roy White's single in an eighth inning rally for a 2-1 Yankees victory.

NEW York Bill Freehan Jim Northrup Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Mickey Mantle Roy White Yankees Revaoeirm Amigas Washington Senators Phil Ortega Tony Horton Tommy Harper Horton Cincinnati Tiant Jerry Koosman Mets Barry Moore Reds Hart Koosman Ton Danny Frisella Billy Short Lee May Jose Vidal Plehth Toad Niekro Farrell

Hardin blanks Bosox as Orioles split doubleheader

Baltimore pitcher Jim Hardin stopped Boston 6-1 on six hits to split Sunday's doubleheader. Jose Santiago blanked Baltimore’s division foe for a 3-0 win, extending his win streak to 10 since the 1967 All-Star break. The night slate listed several AL and National League games with starters named and matchups noted.

Baltimore Jim Hardin Boston Jose Santiago Orioles Santiago Dave Johnson

Phillies Nip Braves 4 3 in ninth inning rally

Rick Wise drove in the winning run with an eighth inning double and Dick Farrell preserved the 4 3 victory as the Phillies beat the Braves. Alou homered for Atlanta, Hank Aaron hit his sixth of the year to pull within one._userdata

Atlanta Rick Wise Philadelphia Dick Farrell Wise Braves Fe- Hipe Alou Hank Aaron

Ward’s Ninth Inning Homer Sends Sox Past Twins

Pete Ward belted a two run homer off Dean Chance in the ninth as the Chicago White Sox rallied from a late deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 2 to 1. Aparicio started the rally with a single, Snyder lined out, and Ward’s fourth homer of the year sealed the win.

Paul Minneapolis Pete Ward Dean Chance Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Chance Luis Aparicio Russ Snyder Ward

Angels Snap A's Streak

Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 2 1 with Roger Repor and Rick Reichardt homering. Repor’s inning blast gave him his sixth of the season and the AL lead while Krausse took the loss ending Oakland’s three game win streak.

Anaheim Roger Repor Rick Reichardt California Angels Oakland Athletics Repor Lew Krausse

Giants Beat Dodgers 6 1 Behind Perry Five-Hitter

Willie McCovey drove in three runs with a single and homer as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1. Gaylord Perry pitched a five-hitter for the win, helping San Francisco improve in the late-season series.

SAN Francisco Willie McCovey Gaylord Perry San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Dodgers SAN Francisco Versace Jalou Alcaraz Hunt Davis Ct Mecovey Ab Parker Haren Haller Davenprt Aguirre Gabrielsa Piunerm Angeegent Los Angeles Blatt JnAlow Davis Perry Bilingharm Perry Awuiere

Hillcrest Ladies Playday Set By Country Club

Hillcrest Country Club will host its weekly women’s playday golf tournament Tuesday morning with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. Pairings and tee-box numbers are listed for the participants.

Hillcrest Country Club Gan Ta Davideon Phyl Rey

Brown Cops Title In Net Tourney

Tim Brown and Cecilia Huffstedler won the boys and girls titles at the Coronado Courts. Brown beat Jay Davis in the finals and Huffstedler defeated Lynda Cook to claim the championship. Andy Seaver defeated Mike Jones and Lizann Reynolds beat Pat Hamilton in consolation finals. The event was staged by the Lubbock Tennis Association for high school contestants.

Tim Brown Cecilia Huffstedler Coronado Courts Brown Jay Davis Miss Hufstedler Downing Lynda Cook Andy Seaver Mike Jones Lizann Reynolds Pat Hamilton Lubbock Tennis Association

Cold Winds Trim Plainview Golf Tournament

Cold windy conditions Sunday forced Plainview Country Club to reduce to nine holes for a Florida low-ball mixed couples event. Ann Wilson John Harris Jim Hale Thurman Thomas led their team to a low-ball total of 32 at the five nine course, one stroke ahead of four teams tied for second among 76 contestants.

Plainview Florida Ann Wilson John Harris Jim Hale Thurman Thomas Plainview Country Club

Net Clinic Set For Coronado

A tennis clinic is set for 4 p.m. today at Coronado Courts open to all interested. The city Park and Recreation Department will detail the summer program for youngsters and provide free instruction. If weather turns, the clinic moves to Coronado Gym.

Coronado Courts City Park and Recreations Department Coronado Gym

Ellis is Ready New WBA Champion Seeks All Comers

Jimmy Ellis, the new WBA heavyweight champion, says he is ready to fight all challengers after a 15 round split decision over Jerry Quarry in Oakland. His manager hints at selectivity and mentions a possible path through the top ten, while potential foes like Joe Frazier are discussed as likely candidates.

Oakland Calif Jimmy Ellis World Boxing Association Ellis Jerry Quarry WBA Joe Frazier New York Pennsylvania Ilinois Maine Massachusetts Cham Frater Angelo Dundee al Jones Jones Dundee Frazier Buster Mathis Los Angeles Xrays Jerry Quarry Elmer Cosman Costa Fred Apostoli Rudy Oretga The Associated Press Ortega Don Chargin

Reed's injury and potential transfer loom for Baylor quarterback

Joe Reed faced a chipped clavicle diagnosed in February after an earlier injury paused spring training. Bridgers delayed release from his Baylor scholarship, and Reed may transfer if released. Other quarterbacks Al Flynn Steve Stuart Laney Cook showed strong spring play while Reed’s future remains undecided.

SMU Reed Bridgers Joe Avalanche Journal Alvin Flynn Tech Texas Steve Stuart Nederland Laney Cook Sonora Etna Baylor

Rosewall Victory Makes Open Tennis History at Bournemouth

Ken Rosewall defeated Rod Laver 3 6 6 2 6 0 6 3 in the British Hard Courts final to win the first open tournament title. The event marked the Pro Am era with professionals and amateurs competing together, and Rosewall earned 2400 dollars as champion.

Rosewall Lian Rod Laver Britain Mark Cox Pancho Gonzalez Roy Emerson Laver Derek Hardwick British Lawn Tennis Association Rosewall J

Sunland Park NM Racing Results Summary

Sunday racing at Sunland Park New Mexico produced multiple finishes with payouts noted. Events included a 409 yard sprint with Bob Barder winning at 4.20, and a 280 yard heat showing Wedlyn placing at 2.80. Singled doubles and varied wagers paid across the card with totals around $34.00 and $2500 reported in wagers and payouts.

Runland Park N.M Wedlyn Quirmitatio Furlong Vox Joy Theo Dinard

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