Cinderella Kid Wilcox Stars For Lubbock Hubbers In Season Rise
Jackie Wilcox, a shortstop for Lubbock Hubbers, has emerged from a wandering career to become a top hitter in the West Texas New Mexico League. Through 66 games he batted .278 with 97 hits 68 runs 17 doubles 4 triples 2 home runs and 21 stolen bases while earning the nickname The Cinderella Kid for his ascent from uncertain rookie to league standout.
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Hubbers Extend West Texas Lead With Win Over Abilene
Lubbock Hubbers pitcher Chris Haskins earned his 12th win of the year at Rosenthal Field, beating the Abilene Blue Sox 7 to 3 while injuring a shoulder. The victory pushes Lubbock to one and a half games atop the West Texas New Mexico League.
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Starting To Roll RBI Greer and Moore Lead Hitters
Abilene and Lubbock games feature Haskins dominant pitching with 10 strikeouts over 8 2/3 innings and two base hits by Greer and Moore. Sullivan and Stenborg contribute two hits apiece, with McChesney and Vega among a few on base as the team leaves nine runners stranded.
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Lamesa Lobos Take 7 4 Win Over Pampa Oilers In Series Opener
Ed Arthur pitched eight hits and struck out seven to lead the Lamesa Lobos past the Pampa Oilers 7 4 in the first game of a three game set in Pampa. Jodie Beeler homered and drove in a run for the Lobos while Joe Fortin collected four hits for the Oilers. Rex Parker seeks his 18th win against Jim Reynolds in tomorrow’s 3:30 matchup.
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Baseball scores and today's games across leagues
AL entries show Boston 4 New York 32 Philadelphia 6 Washington 0 Detroit 5 Cleveland 4 Chicago 7 5 St Louis 5 11 Longview 3 Tyler 2 Henderson 9 Paris 3 Marshall 6 7 Bryan 0 0 Kilware Gladewater 4 Longhorn League Roswell 4 Midland 3 Sweetwater 9 Ballinger 2 Odessa 11 San Angelos Vernon 2 2 Big Spring 1 1. Today games list Lesage Abuene at Lubbock 32 30 p m Lamesa at Pampe Amarilo at Albuquerque Borser at ClovisBoston at New York Cleveland at Detroit Washington at Philadelphia Chicago at St Louis Nations Philadelphia at Brooklyn New York at Boston Louis at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Chicago Texas League Tulsa at Dallas Oklahoma City at Port Worth Houston at San Antonio Beaumont at Shreveport
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Bevan extends Big State League lead with .393 batting average
Hal Bevan of Waco raised his week ending July 2 average by six points to hold the Big State League lead at .393. Texarkana's Frank Carswell rose from fourth to second, five points behind Bevan. Temple’s Jim Basso led in total bases, home runs, and RBIs, while Greenville’s Cliff McClain topped hits and triples.
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Box Score RBI and Pitching Summary
Fortin had two RBIs while Richardson Capps and Beeler each drove in two across the contest. Jeandrew and Chaney led with two base hits apiece, and Fortin added a Toree-base. Brei homered, Arthur fanned seven in 7 innings for Salado, pitcher Salgado allowed 12 hits in 7 innings. Singado took the loss, 6-2, as Crain and Welch manned the plate. Lamesa stranded 9, Pampa 53.
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Double Elimination Softball Tourney At Floydada
A double elimination softball tournament will be held in Floydada starting July 17 with two games each night. Each team may enter 15 players, with names due before their first game. Prizes go to the top four teams: 100, 75, 30, and 20 dollars. Entry is 12.50 per team. send entries to J A Hutchinson Box 507 Floydada or call 247 by July 14.
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Public apology over crowd abuse at Lubbock Pampa game
The columnist admits a crude outburst from the press box after Lubbock trailed Pampa, apologizing publicly and noting the difficulty of umpiring decisions. Mention is made of Walt Stenborg and Rocco Cardinale, plus team standings, infighting over All Star selections, and the Hubbers’ season performance.
Albuquerque Sinks Amarillo Sox 13-8 in West Texas-NM League
Albuquerque jumped to a 10 run lead with an eight run uprising in the second inning to defeat Amarillo 13-8. Jim Marshalls eighth homer highlighted Albuquerque’s scoring while Crawford Howard hit his 21st homer for Amarillo. Stevenson Callaway pitched for Albuquerque with LaFollette and Nease featured in relief.
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East Texas League All-Star Game Squads Announced
East Texas League announces North and South 18 man rosters for the Monday night All-Star game at Gladewater. Notables include Marshall quartet Harry Scherting Bob Cullins Ray King Max Molberg Herb Damico and Kilgore selections Julio Gomez Vince Speranza Bill McCloskey Joe Pate.
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Irish fencing coach Melton retires after undefeated season
Clean Slate reports Herb Melton, Notre Dame fencing coach, retires from the faculty after guiding the Irish to a 10–0 season and will practice law in Paducah Kentucky, his native city.
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Dallas Overturns Tulsa Oilers 4-0 in Texas League game
Dallas pitcher Wayne McLeland blanked Tulsa on six hits as the Eagles won 4-0. Scoring details include a two-run first by Dallas and late runs, with Curley and Williams driving runs. Other games: Oklahoma City Indians beat Fort Worth Cats 6-4. San Antonio 4 Houston 3. Shreveport 7 Beaumont 6.
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Clovis Pioneers hammered Borger for 16-8 win
Clovis scored 16 to Borger 8 in the opener of a three game series. Harry Bright slugged two homers and drove in six as Clovis built a seven run second inning. Tom Gallagher earned his fifth win while Borger’s Cotton Pippen and others struggled.
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Umpire Bill Stewart Involved in Rhubarb With Heckling Fans
In Boston on July 8 veteran National League umpire Bill Stewart argued with eight heckling fans from the first base box during the Braves Giants game. Giants Coach Herman Franks and players formed a human wall as four policemen escorted the hecklers from the ballpark.
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