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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1966

Page

7

Joe Foy homers to lift Red Sox in tenth

Joe Foy hit a leadoff homer in the 10th inning lifting Boston to a 7-6 victory over Detroit and a split of the doubleheader after Detroit won the opener 9-2. Foy's blast was his 13th of the season and came against Tigers reliever Orlando Pena. Willie Horton sparked Detroit with a two homer day including a six-run seventh inning.

Detroit Joe Foy Boston Tigers Foy Orlando Pena Willie Horton Carl Yastrzemski Fred Gladding Lennie Greene Horton Jake Wood Norm Cash Don Demeter George Thomas Don Wert Orlando McFarlane Wert al ‘Kaline Jim Northrup Jim Lonborg Ed Brinkman Bob Saverine McMullen Senators Saverine Frank Howard Brinkman Richert Orioles Aparicio Robinson Sam Bowens

Mets Take Split With Cardinals In Doubleheader

Ron Swoboda drove in two runs as the Mets topped St Louis 4 1 to secure a split after Jack Fisher pitched six strong innings. Tim McCarver homered for the Cards in the opener, and Carl Yastrzemski tied the late game with a two run pinch homer. Horton drove in three in each game for Detroit.

NEW York Ron Swoboda Jack Fisher New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals Tim McCarver Mets Ed Bressaud Ken Boyer Swoboda Bill Murphy Ron Hunt Boyer Hunt Larry Elliot al Jackson Fisher Cal Maxvill Phil Gagliano McCarver Mike Shannon Julian Javier Bob Gibson Hal W Ceshick

Twins Split With K City in Sunday doubleheader

Kansas City beat Minnesota 4-2 as Dick Green delivered a two run single in a three run fourth. The Twins had won the opener 4-2 on two run scoring hits by Don Mincher.

Kansas City Dick Green Minnesota Athletics Twins Don Mincher

Braves outduel Phillies as Cloninger fires shutout

Tony Cloninger pitched a five hit shutout and doubled in a run as the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0. Rico Carty hit his sixth homer in the second, Felipe Alou and Joe Torre combined for a timely scoring play in the sixth, and Woody Woodward drove in a run in the seventh. The Phillies threatened in the ninth but Cloninger retired Doug Clemens to end it.

Philadelphia Tony Cloninger Atlanta Braves Philadelphia Phillies Cloninger Phillies Larry Jackson Rico Carty Felipe Alou Joe Torre Woody Woodward

McMullen's Three-Run Homer Powers Senators Past Orioles 6-2

Ken McMullen hit a three-run homer in the sixth as the Washington Senators rallied for four runs to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2. Pete Richert earned the win, improving to 4-2, while Brooks Robinson and Paul Blair homered for Baltimore.

Washington Ken McMullen John Miller Washington Senators Baltimore Catalan Viliuies Ute Culinayy Pete Richert Orioles Brooks Robinson Paul Blair Robinson Blair Miller Ken Harrelson Fanning Paul Casanova Baltimore Washin Ston Bi Aparicio Brinkmass Powell Saverine Frobinsn McMulla Brobinsn Valentine Bowens King D Johnson Howard Blair Cf Eeasy Haney Jmiller Haeralcon Bjohnson Richert Drabosky

Chisox Rally Drives 10th Inning Win Over Angels

Wayne Causey tripled home two runs and scored another as the Chicago White Sox erupted for four in the 10th to beat California 9 to 8. Bobby Locker opened the 10th with an infield single, Jerry Adair followed with a single, and Causey delivered the decisive three-bagger to break a 5-5 tie. Bill Skowron tied the game in the ninth with a leadoff homer off Minnie Rojas.

Anaheim Wayne Causey Chicago White Sox California Bobby Locker Jack Sanford Jerry Adair Causey Bill Skowron Causley

Johnson leads Reds past Pirates in late scoring burst

Deron Johnson doubled twice and added a single driving in four runs as Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 9 to 7. Roberto Clemente provided strong hitting for the Pirates, but their loss dropped them from first to second place in the National League, one percentage point behind the Dodgers who defeated Houston. San Francisco remained in third, three points back.

Pittsburgh Deron Johnson Cincinnati Roberto Clemente Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Houston San Francisco

Canter-Hunley Win At Lorenzo

Canter and Hunley of Post won the Lorenzo Member-Guest tournament with a 203 net. Ronnie Craig and Dean Cole finished second at 204. In the first flight L. J. Red Hurst and Waymond Newton tied for the championship with 188 net. playoff to be held.

Lorenzo Muncy Canter Jim Hunley Post Ronnie Craig Dean Cole Craig Lubbock L. J Red Earl Coulter Ronnie Ee Barnett Jack Cook Earl Canter Jim_Wilcoxen Joe Foust Arthur Miller

Strictly Business Billy Casper Sets Tour Cash Mark

Billy Casper, win leader with $97,915 official money and top scoring average, remains unfazed by his public image on the course. He won four events this year, leading the PGA Tour standings as Jack Nicklaus shadows in pursuit.

Billy Casper New York Bill Cas‘lis Jack Nicklaus Fanl

Casper Beats Palmer In Open Showdown Leads Golf Year

Bill Casper, a 35 year old San Diego Navy veteran known as a wizard putter, defeats Arnold Palmer by four in the Open playoff after rallying from seven shots back on the final nine holes. The Mormon convert credits church and a strict eating plan for inner strength and success as Hillcrest hosts a one day Ladies Partnership Tournament.

San Diego Casper Palmer Nick Jans Indianapo Palmer i Arnie Latrobe San Francisco Fairway Shirley Bill

Vikings Hope for Strong Season After Quiet Preseason

Norm Van Brocklin says the Vikings must improve their pass rush after a 7-7 season. He points to defensive ends Jim Marshall and Carl Eller and backs Ed Sharockman and George Rose as areas to boost. The team plans a heavier running attack with Tommy Mason and Bill Brown while Tarkenton remains the quarterback.

van Brocklin Vikings Detroit Chicago Gale Sayers Green Bay Peek Jim Marshall Carl Eller Ed Sharockman George Rose

Mrs. Babe Ritchie Elected President of Lubbock Bowling

Mrs Babe Ritchie was elected president of the Lubbock Woman's Bowling Association for the 1966 67 season. She presided at her first board meeting Friday. Other officers include Mrs Cliff Stogner first vice president Mrs Trent Crosby second vice president Mrs E B Welch secretary Mrs M N Reed Jr treasurer and Mrs Gearld Beauchamp sergeant at arms. The board also includes sixteen directors from Lubbock Abernathy and Slaton.

Babe Ritchie Lubbock Woman's Bowling Association Cliff Stogner Trent Crosby E.B. Welch M.N. Reed Jr Gearld Beauchamp Lubbock, Abernathy and Slaton

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