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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1961

Page

7

Reds Dominate Dodgers 14 3 as Robinson Drives Win

Frank Robinson drives in seven with two homers and a bases loaded double in a 14 3 Cincinnati victory over Los Angeles. Joey Jay earns his 12th win on a five hitter as the Reds widen their lead over the Dodgers to five games. A beanball incident led to Don Drysdale being ejected after batter Robinson was hit twice and then struck.

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Cepeda homers in both games as Giants split twin bill

San Francisco pitcher Jack Sanford and Sam Jones combined for a four hitter to win the nightcap 6-1 and halt a six game losing streak. Orlando Cepeda hit two bases empty blasts to lift his NL leading total to four tied to 1960 pace. Ken Boyer had four hits in the first game including a two run homer, while Willie Mays added a two run shot for the Giants in the opener.

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Boros Injured in Detroit Los Angeles Doubleheader

Tigers rookie Steve Boros left the field on a stretcher after an Eli Grba pitch hit him during a doubleheader in Detroit. He was taken to Detroit Osteopathic Hospital for X rays but his fractures were not confirmed. The event followed tense play as the teams swapped leads with strong offensive showings from Mantle and Mays in the marathon matchup.

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Cubs Sweep Phillies In Doubleheader Victory

Chicago Cubs rout Philadelphia Phillies 9 8 in the first game and win 8 5 in the nightcap as seven errors by the Phillies fail to derail the Cubs. Ed Boucher homered for Chicago while Linn Demeter hit a sixth inning homer for Philadelphia. Leadoff errors and injuries mar the game with Lecom Taylor dislocating a left thumb and Robin injured his knee during the nightcap.

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Victoria Giants GM quits to focus on insurance business

Elmo Estes resigned Saturday as general manager of the Victoria Giants of the Texas League to devote full time to his private insurance business. Estes informed owner Jimmy Humphries in a letter saying he cannot give the club the time and attention it requires. He has been a key figure in Victoria baseball since 1947, took the GM post after Humphries moved his Rio Grande Valley franchise to Victoria, and Humphries will name a new business manager soon. Estes will remain available unofficially to help the club.

Elmo Humphries Estes

Cardinals Suspend Mickey McDermott

The St Louis Cardinals suspend southpaw Mickey McDermott indefinitely for violating the curfew the second time in 10 days. A team spokesman said he failed to be in his room by 1 am Sunday morning and his salary is being withheld during the suspension.

St. Louis Cardinals Mickey Meermott McDermott Miami Frasco

Pirates Sweep Braves 5-4 in tense series finale

The Pittsburgh Pirates edged the Milwaukee Braves 5-4 in a one-run finale as Sherm Lollar and Walt Moryn provided key power for Chicago and a late rally by Burdette kept the Braves within reach. Reliever Frank Funk secured the win.

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Downes Aims to Beat Pender for World Middleweight Title

London AP dispatch reports Terry Downes predicts victory over Pan Pender before 12 000 British fans at the Indoor Stadium. Downes would claim a share of the world middleweight crown if he wins with promoter Harry Levene guaranteeing about 84 000 dollars in potential earnings. If successful, a return bout in Boston is planned for September.

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Twins Roll Past Nationals 7 1 in Ohio Stadium Sunday

The Twins defeated the Washington Nationals 7 to 1 as starter Tom Cheney was chased early and Rennie Daniels allowed two hits in four innings. Bizon, Balley and others contributed, snapping a winless streak for Minnesota and extending Washington’s slump.

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Yankees Set Three Starters in All-Star Lineup

Paul Richards named the AL All-Star starting lineup for the first game in San Francisco on Tuesday. Lineup includes Mantle Maris Colavito Cash Kubek Romano Robinson and Temple. Starting pitcher to be announced before game time Tuesday.

Yankees Baltimore Paul Richards San Francisco John Temple Cleveland Norman Cash Detroit Mickey Mantle New York Roger Maris Rocky Colavito II Tony Kubekis John Romano Brooks Robinson Richards

Santini Captures Seventh Leg of Li Avenue Bicycle Race

Italian rider Clay Santini won the 174 kilometer Montpellier to Perpignan leg of the Amateur Tour de Li Avenue in 4 hours 27 minutes 48 seconds. Spaniard Francisco Gabica retained the yellow jersey as overall leader.

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Donnelly To Sit Out Month After Lightweight Title Win

Irish boxer Jackie Donnelly will be sidelined for at least a month due to a cut on his left brow sustained after defeating Paolo Rosi in a vacant New York State lightweight title bout on Saturday night in Buffalo.

Buffalo N.Y UPI Jackie Donnelly Paolo Rosi

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