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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1969
Page
10
Short item notes include Mets binding on a winning push and standings hints. Mentions Roigman and Kinai amid scattered sports references from the morning edition.
The report tracks Andretti's ongoing standing in the USAC Championship amid a Mountain 150 road race setback. It notes Dan Gurney and Wally Dal Lenbach maintaining third and fourth as the Cubs face a crucial stretch with major crowds and lineup changes shaping the Mets-Cubs clash.
Billy Norman shot 81 79 as hay fever cut play short for Ida on Saturday. Evans and Raven pushed to the 18th before quitting. Jett Aven declared he had had enough and exited without a marker, while Von Nida faced criticism over his conduct.
John Conine of Lub bock captured the junior crown by one stroke, finishing at 77 and edging Morris Neel of Lubbock by four shots in the 16 17 age group. Joe Moss won the LEIS division with 74, Mark Noble of Lubbock runner up. In 12 13 division Jimmy Stewart from Big Spring shot 37 for the win with Payid Harrison of Spur second. Tourney drew 46 golfers and moves to Barpger next.
Sparse readable text shows Scott hitting to right field in game 11, Ray Culp on the mound, and Satriano delivering a single in the sixth to make the score. The fragment hints at a tight contest with a late rally by the Tigers.
Jeff Gifford, son of former NFL star Frank Gifford, was arrested with 19 year old John Henry in Secaucus Hudson County. They allegedly carried 15 to 20 pounds of wild meadow marijuana. Henry was released on 2500 bail. Gifford remained jailed to face juvenile delinquency charges with July 22 court date. Police said similar weed-pickers have targeted meadowlands recently.
Rich Reese hit a solo homer in the eighth and Chuck Manuel drove in two to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 6 3 win over Kansas City. Rooker's rough night included his first major league hit and a 0 6 showing as the Royals tried to rally. Jim Kaat had early help with a three run double. In Philadelphia, Monday night’s Cardinals Phillies game was postponed with no immediate reschedule.
Gary Peters pitched a two hitter with nine strikeouts to lift the Chicago White Sox to a 2-0 win over the Oakland Athletics. It was Peters first victory since June 18, improving to 6-9, as Oakland’s hits came on a Danny Cater bloop in the second and a Joe Rudi double in the eighth. The crowd of 26,659 watched Chicago score in the first and third off Lew Krausse as Luis Aparicio started each inning with a single. Bill Melton drove in the first run with a birthday day single and Gail Hopkins added the other with a double.
Washington Senators defeated the Cleveland Indians 7-2 as Frank Howard hit his 1st and 3rd homer of the game and Mike Epstein added his 20th. Howard connected in the third and seventh innings while Epstein homered for the second time this season. Casey Cox earned the win to move to 6-1.
The piece previews rough projections for the 1968 baseball season with focus on the Los Angeles Dodgers rising from mid table to contend in both leagues and hints at changes around Ken Harrelson and Luis Tiant amid attendance concerns and shifting rosters.
Two promoters announced a $200000 invitation tennis tournament to run across 13 consecutive weekends from February to May in the United States. The event would double the $100000 US Open prize pool and be financed by the National Tennis League, with top players like Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall likely to participate. If a player wins multiple matches, the top prize could reach $147000.
Morton plans a partnership golf tournament this weekend after flood delays. Organizers say two-sweeks by flood waters affected schedule but the Morton event will go ahead Friday with teams and spectators expected.
Report of Monday games in the American League with scattered scores and team notes. Mentions Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, New York, and Baltimore in varied contexts, but the text is garbled and lacks clear outcomes.
Jamie Gough will lead Reese Base golf team after winning the Base Tournament with a 215 total. The five man squad will enter the Air Training tournament at Keesler AFB later this month, joining teammates Jim Newendorp T Cheairs and Eliff among others.
Houston special report notes Hereford youth Mims, a former Texas University baseball player, signed a pro contract with the Houston Astras. He was sent to Covington Kentucky to join the rookie Appalachian League squad. The right handed pitcher stands three and weighs unspecified pounds. Signed by Houston scout Owen Martinez.
The HCC golf tourney starts this morning at Millcrest Country Club with a nine hole flight leading into regular rounds. First tee time is 9 30 as players including Betty Siumbanih and Greta Hoern Grant tee off.
Don Klenk of Glen Ellyn shot a one under par 68 to top 98 qualifiers for the Western Amateur Championship at Rockford Country Club. The field will be trimmed to 16 finalists after 36 holes, with 18 holes more to be played Wednesday and Thursday for match completion.
Mixed soccer style notes show Inbaay and Dyers in a pony league with players Tatiana Curdens and Ack Glaser among others. Scored matches include Dry Penner and Wexters Elkes Mowry Tan with modest point totals and mentions of Mavericks and Roadmnnrs teams in fragmentary form.
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