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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1969

Page

13

Abilene Reaches Colt League Finals Over Alamogordo Opponents

Atamogordo eliminated Lubbock 9-0 and Borger 5-1 Friday night and will face the Abilene All-Stars in Knights finals of the Colt League sectional tournament at Hodges Park. Abilene stopped Borger 4-1 in the finals with an unblemished record.

Gary Page Avalanche-Journal Atamogordo Lubbock Borger Abilene All-Stars Hodges Park Abilene

Baseball results and tourney finals detailed

Friday night Major League matchups listed for both leagues with several games in progress. AL action includes Boston at Oakland, Washington at California, New York at Seattle, Cleveland at Kansas City, and Baltimore at Minnesota while the NL features Atlanta at New York, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, San Francisco at Pittsburgh, San Diego at Chicago, Los Angeles at St. Louis, and Houston at Montreal. Regional tournament notes note Alamogordo and Abilene in a 6:30 pm clash with a potential seventh game if needed. Alamogordo advances with a strong fifth frame barrage aided by errors and walks and outpaces Lubbock to reach the finals and the Tulsa regional next week.

Washington Moore California Murphy New York Downing Seattle Brunet Cleveland Williams Kansas City Zachary Baltimore Cuellar Minnesota Perry Wedseg John Detroit Louichwade Atlanta Reed M¢é- Andrew Cincinnati Merritt Philadelphia Jackson San Francisco Marichal Pittsburgh Veale San Diego Santorini Chicago Holloman Los Angeles Sutton St. Louis Torrez Houston Ray Blasingame Montreal Wegener Alamogordo Abilene Tulsa Borger Manny Herera Steve Urlich Malcolm Ramsey Mike Craig Herrera Berger Nicky Murry Steve Grimmer Lubbock Bost Lubbock ‘Colts Manuel Herrera Harvey Cornett Sscare Herrera Urlich Cornett Ramsey Alamorgordo Robert Moyer Pat Steele Craig Mario Holguim Moyer Steele Holguim Chad Utley Brooks West Altimore Eostar Oakland Philadephia Louis Francisco A Boston New York i Plas City Omnia Brevaron Angeles

Greene on Tour Bets Big Pressures at Richest Event

Greene, 150 pounds and tall in promise, emerges as a rising star on golf’s world tour. The University of Tennessee graduate based in Fort Lauderdale has earned over 21 thousand dollars last year and nearly 20 thousand this season. He battled nerves with a 19,742-strong gallery and juried four birdies including a 25 foot strike, offset by a bogey on the 16th when a trap thwarted a recovery.

Greene University of Tennessee Fort Lauderdale Fla

Amarillo Driver Bichsel Wins Heat Semi and Main

Amarillo veteran C. J. Bichsel won the supermodified heat semi and main Friday night after fending off an Albuquerque challenger. Billy Powell won his heat and led the feature before Bichsel powered by in a tight front-stretch pass. In sportsman action Larry Johnson closed the feature as other winners claimed the checkers.

Amarillo C. J. Bichsel Albuquerque Billy Powell Arena Park Duke City C. J Larry Johnson

Mets Break Losing Streak With 5-4 Win Over Braves

New York Mets defeat Atlanta Braves 5-4 to halt a four game skid. Jerry Grote hit a fourth inning homer for the decisive run as Cal Koonce and Ron Taylor combined for 2-3 innings of relief after Don Cardwell struggled in a three run first. The Mets roughed up Phil Niekro for four runs in the bottom of the first and Grote added his third homer of the season in the fourth.

NEW York Jerry Grote New York Mets Atlanta Braves Strek Cal Koonce Ron Taylor Braves Don Cardwell Mets Phil Niekro Grote Atlanta

Cardinals Roll Past Dodgers 7-2 in fifth straight win

Joe Torre doubled in two runs during a four run third inning and Julian Javier collected three hits as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2.

ST. Louis Joe Torre Julian Javier St. Louis Cardinals Los Angeles Dodgers

Cardenas Keys Twins Win With 10th Inning Triple

Leo Cardenas tripled in the 10th and scored on Red Carew's infield hit to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over Baltimore. Carew’s bunt play failed for a run, Bob Allison hit a 392-foot pinch homer to even the score, while Dean Chance allowed two home runs in his return from a two month layoff. Brooks Robinson and Paul Blair homered for Baltimore.

Minneapolis-St, Paul Leo Cardenas Red Carew Minnesota Twins Baltimore Cardenas Orioles Pete Richert Dave Leonhard Carew Richert

All-Stars Stop Jets in Flashy NFL Exhibition Controversy

In a nationally televised game the All-Stars held off the Jets 26-24 as tackles by Bergey and Dryer and a goal line stand thwarted a late New York bid. Cook threw three TD passes including a 17 yard strike to Washington, while Namath left after a 12 of 17 for 292.

Page One Ohio Bill Bergey Arkansas State Fred Dryer San Diego Terry Brown Oklahoma State All-Stars Big Snell Bill Mathis Jets Turner Taylor Cook Gene Washington Stanford Broadway Joe Rudy Raymond Pacific Gerela New York Cincinnati Bengals Namath

McLain Wins 16th Game For Tigers In 18-0 Win

Denny McLain, just out of the hospital for bronchitis, scattered six hits to become the majors first 16 game winner as Detroit shellacked the Chicago White Sox 18 to 0. He improved to 16 and 6 while not allowing an extra base hit and notching his 15th complete game and seventh shutout. Tom Matchick drove in four runs with a double and a single in Detroit's 10 hit attack.

Detroit Denny’ ‘Mclain Detroit Tigers Chicago White Sox McLain Tom Matechick Tigers

Blefary brothers power Astros past Expos in Montreal

Curt Blefary slugged two two run homers and helped the Houston Astros defeat the Montreal Expos 5 to 3. Blefary connected in the first and sixth innings driving in Denis Menke who walked and later singled to start the sixth. Jimmy Wynn added a first inning solo homer. The Expos loaded the bases with singles in the second and scored two unearned runs in the sixth off four Houston errors.

Montreal Curt Blefary Houston Astros Montreal Expos Blefary Denis Menke Jimmy Wynn Astros Menke Steve Renko Expos Mack Jones John Bateman Bobby Wine

Drago Shuts Out Indians As Royals End Slump 6-0

Kansas City rookie Dick Drago pitched his first major league shutout, allowing five hits, as the Royals beat Cleveland 6-0 to halt a three game skid. The 24 year old right hander earned his fifth win against nine losses.

Kansas City Dick Drago Kansas City Royals Cleveland Drago Page One Broyles Coaches Rules Committee Arkansas Land Nati

Five Exhibitions Slated Redskins Make First Start Under Lombardi

The Redskins debut under Vince Lombardi in R F Kennedy Stadium as Gale Sayers returns for the Bears. Other NFL and AFL matchups feature Ravens vs Chargers in San Diego and Raiders vs Chiefs in Birmingham with Madden coaching Oakland. The article notes Huff’s return and Shula's plan to start Morrall behind Unitas as part of league-wide exhibition openers.

Associated Press Washington Chicago Bears R.F. Kennedy Stadium Vince Lombardi Lombardi Green Bay Redskins Sammy Baugh Bears Gale Sayers Baltimore New York Jets Chargers San Diego Minnesota Vikings Miami Dolphins Tampa Fla Oakland Raiders Kansas City Chiefs Birmingham Ala Raiders John Madden Johnny Rauch Buffalo Houston Oilers Astrodome Or. Simpson O.J Bills Rauch Oakland Sam Huff

Ruidoso Greyhound Races Result Summary

Daily racing results list multiple 400 yard events with numerous winners and payouts. Included are first through fourteenth positions, quinella and big quinella payoffs, handle totaling 189,476 dollars and attendance around 3,500. Notable winners include Go Together, Royal Doulton, Speckled Hen, Busy Chick, Go Juliette Go, Horned Gain, and Too Time Cat among others.

Miss Howdy Jones Vox Royal Doulton Windi Ball Seco Aie Parr Pooh Rosetown Savannah Quinella Ice Go Setty Juliette Jet Sockey More Cause Vos Horned Go Wil Galla Mixsy Vos Miss Talent Big Quinella Naid Mighty Moon Tee Mongo Bird Bleenth Tombar Tonto Dial Leo Jewel Miss Afaydeck Je Roon

Reds extend win streak with 7 6 triumph over Phillies

Cincinnati Reds beat Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 to secure a fifth straight win. Lee May and Alex Johnson led the offense with two doubles and a homer as Cincinnati built a 7-0 lead before holding on. Rich Allen homered for the Phillies, cutting the margin to four by the seventh.

Philadelphia Cincinnati Reds Lee May Alex Johnson Philadelphia Phillies Reds Johnson May Cincinnati Phillies Woodie Fryman Pete Rose Bob Tolan Tony Perez

Ex-OC duo reach finals in Midland Trans Miss playoff

Jane Bastanchury and Martha Wilkinson, former Odessa College teammates, reached the finals of the 39th annual Women's Trans Miss Amateur Golf in Midland. Bastanchury defeated defending champion Mrs. Michael Skala 1 and 2 in 100 degree heat. Wilkinson beat Cynthia Hill 5 and 4, setting up a 36 hole final over the par 74, 6,561 yard Midland Country Club layout. Bastanchury closed semifinal with a 20 foot putt on No 16.

Midland Jane Bastanchury Martha Wilkinson Odessa College Miss Bastanchury Michael Skala Cameron Park Calif Miss Wilkinson Whittier Cynthia Hill Southhaven Mich Whitteir Wilkinson Midland Country Club

Five Golfers Advance To State Tournament

Five boys qualified for the August 18 State Junior Golf Championship in San Antonio after Friday play at Big Spring Country Club. Michael Hochman of Midland and Chuck Courdillon of San Angelo tied for second, with a playoff sending three more Odessa players Hank Jones Marshall Nelson and Randy Krajean to state.

Big Spring San Antonio Big Spring Country Club Tis Mike Hochman Midland Chuck Courdillon San Angelo Hank Jones Marshall Nelson Randy Krajean Odessa

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