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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1966

Page

17

White Sox end Indians long winning streak with 4 1 win

Chicago White Sox handed Cleveland its bid for a major league record by defeating the previously unbeaten Indians 4-1. The loss snapped Cleveland’s 10 game winning streak, while Chicago extended its own win total to five. Gary Peters and reliever Bob Locker limited the Indians to scattered hits and stalled the rally.

Cleveland Chicago White Sox Indians White Sox Gary Peters Bob Locker Cidit

Braves topple Astros in late-inning thriller

In a tight matchup, Atlanta edged Houston 4 to 3 as Rowan Blast homered for the hosts in the ninth inning and Don Bafcent delivered a key sacrifice fly. The White Sox also scored early with Agee, Robinson, and Ward contributing, while Tommie Agee added a double as Chicago traded blows with its California opponent.

Indians California Brooklyn Dodgers Church Pirates Waorks Vic Divalculo White Sox Tommie Agee Wilt Bell Don Bafcent Eette Floyd Robinson Sinwits Pete Ward Bill Seowrton

Five Teams Pace Tourney At Floydada Club Course

Floydada tournament leaders formed a four way tie as five teams posted 67s on Friday with suspense lingering over the championship. Leaders include Melvin Best Doug Eble Sid Wall and Robert McKinney with strong showings from Shackelford Goodhread Bonner and Dick, Jr. as action continues today to cut to finalists for Sunday’s 26 hole finale.

Floydada Floydada Country Club Luabbock Melvin Best Doug Eble Sid Wall Robert McKinney John Shackelford Charles Goodhread Davie Bonner Marvin Dick, Jr Jack Wiliams Max Dyess TLC Hamilton Rick Rogers Fred

Cardinals Win Over SF in Pitchers Duel

The Cardinals edged the San Francisco team with Rey Sadecki pitching well and Sam Bixby delivering key singles in the third inning. Behind solid defense and an early run, St Louis held on to claim a narrow victory over their West Coast opponent.

Ancisco Rey Sadecki Risser Bob Shaw Obie Braan

Orioles Dump Detroit

Orioles rout Detroit in a dominant display as hits and runs come from key players including Robinson and Keough. The game features strong early offense and a clear commanding lead by the Orioles.

Open Championship Notes From Page One

A garbled report describes a golfer facing a tough front and back nine at the Open. The text mentions birdies, putts, drives, and errors, noting a double bogey and several missed chances without clear names or dates.

Dodgers Win 3-2 as Fairly Delivers Bases Loaded Single

Ben Fairly lined a bases loaded single with two out in the ninth to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over Cincinnati. Nate Oliver opened the Dodgers' ninth with a double, and pinch hitter Jim Gilliam returned to action last Tuesday to complete the rally.

LOS Angeles Ben Fairly Los Angeles Dodgers Cincinnati Nate Oliver Dodgers Jim Gilliam

Mets Rally to Top Pirates 3-2 in Pittsburgh

In a tight 3-2 victory the Mets overcome the Pirates at Pittsburgh. Chuck Hiller and Rey McMillan drove in three runs on timely hits as New York capitalized on Al McKean wild pitches to seal the win.

Ittsburghap Chuck Hiller Rey McMillan Ork Alets Pittsbursh Hiller McMilan Pon Hunt al MeKean

Lithe 500 Bike Run Showcases Tech Students Racing

Tech students compete in the Lite 500 bike run at Texas Tech around Memorial Circle. Boys race 44 laps totaling about 24 miles while girls run 16 laps. No admission charged. Paris hosts Davis Cup action as France leads Romania in first round matches.

Tech Texas Tech Memorial Circle Paris France Romania

Gibson Led Carlsbad To Big Track Win Over Artesia

Carlsbad, led by Paul Gibson, overwhelmed Artesia in a three first places and a sprint relay victory. Gibson swept the high hurdles, lows, and 220, also anchored the 43.2 sprint relay and placed second in the broad jump at 20 feet 6 inches.

Carlsbad Paul Gibson Artesia TOTO Gibson

Dunbar Dominates City Junior High Track Meet

Dunbar and Struggs win multiple events in ninth, eighth, and seventh grades at the city meet. Dunbar breaks three records in the ninth grade while outscoring Atkins by a wide margin. Struggs wins the other two divisions and the Dunbar relay squads post strong times.

Dunbar Striggs Atkins Straggs Charles Hill Roy Davis Struggs Evans Dunhar Tryard Buddy Bes Miler Atkine Frandv Sayard

American League Schedule Postponements and Key Matchups

Ambiguous text references postponed games in the American League with mentions of teams in Minnesota Washington and New York. It hints at upcoming dates and venues including Cleveland and potentially key showdowns, but the fragmentary source lacks clear results or dates.

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All-Comers Track Meet in Lubbock With Austin Meet Next Week

Nine relay entrants will compete at the Austin meet next week. Admission is 1 dollar for adults and 80 cents for students. Trophies will reward relay winners. the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce sports committee funds trophies and first three place metals. Tim Tillers starts the meet, assisted by Richard Adams. Libbock Amateurs Athleene Association members will act as judges, with Taidhoek Public School athletic director serving as referee.

Austin Amd Lubbock Ch Dente Cormimerce Sports Tee Aas

Raiders Stance At Intermission For Rain Make-up

The intermission lineup lists Kenny Baker returning at fullback with Jerry Love and Mise Leinert at halfbacks for the Raiders while Bobby Davis and Gary Golden start at halfback for the Whites with Gary Barrier at fullback. Cash J T Kinz said rain could push the contest to Tuesday.

Kenny Baker Jerry Lovehaen Mise Leinert Anderson-tyre Hope Bobby Davis Gary Golden Gary Barrier Cash J T. Kinz Riekoff

Plainview Dons win to stay in District 3-AAAA race

Plainview blanked Berger 3-0 behind Johnny Campbell two hit shutout as Tom Locke, Roland McCutcheon and Colin Coe fueled the offense. Palo Duro beat Pampa 6-2 to keep pace. Campbell improved to 9-2 this season. Plainview hosts Amarillo today while Borger visits Pampa.

Plainview Palo Duro Bulldogs Berger Pampa Dons Johnny Campbell Tom Locke Roland McCutcheon Tommy McBee Colin Coe Banter McAlister Campbell Bob Peters Stanton Moore Moore Johnny Thompson

Hobbs Relays Kick Off With Wide-Ranging Meet

Hobbs Relays begin today at 1 pm with fifteen trams entered from Hobbs Kermit Andrews Monahans Ector Pecos Midland High Midland Lee El Paso Austin Dumas Roewell Lavington Portales Eunice Seminole Eastern New Mexico Mc Murry Texas Western compete in the college division. The likely highlight is the mite relay and several key matchups in sprint events including Hobbs rivals from Permian Monahans and Andrews.

HOBBS Kermit Andrews Monahans Ector Pecos Midland High Midland Lee el Paso Austin Dumas Roewell Lavington Portales Eunice Seminole Eastern New Mexico McMurry Texas Western Callece

Monterey Rally Falls Short in Caprock Thriller

Caprock edges Monterey 7 4 after a tense seventh inning as George Faulkner and Jasper spark a late rally. Monterey led briefly on a fielder s choice and miscues by Caprock, but a series of timely hits and errors swung the momentum. Rick Austin and Jimmy O Jibway played pivotal roles in a chaotic late frame before Caprock clinched the win.

Fron Page Plainsmen Caprock Gary Turner Jasper Jim Stinson Monterey Joe Cox George Faulkner Hurt

Andrews Junior Tourney Opens At Andrews Country Club

Sixty eight teams tee off at 7 30 a m in the second annual Texas Junior Partnership golf tournament at Andrews Country Club. Coach Dub Warden presents duplicate trophies to flight winners as defending champions Barrow and Paine face stiff rivals from Midhind Lar Para Monterey Levelland and others across three flights.

Andrews Texas Mike Broussard Levelland

Sandies Top Coronado 6-1 In District Clash

Amarillo's Sandies beat Coronado 6-1 to stay alive for the District 3 AAAA title as they prepare to face Palo Duro. Jay Hathcock and Harold Jennings scored for Amarillo, with George Cobb and Hathcock homering. Coronado's lone run came in the fourth as Otis Beauchamp, Ken Perkins, and others kept the rally brief.

Amarillo Santes Coronado Herve Vw Sandies Mustangs Palo Duro Coro Nada Sandie Jay Hathcock Harold Jennings Jennings Adoon Harmon Hollir George Cobb Hathcock Cobb Ron Chaney Rick Bechtel Shy Jennings Ben Barnes Fits Chaney

Odessa Elementary Meet Is Cancelled

The Fe mentary Parade of Champions at W T Barrett Stadium in Odessa has been cancelled due to inclement weather. About 4000 elementary physical education students were slated to participate in the event.

Tascosa falls in Texas high school clash at Lubbock

In a district showdown at Lubbock the Tigers face a 10-17 overall tally as Tascosa struggles in league play with seven district foes remaining. The scoring totals mix bare numbers and player names while Cobbled OCR yields unclear lines for key plays and substitutions.

Bogan Lubbock Tascosa

Highlands Wins Two From ENML in Doubleheader

Highlands University took both games in a doubleheader against Fate in New Mexico. Tom Nickoloff pitched the opener, holding the Greyhounds to five hits as Highlands rallied for a 4-3 win, then scored twice in the second to win 2-1 in the nightcap behind Ken Reynolds on a six-hitter. Mike Simmons allowed two hits in the first game loss, finishing the day 15-8 on the season.

Las Vegas Sichlands University Fate New Mexico Tom Nickoloff Greyhounds Highlands Ken Reynolds Mike Simmons Astern Tenday

Edmonton Eskimos Sign Former Texas Tech Fullback Towery

Lew Lowrey from Lovington High School joins the Edmonton Eskimos as a fullback after a turbulent college and pro history. The Western Conference Eskimos announce Towery will be used at fullback and bring his size 6 5 and 215 pounds to the CFL roster following stops with Tech,Oilers and the Rams.

Edmonton Aldherta Sueruableo Toowery Texas Tech Eidmonton Eskimos Laser Tech Houston Oilers Los Angeles Rams Lowery Lovington High School New Mexico Exkimos Towery

Tech to host ACC nine in doubleheader end home schedule

Texas Tech baseball team plays Abilene Christian College in a split twin bill today starting at p.m. The Red Raiders finished the season with two wins over West Texas State, 3 2 and 1 7 4, after last year’s two games with ACC converting to 11 1 and 10 3 Raiders.

Texas Tech Abilene Christian College Teri Wulfman Red Raiders West Texas State Tech ACC Raiders

Conrad Speaker At Tahoka Sports Fete

Bobby Joe Conrad of the St. Louis Cardinals spoke at the Tahoka All-Sports banquet, filling in for Don Watson of Texas A M. Tahoka coaches presented awards to 47 male and 20 female athletes as District 5 A entries ranked in football basketball golf track tennis.

Tahoka Bobby Joe Conrad St. Louis Cards NFL Conrad Cardinal Don Watson Texas A&m Don Smith Jim Littlefield Bulldogs Fem

Lamesa Girls Reach Volleyball Finals

The Lamesa Queens defeated Arlington 15 3 1 83 and Rosenberg 15 5 18 4 to reach the Class AAA state final at noon. Their semifinal victory secures a shot at the title against San Marcos Cypress Fairbanks or LaVega in Abilene. France hunts a new tax revenue source.

Abilene Lamesa Queens Arlington Rosenbure San Marcos Cypress-Fairbanks LaVega

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