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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1961

Page

7

Mantle Homers As Yankees Edge Orioles In Rainy Win

Mickey Mantle slugged his 32nd homer and drove in a run to back a strong outing by Whitey Ford as the Yankees beat the Orioles 2-1 in Baltimore. Mantle later scored on a ninth inning tiebreaking double that plated Kubek, lifting New York to a narrow lead in the AL before Detroit swept Kansas City.

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Bosox Top White Sox in 12th After Twinbill Split

In Chicago the Red Sox won 5-3 in 12 innings to salvage the second game after the White Sox took the opener 4-3 on Minnie Minoso’s ninth inning two run single. Carrall Hardy delivered a two out single in the 12th to drive in the tie goal and Jim Landis misplayed an outfield throw for an insurance run. Carl Yastrzemski opened the 13th with his fourth hit of the day as Vic Wertz and others failed to score. Frank Malzone was walked intentionally before Hardy delivered the game winning blow.

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Indians Edge Twins In opener as Essegian hits two homers

Cleveland wins 7 3 in the first game behind Chuck Essegian two homers and stout hitting. Lenny Green fuels Minnesota with a triple double and three singles in a 12 5 nightcap triumph. Green had eight hits in 11 at bats over the two games. Essegian’s first homer came with two on in the first off Jim Kaat and his second a 430 foot drive in the seventh off Dasiny McDevitt.

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Senators Triumph In 20th Inning Baseball Thriller

Washington beat Los Angeles 4 to 3 in the 20th inning after a pair of walks and a misplay by catcher Del Rice. The Angels won the opener 11 to 2 behind three run homers by Steve Bilke and Ken Hunt on 13 hits.

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Local track prospects eye scholarships after regional meet

The article lists athletes like Clifton Ogden and Rhodes as potential scholarship contenders. It notes performances in 880 and high jump events, state meet qualifications, and a regional meet win in record time. Billy Joe Reagan of Texline is mentioned among the group seeking opportunities.

Ogden Rhodes Billy Joe Reagan Texline

Sam Jones Stars as Phillies Top Giants 7 3 in Midland

Sam Jones pitched seven innings for Philadelphia allowing three hits and one run as the Phillies defeated the Giants 7 to 3 in Midland. Willie Jones and Dickie McAuliffe drove in key runs while a strong Phils rally sealed the win. The exhibition also featured college stars from the Southwest and news on upcoming Dallas Texans versus Denver Broncos exhibitions in Midland.

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Texan Pilots Win Yacht in Finland Run

An American entry skippered by Bay of Houston won the Henrik J v1 Challenge Cup in Nylaendsal Finland. The Wildcat led by ABC Bay finished with the most points in the final races. Complex TH, led by Chance at New York, placed second and Nova for Sweden came in third.

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Cobb Reported In Hair Condition

Ty Cobb, famed husbhall star, was reported in poor condition Sunday at Emory University Hospital. The former star wound up his baseball career in 1928 with the Philadelphia Athletics after piling up records. he spent 22 years with the Detroit Tigers and managed the team for six years.

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Copters Dry Crosley Field Turf After Rain

Cincinnati AP report says Crosley Field outfield was dried by a helicopter overfl ight amid recent rain. The rotor downdraft at low altitude aided evaporation to ready the field for play.

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Coral Country Club signs three golf pros near Miami

The Coral Country Club near Miami International Airport signs Jay Hebert George Bayer and Bill Collins as professionals. The first event is a $50,000 open invitational set for next March 9125. A $5,000 pro amateur will be part of the tournament.

Miami, Fla New Coral Country Club Miami International Jay Hebert Eorge Bayer Bil Collins

Cubs Trim Cincy Lead in 4 To 2 Victory

Cubs defeat NL leading Cincinnati 4 to 2 as George Altman belted his 16th homer and Bob Anderson threw 2 1 3 scoreless innings in relief. Cubs tie on two unearned runs in the fifth and hold off late Reds threats with strong defense and a game ending flyout.

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Roseboro's late triple lifts Dodgers over Pirates

Johnny Roseboro delivered a tenth inning triple driving in Pommy Davis after Duke Snider's out and Roseboro's season high ninth homer, as the Dodgers beat the Pirates 11 to 10 to close gap on the Reds. Mazeroski hit two homers for Pittsburgh with Hoak Start and Clenavente adding one each. Don Hoak and Mick Start also contributed for the Pirates while five Dodgers pitchers combined for the win.

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Braves Rout Cards 9 1 in Chicago Miracle

Braves pound 19 hits and rout the St. Louis Cardinals 9 to 1. Adcock and Mase hit back to back homers in the second inning and lead a ten run surge aided by strong bullpen relief from the Braves.

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Anderson Reeves Picked In Hobbs Golf Tournament

Hobbs iSpecials Leon Anderson and Martin Reeves named probable co favorites for the Hobbs Country Club Winter Invitational Golf tournament. The 34 hole event runs Tuesday through Thursday with 12 players per flight and serves as the National Junior Amateur qualifier. Dede Forrester expects 50 entries. Reeves and Anderson are top contenders.

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Anquetil Wins Tour de France Yet Again

Jacques Anquetil of France led from the start and won the professional Tour de France with a four hour margin over the runner up. The 2,729 mile countrywide race ended with a 156.8 mile leg from Tours to Paris watched by over 30,000 spectators. Guido de Rosso of Italy won the amateur Tour de L Avenir. Sylvania Henckerts was first in the final 198.6 mile leg from Blois to Paris.

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Kansas City Manager Hank Bauer Hit Above 30 Twice

Kansas City Manager Hank Bauer hit above thirty twice during an eleven year stretch with the Yank- and left a legacy noted in team histories.

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