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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1968

Page

10

Maris Cepeda Shine as Cardinals Wallop Braves 10-1

Cardinals explode for nine runs in the first inning against Braves rookie Ron Reed and reliever Ken Johnson then rout Atlanta 10-1 behind Ray Washburn. Cepeda and Maris collect two hits apiece, Belanger adds a two run double, and Robinson homers later as St. Louis wins decisively.

ST. Louis Roger Maris Orlando Cepeda Cardinals Atlanta Braves Atlanta Ron Reed Ken Johnson Ray Washburn

Astros take nightcap to split doubleheader with Mets

Houston Astros rally in the eighth inning to beat the New York Mets 4-2 in the second game, securing a split of the Sunday doubleheader. Denis Menke delivered the tying RBI with a bases-loaded single, while Don Cardwell added two runs with a bases-loaded single in the second inning.

NEW York Denis Menke Hous‘ton Astros New York Mets Don Cardwell Astros Hector Torres Menke Kevin Collins Houston Martin Jim Ray Ray Jim Wynn Rusty Staub Bob Aspromonte Wynn

Golfers Win Gaines County Partnership Tourney

DeWayne Mc Nabb and Jin Nelson fired seven under par 65 Sunday to win the Gaines County Partnership tournament with a seven under total. Jerry Reese and Elmer McKinney shot 64 Saturday for a 195 total to take second, while Tinker Nolan and Ronnie Rosson finished third after a playoff for a 156 total.

Seminole Odessa College DeWayne McNabb Jin Nelson Gaines County Lubbock Jerry Reese Elmer McKinney Tinker Nolan Ronnie Rosson Lamesa Enry Tured

Pirates edge Dodgers 5 1 behind Veale pitching

Bob Veale worked four earned runs? Actually no. Bob Veale hurled a complete game four hit effort to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates over Los Angeles 5 to 1. Fred Patek drove in a run with a seventh inning single and Bob Bailey delivered a key error that opened two more runs.

Pittsburgh Fred Patek Bob Bailey Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Bob Veale

Reds slug Cubs with five homers to sweep doubleheader

Cincinnati Reds homered five times and pitcher George Culver plus relievers Gary Nolan and Clay Carroll fueled a 2-1 and 6-3 doubleheader sweep of the Chicago Cubs. The defeats extended Chicago’s skid to six games as manager Leo Durocher and players Al Spangler Randy Hundley were ejected after a dispute over alleged illegal pitches by reliever Phil Regan.

Chicago Cincinnati Reds George Culver Gary Noland Clay Carroll Chicago Cubs Cub Leo Durocher al Spangler Randy Hundley Phil Regan

Orioles Win 7-1 as Robinson Drives Four In

Frank Robinson had four RBIs on a single a double and his 11th homer to lead the Baltimore Orioles past the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in Minneapolis. Cepeda and Phil Gagliano added two RBIs each in a high scoring first inning. Reed struggled, allowing eight runs, half unearned after a Marty Martinez error. Detroit fell 4-1 to Boston, narrowing the AL lead to seven games.

Mark Belanger Jim Holt Dave Leonhard Leonhard Bob Allison Don Buford Belanger Robinson Twins Ted Uhlaender Rod Carew John Roseboro Minneapolis-St. Paul Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Minnesota Detroit Boston Tigers Orioles Cepeda Phil Gagliano Marty Martinez Reed

White Sox sweep Indians in two games behind homers

Southpaw Tommy John and righty Joe Horlen star as the Chicago White Sox win 4-2 and 4-2 in Sunday doubleheader over Cleveland. Duane Josephson and Ron Hansen hit two run homers in the opener while John holds the Indians to six hits in six innings and Horlen finishes with a six hitter.

Cleveland Tommy John Joe Horlen Chicago White Sox Duane Josephson Ron Hansen John Indians Horten

Yanks Rally Past A's In 10th For Sixth Win In Seven

Rocky Colavito and Frank Fernandez drew bases loaded walks in the 10th inning to lift the New York Yankees over the Oakland Athletics 7-5. The win extended the Yankees' streak to three and their last seven games to six victories.

Oakland Rocky Colavito Frank Fernandez New York Yankees Oakland Athletics

Whitworth Sets LPGA 62 to Claim Holiday Inn Invitational

Kathy Whitworth fired a record tying 62 to win the Holiday Inn Invitational at Norwood Hills Golf Club in St. Louis. The Monahans native tied Mickey Wright’s 1964 62, beating Carol Mann and Judy Kimball by six strokes as top prize reached 2,200.

ST. Louis Kathy Whitworth Ladies Professional Golf Association Monahans Mickey Wright Miss Whitworth Norwood Hills Country Club Carol Mann Judy Kimball

Haberer defends Muleshoe Invitational in golf

Russell Haberer wins the Muleshoe Invitational with a 214 total after a 74 in rounds two. He defends his title as other players contend in multiple flights with Tuck er, Schroeder, and Tucker advancing in their respective divisions at Muleshoe Country Club.

Russell Haberer Haberer David Tucker Raymond Schroeder Robert Scaling Tucker Schroeder Gholson

Homers Beat Giants as Phillies Rally for Win

Philadelphia edges San Francisco 5 3 with in game homers from Rich Allen and Bill White. Giants mistakes and key hits by Philadelphia secure the victory in a high scoring Sunday berth.

Philadelphia Rich Allen Bill White Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants San Francisco Ponds Tvasior Sutherind Cansalez

Women’s golf tourney in Brownfield set for Tuesday

Local women’s partnership golf event begins at 8 am with a shotgun start at 9 am. It is a one day low ball, handicapped tourney for the No 1 prize, followed by luncheon and awards. Pairings listed include Stanton Wilson, Cruce Treadway, Milan Hull, and many more.

Nme Butch Reynolds Jean Stanton Jimmie Wilson Evelyn Cruce Juds ‘Treadway Sally Milan Beth Hull Virginia Zorns Millie Hazel Bowman Yretchen Davis Maxine Buster Jackie Chessire Susan Chessire Sandea White Carlene Peterson Jo Hickman Nita LaMaire Rubs Payne Lou Juninka Maxine Steel Norma Thomas Olita Boyle Fiva Larby Sug Addison Nadalene Addison

Pizarro Leads Red Sox Past Tigers with Four-Hitter

Juan Pizarro pitched a four hitter and drove in the tie breaking run with a seventh inning bunt squeeze as Boston defeated Detroit 4 to 1. Joe Foy doubled and scored after a 3-2 bunt play to put the Red Sox ahead. Dalton Jones hit his fourth homer as Boston pulled away and Pizarro improved to 5-4.

Boston Juan Pizarro Boston Red Sox Detroit Tigers Joe Foy Russ Gibson Foy Pizarro Tigers Mike Andrews Dalton Jones Detroit Earl Wilson Carl Yastrzemski Maulitfe Andrews Stanley Stones Skaline Scott Cash Ystrinski Whorton Kharelsa Petrocli Asmith Treewski Wilson Gibson Patterson Petron We Roston Ws Detroit i W.horton Dutones SB R.smith S—Andrews Wert

Boros Wins Golf Tournament Prizes Share Richest Ever

Boros clinched the title as Rives McBee and Dudley Wysong chased, with Murphy and Sikes also in contention. The three runners up shared a $20,416.66 payday. Bill Casper, though tied for fifth with a 275 total, earned $10,750, chasing the era’s top money winner Arnold Palmer.

Rives McBee Jevel Sikes Murphy Boros Dudley Wysong Bill Casper Arnold Palmer

Angels Rally Past Nationals in 6-4 Win

In Anaheim, pitcher Phil Ortega's error allowed pinch runner Tom Burgmeier to score the go ahead run in the eighth as the California Angels defeated Washington 6-4 on Sunday.

Anaheim Phil Ortega Tom Burgmeier California Angels Washington

Ruidoso Downs Sunday Race Results Announced

Ruidoso NM reports results from Sun races at Ruidoso Downs with finishes across 12 events. Winners include Bee's Best Buy in 6 furlongs allowance, Hi Spices in 6 furlongs, Carl Faubion in 400 yards, Clyde Depth Bars in 350 yards, Lucky Fellow in 134 miles, Johnny Boone in 350 yards, Bull Rastus in 870 yards, Sip Spot in 5 furlongs, Dobra Boy in 7 furlongs, Dress Up Jean in 3 furlongs, and diverse payoffs and a total handle of 258.42 with 7,300 attendance.

Ruidoso N.M UPL Ruidoso Downs Bee Hi Spices United Nations Yes Carl Faubion Susy Meyers Cue Sau Yop Rata Hy There Sugar Myles Lucky Fellow Stepps’s King Johnny Boone Eigit Sam Righth Wilton Immer Dee Bean Black Ronan Cash Spandera Rhoduns Laci Elevesth Dobra Boy William Fo Adun Jean Yona Hollar Dan Bigin Maldon Quinella

Tag Team Bout Highlights Wednesday Wrestling Card

The Infernos vs Dory Funk and Nick Bockwinkle headlines Fair Park Coliseum card. Terry Funk meets Lord Patrick and Ricky Romero faces Jack Cardis. The other bout features Atte Fagle versus The Hangman.

Infernos Dory Funk Nick Bockwinkle Fair Park Coliseum Terry Funk Lord Patrick Ricky Romero Jack Cardis Atte Fagle the Hangman

Packers face key Shrine game with limited vets

Green Bay eyes rookies in decisive line up as tackles Henry Jordan and Ron Kostelnik cope with injuries. Bart Starr directs a fragile offense in preparation for the Midwest Shrine game at County Stadium televised by CBS at 6:15 p.m. CDT.

Dooley Green Bay Bart Starr Packer New York Giants Fran Tarkenton Packers Henry Jordan Ron Kostelnik County Stadium Jordan Kostelnik Giants Phil Bengtson Francis Winkles Memphis State Jeon Crenshaw

McKinney White Captures Lorenzo Meet Title

McKinney White wins the Lorenzo tournament in a notable weekend event. Redsinnes and White edged Tex as Tech lnksters in a tight doubles final for the top prize of 150. Fullingim and Watts take third, with Absinney and White advancing to the finals earlier.

McKinney White Lorenzo Meet Lorenzo Specials Labs Robert Redsinnes Ronnie White Texas Tech Lnt Connie Hal Schauer Lorenzo Abernathy Fullingim Watts Clapton Darden l Absinney White Liston Hughes Conine Schauer Morgan

Mixed Pro Football Scores Across Cities and Leagues

The page lists numerous pro football results with teams from Cleveland Dallas New Orleans Los Angeles Pittsburgh San Francisco St Louis Minnesota Denver Buffalo Cincinnati New York Boston and more in various leagues. It also notes a North American league soccer match Washington versus New York and Wimbledon sponsorships at the All England Club with royal patrons and dignitaries mentioned.

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Plains Steel executives observed loading operation

In Silver City New Mexico Mr Koetting president of Plains Steel in Lubbock and his father Leo head of Plains Steel in Amarillo watch a loading operation. Stran Franchised Builder standards are noted as Willard Dodd Stran assistant regional sales manager Mrs Noetting Mr Noetting and Larry Pittman regional sales manager for Straw Plains observe from left to right

Silver City New Mexico Koetting Plains Steel Lubbock Leo Amarillo Observ Ing Willard Dodd Stran

Fem's City Tourney Opens Today at Meadowbrook Golf Course

Opening match play begins today in the women's city tournament at Meadowbrook Golf Course with the championship to be decided Wednesday. Players are listed by handicaps with Larene Ward, Hanna Suputver, Ruby Moore among early contenders and others including Bert Fritz and Lois McClure in later flights.

Meadowbrook Golf Course Larene Ward Hanna Suputver Ruby Moore Tosce Carrico Jerry King Beril Schumacher Louise Rodgers Jeannie Collier Irma Terry la Jean Roper Bertha Fritz Lois McClure Pat Comerford Carel Fritz Bille Killgore Mary Owens Etta Solmek Jean Hildreth Kathy Russell Melinda Hatler

Electric Loses In Meet Finals In Fort Worth

Arlington bounced back to defeat Fort Worth Lobos 9-8 after a 6-2 loss the night before and then beat Electric 6-1 in the Stan Musial tournament final. Nathan Lindley homered twice including a grand slam for six RBIs, with Mike Pool earning the win. Randy Ellison and Gary Washington pitched in relief for Arlington.

Fort Worth Arlington Lubbock Electric Waterloo Hub City Fort Worth Lobos Nathan Lindley Pace Electric Lobos Mike Pool Randal Ellison Gary Washington

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