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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1967

Page

9

Astros rally past Dodgers with two in eighth to win 4-2

Ron Brand singled home the tying run and Ron Davis stole home for a decisive insurance score as Houston erased an early 2-0 Dodgers lead. Ed Mathews started the comeback with a double and Joe Morgan drove in a first inning run.

Houston Ron Brand Ron Davis Los Angeles Ed Mathews Astros Bob Aspromote Davis Mathews Brand Aspro Monte Dodgers Wes Parker Jim Lefebvre Joe Morgan

White Sox Hold Off Tigers in 6-5 Win

Chicago White Sox top Detroit 6-5 as Ron Hansen drives in three with a homer and a two run double. Hoyt Wilhelm silences Detroit rally in the seventh after Dick McAuliffe’s 14th homer narrows the gap. Detroit threatens again but falls short.

Detroit Ron Hansen Hoyt Wilhelm Chicago White Sox Detroit Tigers White Sox Dave Wickersham Marv Staehle Ken Berry Tom McCraw Hansen Tigers Lenny Green Dick McAuliffe Joel Horlen Mickey Stanley Jim Landis Bob Locker Green Wilhelm Hounder McCraw Landis Norm Cash Jim Nor Thrup Jone Man

Prigmore Takes 27-Hole Lead In Brownfield Golf Tourney

Don Prigmore, former golf shop pro turned amateur, shot 36-40 for 27 holes to lead Brownfield Country Club’s tournament at the midway point. Ray Anderson, L. D. Clapton, Elmer McKinney, and Bob Cryer trailed, with Johnson of Levelland showing late promise after slow start. Championship flights begin at 12:56 p.m. today as second-round matches and semifinals proceed.

Burle Pettit Brownfield Don Prigmore Lubbock Brownfield Country Club Midway Point Golf Shop Ray Anderson L. D. Clapton Elmer McKinney Bob Cryer Anderson Clapton McKinney Kinney Robert MckKinney Cryer Jimmie Johnson Levelland

Boston Tops K City 10-2 Behind Lonborg's Win

Boston Red Sox defeated Kansas City 10-2 as Jim Lonborg earned his 10th win with seven innings pitched and two ribs batted in on a bases loaded single. Tony Conigliaro hit his 11th homer to break a 2-2 tie in the sixth.

Kansas City Jim Lonborg Boston Red Sox Tony Conigliaro Lonborg Red Sox Mike Ryan Boston George Scott Ramon Webster Jose Santiago

Lacoste Climbs In Golf Event Amid Poor Start

Lacoste began the third round with a shaky start after a double bogey six at the par four sixth and a bogey at the ninth. The round followed three-putts and a contending field including Sandra Spuzich and Kathy Whitworth in the event.

Hot Springs Aps Cascades Catherine Lacoste Boston Kansas City Andrews Susie Maxweill Marle Lindstrom Beth Stone Donaldsn Thomasit Shirley Fwlehorn Omigiaro Webster Louise Suses Tuncan Martyn Smith Sybil Gotti Jackson Lesley Herbert vAdair Sandra Hayne Dobson Kathys Anerma Ryan c Odom Clifford Ann Creed Lanborg Donna Capon Tartabull Harrelson Judy Rene Penne Mickey Wooh Betsy Cullen Woo Judy Boston Torluemke Kansas Nancy Roth Syms E-t Green Ra Duncan Kates Whitworth Betsy Rawls Donaldson Miller Kansas City Carol Mann Sco Giaro Pearet Fry Iaro Adair Conigharo Pegsy Wilson Wee Janik Lonborz Mariene Bauer Hagge Ann Hanthecatt Mar Mills Las Sandra Palmer Segui Aborothy Germain Barbara Gabrielsen Pierce Thomas Sandra Spuzich Barbara Romack jJan Ferraris Kathy Cornelius Gerda Whalen jJo Ann Prentice Patty Bere Sharron Moran Jean Bryant Sil Prohas Ao Jr Lenotes Miss Wright Kathy Whitjworth Miss Spuzich Miss Whitworth Miss Lacoste Rene France Simone

Giants Edge Phillies 3-2 as McCormick earns fifth straight win

San Francisco righty Mike McCormick rebounded to win his fifth consecutive decision and drive the Giants to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. McCormick opened the scoring with a third inning double and a Davenport RBI single, and Willie Mays followed with an eighth inning run after Hart’s double.

Philadelphia San Francisco Mike McCormick Giants Philadelphia Phillies McCormick Jim Davenport Rich Allen Willie Mays Mays Jim Hart Billy Cowan Allen

Verga May Join Chaparrals After Achilles Rehab

O'Hara said Barnes should be ready for the Oct. 16 season opener after an ankle operation. Beasley and Holman, two SMU stars drafted by the Chaparrals, have not signed. Verga, 21, from Duke, led Duke to NCAA third place and earned ACC player of the year honors and North South MVP, with a psychology major aiding the team.

Barnes O'Hara Southern Methodist Charles Beasley Denny Holman Beasley Holman Williams Beasley and Holmen Verga Sea Girt N.J Duke

Unser Wins Rain- halted Indy 290 at Mosport

Bob Unser of Albuquerque won the Indy 290 road race at Mosport Ontario after rain halted the event midway. Unser led the first 100 miles at 102.77 mph in the Ford powered Eagle with Roger McCluskey second and Gordon Johncock third. Mario Andretti exited early. A J Foyt started last but moved up to seventh after heat one.

Mosport Ont Bobby Unser Albuquerque Unser Roger McCluskey Tucson Ariz Gordon Johncuck Hastings Mich Mario Andretti Nazareth United States Auto Club A. J. Foyt North America Arnie Knepper Belleville Ill Lloyd Ruby Wichita Falls

Biw Triumphs in Legion Victory Over Brownfield

Booker T. Washington edged Brownfield 7.0 at Lowrey Field as Clarence Wallace threw a one hitter for the winners. Washington advances to play Littlefield on Monday at 7:00 p.m.

BIW Booker T. Washington American Legion Brownfield Clarence Wallace Washington Littlefield Lowrey Field

Ortiz Stops Sugar Ramos To Retain Lightweight Title

Puerto Rico’s Carlos Ortiz defeated Ultiminio Ramos of Mexico in the fourth round to retain the world lightweight championship. Referee Zachary Clayton halted the bout at 1:18 of the fourth after Ramos was floored and Ortiz dominated each round. Ortiz weighed 135 pounds to Ramos’s 132½. This was a return match following a controversial 1962 Mexico City decision that sparked a riot.

San Juan Puerto Rico Carlos Ortiz Ultiminio (Sugar) Ramos Mexico Zachary Clayton Ramos Ortiz Clayton Mexico City Joe Brown Ismael Laguna Panama

Dory Shibuya Tops Mat Card in Fair Park Clash

Kinji Shibuya defends North American heavyweight title against Dory Funk in a Fair Park Coliseum card. Shibuya won the title in Amarillo Thursday night by dethroning Funk’s son Dory Jr. Semifinal features Bob Grigel versus Thunderbolt Patterson. Also scheduled are tag match Luis Hernandez Dory Jr. versus Mad Dog Maurice The Duke and a Betty Ni coli Gidget girls bout. Promoter Nick Roberts says championship bout tickets revert to normal pricing this week.

Kinji Shibuya Dory Funk Fair Park Coliseum Shibuya Amarillo Funk Dory Jr Bob Grigel Town Thunderbolt Patterson Luis Hernandez - Dory Jr Mad Dog Maurice-The Duke Betty Nicoli Gidget Nick Roberts Bacn

Niemann junior champ leads Andrews tourney

Andrews High golf coach Dub Warden fired a three under par 69 to grab a one stroke lead in the Andrews Invitational. Scotty Niemann won the junior championship with a 68 in a playoff with Pat Camecll of Odessa.

Wimbledon upset gives Yugoslav left-hander win

In men’s singles Taylor defeated Cliff Drysdale 3-6 11-9 6-4 4-6 6-4 in a five set match. Women's results saw Mrs King beat Lea Pericoli 6-1 6-2 and Miss Harter defeat Jan O Neill 6-2 4-6 6-3.

Taylor South Africa Cliff Drysdale Mrs. King Lea Pericoli Italy Miss Harter Jan O'Neill Australia

Nelson Wheels Secures Grand Slam at Arena Park

Sleepy Nelson sprinted to a grand slam in supermodified racing at Arena Park on Saturday night, winning the trophy dash heat semi main and feature to clinch the June division title. A. W. Underwood pressed hard, with his Buick engine matching pace in the chutes while Nelson’s Chevy engine led in the turns. Don Zahn and Willy Graham, both from Lubbock, won the early model division and June championships respectively.

Sleepy Nelson Arena Park Nelson A. W. Underwood Don Zahn Lubbock Jin Sportsman Willy Graham Lubbock

Roswell Boy Wins Western Junior Golf Tour Crown

Mike Goodart of Roswell New Mexico defeated Andy North of Monona Wisconsin 4 and 3 to win the Western Junior Golf Tournament in Lafayette Indiana. Goodart finished one under par for 15 holes with a conceded birdie putt on the seventh. North took the first hole with a 28 foot birdie but did not win another hole.

Lafayette Ind Mike Goodart Roswell Andy North Monona Wis Goodart North

Andrews Scorecard Champions Flight Results

Andrews dominates the scorecard across multiple flights with top placers from Andrews Odessa Pecos Midland and Lubbock. Champions include Wadden Andrews 70 and Mark Lawrence 63 in first flight with Odessa and Andrews shooters also showing strong showings in second third and lower flights. High School flight lists 69 to 75 scores featuring Nemann Campbe Odessa Nolen Lemone and Robison among others.

Wadden Andrews Ranne Huckabee Monatans Housty Luvbak Jonny Tnapman Andrews Larry Lumiken Pecos Bruce Cotton Midland Earl Scott Roane Leveriin Odessa David Porter Mark Lawrence Odesaa Denny Porter Andrew Bob Barber Andrews W Hoermann Andrews Neal Lamanieck Andrews Rel Epps Amarilla Fan Joseph Norman Jake Roacn Mike Rud Halford Lubbock Ahmer

Local Brownfield Golf Championship Scores Highlight Close Fights

The Brownfield scorecard details a crowded championship with matches across several flights. Notable results include Patton, Johnson, Hatchett, and Harvick advancing in early rounds, with dramatic finishes in singles and foursomes and references to Birck, Davis, and Foley contenders amid tense play.

Northeast Little League scores collide with varied matchups

The report lists numerous Little League results and brackets across teams such as Cardinals Pirates Dodgers Yankees Orioles and others. It mentions semifinals consols and matched pairings along with several player names and venues including Reese AFB and Lubbock area.

Northeast Cardinals Pirates Dodgers Yankees Orioles

Golf Stars Strive in Canadian Open Round Two Display

The article details round two play with multiple players posting birdies and pars. It highlights 70 by an unnamed player and key moments on holes 2 4 16 17, plus Reid Sifford Geiberger Casper Littler and others delivering varied scores and notable putts.

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