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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1961

Page

8

Pender Defends Middleweight Crown In England Rematch

Paul Pender of Brookline Massachusetts is the favorite at 7 4 to retain the World Middleweight title against Terry Downes of England in a Wem ble Pool Arena rematch. Downes faces a tough task as Pender seeks to prove his edge in a bout expected to feature aggressive exchanges and potential cuts shaping the outcome.

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Tale Of The Tape On NBC Broadcast

A garbled note references a national NBC telecast detailing a game with mentions of Swaukee and Mathews and a three point effort. It hints at a planned plane trip and the outcome depending on prevailing winds, with a focus on Candlestick.

NBC

Drysdale Fined And Suspended For Throwing At Hitter

Don Drysdale of the Los Angeles Dodgers was fined 100 and suspended five days by NL President Warren Giles for throwing at Frank Robinson. Drysdale was ejected from Sunday’s game after hitting Robinson with a pitch following warnings for pitching too close. Giles said the suspension runs Thursday through Monday.

SAN Francisco Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodger National League Warren Giles Los Angeles Cincinnati Frank Robinson Giles Ater A Erting FE. J Buezy Bavasi Dodger Dusty Birger Regsgess Ioo Angeles Robinson Drysdale Eds

Bolan attacks NBA ratings over Patterson McNee fight

Promoter Tom Bolan derides the NBA rating as asinine and calls for its dissolution. He accuses the NBA of trying to downgrade Floyd Patterson and complains after the league warned Patterson to defend the title by September 13 against top contenders. McNeeley is not among the contenders. Jockey Steve Brooks, 40, ranks fourth among all-time U.S. riders and won his first race in 1938 at Shreveport.

New York UP1 Tom Bolan Floyd Patterson Tom McNee National Boxing Association Bolan NBA Patterson McNeeley Steve Brooks United States Shreveport

All Star Statistics For Today's Major League Game

Batting and pitching averages for players who will compete in today’s All Star Game. Key hitters and hurlers from leading teams show top marks in the season, with standout sluggers and ace pitchers highlighted for fans awaiting the midseason showcase.

Swedish Miler Dan Waern Earned Four Thousand Dollars

Sweden’s star miler Dan Waern earned $4,000 in 1969, tax authorities say, for running appearances. Waern’s lawyer acknowledges amateur rule violations but claims Waern is a victim of obsolete rules ignored by top athletes. He argues reporting Waern could imply all foreign athletes earning Sweden money should be reported.

Stockholm Sweden Dan Waern Waern Warn Swedish Track Association

Against Bribery NCAA Cage Group Urges Firm Plan

A fragmented report outlines an NCAA cage group pressing a firm anti bribery plan. It notes a proposal to examine a quintet on form and access, with advocates seeking clear enforcement and state level coordination.

NCAA Roskeller

Rosters For Teams Given Santos at eset Position

Team rosters list players with names such as Santos and Rusby among others and reference practice times and locations. The text appears as garbled OCR but indicates positions, catchers, and a 2 pm session at PIT.

Santos Uniterm Se Foy Tees Bar Thamirg Practiee Canes Masons Schongers Pat Roonart Anne Damig Creaetit Varnes Jun Rusby Grinestra Srriers

San Angelo Net Meet Cancelled Tournament

The San Angelo net meet was cancelled after the event director left town without leaving instructions. Several Lubbock tennis players were slated to participate in the tournament.

San Angelo O 'Sperial Giessen Midlands Odessa Tathe Mort Lubbork

Italian Racer Wins Leg in Tour de France Stage

Guido Carlosi of Italy won the 128 mile leg from Perpignan to Toulouse in 5 hours 33 minutes 58 seconds. Jacques Anquetil retained the yellow jersey for the 15th straight leg. Gilberto Vendemmiati won the eighth leg of the Tour de lAvenir Amateur Bicycle Race. Francisco Gabieau remained overall leader.

Toulouse France Guido Carlosi Italy Perpignan Jacques Anquetil Gilberto Vendemmiati Maly Francisco Gabieau

Reds Chase Bookies In East Zone

East German authorities crack down on illegal gambling as shortages and unrest ripple through Berlin. The Berliner Morgenpost reports state efforts to curb bookies and stabilize prices amid economic pressures and political tension between East and West Germany.

Reds Carl Hartmas Berlin East Germany West Bert Berliner Mongenpost Tas Bern

SPWGA Sets Golf Date

Pirates star Smoky Burgess began organized ball as catcher outfielder with Lockport New York in the Pony League. He started the 1961 season with a 207 career average across 1086 National League games.

Smoky Burgess Pirates Lockport N.Y

Ott Defends NBA Action Amid Controversial Picks

The NBA faced criticism as players and officials debated recent selections and defensive rules. Notable rankings as of June 2 included Sonny Liston, Eddie Machen, Henry Cooper, and Genio, with mention of Alexander Lave in the top positions.

NBA Bettes Bette Escan Uueinpaneship Sonny Listen Philadelphia Eddie Machen Henry Croper Incemar Johns Son Genio Alejandia Lave

Houk Praised in Runner-Up Finish for Yankees Night

The report notes Houk expressed satisfaction after a runner-up showing. It covers his stance on the game, New York Yankees' performance, and the windy conditions noted during the season.

Vote on Tennis Meet Uncertain as Chamber Discusses

Unclear status emerges as discussion within the Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday weighs the proposed open tennis meet. Officials consider potential dates and organizational support amid logistical questions.

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