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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1966

Page

7

California Leads Texas Team in National Junior Track Meet Preview

A Texas Jaycee group profiles top performers at the State Spectacular with athletes from Lubbock, Waco, Arlington, Oak Cliff and Houston, noting times 14.4 hurdles 1:59 in the 880 and 4 28 mile as they eye national glory in Denver. California remains favored for longer season and better weather.

California Texas Lone Star State Jaycees Wheaties Pepsi Cola United States Track and Field Federation Denver Colo Hazel Lubbock Tech Paul Johnson Mr Johnson Waco Mike Robins Mark Fry Arlington Grasp Robert Medlock San Angelo Carl Johnson Robins Charlie Cannon Oak Cliff John Robertson Houston John Drew Rocky Woods Mercedes Generiley George Kristen New Braunfels Albert Mannie

Nicklaus Defends Title Charm and Promise Highlight London Narrative

The London News of the World chronicles Jack Nicklaus as a charming new champion who vows to defend his title at Hoylake next year, capping a long pursuit of the prize. The piece emphasizes his appeal and determination as the obituary-like wrap of the page concludes.

London News of the World Hoylake

Si ebert replaces McDowell in All Star game roster

Cleveland pitcher Sam McDowell was pulled from the All Star game roster at his request and replaced by Sonny Siebert. Cronin noted McDowell’s arm and form while the Tigers and others watched Nicklaus’s late run in a pro golf event with Rodgers, Player, Devlin, and Nagle in contention.

St, Louis Cleveland Sam McDowell Sonny Siebert

McDowell Drops 4-1 to Kansas City in Sunday Loss

McDowell fell 4-1 to Kansas City on Sunday, dropping his season record to 6-3. Siebert expanded to 9-4 after a dominant no-hit outing last month.

McDowell Kansas City Siebert

Alstons Relatives Suffer Heart Attacks

In Darktown Ohio the mother Lenore Alston and mother in law Grace Alexander of Dodgers manager Walter Alston were reported resting well after heart attacks. Both were admitted to a Darrtown hospital last week with the daughter Dodie Ogle confirming their condition.

Darktown Ohio Walter Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Lenore Alston Grace Alexander Darrtown Alston Dodle Ogle

Lubbock Cyclists Dominate AMA Races in Odessa

Lubbock riders swept two of four AMA motorcycle divisions in Odessa on Sunday. Bill Halpain won the 175cc class on a Honda and placed second in 250cc. Glen Douglas won the open class on a Harley. Dennis Brewster rode a Sportster in 80cc. another Lubbock win came in 100cc aboard a Yamaha. Jim Fannin was hospitalized with a broken shoulder in warmups. Bill Morten ace at Hillcrest Golf on No 17 152 yards.

Delbert Price Lubbock Honda Jim Fannin Bill Morten Hillcrest Country Club Sy Harris Jim Morning Walt Hale Lloyd Wigersma

Reds end 11-game slide with 2-1 win over Giants

Cincinnati Reds snap an 11 game losing streak by beating San Francisco 2-1 as Vada Pinson and Tony Perez deliver run scoring singles. Milt Pappas pitched well into the ninth, Ossie Virgil homered for San Francisco, and Willie Mays tripled in an otherwise tight game as the Pirates sit one game back in the NL race.

San Francisco Cincinnati Reds Vada Pinson Tony Perez Giants Pittsburgh Pirates New York Milt Pappas Ossie Virgil Reds Tommy Harper Pinson Perez Harper Ron Herbel Willie Mays Cincinnati Franciseg Harper St Ea Fuentes An Pinson Rose Haller Hart Coleman Mays Cf McCovey Pavietich Peterson Sf Msky Gabrielsn Sim Virgil Calenas Schroder Djohnson Herbel Rulz Burda Pappas Landrum Ser Francisco Herbel OL

Braves Rally For 2-0 Win Over Dodgers In Flat Ball Game

Frank Bolling and Woody Woodward drove in the Braves' runs in the fifth inning as Denny Lemaster pitched five strong innings for Atlanta. Lemaster allowed only two hits after a bases loaded fourth, walking none and fanning 10 to earn his seventh win against five losses. Dodgers starter Claude Osteen took the loss after yielding four straight hits to begin the rally.

LOS Angeles Frank Bolling Woody Woodward Denny Lemaster Atlanta Los Angeles Dodgers Joe Torre Mike de la Haz Braves Claude Osteen Torre Bolling de la Hez Woodward Lemaster Tommy Davis John Kennedy John Roseboro Lou Johnson Jackie Warner Bob Rodgers California Rick Richardt Frank Malzone Eddie Watt Brunett Jose Cardenal Bobby Knoop Moe Drabowsky Watt Jim Fregosi Richards Knoop Schaal

SPWGA Playday Slated Tuesday

The South Plains Womens Golf Association schedules a monthly playday Tuesday at Lubbock Country Club starting 8:30 a.m. Coffee and rolls will be served. Pairings list many players by club across LCC Brownfield Plainview Meadowbrook Tahoka Hillcrest HCC and other local courses.

South Plains Womens Golf Association Lubbock Country Club Sholdon Kathleen McElroy Evelyn Cruse Brownfield Jean Wintreath HCC Jerry Kink Meadowbrook Dot Lewis Plainview Margaret Eplawn Eloise Moore Helen McDaniel Lorene Ward Lera Ohnemus Helen McQueen Billie Moreshed Mary Wright Tahoka Vivian Ear de Norma Griffin Bchumacher O Fn Perthcrest Beth Hill Bea Duke Hannahere Jean McCord Fio Crowell Joyce Carrico Louise Rodgers Meadowbreak Minnie Bowman Jeanne Batson LEC Jewel Neel Virginia Zornes Llew Lair Doris Maggard Vere Wickstrom Fredda Townes Tohoka Merie Grove Ola Jordan Ruby McClendon June Gladman Flo Marquis Hillcrest Nina Braniforth Ruby Moore Venita Hampton Atapore June Kibler Gretchen Davis Zella Huffman Maxine’ Steel Brown Glenda Junnewar Etta Solnics Meadowrook Johnny White Hazel Kossman Ann Clough Billie Carrot Elaine Lewis Peggy Atwell Jeanie Keeling Bonita Pyatt Rutch Reynolds Martha Chatman Annie Tucker Betty Rushing Loys Patterson LCC Betty Brumbaugh Lois McClure Mary Cobb

Kansas City A's sweep Tribe with double wins

Kansas City climbed to sixth thanks to a 4-1 and 5-3 victory over Cleveland. Jim Nash tossed a three hitter in game one and won his second straight after a recall from Mobile. Campaneris swiped his 20th base as the A's earned help from Jack Aker in the nightcap.

Kansas City Cleveland Jim Nash Mobile A’s Steve Hargan Indians Bill Stafford Wes Stock Chico Salmon Chuck Hinton A's Roger Repez Larry Stahl Campy Campaneris Jack Aker Sam McDowell Joe Nossek Max Alvis

Boston Completes Sweep With Ninth Inning Slamburst

Boston defeats Chicago 10-6 in 10 innings to complete a doubleheader sweep. George Smith's grand slam off Juan Bizarro with one out in the bottom of the 10th capped a comeback after Chicago's Tommie Agee drove in four in the nightcap. Joe Foy Yastrzemski Petrocelli and Conigliaro fueled the first game win.

Boston George Smith Chicago Smith Juan Bizarro Joe Foy Carl Yastrrzemski Rico Petro Celli Yastrzemski Tony Conigliario Scott McMahon Foy Red Sox Tommie Agee Petrocelli Agee John Romano Tony Conigliaro

Cubs Rout Phillies 10-2 Behind Banks Three Hits

Ernie Banks drove in five as the Chicago Cubs defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 10-2. Dick Ellsworth won his fourth, while Jim Bunning took the loss. Byron Browne sparked the early scoring with a two run triple and Banks added a two run double later.

Chicago Ernnie Banks Chicago Cubs Jim Bunning Philadelphia Phillies Dick Ellsworth Bunning Byron Browne Banks Cubs Billy Williams Browne Ellsworth Adolfo Phillips Bob Uecker Dick Groat

Astros Edge Cardinals 6-5 on Staub's late homer

Rusty Staub belted a two run homer in the eighth to spark a three run rally and lift the Houston Astros to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Mike Cuellar escaped trouble in the eighth inning and helped seal the win with key outs as Bob Aspromonte and Bob Lillis supplied the decisive hits.

ST. Louis Rusty Staub Houston St. Louis Cardinals Mike Cuellar Astros Tito Francona Curt Flood Orlando Cepeda

Lakers Star Rudy Larusso Undergoes Stomach Surgery

In Inglewood California AP report Rudy Larusso the Los Angeles Lakers center had surgery Friday for a long standing stomach disorder. Dr Lair Facey removed an enlarged cecum and his appendix in a nearly hour long operation. He will stay in Daniel Freeman Hospital seven to ten days.

Inglewood Calif Rudy Larusso Los Angeles Laker Star Lair Facey Larusso Daniel Freeman Hospital National Basketball Association

Pirates Press Giants with nine four win over Mets

Roberto Clemente fueled a five-run eighth inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to defeat the New York Mets 9 4. Mota doubled and Clemente homered and scored key runs while Bob Shaw and Bob Friend were involved in a tense late sequence before Pittsburgh pulled away.

Dusty Pittsburgh Pirate Manny Mota New York Mets Ed Bressoud Pittsburgh Mota Roberto Clemente Mets Ron Hunt Ihome Pittsburgh Pirates Clemente Bob Shaw Donn Clendenon Bill Mazeroski Chuck Hiller Bob Friend Pirates Harry Walker Walker Pirate Friend Bob Bailey Pittsbburgh Ron Swoboda Hiller New York Alley Thirlet Crones Luplow If Clemente Rf Swoboda If Cindenon Kranpoo Pagan Elliot Mazroski Hunt Agiaroni O Bressoud Sa Bstargell If Grote c Ze Gardner Bailey Arrigo Dosher Lynch Db Btaylor Ph Toon Ee Sutherind Stephnsn Shaw Melee Clendenon Ittebur Stargell Alley Elliot Swoboda Luplow Mazeroski Stargell Gardner Tae I H Rerbbso Hamilton Arrigo Whee Fisher Sutherland Blass O'Dell

California Angels Blank Orioles 4-0 Behind Brunett

George Brunett pitched a four hitter to shut down the Baltimore Orioles as the California Angels won 4-0 in Baltimore. The lefty allowed four hits and led the Angels to a decisive victory at Memorial Stadium.

Baltimore George Brunett Baltimore Orioles California Angels

Twins Beat Tigers 4-2 to Retain Lead at All-Star Break

Harmon Killebrew broke a sixth inning tie with a two run homer, lifting Minnesota 4-2 over Detroit as Don Mincher also homered. Dave Boswell earned the win, with Kaline homering for Detroit in a high temperature game in Minneapolis.

Twins Dave Boswell Tigers Pete Cimino Killebrew Tony Oliva Jimmie Hall Hall Mincher Kaline Norm Cash

Senators trounce Yankees to sweep doubleheader

Washington's Willie Kirkland set the pace with a single and a two run homer as the Senators routed New York 9-2 to complete the sweep of a doubleheader and push the Yankees into ninth in the American League. Ed Brinkman and Bob Laverine homered in the 3-2 opener.

NEW York Willie Kirkland Washington Senators Yankees Ed Brinkman Bob Laverine Kirkland Brinkman Paul Casanova Fred Valentine Don Lock Dick Nen Saverine Yanks Joe Pepitone Bobby Richardson

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