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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

14

Hubbers Rip Halstead in NBC Meet Stay Alive

A detailed sports brief notes Hubbers defeating Halstead 7-1 to stay alive in the NBC meet. Included are scattered race entries, horse names, jockeys, and purse information from the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal’s Saturday morning edition dated August 24, 1968.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Hubbers Rip Halstead NBC

Braves Win 6-0 as Aaron Slams Three Run Homer

Hank Aaron night gifts overwhelmed him as Atlanta beat Philadelphia 6-0. Aaron hit a three run homer and an infield RBI grounder to cap the program amid a shower of presents including a new car. He spoke briefly, saying he had more to say but could not.

Atlanta Hank Aaron Philadelphia Aaron

Houston Nips Cubs 3-2 on Miller’s bases-loaded ninth

Norm Miller delivered a bases-loaded two-out single in the ninth to lift Houston past Chicago 3-2. The Astros plated all three runs in the final inning, breaking the Cubs four-game win streak as Jim Wynn doubled and Rusty Staub singled for the early lead.

Houston Norm Miller Chicago Cubs Astros Cubs Jim Wynn Phil Niekro Rusty Stubu Phil Regan Doug Rader Frvme John Bateman

Mets Fall to Ciney in 4-2 Loss

Cincinnati Reds topple the New York Mets 4-2 as Mack Jones and Alex Johnson drive in runs. Jones hits a two run single in the third inning to score Gary Nolan and Pete Rose, while Nolan had reached on a single and advanced on Rose’s hit.

Cincinnati Mack Jones Alex Johnson Cincinnati Reds New York Mets Jones Gary York Cincinnath Cnaries Nolan Cardwell Tad Bockek Selmi Shanisky New York Boswell C Jones Johnson Lor Charles Eneh Stabi eLaelly Both Nolan Carrell

Andrews Junior Golf Tour crowns 14-15 champ Conine

In Andrews, Lub bock's John Conine edged Monahans' Dub Huckabee by one stroke to win the 14 15 year olds Junior Tournament of Champions. Conine shot 76 and 71 while Huckabee posted 74 74.

Scott Stegner Odessa Alan Pursley Midland West Texas The North Texas Professional Golfers Association

Casper courts birdie run at Philadelphia event

The 31-year-old Casper, winner of 39 career tournaments, converted birdie putts of 40 12 9 10 and 4 feet on the back and front nines. He also rolled 1W and 20 foot birdies on the front nine and a 35 foot birdie at Vand 17.

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Conine Sparks Fast Start In Floydada Invitational

Jim Conine shot a 66 to lead the Floydada Invitational first round, with defending champ Ted Watts a distant second at 72 and Jim full inmging carding a 72 for third. Morning shotgun start schedule announced for 9 with flights and consolation brackets set.

Floydada Texas Tech Jim Conine Conine Ted Watts Abernathy Jim Fullinmging

Czechs in Glasgow urge ban on facing Eastern teams

The Celtic Foot hall Club, former European Cup holders, telegrammed the European Foot ball Union urging that Western European teams not be forced to play against Hungarian, Polish, or Russian sides. A Swiss agency reported the Czech Olympic group demanded Russia and its satellites be excluded from the Games.

Glasgow Celtic Foot‘hall Holdiers European Footbball Union Russia Sport Information Prague Creech LOC

Brundage Advocates Olympic Amity and Fair Play

Brundage argues for a world sports oasis free of discrimination and politics. He warns against canceling international contests over political disputes and urges expanding fair play beyond athletics.

Palmer Missing From Philadelphia Golf Classic Field

Dickinson named chairman of the RPG Tournament Committee which includes seven touring pros and four outsiders. Most golfers are in Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Golf Classic, absentee Palmer rumored to be hesitant to break with the PGA. At the Westchester Classic Palmer dodged a clear answer when asked about his PGA or rival group loyalty.

BJ Casper Gardner Dickinson Frank Beard Dickinson RPG Philadelphia PGA

Hubbers top Halstead 7 1 advances to meet Mesa

Lubbock Hubbers defeated Halstead Kansas 7 to 1 in the National Baseball Congress tourney to reach the sixth round. They will face Mesa Arizona today at 11 30 a.m. A loss ends Lubbock's run. Lou Bagwell hit a three run homer in the second inning and Steve Molberg had three singles.

Hubbers Mesa Ariz Lubbock Halstead Pat Anderson Lou Bagwell Steve Molberg

White Sox rally past Twins 4-2 in Friday win

Chicago baseball victory came on a key eighth inning spark from Sandy Alomar and Duane Josephson. Alomar singled stole second and scored on a wild pitch, Josephson added a sacrifice fly as Pete Ward and Tommy Davis added insurance hits. Tony Oliva hit a two run homer for Minnesota.

Chicago Sandy Alomar Duane Josephson Chicago White Sox Minnesota Twins Alomar Dean Chance Josephson Pete Ward Tommy Davis Minnesota Tony Oliva Luis Aparicio Chance Joe Horlen Ken Berry White Sox

After 19 Innings Yank Tigers Tie In Nightcap

In a Detroit versus New York doubleheader, the second game ended in a 3-3 19 inning deadlock halted by a midnight curfew and replayed as part of a Sunday twin bill. Roy White tied the score with his 12th homer in the eighth. Lindy McDaniel and Don McMahon relieved for the Yankees while John Hiller and Fred Lasher held Detroit.

Roy Whites New York Lindy McDaniel Dooley Womack Tigers John Hiller Detroit White Yankees Don McMahon Fred Lasher Bill Robinson Lasher Tiger Joe Sparma Sparma Mickey Stanley Norm Cash Stanley Dick Tracewsski al Kaline Cash Tracewski Tresh Stan S Bahnsen Bahnsen Joe Pepitone Earl Wilson Wilson Pepitone

Alvis Stars Tribe Whips Seas for 6-2 Victory

In Washington, Alvis doubled home two runs in the eighth as Cleveland beat the Senators 6-2. Eddie Fisher earned the win in relief over rookie Mike Paul after Paul allowed an unearned seventh inning run. Frank Howard hit his 36th homer in the ninth.

Washington Max ‘Alvis Eddie Fisher Mike Paul Cleveland Indians Camilo Pascual Alvis Ken McMullen Paul Dave Nelson Dennis Higgins Tony Horton Chico Salmon Pascual Fisher Frank Howard Senators

Morgan Collects Five Race Wins at Arena Park

Sleepy Morgan claimed five first places Friday night at Arena Park Raceway winning the second heat of the late model trophy dash the super modified trophy dash the semi main and feature events in the super modified class and the first heat in super modified. Johnny Huskey won the late model trophy dash David Cagle won the early model dash Rudolph Royce topped the early model event and Cagle also won the figure eight race Wayne Weeks took the feature stock car event.

Sleepy Morgan Arena Park Raceway Morgan Johnny Huskey David Cagle Rudolph Royce Cagle Wayne Weeks

Ruidoso Results Feature Multiple All American Futurity Trials

Friday races at Rindeso Downs show extensive All American Futurity trials across divisions and distances. Notable performances include Miss Too Moon and Require in maidens, Finagle and Bar None Deck in 400 yard heats, and Top Bug with strong early odds in tenth race.

Bos Downs Rindeso Downs Miss Too Moon Blanco Priest Dot Jet Goetta Deveanta Apleth Jet Ceck Monumental Miss Vanny Call Faquir Karen Rocket Royal War Parr Cahuenga Cahuenga Kid Clovis Jonda Bux Aliss Dee Bee Birso Nu Sen Kelis Quinella Keane Potal Muturl

Pizarro Sharp Bosox Edge Orioles 4-3 in Baltimore

Jose Tartabull drove in the deciding run with a line drive off Dave Leonhard’s glove in the fifth as Juan Pizarro fanned 10 to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Orioles. Joe Foy expanded a third inning rally and Carl Yastrzemski drove in Pizarro in his first major league game at first base.

Baltimore Jose’ Tartabull Dave Leonhard Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Juan Pizarro Tartabull Joe Foy Foy Leonhard Pizarro Carl Yasurzemski Frank Robinson Boor Powell Floyd Robinson Brooks Robinson Dalton Jones Paul Blair

Baseball score roundup for Friday’s results

American League saw Detroit win 13 to 2 over New York in a 19 inning called game while Chicago beat Minnesota 4 to 2 and Boston edged Baltimore 4 to 3. National League notes include St Louis 3 Pittsburgh 2 in 2 innings and Cincinnati 4 New York 2 with late night matchups.

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Gagliano Delivers 11th-Inning Card Victory Over Pirates

Phil Gagliano lined a two out triple in the 11th to lift St. Louis to a 3-2 win against Pittsburgh. Orlando Cepeda hit his 13th homer tying the game in the sixth as Julian Javier contributed two errors that helped the Pirates lead before the decisive hit off Ron Kline. Roberto Clemente and Donn Clendenon had led the Pirates with early singles.

ST. Louis Phil Gagliano Pittsburgh Pirates Gagliano Mike Shannon Ron Kline Orlando Ceperca Julian Javier Javier Pirates Roberto Clemente Donn Clendenon Ray Washburn

Weight favors Dr. Fager in Washington Park Handicap

The $100 000 added Washington Park Handicap at Arlington Park Saturday tests Dr. Fagers edge with a 14 pound burden. Tartan Farm leads the field with 118 pounds while rivals from 16 to 24 pounds behind include Hedevar and Lut The Windotv.

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