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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1960

Page

10

Yankees Sweep Cleveland In Doubleheader To Open Weekend

The New York Yankees swept a doubleheader from Cleveland 7-4 in 11 innings and 7-5 to move one game ahead of Baltimore in the AL race. Bill Skowron pounded two homers, Yuri Berra delivered a late shot in the opener, and unearned runs helped seal the nightcap as New York struck with offense and timely defense.

NEW York New York Yankees Cleveland Yuri Berra Yankees Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Bill Skowron Bobby Richardson Ken Aspromonte Yankee Stadium Charlie Berry Hector Lopez Bobby

Nats Topple Tigers 5-4 in tense Washington win

Pedro Ramos survived a rough start to pitch the Washington Nationals to a 5-4 victory over Detroit. He allowed five hits and four runs in the first two innings but settled, striking out four and walking four. The Nationals rallied in the fifth with Ramos driving in the tying run on Lenny Green's single, then took a 5-4 lead in the sixth as Jim Lemon opened with a homer and Ramos added a key double. Detroit jumped ahead early with two in the first and two more in the second, but Jim Bunning (8-10) was knocked out after three runs in the first inning and the Tigers failed to mount a comeback.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles Steve Barber Hoyt Wilhelm Kansas City Barber Athletics Orioles Wilhelm Skinny Brown Ranene Cos Philagetania Kansas City Hurlers America Association Gene Woodling Gus Triandos Yousios Leakviie Marv Minneapolis Mickey Mantle Pranewon Elston Garam Howard Bob Cerv Cleveland Vicrona Kanane Seles Jim Gentile Oriole Hone Aneca EdeRe Friday Atehi Gentile Bill Tuttle Vore Walker Detroit Bruce Washington Lee Chicago Donovan Boston Dewet National Lenroe Philadelphia Chicazo Fiewnen Sulwaukee Willey Pixar San Francisco Prisburgh Heney Las Tinsentas Signe Minne Robbe Gane Ne Albuquerte AP Own Carlsbad Americam Association Charieron Indianapolie Laneville Daline Vong Tere Lesrue Tater Run Grande Unley Amaris Sananonin Chitra Austin Medicas Learve Mouton Tigers Porm Tea Morerey Vernerat Puevia Mexing Red Yankees Jim Perry Yanks Berra Larry Locke Hector Lopez Luis Arroyo Duke Maas Bob Tur Jey Jim Coates Indians Tito Francona Yankee Johnny Blanchard Roger Maris Lopez Ford Dale Long Clete Boyer Aspromonte Tony Kubek Aspromonte Whitey Ford Coates Jim Mudcat) Grant Pedro Ramos Tigers Ramos Lenny Green Ossie Virgil Charlie Maxwell Frank Bolling Norm Cash Senators Tiger Jim Bunning Billy Gardner Green Harmon Killebrew Gardner Lemon Dan Dobbek Jim Lemon Washington Nurgs Kaline Et Javwell Caluson Batney Bcaan Colavite Valdiviella Allen Ramon Toni BO Woodling White Sox Jim Busby New York Triandox Red Sox Aparicio Garver Dick Williams Landis Frank Malzone Baumann Ron Jackson Milwaukee Ray Boone Don Buddin Malone Buddin Carroll Hardy Smith Sherm Lollar Pumpsie Green Puiladeliin N Ettof Couicon Pat Teat Genouen Tee Landis Togo Ianke Tadesuma Fiewmenind

Sudan Coach Is Isn t Then Is Sudan Coach Is Isn t

Dempsey Watkins, who re signed as Sudan head basketball coach, reversed course overnight and will remain at Sudan. Also notes on William Diddel’s 3 1 victory in golf and Stan Musial’s seventh inning homer helping the Cardinals beat the Pirates 3 1 in St Louis with Broglio winning his 16th.

Dempsey Watkins Sudan

San Diego girl leads by three at Ladies PGA event

In the Queens Course action the San Diego player holds a three stroke edge over Joyce Ziske of Waterford Wis with Marie MacKenzie of Webster NCY third on 148 Louise Suggs of Atlanta and Beverly Hanson of Palm Desert tied for fourth on 150 Miss Wright shoots one over par 37 on the first nine Friday and finishes with birdies at 15 and 18 while bogying 12th In other baseball news Larker leads Dodgers past Reds 10 1 as he collects four hits including a homer and drives in five runs and Craig wins pitching flag at Grossinger NY Marian Wright posts paras in the Ladies PGA Open action with Cordy Cole.

San Diego Joyce Ziske Waterford Wis Marie MacKenzie Webster Ncy Louise Suggs Atlanta Beverly Hanson Palm Desert Calif Miss Wright LOS Angeles Cincinnati Larker Roger Craig Los Angeles Dodgers Dodgers Jay Hook Grossinger Craig Mickey Wright PGA Chico Cardenas

White Sox Triumph 9-2 Over Red Sox To Keep Pennant Hopes

Boston errors fuel Chicago rally as Frank Baumann and Jim Landis star in a 9-2 victory. Aparicio and Breeding drive in runs, Baumann picks up win, Brick Bailey. The win tightens Chicago’s hold on a pennant push with New York looming in pursuit.

White Sox

Palmer Guts Milwaukee Open Into Three-Way Tie

Arnold Palmer sinks a 40 foot eagle putt on the 18th to forge a three way lead with Fred Hawkins and Ken Venturi in the Milwaukee Open. Palmer, Hawkins and Venturi all at 134 after two rounds. Palmer describes a hot start and steady finishing putts as he eyes another tour win this season.

Milwaukee Arnold Palmer Palmer Fred Hawkins Fl Paso Tex Ken Venturi Palo Alto Calif Gunderpar Ligonier

Phillies Beat Cubs 4 2 Behind Walls Callison

Lee Walls hit a three run inside the park homer and Johnny Callison added a solo shot as Robin Roberts won his ninth against 12 defeats. The Phillies improved to stay in contention with a strong start and a key second inning error by Tony Gonzalez allowed Erie Banks to score from third. Bob Anderson preserved the advantage into the seventh.

Chicago Lee Walls Johnny Callison Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Roberts Phillies Cubs Erie Banks Tony Gonzalez Banks Gonzalez Fol Bouchee Moe Thacker Bob Anderson

Mrs Clyde Blakely Headlines Fullback Club Presidency

Seagraves special. Mrs Clyde Blakely has been named president of the Fullback Club. A membership drive is under way for prospective members. Other officers include Mrs Rayford Fowler as vice president, Mrs K D Faulkner as secretary treasurer, and Mrs Perry Morris as reporter. Members will coordinate with the Band Boosters Club to provide refreshments after home football games.

Police Officer Will See Son In Finals

Fort Worth officer MP Whitworth will attend the Latte Laazue World Series final in Wilharasport, Pa, after a downtown Fort Worth group gave him 17 dollars. His son Melvin Whitworth is Fort Worth’s pitcher facing Levittown, Pa, in the final game.

Fort Worth UPL Wilharasport Whitworth Melvin Levittown

Mt Paul Pioneer Press Names Hawkeyes Football Coach

The Mt Paul Pioneer Press reports on high authority that Jerry Burns, 38, long associated with Town University, will be named the new Hawkeyes head football coach in a major university coaching change.

Hawkeye Paul, Minn UPL Mt. Paul

Ashley Stays In Giant Killer Role In Tulsa Semifinal

Jean Ashley, a 17 year old Kansas schoolteacher from Chanute, defeated Ann Cayey Johnstone of Mason City, Iowa to reach the final of the National Women's Amateur Golf Championship in Tulsa. JoAnne Gunderson of Kirkland, Washington beat Judy Eller of Old Hickory, Tennessee to advance. Ashley faces Gunderson in the 36 hole championship match at Tulsa Country Club after knocking out defending champion Barbara Metreau in the quarterfinals.

Tulsa Okla Jean Ashley Chanute Kan Ann Ca Yey Johnstone Mason City Low JoAnne Gunderson Kirkland Wrlsh Judy Eller Old Hickory Tenn Miss Ashley Miss Gunderson Tulsa Country Club Barbara Metnure Lake Park Fla

Davis Cup doubles upset shocks American pair at Nationals

In Prookline Massachusetts United States duo Chuck McKin and Butch Buchholz were upset 6 3 146 63 57 63 64 by sixth seed Mike Franks and Don Dell in the National Doubles Tennis Championship quarterfinals. Fraser and Emerson advanced to face Dell and Franks in a semifinal. Also, Dick Matern, USC alumnus, signed with the Boston Red Sox in the Carolina League.

Prookline Mass United States Chuck McKin Butch’ Buchholz Long Wisal Cricket Club Mike Franks Los Angeles Don Dell Bethesda Franks Dell Neale Fraser Roy Emerson Marty Riessen Ramsey Heart Ventura Calif Kolox Land Matern SAN Francisco UPL Dick Matern Ffoot University of Southern California Boston Hed Sox Bo Ralesh

Jill Philbrick Wins Jefferson City Open Tennis Title

Jill Philbrick of Lubbock won the Jefferson City Open Tennis tournament by defeating Mary Schneidmeyer of St. Louis 61 7. Schneidmeyer is St. Louis girls champion. Philbrick, Texas TAAF singles champ, beat Joyce Winscott 62 60 in the second round and Sue Salmon 61 62 in the semifinals.

Jerson City Jill Philbrick Lubbock Mary Schneidmeyer St. Louis Miss Schneidmeyer St Louis Jill Texas Taaf Jil Joyce Winscott Jefferson City Sue Salmon

Harrison Is Named Booster Club Head

Denver City special report Dennis Harrison named president of the Denver City Mustang Booster Club succeeding Jack Johnson who led in 1959 Officership includes R N Reds Tipps as vice president and Hugh Ingraham as secretary treasurer The booster club meets weekly during football season to review games view office films hear scouting reports on opponents and discuss game outcomes with coaches

Denver City Dennis Harrison Denver City Mustang Booster Club Jack Johnson R. N.reds Tipps Hugh Ingraham Mustang Booster Club

Army sets records in National Rifle and Pistol matches

Ohio and other teams broke two records in the National Rifle and Pistol matches. A six-man Army team led by M. Set. Albert Mi of EL Centro California scored 892 of 1000 to win the enlisted men's trophy, surpassing the 883 old mark set in 1939. An Army team led by M. Sgt. Harold W Hawkins of Columbus Georgia scored 596 of 600 to top the 581 Marines record and won the Rumbold Trophy.

Ohio Albert Mi EL Centro Calif Harold W Hawkins Columbus

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