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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1967

Page

8

Salary Agreement Tough As Winning

Baseball negotiators move toward a formal set of rules as owners hire a professional to negotiate with players. The piece traces past holdouts from Ruth to Koufax and Drysdale and notes the shift to a unified process led by John Gaherin, with Marvin Miller’s union model in view. The article highlights a proposed $12,000 minimum, salary items to be written in one contract, and a seasonal talk plan to avoid off-season distractions.

Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers John Gaherin New York City Publishers Association Baseball Gaherin Marvin Miller Players Association Miller Never Never Land

Merger Talk Flies In Soccer Meet

New York AP reports a possible merger between the United Soccer Association and the National Professional Soccer League discussed at a joint expansion committee meeting. No comment given. another meeting set for Tuesday with potential announcement after. Members include Gabe Paul, Roy Hofheinz, Earl Foreman, Lamar Hunt, Joe O Neill, and Jerry Hoffberger.

New York United Soccer Association National Professional Soccer League Gabe Paul Cleveland United Association Roy Hofheinz Houston Earl Foreman Washington Lamar Hunt Dallas NPSL Joe O'Neill Oakland Jerry Hoffberger Baltimore FIFA Boston Detroit Toronto Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco Vancouver Philadelphia Atlanta Pittsburgh St. Louisa

Palmer Extends Lead In PGA Money List After Akron Win

Arnold Palmer won his 50th major tourney at Akron earning 20000 and lifting his 1963 season total to 138189.96 dollars, widening his lead to 28799 over Julius Boros and to 32000 over Jack Nicklaus in the season standings. Frank Beard edges Doug Sanders for fourth with Gay Brewer up to sixth and Billy Casper close behind as the top 10 are listed.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla UPI Arnold Palmer Akron Ohio Professional Golfers Association Palmer Julius Boros Jack Nicklaus Frank Beard Doug Sanders Gay Brewer Billy Casper Bob Goalby George Archer Don January

Mets Buy Lefty Grzenda From Birmingham Club

Joe Grzenda a left handed reliever with a 6 0 record and 1 21 ERA for Birmingham was purchased by the New York Mets from the Southern League team on Monday He replaces Don Shaw on the Mets roster Shaw left Sunday for a six month U S Army stint Grzenda 30 pitched briefly for Detroit in 1961 and appeared in 20 games for Kansas City in 1964 and 1966 Birmingham Kansas City farm team

NEW York Joe Grzenda Birmiingham New York Mets Don Shaw Mets Shaw U.S. Army Grzenda Detroit Kansas City Birmingham

Gibson To Make Cards Next Trip

The St. Louis Cardinals announce pitcher Bob Gibson's leg fracture is healing well after a line drive injury. X rays show improvement and he will join the next road trip with limited sideline workouts until September when full throwing may resume.

ST. Louis St. Louis Baseball Cardinals Bob Gibson Gibson Los Angeles Septtember

Reds recall Wood to Buffalo as roster moves loom

Cincinnati sent utility infielder Jake Wood to Buffalo of the International League on a 24 hour recall basis. Wood joined from Detroit in June after injuries. He appeared in 16 games with two hits in 17 at bats, clearing space to remove Leo Cardenas and Floyd Robinson from the disabled list toward the 25 player limit.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Jake Wood Buffalo Wood Detroit Reds Leo Cardenas Floyd Robinson

Gutuelas Settles For Tie In 100 Round Bout

TOKYO AP Romy Gutue las of the Philippines floored Japan’s Yoshio Nakane twice but drew after 100 rounds. The three judges each had 46 46 cards. Nakane ranked third bantamweight contender, weighed 118 pounds in rounds one and two.

Tokyo Romy Gutuelas Philippines Japan Yoshio Nakane Guloored Nakane

Sayers Needs Help as Bears Camp Eyes Youth Movement

Chicago Bears under George Halas face a turnover of 11 players from last year as Gale Sayers eyes a breakout season. Halas, 72, pushes a night camp regime and new offense and defense while assessing a crowded running back and quarterback mix. The team prepares for exhibitions with Green Bay in Milwaukee and an interleague clash vs the AFL champion Chiefs in August.

Jack Hand Rensselaer, Ind Chicago Bears George Halas Gale Sayers Bears Mike Ditka Philadelphia Halas League Washington Green Bay Packers Milwaukee Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City Sayers Kansas Comet Andy Livingston Ron Bull Joe Marconi Jon Arnett Rudy Philadelphia Eagle Jack Concannon Bukich Ditka Charles McLeod Duane Allen Fritz Greenlee Arizona Charlie Bivins Jimmy Jones Johnny Morris Dick Gordon George Seals Randy Jackson Bob Wetoskas Kim Cadile Mike Rabold Bon

Mets to Honor Koufax Night at Shea Stadium

The Mets plan Koufax Night on Monday Sept 18 at Shea as Sandy Koufax, famed no hitter against New York in 1962, receives tribute before the Dodgers visit. Proceeds will support Fred Hutchinson American Cancer Society and Damon Buron Cancer Funds.

New York Sandy Koufax New York Mets Mets Shea Stadium Fred Hutchinson American Cancer Society Damon Buryon Hutchinson Jim Enright Chicago Ritter Collett Dayton Bob Prince Pittsburgh Ann Cincinnati Chicago Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers

Australian Captures Bavarian Net Crown

Martin Mulligan an Australian resident in Italy won the Inter national Bavarian Tennis Championships men’s singles with a 6 4 3 6 4 6 4 victory over Wilhelm Bungert of West Germany. Edda Bunning of West Germany and others were noted in the recap.

Munich Germany Martin Mulligan Italy Wilhelm Bungert West Germany Edda Bunning Wet Germany

Yanks Sweep First Regatta in World Lightning Championship

Louis A. Pocharski of Marblehead Massachusetts and Thomas G. Allen of Buffalo New York finished one two in the opening race of the International Lightning World Championship Regatta held in Toronto. Thirty seven yachts from North and South America and Europe compete in the six race series through Saturday.

Toronto Louis A. Pocharski Marblehead Mass Thomas G. Allen Buffalo N.Y North South America Europe

Bat girl barred from dugout in National Baseball Congress

Sheri Statler of Fallon Nev was removed from the Fallon Copper Kings dugout after NBC officials ruled bat girls are out this season. The 23 year old said she would shag bats and rough balls but could not stay in the dugout. Fallon lost 10 4 to Valdosta Ga in the double elimination tournament.

Wichita Kan Sheri Statler Fallon Nev Paul Fair National Baseball Congress Miss Statler Copper Kings Valdosta California Kansas

Panamanians cheer Laguna before title bout in New York

Several hundred Panamanian supporters escorted Ismael Laguna to Madison Square Garden for a final workout ahead of his 135 pound title clash with Carlos Ortiz at Shea Stadium. Laguna, 24, aims to regain the crown after winning it in Panama City and losing it in San Juan.

New York Ismael Tiger Laguna Madison, Square Garden Panama Canal Carlos Ortiz Shea Stadium Rooters Ortiz Panama City San Juan Puerto Rico Garden Hector Tato) Valdez Villanova New York University

British Driver Dies After Crash

Bob Anderson a 30 year old British racing driver died in hospital four hours after crashing during trials for the Canadian Grand Prix at Silverstone England He tested a rebuilt engine in his Formula One Brabham Climax His car spun off a straight and hit a concrete marshal hut He was among the few independents on the Grand Prix circuit and his death brings track fatalities this year to at least 11.

Silverstone England Bob Anderson Anderson

Senators Fans Rally as Team Eyes World Series

Washington fans greeted the sixth place Senators returning from a road trip with signs like Beat the Cards. Manager Gil Hodges spoke of the thrill while noting the club stands 58-58, six games out of first in the division, after a 3-0 win over Kansas City on Fran Bertaina’s pitching.

Washington Washington Senators Gil Hodges Senators St. Louis Nats Kansas Ci Fran Bertaina Athletics

Nances AFL Heat Fueled By Unstoppable Patriot Power

Boston star Jim Nance powered the Patriots past the Colts 35 3 in his return from National Guard duty rushing 15 times for 64 yards. He vowed to chase Floyd Browns and Jimmy Browns pro rushing record while praising his midline attack and versatility in the AFL battle.

Muray Chass Andover Mass Jim Nance Baltimore Colts Boston Patriots Super Patriot National Guard Nance Patriots Floyd Little Denver Green Bay Chicago Colts Jimmy Brown

Meadowbrook Hosts Playday for Women Golfers

Meadowbrook Womens Golf Association holds its weekly playday with several pairings listed across morning and late morning slots. Names include Rally Wilson Tat Comerford Flo Mills Betty Waugh and more, with numerous participant pairings and times.

Meadowbrook Womens Golf Association Mert Rally Wilson Tat Comerford Flo Mills Betty Waugh Beryl Ehumarher Helen Sandlin Irma Terry Margie Sandlin Elsine Rushing Judy Williams Hannah Xuoulser Frances Pennington Kathy Sullivan Bhirlene Siibeil LaJean Roper Etta Solnick Norma Skibell Patty Rivers Mary Quattiebaum Bille Moreshead Ruby Moore Metba Neel Lois McClure Lorraine Laskey Charlene Moore Hazel Kosaman Nish Kroeger Jerry King Fella Huffman Carol Edaburn Billie Kilgore June Kibler Nancy Howard Jeane Keeling Ola Jordan Malinois Hatler Carolyn Kay Irene Harris Joan Harbert Carol Fritz Janell Evans Bertha Froiz Dani Furnas Wanda Foust Lee DuRand Marion Crawford Jo Biehler Evelyn Clark Betty Batles

Astros Purchase Relief Pitcher Dukes From Oklahoma City

Houston signed 25 year old right hander Tom Dukes from the Oklahoma City farm club Monday. Dukes posted a 3 3 record with a 2 43 ERA over 103 innings and 112 strikeouts this season. He was acquired last winter in a six player deal with the Atlanta Braves. Carroll Sembera was placed on the disabled list.

Houston Houston Astros Tom Dukes Oklahoma City Dukes Atlanta Braves Austin Richmond Carroll Sembera Ielief

Australians Battle in Net Meet Finals

Owen Davidson defeated Ray Ruffels 6-4 7-5 6-4 in the 78th Meadow Club Grass Court Tennis Tournament final at Southampton New York. Davidson, top seed and fifth-ranked, earned his first title since Manchester and Beckenham wins. Both left-handers struggled as rain-wet courts delayed the Sunday final.

Southampton N.Y Owen Davidson Ray Ruffels Davidson Ruffels Manchester Beckenham England

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