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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1962

Page

13

Kubek Hits Homer In Initial Trip For Yankees

Tony Kubek homered in his first at bat since 1961 as the Yankees rout the Twins 14 to 1. Tom Tresh added two homers and Ralph Terry earned his 16th win on a five-hitter as New York opened an 18-hit attack and stretched its lead in the pennant race. Elston Howard went 4 for 4, while Earl Battey left with a dislocated finger after a foul tip.

NEW York Tony Kubek Yeaders Minnesota Tom Tresh Yankees Twins Bombers Ralph Terry Kubek Berlin Camilo Pascual Yanks Jackie Collum Georges Maranda Pascual Elston Howard Tresh Terry Howard Earl Battey

Angels Edge Bosox 3-1 in late innings comeback

Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 as Bob Rodgers delivers a bases loaded two run single in the ninth and Dan Osinski shuts out Boston over the last two innings. Earl Wilson takes the loss while Bob Belinsky was strong early for Boston. Ed Bressaud and Bob Tillman produced Boston’s lone early run.

Boston Bob Rodgers Dan Osinski Earl Wilson Billy Moran Lee Thomas Arnold Earley Wild Leon Wagner Rodgers Dick Radatz Sox LOS Abri Bt. Pearson Schilling Moran Ranne L.thomas Wagner Trzeski Clinton Torres Tillman G.thomas Koppe Burgess Nixon bFregos Geiger Belinsky Raddatz Osinski

A's Bludgeon Senators 10-3 in Five-Game Win Streak

The Athletics routed Washington 10 to 3 to extend their winning streak to five and their series lead to 10 straight over the Senators. Alusik had three hits and four RBIs, including a fourth-inning homer as Kansas City built a big lead behind Fritz Rudolph. Cimoli and Siebern also contributed key hits in the big fourth, while Bill Fisher earned his third win.

Washington Kansas City Senators A's Don Dudolph Ed Hobaugh George Alusik Rudolph Athletics Alusik Norm Siebern Gino Cimoli Cimoli Bill Fisher

Baseball Tonight Matchups Highlight Interleague Notes

Major league games include Cleveland at Boston and Minnesota at Kansas City with night starts. Chicago at Los Angeles and Detroit at Washington headline twinight doubleheaders. New York at Baltimore and St Louis at Pittsburgh also under lights. Texas, American, and International leagues list several regional matchups and city pairings across multiple divisions.

Cleveland Donovan Boston Conley Minnesota Kratick Kansas City Segui Los Angeles Lee Bowsfield Chicago Baumann Pizarro Miiy Detroit Mossi Regan Kline Washington Stenhouse Burnside Twinight Baltimore Fisher Pappas New York Stafford Bouton St. Louis Gibson Pittsburgh McBean Hobbie Milwaukee Hendley Cincinnati O'Toole Houston Bruce Philadelphia Hamilton Willams Craig San Francisco Bolin Albuquerque Tulsa el Paso Austin San Antonio Amarillo American Association Dallas-Fort Worth Indianapolis Oklahoma City Omaha Travisville Denver International Teague Rochester Atlanta Syracuse Jacksonville Columbus Toronto Richmond Buffalo Minnesota Wa Baltimore Tee Louis Pee Bee Saly Rochester Lyst Paso Tulsa Ak Sayy Sal Albuquerque Amarillo American Association Tresh GR Rollins Rich’son Versalles Richardson Skowron Power Howard Boyer Versales Kubek Hayward Collum Pascual Maranda Terry W Hurley Flaherty Runge Carrigan

White Sox blank Orioles 4-0 to sweep series

Chicago pitcher Ray Herbert blanked Baltimore on three hits as the White Sox plated all runs in the fourth inning. Al Smith and Camilo Carreon delivered two RBI each on singles. The Orioles and Hal were kept hitless until Russ Snyder and others sparked two late threats.

Chicago Ray Herbert Baltimore Orioles Chicago White Sox Herbert Dick Hall Baltimore Russ Snyder Boog Powell Charlie Law Oriole White Sox al Smith Camilo Carreon Hall Wes Stock Ahr Snyder Adair Aparicio Ss Brandt Sadowsk Ham Ib R-Ll B.r'inson Maxwell Powell If Hansen Es Brandis Cf aHerzng Breeding Ndrith Carreon Og Hall Lau Q Nicholson Hansen Smith E—Hansen Gentie Hall Aparnicio Cunningham Chicarny Hershberger X- Hall St. Drummond U.stevens Kianamuon

Edwards Powers Indians Past Tigers In Cleveland Victory

Doc Edwards homered doubled and singled as Cleveland defeated Detroit 4 to 2. Jim Grant earned the win over Jim Bunning, with Edwards keying a first inning surge and contributing in the seventh. Tito Francona and Vic Wertz aided the late rally as Cleveland snapped a long skid.

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Broglio Shuts Out Pirates for Fifth Straight Win

Red hot St. Louis ace Ernie Broglio pitched a four hit shutout to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 at Forbes Field, extending his winning streak to five games.

Pittsburgh St. Louis Cardinal Ernie Broglio Pittsburgh Pirates Forbes Field

White Is Medalist At Ruidoso Invitational Golf Meet

Ted White shot 68 to take medalist honors in round two at Cree Meadows Invitational Golf Tournament in Ruidoso. Ralph Petty of Ruidoso and Tinsley Penick of Austin tied at 70 and entered a playoff to decide medalist.

Ruidoso NUM Ted White Cree Meadows Roswell Ted Ralph Petty Tinsley Penick Austin Jerry Truax Ontario Canada Ron Battles Charlies Richmond Eldon Franks Charles Finney Bob Gaustan Barrett Reeves Basil Snerman Bol Bean Bruce Griffith Jim Maddox George Redinger C. H. Featherston Bob Greenlee I. G. Austin Jim Cauldwell Rob Crosby Bill Craig Randy Geiselman Jerey Truax Dan Winters Abilene George Marsh Bil Aldridge

Braves Beat Cubs 4-1 In Lew Burdette Gem

Milwaukee extends win streak to five and 13th in 17 games as Lew Burdette limits Chicago to one run on eight hits over nine innings. George Altman hits his 18th homer in the seventh. Hank Aaron hits his 30th homer to back Burdette.

Milwaukee Mulwaukee Braves Chicago Cubs Lew Burdette Burdette George Altman Altman Bob Shaw Braves Cal Koonce Roy McMillan Hank Aaron Aaron

Texas League Attendance Rises 120000 Through July 31

Texas League attendance climbed by nearly 120000 through July 31, led by franchise shifts to El Paso and Albuquerque. Ardmore and Victoria posted last year totals, while El Paso Victoria and Albuquerque Ardmore surpassed them this year. Tulsa stayed top with 121783 paid admissions. San Antonio rose to 71347, Austin and Amarillo fell.

San Antonio UPT Dick Butler Butler Victoria Ardmore Okla el Paso Albuquerque N. M. Ardmore Tulsa Austin Amarillo

Matchmaker Parnassus plans Moore fights with Clay

George Parnassus aimed for two top bouts: Archie Moore against Cassius Clay and Moore versus Ingemar Johansson. A shoulder injury from Johansson eliminates a October meeting, leaving Clay versus Moore as the remaining goal in Los Angeles stood talks.

Los Angeles UPI George Parnassus Archie Moore Cassius Clay Moore Ingemar Johansson Parnassus Johansson

Texas High School Coaches Association Announces 3630 Members

The Texas High School Coaches Association reports a membership total of 3,630, reflecting broad participation across member schools and districts. The release highlights ongoing growth and potential programs for professional development and networking among coaches statewide.

The Texas High School Coaches Association

Matt Mann II Dies at 77 After Long Coaching Career

Matt Mann II, legendary coach at Michigan and Oklahoma, collapsed from a heart attack at Camp Chikopi in Burks Falls Ontario after a long career that built Michigan swimming into a power. He founded Camp Chikopi in 1920 and had recently directed races before collapsing. University of Michigan athletic director Fritz Crisler praised Mann for inspiring thousands and developing youth.

Burks Falls Ont Matt Mann I University of Michigan Mann Camp Chikopi University of Oklahoma Fritz Crisler Crisler Leeds England London Syracuse Univer

Drysdale Wins 21st As Dodgers Top Mets

Don Drysdale overcame a shaky start to earn his 71st pitching win of the season as the Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 7 to 5 in Los Angeles before 26 970 fans. The Mets jumped to a 3 0 lead behind six first inning hits but Los Angeles answered with a four run fourth. Craig Anderson started for New York and allowed four Dodgers hits in the fourth before Ken MacKenzie relieved. Anderson then dropped to 12 straight losses, the NL’s longest skid since 1948.

Grant Tigers Steve Boros Larry Osborne Pedro Ramos Vic Wertz Dick McAuliffe Broglia Broglio Dick Schofield Don Leppert Jum Marshall Dal Maxvill Bucs Schofield Don Hank Cardinals Manxvill Charley James Bobby Diulius Glen Meyers Usher Ben Casciato Sam Russo Hoak Joseph Finegold LOS Angeles Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Mets Drysdale Dodgers Met Craig Anderson Ken MacKenzie Anderson Bob McCall Chicago Cubs

Kuenn Homers Sparks Giants To 4-2 Comeback Victory

Harvey Kuenn belted his fifth homer of the season as the San Francisco Giants rallied from a 2-1 deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2 in a windy Candlestick Park stadium game. Juan Marichal earned the win, Art Mahaffey the loss, with key hits from Chuck Hiller Orlando Cepeda and Felipe Alou. Willie Mays went hitless in four at bats.

SAN Francisco Harvey Kuenn San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Giants Juan Marichal Philadelphia Art Mahaffey Kuenn Candlestick Park Chuck Hiller Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alou Cepeda Philly Reuben Amaro Johnny Callison Milwaukee Phils Alou Jimmy Davenport Don Demeter Clay Dalrymple Amaro Willie Mays Marichal Mth Mahaffey Tavior Callison Gonzalez Bailey Pagan eTorre San Frantisco Ee—Amaro Marchal Taylor Ladei Pra Amalo Tasior See Demeter Taylor Sievers PHILA Hiller F. Alnu Port

Waner Reflects on Hall of Fame Career and Early Struggles

Hall of Fame outfielder Paul Waner, 59, recalls his slender days with the Pittsburgh Pirates and his San Francisco Seals debut. He explains how scouts doubted him, how padding helped him appear larger, and how his hitting led to a storied major league run. Waner now lives in Sarasota, Florida, living modestly and hoping for pension reform for Hall of Fame members.

Hal Wood San Francisco Paul Waner Pittsburgh Pirates Waner Pittsburgh San Francisco Seals Joe Devine Pirates Seals Sarasota Fla Hall of Fame

Reds blank Houston as Jay wins 17th game

Cincinnati ace Joey Jay limited the Colts to four hits and earned his 17th victory as Gordie Coleman and Frank Robinson homered to power the Reds to a 3-0 win in Houston. Coleman’s 23rd came after a Lynch walk in the fourth, Robinson’s 22nd followed in the eighth off Jim Golden.

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Racing Family Keeps Busy at Centen Nail Race Track

The Houghton family from Denver trains at Centen Nail Race Track this season. Father Dan runs training alongside two sons Bob and Mel, while brothers Ronnie and Gary work as jockeys.

Denver API Houghton Centennail Race Track Dan Bob Mel Ronnie Gary

Laver Leads Australian Sweep in Germany Tennis

Wimbledon champion Rod Laver won the men's singles as Australia achieved a three title sweep at the Germany International Tennis Tournament in Hamburg. Australian pairings also clinched the women's doubles and mixed doubles titles.

Hamburg Germany Rod Laver Laver U. S

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