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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1969
Page
13
A fragmented report notes a home run barrage from diverse sources at SMU events leading to a trophy outcome. Names and exact details are unclear but imply strong performances and a pivotal win in a summer sports meet.
A historical sports column notes the shift in baseball into power hitting era, detailing rule changes and park size cuts in the pre 1963 period. It highlights mound removal, lighting boosts, and pitching shifts while tracking homer totals and team outputs across the American and National Leagues with specific player stats and Boston Red Sox figures.
SMU hires Martindale, a former touring pro who won $60,000 in 1965, to lead Mustangs golf and also co-manages Royal Oaks Country Club in Dallas. He aims to recruit via his dual role, predicting a three year path to a national collegiate powerhouse in Dallas.
A Meredith supporter and fan known as Willaims announces retirement from following the Cowboys. The supporter notes his badge number and jersey number 16 as part of his longtime identity. He hints at past games and a notable moment from last year before stepping away.
Muhammad Ali sparred with three boxers including Ken Norton as the ex champ weighed 240 pounds and discussed health goals. He said he would lose 10 pounds and remarked he never wears a mouthpiece, insisting no one is fast enough to land a clean hit.
Littlefield High School seeks a head football coach as applications are invited. Superintendent Paul I. Jones said officials aim to hire within 10 days. The position was created by the reassignment of Raymond Birchfield who accepted a new post elsewhere.
The Kansas City Chiefs of the American football conference sign a notable No. 2 choice in a regional roundup. AP reports on the team’s standing and selections amid league news.
Washington outfielder first baseman Frank Howard says he is not in the home run race with Reggie Jackson. He small talks about his hitting, aiming to stay healthy and reach number 193, while noting he has no goal to win a derby. He adds he is focused on hitting and letting the ball in play.
Robert A. Red Rolfe, longtime Yankees third baseman and later Dartmouth athletic director, died at his home on Governor’s Island in Gilford New Hampshire. He helped the Yankees win six pennants and five World Series titles between 1936 and 1942, batted .289 lifetime, and retired in 1942 after a health-related era of service.
Boston coach Clive Rush announced that Richard Lee a 25 pound tackle from Grambling was signed to the Patriots of the American Football League. The report notes the deal and Rush’s comment on the import of the recruit.
The San Francisco Giants rallied with six singles and five runs in the eighth inning to defeat the Houston Astros 7-4. Frank Lin struck out, Tito Fuentes hit an RBI, and Ron Hunt added two runs as Houston led early with a homer. the Giants answered to seal the win.
PGA members have played in nine tour events with purses totaling 3 397 500 dollars while the LPGA Tour has 15 events worth 303 000 dollars. Texas men top money leaders include Travino, Trevino, Crampton, Barber, Moody, with Kathy Whitworth dominating the LPGA, earning 25 588 dollars and holding five of 15 titles. Other Texans in the top 30 include Haynie Wright Palmer Wilson Rawls Tortuemke Rankin Stone Ahern, reflecting strong regional success across tours.
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