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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1962

Page

8

Giants Swing Six-Player Interleague Trade For Pitching Help

The San Francisco Giants completed a six-player interleague deal with Baltimore before the midnight deadline. They acquire pitchers Jack Fisher and Billy Hoeft and catcher Jim Coker in exchange for pitchers Stu Miller and Mike McCormick and catcher John Orsino. The Giants aim for a Pierce-Larsen like boost from the new arms.

Mike Rathet NEW York San Francisco Giants Giants Baltimore Jack Fisher Billy Hoeft Jim Coker Stu Miller Mike McCormick John Orsino

Liberty Is Loser in Bowl Despite Thrilling Game

Philadelphia hosted the Liberty Bowl where Oregon State defeated Villanova 60 in freezing weather. All-America Terry Baker rushed 99 yards for a touchdown as Villanova outplayed the top offense but failed due to fumbles and penalties. Promoter Bud Dudley faces a substantial loss, though plans to return next year.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Stadium Terry Baker Oregon State Villanova Bud Dudley Baker Bill Sherlock Larry Glueck Beavers

Dumas Faces Four Finalists as Texas Schoolboy Finals Near

Only two undefeated teams remain as Dumas, Berger, Rockdale, Jacksboro, Rotan, Ingleside, and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo reach the Class AA, AAA, and A finals. Berger duels Brackenridge for AAAA, Dumas meets Pharr-San Juan-Alamo for AAA, Rockdale faces Jacksboro in AA, Rotan meets Ingleside in AA, with upsets and standout performances shaping a dramatic close to the campaign.

Texas Berger San Antonio Brackenridge Jacksboo Rockdale Dumas Rio Grande Valley Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Rotan Ingleside Abilene Temple Jacksboro Arlington Spring Branch Brackenridge Victor Castillo New London Borger Gulf Coast Albany West Texans Steve Herron Castillo Eagles Highland Park Dallas Pharr

A&M Poised as Favorite After Houston Victory

The Aggies defeated Houston 69 67 to extend their unbeaten intersectional streak to 28 games and appear favored in the approaching Southwest Conference race. SMU swept LSU 83 68 and Tulane 99 75 as league play improved, while Texas A&M and Houston lead the week’s interconference results and Texas Tech suffered a six game skid.

Harold V. Ratliff Associated Press Texas Aggies Houston Aggies A&m Southern Methodist Louisiana State Tulane Methodists Texas A&m South Tulsa Texas Louisiana Mississippi Arkansas Oklahoma State Razorbacks State Rice Texas Christian Texas Tech TCU Michigan Ohio State Horned Frogs Buckeyes Memphis State Auburn Alabama Pennsylvania Vanderbilt Niagara Philadelphia

Bearcats Bolster Ratings but Duke Survives Close Call

Cincinnati remained unbeaten with a 64-49 win at Kansas and stretched its streak to 24. George Wilson scored 20 and Ron Bonham 19 as the Bearcats improved to 6-0. Duke edged Louisville 76-75 after Heyman scored 35, while Louisville faltered on the final free throw. Ohio State and Loyola also posted wins as top teams pressed their holds in a crowded early-season slate.

John Chandler Associated Press Cincinnati Bearcats Kansas Duke Blue Devils Louisville Cardinals Duke West Virginia Mountaineers Richmond Kansas State Lawrence Kan George Wilson Ron Bonham Bradley Heyman Art Heyman Judd Rothman Louisville Blue Devils Vanderbilt Clemson Ohio State Texas Christian Columbus Buckeyes Jerry Wade TCU Gary Brads Chicago Loyola South Dakota Mississippi State Memphis State Wisconsin Indiana State Miami Ohio Colorado

Colts Announce 29-Game Spring Training Schedule

The Houston Colts unveiled a 29 game spring exhibition slate for their second major league season. The schedule runs March 9 through April 7 and includes 12 games against the Los Angeles Angels plus matchups with the Cubs Indians Red Sox Giants Athletics and the Oklahoma City farm club. The Angels series includes games in Las Vegas and Kansas City on March 23 24. The team will train at Apache Junction Arizona with final dates in San Antonio Texas Oklahoma City and Wichita Kansas.

Houston Houston Colts Los Angeles Angels Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians Boston Red Sox San Francisco Giants Kansas City Athletics Oklahoma City Angels Las Vegas New Kansas City San Antonio Tex Wichita Kan Apache Junction Ariz

Washington sets goal for 10 percent export rise

Washington officials announce a new target to lift American exports by 10 percent for the 1962-63 period. The plan aims to strengthen trade and support domestic industries through expanded shipments abroad.

Washington

SWC Standings and Weekly Results Snapshot

SEASON STANDINGS show Texas A and N leading with 42 wins and 800 OPS. Texas and Arkansas tied at 600 with 307 and 308 points respectively. SMU holds 500 with 434 OPS. Last week saw Tulane 82 over Rice 78 and multiple conference games. This week lists Baylor Tulane, SMU Northwestern, Rice Century, Texas Tech Oklahoma among others with cross matchups across cities.

Texas A&n Baytor Texas Arkansas SMU Rice Texas Tech Tulane Trinity LSU Oklahoma State Tulsa Mississippi Texas A&m Southern Mississippi Houston TCU Michigan Ohio State Memphis State Auburn Alabama Baylor Waco Northwestern Dallas Century Oklahoma Norman Ease Little Rock Minnesota Brigham Young Provo Utah Phillips Oilers Oklahoma City California Berkely Calif Roe Stanford Palo Alto

Hornsby Improves After Stroke During Recovery

Rogers Hornsby, 66, former Chicago Cubs manager and Hall of Fame right fielder, showed improvement after a Friday stroke while healing from eye surgery. A hospital spokesman said he is not allowed phone calls. Hornsby led the NL in batting seven times from 1915 to 1937 and played for the Cardinals, Braves, Giants, Cubs.

Chicago Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs Hornsby St. Louis Cardinals Boston Braves New York Giants Cubs

Jamaica allows opposition voice on cabinet appointments

Jamaica's new constitution permits the leader of the opposition party to be heard on cabinet appointments, expanding checks on government power and involving the opposition in governance. The measure signals a shift toward broader consultation and parliamentary balance in Kingston.

Kingston Jamaica

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