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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1962

Page

7

Orioles Down Yankees 2-1 to Complete Five Game Sweep

Robin Roberts pitched while Brooks Robinson and Jim Gentile hit homers as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 2-1. Tony Kubek homered for New York and Whitey Ford held Baltimore in check until late. The win marks Baltimore’s fifth consecutive series victory over the AL leaders.

Baltimore Robin Roberts Brooks Robinson Jim Gentile Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Kubek Ras Homer Roberts Yanks Tony Kubek Phil Linz Kubek Roberts John Blanchard Bill Skowron Whitey Ford Robinson Gentile Russ Snyder Ford Jerry Adair Yogi Berra New York Baltdiore Bridges Linz Gentie Mantie S—Roberts Snyder Fordges Jroberts Cw Chyilak, Umont Stewart U— McKinley

Wills Steals Three Bases as Dodgers Dominate Mets 16-5

Dodgers rout Mets 16-5 as Pete Richert allows six hits in eight innings. Maury Wills swipes three bases to lift his season total to seven and posts four times on base. Willie Davis and Tim Harkness homer for Los Angeles, while Craig Anderson struggles for New York.

NEW York Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Sunda Pete Richert Dodger Maury Wills Dodgers Mets Willie Davis Richie Ashburn Charlie Neal Richert Craig Anderson Wills Bob Bescher Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Abriccht Abrichi Wills Ashburn Aspencer Neal Gilham Mantilla Burright Anderson Roseboro Camilli Moorhead bHickman G.miller Moon Richert Claviault Ortega GeWoodling Wils Moorhead L R.g.miller Daviault Andersondbort Boggess Landes Steiner

Lee Powers Angels Past White Sox 4-0 for Three-Game Lead

Rightheader Don Lee hurled his second shutout of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat Chicago 4-0. Lee Thomas drove in three runs and Albie Pearson scored twice, lifting LA within three games of the first-place Yankees. Pearson and Moran opened the first with hits, Thomas followed with a triple, and Torres brought him home. Thomas added another RBI in the seventh on a Pearson single. Lee (11-9) allowed eight hits, one walk, and one strikeout.

LOS Angeles Don Lee Lee Thomas Los Angeles Angels Chicago White Son Angels New York Yankees Baltimore Minnesota Twins Frank Baumann Albie Pearson Billy Moran Charley Maxwell Pearson Moran Thomas Felix Torres Lee

Tigers End 33-Game Home Runless Streak Before 22-Inning Marathon

The Detroit Tigers finished 33 games at Tiger Stadium without extra innings before a 22-inning game with the New York Yankees on June 24 set an all time major league record for length, consuming seven hours. The Sunday results show multiple AL NL scores with notable tallies including Houston's 24 and Los Angeles 16. The day also featured various minor league scores across the American Association Texas League and International League.

Baltimore New York Los Angeles Chicago Minnesota Kansas City Detroit Washington Cleveland Boston San Francisco Philadelphia Houston Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh Milwaukee Louisville Dallas-Fort Worth Indianapolis Omaha Denver Oklahoma City el Paso Amarillo Albuquerque Austin San Antonio Tulsa Columbus Jacksonville Rochester Toronto Richmond Atlanta Buffalo Syracuse Detroit Tigers Tiger Stadium Eee Les Angeles Oanesote Cago Fa Toes Reytt Die Hansaa An Miwaukee Elphig New York Bee Igg Pet Beaver Oklahoma Dallas-Fort Wort McDowell Terry Detroi Aguirre Fisher Hoeft Cheney Dallas

Colts Beat Reds Twice in Cincinnati Doubleheader

Houston erased an early deficit to win 4 1 over Cincinnati in the nightcap and swept the twin bill after George Brunet tamed the Reds for a 2 1 opener. Temple and Lillis sparked the ninth inning rally, while Brunet stranded Reds for a strong first game win.

Women's National Amateur Golf Championship Opens in Rochester

128 top female golfers gather at Country Club of Rochester for the 62nd event. Defending champion Mrs. Decker joins JoAnne Gunderson and Barbara McIntire as three past champions favored to contend. The match play format begins with single-hole rounds, followed by rounds and culminating in a 36-hole final on Saturday at a 6161-yard course.

Rochester N.Y Country Club of Anne Quast Decker Seattle JoAnne Gunderson Kirkland Wash Barbara McIntire Colorado Springs Britain Mrs. Decker Betty Jameson Anne Miss Gunderson Miss McIntire Brush

Giants edge Phillies 7-4 for fourth straight win

San Francisco on 11 hits six extra base hits beats Philadelphia 7-4 to sweep the three game set. Orlando Cepeda hit his 30th homer and Felipe Alou his 21st while Jack Sanford won his 18th with relief help.

Philadelphia San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Orlando Cepeda Felipe Alou Art Mahaffey Jack Sanford Chuck Hiller Cepeda Giants Jose Pagan Tom Haller Don Demeter Frank Torre Bobby Wine Phillies Harvey Kuenn Mahaffey Johnny Callison Demeter Willie Mays San Francisco Tasier Hiller Klaus F. Alou Cf Rf Alison Rf Covingtn If McCovey If Bowman Baldschun cMays Cf Torre Ib Alou Halle Philadehia Pagan Taylor and Torre Pavan Cepeda Kuenn Covington Callison Sanford Motora Mahfey L Owens Dalrymple Conlan Burkhart Walsh

San Jose Bowler Props Up Perfect Three 299s in May 1960

Eugene Red Elkins of San Jose California rolled three 299 games in May 1960 marking a rare feat in local bowling circles. He achieved scores across multiple sets showing consistency and high skill during the spring bowling season.

Eugene Red) Elkins San Jose Calif

Don Anderson shines as Indians sweep Sox in doubleheader

Dick Donovan tossed a two hit shutout for his 100th win as Cleveland beat Boston 4-0 in the nightcap and 10-5 in the opener. The Indians extended their winning streak to three, aided by Bubba Phillips with four RBIs in the opener and Tito Francona, Al Luplow, and Don Dillard with key hits in the late innings. Francona joined the homers parade for Cleveland, while Malzone, Lu Clinton, and Tito Francona connected for Boston.

Cleveland Dick Donovan Cleveland Indians Boston Indians Donovan Frank Malzone Red Sox Malzone Don Dillard al Luplow Tito Francona Chuck Essegian Bubba Phillips Phillips Francona Lu Clinton

Texans Grab Colt Crown

Hidalgo County Texas defeated Riverside California 6 to 2 in the Colt Baseball World Series final. Frank Santiago pitched for Hidalgo with Conrad Villarre al relieving in the fifth inning as Roy Hinojosa drove in two runs. Riverside started strong but Hidalgo took the lead in the bottom of the first and never trailed.

Shawnee Okla Hidalgo County Tex Riverside Calif Hidalgo Norfolk County Hamtramck Mich Frank Santiago Roy Hinojosa Santiago Conrad Villerreal Villerreal Daryl Farnsworth Ron Jones Joe Perez Jim Freeland Robert Zamora W—Santiago La—Farnsworth

Cubs Top Braves 4-1 as Ellsworth Stops Aaron Streak

Chicago beat Milwaukee 4-1 behind Dick Ellsworth six hitter and homers by Dick Bertell and Billy Williams. Ellsworth snapped Hank Aaron's 25 game safe streak and Cubs tied major league record with three sacrifice bunts in one inning. Hubbs extended fielding streak to 69 games as Cubs move to win.

Chicago Dick Bertell Billy Williams Dick Ellsworth Chicago Cubs Milwaukee Braves Ellsworth Hank Aaron Cubs Ken Hubbs Ron Santo Don Landrum Fillsworth George Altman Bertell Braves Lou Johnson Joe Torre Williams Hubbs Bobby Doerr Boston Red Sox

PONY World Series Pairings Announced Opening Night

Washington Pa IUPI report notes the 11th annual PONY League World Series opening day pairings. Joliet Illinois faces Houston Texas in the Central vs Southern opening game at 6 p.m. EDT. National City California meets Greensboro North Carolina in the nightcap as National City makes its first World Series appearance. The event began with a banquet featuring ex Red Sox star Teen Sams and comedian Joe E Brown.

Washington Joliet Ill Houston Tex National City Calif Greensboro N. C Boston Red Sox Sams Joe E. Brown

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