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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

9

Twins eye Mauch as manager as Griffith praises Martin

Minnesota Twins president Calvin Griffith dismissed reports that Gene Mauch will become manager, while praising Billy Martin from the Denver farm club for his managerial skill. Griffith kept options open on Cal Elmer and hinted decisions may wait until fall, noting Martin’s temper has cooled and he could inspire players.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota Twins Calvin Griffith Philadelphia Gene Mauch Twins Billy Martin Minnesota Denver Martin Griffith Mauch Cal Elmer Elmer Philadelphia Phillies Triple A

Senators Split Twinbill With Twins 1-0 Win Sparks Finale

Washington wins 1-0 in the nightcap as Tim Cullen drives in the deciding run in the eighth. Minnesota takes the opener 4-2 after a four-run seventh highlighted by Rich Reese’s two-out infield single. Frank Bertaina started for the Senators, Dennis Higgins earned the win. Jim Perry allowed two hits in nine for Minnesota.

Washington Tim Cullen Minnesota Rich Reese Brant Alyea Ron Perranoski Jim French Perranoski Reese Alyea Hank Allen Cullen Frank Bertaina Senators Dennis Higgins Twins Jim Perry Minneston Jim Merritt Bob Miller Joe Coleman Bob Allison John Rosehorn Ron Clark Bruce Lock Cesar Tovar

Lonborg Shuts Indians in 5-0 Sox Win

Boston pitcher Jim Lonborg, hobbled by knee and shoulder issues, allowed three hits and struck out nine to complete a 5-0 victory over Cleveland. Carl Yastrzemski drove in two runs in the first inning, with Dalton Jones and Mike Andrews contributing early offense. An unearned run scored in the eighth when Andrews walked, stole second, and scored on a wild throw by reliever Mike Paul.

Boston Jim Lanborg Red Sox Cleveland Indians Lanborg Carl Yastrzemski Lonbre Andrews Mike Paul Bender Jam Pagliaroni Brooks Robinson Allan Lewis Danny Cater Hunter Peter Richert Segui Elrod Henricks Dave Johnson

MacGlothlin stretches Angels past Yankees in 4-hit win

Jin MacGlothlin fired a four-hitter as the California Angels routed New York 4 in the nightcap of a doubleheader, snapping the Yankees five-game win streak. New York won the opener 6 1 as Fritz Peterson drove in three with a double and sacrifice fly.

NEW York AP Jin MacGlothlin California Angels New York Yankees Fritz Peterson McGlothlin Roy White Angels al Downing Chuck Cottier Roger Repez Bobby Knoop Gene Michael Shorstop Ruben Amaro Tom Evan McGlathlin Dick Howser Yanks Mickey Mantle White Frank Fernandez Bobby Cox Peterson

Pirates Beat Braves 4-0 Behind Blass Solid Defense

Pirates scored three runs on two errors and a wild pitch as Steve Blass held the Braves to nine hits. Maury Wills and Fred Patek highlighted the offense with timely plays, and Gene Alley delivered a sacrifice fly. Atlanta slid to 8 losses in nine games.

Atlanta Pittsburgh Atlanta Braves Steve Blass Maury Wills Milt Pappas Joe Torre Matty Alou Fred Patek Peat Marty Martinez Wills Alou Gene Alley Patek Blass

McNally Drives Orioles to Win With Grand Slam

In Baltimore Jim Hunter and Dave McNally starred as Oakland split a twi-night doubleheader. McNally hit a grand slam and allowed six hits to power the Orioles to an 8-2 win in the opener while Hunter, Udi, and Gene Braun contributed to a 2-0 victory in the nightcap.

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Tigers power past Oakland as McNally wins ninth straight

Jim Palmer? No, this item notes Orioles pitcher Jim McNally? Wait. The article describes a Tigers win in a doubleheader with McNally of the Orioles, a rare slam by McNally, Robison and Elrod Hendricks mention. McNally earned his ninth straight win since the All Star break, allowing seven in the first inning and finishing strong. Reggie Jackson homered for Oakland.

McNally Chuck Dobson Robinson Oriole Reggie Jackson Oakland

Monday Baseball Scores Across AL and NL Matchups

Multiple American League games include Chicago at Detroit and Oakland at Baltimore with pitchers Krausse Segui and Williams. National League highlights feature Pittsburgh at Atlanta Reed and Chicago at San Francisco Crickie Bolin with lemaster and Kekich in other matchups.

Minnesota Chance Roland Washington Pascual Bosman Twenight Oakland Krausse Segui Baltimore Leonhard Bunker Twienight California Wright Harrelson New York Bahnsen Verbank Cleveland Williams Boston Culp Pittsburgh McBeantf Atlanta Reed Philadelphia Fryman U P Cincinnati Cloninger Chicago Crickie San Francisco Bolin Houston Lemaster Los Angcles iKekich Selma St. Louis Cluster Klor Detroit Minnesota Pittsburgh Monewnaty Los Angeles Dallas-Fort Worth Arkansas Shreveport Bo Memphirs Amarillo San Antonio Albuquerque Baltimare Oakland Yi Mare iCaliforia Criparg National League Mt. Tans T Francisca Wwe York Associated Press American League Ulayer Cloh I AB Pet Carew Oliva Ng Monday Oak Yastrzemski Campaneris Oak VA Dee Uhlaender K.harrelson Landrews Cater Oak Powe Horton Tier FE. Howard K. Harrelson Faslon W. Horton Hetroit Ro Jackson Athe Powell Rens Kk Harrelson W. Howard Powell Detroi W.horton Northrup McCoves B.williams Perez Shannon St Louis Santo

Evans Named Consultant for New International Boxing League

The International Boxing League hires M. R. Rob Evans as league consultant with headquarters in Louisville. Evans, WBA president, to serve as honorary executive secretary while IBL targets September 1969 launch and plans 10 city growth to 16. Each pro team will have 15 boxers and average salaries around 500 per year.

Chicago International Boxing League M. R Rob”Evans Evans World Boxing Association Louisville WBA Jack Drees IBL Eeach Wlre Drees

Chargers offense shines but defense questioned in 1968 outlook

San Diego's offense, led by Hadl and star receivers, appears potent yet the defense is under scrutiny after 1967 weaknesses. Sid Gillman reshapes the line and backs, drafting Washington and Hill to boost pass rush and coverage. With a healthy Hadl and strong receiving corps, the Chargers aim for division and league glory in 1968.

Escondido Calif San Diego Chargers Chargers Lance Alworth John Hadi Dick Post Brad Hubbert Sid Gillman Chuck Weber Boston Russ Washington Jim Hill Gillman Hill Dick Farley Joe Beauchamp Jim Tolbert John Baker Frank Buncomn Cincinnati Chuck Allen Rick Redman Jeff Stages Post Hubbert AFL Paul Lowe Gene Foster Hadl Had Gary Garrison Willie Frazier

Beauchamp Leads Reds To 6-5 Win Over Phillies

Cincinnati outlasted Philadelphia 6-5 as Beauchamp launched a two run homer and lined an infield single for the decisive run. Perez sparked a five run rally with a third inning triple, Lee May and Bench drove in runs, and Rose delivered the tying hit. Rich Allen hit a grand slam for the Phillies in the seventh in a game with unearned runs on both sides.

Cincinnati Dim Beauchamp Cincinnati Reds Philadelphia Tony Perez Reds Beauchamp Perez Lee May Johnny Bench Phils Pete Rose J Tony Cloninger Rich Allen Phillies

Eureka Locals Win NBC Contest Lead Early Inning Surge

Eureka’s Crabbs launched a 9-0 lead over the Lub bock Hubbers with Rich Zinniger’s two run homer and Steve Walusen, Lute Barnes, and Rick Miller driving in runs. Hubbers’ Dave Yates gave up four more in the sixth as Zinniger held them to three hits through five. In other action Monday Jackson Mississippi defeated Wichita Cessna 6-5 and Liberal Bee Jays beat Milwaukee. Ken Holtzman, medic, activated for the Illinois National Guard at the Democratic Convention in Houston.

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Brink Earns U S Olympic Team Berth in 4000-Meter Trial

In Encino California Dave Brink a two year old from Berkeley California defeated Dave Chouncer of Rosemont Pennsylvania in the finals to win the U S spot in the 4000 meter Olympic pursuit. Four cyclists competed two man heats with Brinks 5 10 4 time earning a Mexico City October berth.

Encino Calif Dave Brink Berkely Dave Chouncer Rosemont U.S Erik Hinze U.S. Navy Fred Fiske San Francisco Brink Chouncer Mexico City

Shriners Plan Khiva Shrine Bowl in Plainview

Lubbock and Amarillo Shriners met at Congress Inn Plainview to discuss the Khiva Shrine Bowl on November 7 in the Hub City. The game will feature Texas Tech and Texas A&M freshman teams with Dick Cline presiding. Polk Robison and Bert Huffman spoke on arrangements, a Burns Hospitals film closed the 90 minute meeting, and organizers expect 20 000 spectators.

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