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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1963

Page

10

Mays Cepeda Hit Streak Lifts Giants As Dodgers Falter

Willie Mays and Orlando Cepeda pace San Francisco as they climb within 34 games of the Dodgers. Mays rides a 13 game hitting streak and Cepeda adds 11 of 13 games with 22 safeties, boosting team batting. Dick Groat, Roberto Clemente and Tony Gonzalez pace NL hitters. American League leaders include Dick Stuart and Harmon Killebrew.

NEW York Willie Mays Orlando Cespeda Giants San Francisco Mays Cepeda Los Angeles Dodgers Dick Groat St. Louis Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Groat Clemente Tommy Davis Vada Pinson Cincinnati Tony Gonzalez Philadelphia Hank Aaron Milwaukee Billy Williams Chicago Bill White Pinson Dick Stuart Boston Willie McCovey Aaron McCovey Braves Santo Cubs White Stuart

Callison Delivers Late Homer As Phils Beat Giants 3 1

John Callison hit a two run homer in the bottom of the eighth after an unsuccessful sacrifice bunt attempt, lifting Philadelphia to a 3 1 win over San Francisco. Lefty Chris Short earned his fourth win, defeating Jim Duffalo after a scoreless game that the Giants spoiled with a Kuenn single and Hart double in the eighth.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Boston Red Sox Minnesota Twins Lu Clinton Dick Radatz Clinton Felix Mantilla Philadelphia John Callison Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants Los Angeles Chris Short Short Jim Duffalo Harvey Kuenn Jim Hart San Francisco Philadelphia Kuenn Otaylor Enport Ocallison Lcovington Otorre Cepeda Ogzalez Alourt Ossevers Ib Batley OaRojas i bPagan Oamaro cManrichal Bowman Sf Ogee DP Hart Cepeda Kuenn Bowman Davenport Bowman Bowman Batley Davenport Davenport Hart Callison SB Gonzalez Taylor Rojass Davenport Harvey Wever Barliek Vargo

Southwest Coaches Plan Cautious Early Workouts

Southwest Conference coaches approve tighter oversight of fall drills to reduce injuries and heat risk after last year’s deaths at SMU and Texas. Texas plans morning and select afternoon sessions with weight checks and salt intake. Texas Tech introduces heat cutting shirts. other schools keep or adjust schedules as needed.

SMU Texas Texas A&m Jess Neely Hank Foldbere Rice TCU Baylor Darrell Royal Roval Texas Tech Raiderland Sam Frank Brovies Arkansas

Changes In Equipment Make Shambles Of Sports Records

The piece notes how fiberglas poles and modern gear disrupt record books across sports. It cites John Pennell 16 10% and Don Bragg, compares baseballs 60 and 61, and questions whether many marks deserve asterisk treatment due to rule and equipment changes.

New York UPD John Pennell Louisiana London Don Bragg Roger Maris

Pirates Win 4-2 Over Astros Behind Lynch Key Hit

Jerry Lynch drove in two runs with a bases loaded single in the first inning as Pittsburgh beat Houston 4 to 2. Bob Friend earned his 14th win despite trouble, with Elroy Face closing out the ninth after a late rally.

Pittsburgh Jerry Lynch Pittsburgh Pirates Bob Friends Houston Friend Elroy Face Bob Lillis Face Colts al Spangler Pirates Dick Farrell Piirates Farrell Bob Bailey Bill Virdon Bob Clemente Lynch

Bout Slated In Houston Heavyweight Clash

Cleveland Williams of Houston, ranked third, meets unranked Kirk Barrow of Spokane in a 10 round main event in Houston. Barrow predicts a left hook can beat Williams, who has 46 knockouts in 56 fights and two losses by Son Liston. Barrow sports 27 wins, nine losses and one draw since 1958 turning pro.

Houston Cleveland Williams Kirk Barrow Spokane Wash Barrow Sonay Liston Ernie Terrell

Lions worry over Plum knee injury could sideline him a month

Detroit Lions quarterback Milt Plum may miss up to a month after a knee injury sustained in the 24-10 exhibition win over the Browns. Plum will sit out Saturday's game with the Giants while trainer and club officials assess recovery.

Detroit UPI Milt Phim Detroit Lions Cleveland Browns Plum New York Giants Cleveland Lions Browns Bloomfield Hills Mich Earl Morrall Alex Karras Floyd Peters George Wilson

Foltz Wins Texas Publinx Golf Title

Ralph Foltz of Houston captured the Texas public links championship with a 291 total after 72 holes, five strokes ahead of defending champion Ray Kizer of Austin. Ronnie Thomas of Austin finished third with 298.

Houston Ralph Foltz Ray Kizer Austin Ronnie Thomas

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