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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1957

Page

10

1957 U S Public Links champion Essig tops Towry for 1957 title

Don Essig, 18, of Indianapolis defeats Gene Towry, 5 and 4, to win the 1957 U S Public Links championship becoming the second youngest winner in the event's 32 year history. The LSU student and defending Western Junior champion earns a berth to the U S Open at Brookline.

Tony Caniff Hershey Don Easig Indianapolis Gene Towry Dallas U.S Fissig Louisiana State University Essig Agatlery Public Banks James Junior Buxybaum Towry Wote Oat Southern Methodist Essy Brookline Mass

Dodgers Beat Braves 7 1 As Roebuck Shuts Them Out

Dodgers overpower Braves 7 to 1. Roebuck earns his fourth win in relief, blanking Atlanta over the final three innings after taking over for McDevitt. Milwaukee’s lone run came on a Mathews walk and back to back hits in the fourth.

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Raider Aggie Tilt Ticket Sales Seen Near Sell-Out

Jimmie Wilson predicts near capacity for the Texas Tech vs Texas A&M game on September 28 with end zone seats likely remaining after orders fill. Strong sales for LSU Baylor and other home games. Season tickets and student admissions already pressuring single game availability at Jones Stadium.

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Helmet Saves Life Of Brooks Robinson

Brooks Robinson, 20, Orioles rookie third baseman from Little Rock, Ark, was beaned in a game. A plastic helmet absorbed the blow to his temple. x rays showed no fracture or concussion, and he may return to play within a week.

Baltimore Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Little Rock Ark Union Memorial Hospital Erwin Mayer Robinson Robbie Mayer Ned Garver Kansas City

Go Man Go Sets World Mark at Ruidoso Downs

Go Man Go, a four year old roan horse owned by N. B. Ferguson of Wharton Texas, won the 440 yards in 21.8 seconds at Ruidoso Downs to establish a new world record. Jockey Robert Strauss rode the Wharton horse to victory over Van Nevar, with Boh's Folly third, the old record holder. Sod Plow equaled a track record in the final race, with Hugh Jackson of Borger Texas as owner and F. Minchey aboard.

Ruidoso N.M Ruidoso Downs N. B. Ferguson Wharton, Tex Robert Strauss Wharton Vannevar Boh Albuquerque State Fair Go Man Go Ruidasn Downs Bob's Folly Sod Plow Jet Magic Hugh Jackson Borger Tex F. Minchey Bart's Energy Goya Dancer Good Angel Playboro Cobra Dandy Eagle Deo Roaming Segura Miguel John Tagaway Exchange the Box Jays Bull Hana Chief Little Raffles Old Handsome Quick Charge Bonded Servant Clyde Candy Pointless Spicery Steppy Doll Up Lena Jimmy Lator Sad Plow Bronze Bull Dadgumit

Sievers ties AL home run record with 17th inning blast

Roy Sievers homered in the 17th to drive Washington past Detroit 4-3, tying the American League lead and matching Ken Williams 1922 and Lou Gehrig 1921 for most season homers. The game was the longest of the year at 17 innings and set a Senators home run mark for Sievers.

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Upset in National Junior Tennis Meet Dallas Star Sledge falls to Roberts

In Kalamazoo Michigan Alan Roberts of Brooklyn upset third seed Eddie Sledge of Dallas 5-7 64 6-3 in the junior singles semifinals of the National Junior and Boys Tennis Tournament. Robert Delgado defeated Robert Bowditch 6-3 2-6 6-3. Dennis Ralston beat Bobby Siska 7-5 6-3 and Bill Bond eliminated Henry Kamakana 6-0 6-4 in boys semifinals. Branch Rickey mentioned as baseball figure.

Kalamazoo Mich Alan Roberts Brooklyn N.Y Eddie Sledge Dallas Tex Robert Delgado Los Angeles Robert Bowditch Worcester Mass Bowditch Dennis Ralston Bakersfield Calif Bobby Siska San Francisco Bill Bond la Jolla Henry Kamakana Honolulu

Plainview Coaches Head to Dallas Coaching School

Plainview sent its coaching delegation to the Texas Coaching School in Dallas with multiple educators including head coach Buzz Warren Jo Jo Bryan Arien Wesley G Graves Charlie White A V Collins Bob Clindaniel and John Blaine departing Friday and the last group to leave planned for this morning.

Plainview Texas Dallas Buzz Warren Jo Jo Bryan Arien Wesley G. ©. Graves Charlie White A. V. Collins Bob Clindaniel John Blaine

Brecheen Scored 20 Wins With Cardinals in 1948

Former Cardinals pitcher Harry Brecheen, noted for his 1948 season, contributed 20 wins to St. Louis as part of the Orioles connection era.

Abilene Christian College Robby Morrow McDaniel Brothers St. Louis Cardinals Harry Brecheen Baltimore Orioles

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