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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1968

Page

20

Berning Increases Lead In Tourney

Reading Pennsylvania AP reports Susie Maxwell Berning pushed her lead to four strokes after 36 holes in the 16th annual U S Women's Open, finishing with a two over par 73 for a two round total of 142. Marle Lindstrom trails by four, as Berning tired on the closing holes in the heat.

Reading Susie Maxwell Berning Berning Marle Lindstrom Mickey Wright Benning Lindstrom Fort Wayne Ind

Indians Beat Angels 5-1 Behind Brown's Three RBI

Cleveland slugger Larry Brown drove in three runs with two timely singles as the Indians defeated the California Angels 5-1 after a one hour rain delay. Sonny Siebert took the loss, surrendering a ninth inning homer to Don Mincher before Stan Williams closed out the game. In other notes, a weather delay disrupted late innings and the crowd witnessed a tense finish as Cleveland built a 4-0 edge before weather interrupted play.

Cleveland Larry Brown Cleveland Indians California Angels Brown Duke Sims Sonny Siebert Don Mincher Siebert Tom Satriano Bobby Knoop

Friday's Results Baseball Scores by League and Matchups

American League games New York beat Baltimore 2 to 1 Detroit defeated Oakland 8 to 5 Cleveland 5, California 5 Chicago 4, Washington Boston 4, Minnesota 2 National League Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 3 Philadelphia 3 New York 1 Houston 13 Atlanta 9 St Louis played San Francisco Cincinnati at Los Angeles Pittsburgh Sisk 4 2 Walker 0 0 at Chicago Jenkins 7 9 Holtzman 5 5 New York Jackson 1 3 at Philadelphia Fryman 10 8 St Louis Gibson 10 5 at San Francisco Marichal 15 3 Cincinnati Maloney 84 at Los Angeles Singer 6 7 night Houston Glusti 5 8 Lemaster 8 7 day night at Atlanta Niekro 6 6 Jarvis 8 6 2 night day-night

New York Baltimore Detroit Oakland Cleveland California Chicago Washington Boston Minnesota Pittsburgh Philadelphia Houston Atlanta St. Louis San Francisco Cincinnati Los Angeles Sisk Walker Jenkins Holtzman Jackson Fryman Gibson Marichal Maloney Singer Glusti Lemaster Niekro Jarvis Ste St Louis Dobson Wil California Brunet McDowell John Coleman Leonhard Barber Kaat Bell

Tennis Tourney In Lubbock Sees Seeded Hopefuls

WT Tennis continues with Brenda Smith defeat 6-2 6-0. Tech coach Ike Groce brings No 1 seed to Tech morning matches with Joe Williams Jerry Treadwell and Dick Landenburger also seeded. Groce Landerburger top doubles seed after Andrews win. boys 18 doubles leaders Chastain and Kruser. Tournament concludes Sunday.

Brenda Smith Coronado Ike Groce Tech Groce Joe Williams Tech Netter San Angelo Eastland Jerry Treadwell Dick Landenburger Midland Landerbuger Lubbock Andrews Boy David Chastain John Kruser Amarillo Tennis

West Texas tennis results show wide round-one upsets

In boys and girls singles, numerous players from Odessa Lubbock Abilene and Midland advance. Notables include Joe Florey Odessa defeating Tom Lester Abilene 6-0 6-0, Geary Garton Midland beating Sones Skidmore Amarillo 8-6 6-1, and Debbie Guyton def Teresa Beck 6-3 4-6 6-4. Multiple matches list scores and winners across 12 14 and 18 singles events with many players advancing to second rounds.

BOYS Joe Florey Odessa Tom Lester Abilene Robert Dowlen Houston Don Williams Amarillo Mike Bates Snyder Joe Bates Seminole Weston Reese En Paso Vance Goss San Angelo Geary Garton Midland Sones Skidmore Jeff Jones Lubbock Fred Liner Ruben Casarez el Paso Wetot Abilerb Tel Jay Goes Blake Bonner John Trumbo Mike Miller San Antonio Randall Treadwell Eastland Johnny Veanvera Terry Wansiey Lakeview Jay Goss Mike Gatewood Rennon Garrett Steve Lubke Eden Okla Doug Appling Stewart Ruan Big Spring Darrell Willingham Randy Lavercombe Dallas Jim Marks Merrick N.Y David Erwin Charles Strickland Dan Courson Beatty Beedy Spearman Greg Euston Craig Pfluger Corpus Christi Lynn Ingram Paul Geis Marvin Thornton Larry Roman Levelland Tom Boren Steve Trammell Mitch Barker Mike Jones David Hale Wichita Falls Carl Crumley James Black George Strickland Leslie Howard Bill Homeyer Frank Church Troy Morgan John Gully Bobby Pyer Biz Spring Sandy McClanahan Fred Lester Scott Mason Gary Williams Keith Rubenstein John Shipley Crenes Bud Krahn Genelard Amacullo Ed Innerarity Gea Willam Santbush Austin Phil Barrow Nocona Joel ‘Trevino Plainview Walter Sanders Stephen Lubke Larry Crump Ralph Skinner Hobbs N.M Adali ‘Reidweil Hasiliat Gren Euston Scott Patterson Charles Stewart Joe Scruggs Monty Henson Brownfield Tim Childress Wall Price Lard Lynn McLanahan Ruth Knight Kim Debbie Guyton Jodi Estess Bayless Lory Hathorn Jane Staub Ann Harriem van Brenda Smith Louise Bayless Sara Coven Toni Beck Ginger Iee Brenda Durrett Nicki Suchin Lynda Cook Andrews Debbie Lewis Cathy Goff Sissy Gunter Fort Worth Linda Siegle Terry Cowden Dawn McNutt Junction Susan Rhodes Ann Talbot Julie Frances Stephanie Dickens Sandra Chastain Betty Tillinghast Jeanne Owen Margaret Lovett Durrett Karen King Ann Biggs Brenda Bartek Sherry McNutt Diane Olson Rudi Nelson Cheri Edens Beck Cook Sally Wright Gunter Lewis Rhodes Mary Hackerson Shelly Philbrick Linda Barnett Francesidef Sherry Hathorne Mary Reid Candy Cowden Cindy Bramsett Chastain Candi Cowden Karen Smith Marilyn Moore Janie McNutt Susan Torrance Smith Causseaux Crackenbush Karen Whitley Sherran Ray Holland Carpenter Julie Sutherland Biggs Frances Hathorne Wright Lohman Edens Carol Luna Abbott Barbara Bramiett Barnett Debbie Lohman Cindy Burgess Jo Ann Sherran Barbara Bramlett Kathy Hathorne Charl Williams Kay Holland Kingsville Marsha Tredwell

Ruidoso Downs racing results list varied Thoroughbred finishes

Daily card from Ruidoso Downs shows multiple races led by Ed in the 870 yard event with 7.20 2.80 pays and Richlea 2.80, plus Rose and Detrim in the 514 furlong dash, Collese Dawn winning the 400 yard dash, and Oh Dixie in the 440 yard race. totals show a large pool and attendance estimate.

Ruidoso Downs Baster Richlea Frances Dier Iran C— Bid Oh Dixie Walt Run el Caminante FYFTH Caro Pierearelle Wu Johs Gemiho Ateonend Plotzel Ajax Peeples Valley Magic Bay Quinella

City Scored Ralston Purmathatt Photo 0 Dunlap's 4

City team victory details show Dunlap scoring four points as First National Bank falls behind 2 concluding a tight game with gritty play and notable efforts from Ralston Purmathatt in a local matchup.

Ralston-Purmatheatt Dunlap's First National Bank

Pursley Captures Andrews Junior Golf Crown

Alan Pursley of Midland won the Andrews Junior Golf title after four extra holes against Pat Campbell of Odessa. Both led with 70s before Pursley clinched victory with a birdie on the fourth playoff hole. In the 14 15 age group Bucky Sheffield of Lubbock shot 74 to win and Dub Huckabee was runner up with 76.

Menke Lifts Astros To 13-9 Rally Win Over Braves

Houston, led by a ninth inning five-run burst, overturned an 8-8 tie to defeat Atlanta 13-9. Denis Menke belted a go-ahead three-run homer after Claude Raymond faltered, with Doug Rader adding another blast. Clete Boyer earlier fueled Atlanta with a two-run triple and two singles as Houston blew three leads.

Atlanta Houston Astros Denis Menke Claude Raymond Braves Hector Torres Rusty Staub Jim Wynn Menke Houston Doug Rader Clete Boyer Raymond Astros Staub John Bateman Aaron Bi Abri Bi Nmiller Fallon Torres Cboyer Simpson HaAaron Gotay Torrec Djohnson Wynn Taaron If Francona Ph Rader Lum If Colbert If Millan Bateman Martinez Cuellar Reed Ray Davidson Dukes Upshaw Thomas Coombs Kelley Buzhardt Asprmate Blasgme

Yankees Top Orioles 2-1 Behind Peterson Ninth Inning Hit

Fritz Peterson pitched a three hitter and scored the deciding run as the New York Yankees beat Baltimore 2-1. Peterson opened the ninth with a hit and scored on Andy Kosco's two-out single after Mantle's fly, while Tom Tresh homered for the Yankees. Etchebarren tripled and Belanger drove in the Orioles' lone run.

NEW York Fritz Peterson Andy Kosco New York Yankees Baltimore Peterson Dave McNally Horace Clarke Mickey Mantle Roy White Kosco Tom Tresh Tresh Orioles E—Tresh Cox Powell Etchebarren Hr—Tresh Lee Trevino Belanger Julius Boros H Rerrbbso Tom Weiskopf F.peterson Marti Johnny Steven Steve Spray Rod Horn Rod Funseth H. H. Sikes Johnny Pott Weeeteee Sam Carmichael Wees Eens Teeeee Hugh Roger Don Fairfield Eeetae Neweeee Tee Oy Eee Harold Henning Rocky Thompson Howie Johnson Corarreser Wneeee Mike Hill Teeeee Tee Dick Rhyan Siti Wee Bob Murphy Jerry Steels Ther Eneede le Irwin Jerry McGee Gibby Gilbert Lee Elder Ae - Sae Terry Wilcox Dill Syee Tee Teeees Eee Suzi Sugimoto Miller Barber Is Blocker Eee Marty Fleckman Od Seeeee Frank Beard Jim Colbert Reenee Seeveees Bob Goalby Bob McCallister Weenay Bert Greene Ken Still Don Finsterwa Ron Ce Bob Verney Gene Littler Butch Charles Sifford Monty Kaser Mason Rudolph Chick Evans

Ehle Leads Lorenzo Invitational With 72 First Round

Lubbock’s Doug Ehle shot 3 under par 72 to take a one stroke lead in the Lorenzo Invitational after opening rounds. Bubba Brooks Dicky Dyer and Steve Furr trailed at 69 and 70 with several others posting 73s as second round set for today at Lorenzo Country Club. Championship flights list top performers with Ehle atop the field and H ighlighted by local players across flights.

Lorenzo Lubbock Doug Ehle Lorenzo Country Club Ehle Bubba Brooks Dicky Dyer Steve Furr Ted Watts Hal Schauer Randal Rieger Fluff Myers Earth Charles Hughes Dub Dun Mike Green Bill Ellis George Carter Tendy Bristillos H. D. Sparks Johnny Godwin Bob Parks Earl Canter Jim Johnston Rod Perry Tommy Miers Sam Lindsey Bill Walker Herschel Force Red Hurst Ronny Darby Max J. R. Hughes Herschel Bird Jim Sain Honey Bruce Coy Keene Randy Brown Jay Boggs Ike Lovelady Ray Knowlton Jerry Weaver Donald Aycock Foster White Sam Stewart

Blalock Withdraws From Women's Open in Reading

Jane Blalock of Portsmouth New Hampshire withdrew from the U S Women s Open Golf Championship in Reading Pennsylvania after sustaining face cuts when an object hurled by a lawn mower shattered her car windshield on Thursday. An amateur Blalock had posted a 41 40 81 in the first round.

Reading Jane Blalock Portsmouth N.H Miss Blalock Moselem Springs Golf Club

Wimbledon Finals See Laver Triumph In Singles Fight

Laver clinched the men's singles title at Wimbledon as Roche faded after a strong start. Mrs King and Miss Crsals rallied to win the women's doubles match 1 6 6 1 10 8. Top seeds in mixed and men's doubles faced upsets as Newcombe Roche and others fell to rivals. Mt Rainier remains steaming as emissions persist.

King i Maureen “Little Mo’’ Connally Laver Roche King Miss Crsals Miss Tegart Lesley Bowrey Australia California Francoise Durr France Ann Haydon Jones Britain Davidson Ken Fletcher Margaret Court Roy Emerson John Newcombe Tony Roche

Freehan's Two Home Runs Lift Tigers Past A's 9 3

DETROIT AP Bill Freehan hit two three run homers to power the Detroit Tigers to an 8 5 win over the Oakland Athletics. It was Detroit's fifth straight victory and 10th in 11 games while Oakland dropped its sixth straight. Freehan's first shot capped a four run first inning and his second came in the fifth. Detroit also scored in the fourth as Mickey Lolich supported the lead.

Detroit Bill Freehan Detroit Tigers Oakland Athletics Tigers Oakland Freehan

Phillies Stop Mets 3-1 Behind Short Five-Hitter

Phillies pitcher Chris Short hurled five hits and 11 strikeouts, sparking a two run rally in the sixth with a single as Philadelphia defeated the New York Mets 3 to 1. Richie Allen started the fifth with a triple and Tony Taylor drove in a run on a sacrifice fly.

Philadelphia Chris Short Gle Philadelphia Phillies New York Mets Phils Tom Seaver Mets Richie Allen Tony Taylor Short Roberto Pena Tony Gonzalez Pena Seaver Met

Boston Beats Twins 4 2 on Harrelson Three-Run Shot

Boston Red Sox extended their win streak to five with Ken Harrelson delivering a three run homer in the first inning. The victory moved Boston ahead of Minnesota into fourth place in the American League as they defeated the Twins 4 to 2 Friday night.

Boston Boston Red Sox Ken Harrelson Minnesota Twins

Chisox Rally Past Senators 4 2 Behind Priddy Wood

Luis Aparicio and Duane Josephson homered as the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Senators 4 2. Bob Priddy scattered three hits over six innings to earn his first win of the season before Wilbur Wood finished the seventh.

Washington Luis Aparicio Duane Josephson Bob Priddy Wilbur Wood Chicago Washington Senators Aparicio Josephson Priddy Wood Alomar Unser Stroud Bradford Cf C Petersn Ward Knowles Wagner Howard Berry Epstein Davis McMulla Hopkins Cullen Coggins Josephsn Brakman Holman Ph Wood Hansen Bosman Bowens E—Crevis HR Aparicio Rerbes B.howard McMullen

Buick misses 148 cutoff by eight days score

Under the new 10 shot PGA rule, 85 players made the cut the most this year. The rule first used this year allows any player within 10 strokes of the leader to make the cut.

Weather Cancels Hobbs Track Meet

Hobbs cancels recreation track meet due to rain and water on the all weather track. Athletic director Gene Wells cites 3.14 inches of rain since Thursday evening with more forecast, noting four field events could not be held because water stood on parts of the track.

Hobbs Gene Wells

Hubbers Extend Winning Streak to Seventeen Straight

Rip Griffin's Hubbers rolled past the Dallas Hunsaker Truckers 4 to 2 at Lowrey Field to push their season mark to 23-2-1 while the Truckers fall to 9-6. Bobby Black earned his fifth win, surviving a first-inning jam as Lou Bagwell delivered the go ahead hit and Bert Hooten took the loss amid seven walks.

Avalanche-Journal Bobby Black Rip Griffin Dallas Hunsaker Lowrey Field Black Lou Bagwell Mike Bromley Donnie Bumpass Igo Hubbers Jim Blackburn Truckers

Zahn and Nelson dominate Arena Park races at Friday night

Don Zahn wins the modified feature for his fourth win in five outings while Sleepy Nelson dominates the sportsman division with a trophy dash heat and feature. Harold Ashlock takes two early model wins and the BeadleWylie debut car is destroyed in a rear end collision. Friday results include trophy dashes and heats across divisions with multiple drivers named from Amarillo Plainview and Abilene.

Don Zahn Sleepy Nelson Arena Park Harold Ashlock Zahn Nelson Sonny Bingham i Wayne Diebel Rudolph Boys Diebel Ashlock Milburn Edge Johnny Huskey Ronnie Jones Herman Morrison Plainview Larry Johnson Wayne Weeks Kenneth Sandridge Johnny Mounts Big Spring Bob Wilams Abilene Mounts Charles Bolton Jackie Flemmins Wayne Diewet Duane Eustis Bob Nail Amarillo Donny Robertson Bob Dotson Shallowater Herschel Cook Sandridge Cook A. W. Underwood Richard Sweatt Jack Aufill Keat N.underwood

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