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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1961

Page

8

Cash's grand slam lifts Tigers over Kansas City 7-4

Detroit defeated Kansas City 7-4 to move within a half game of first in the AL. Norm Cash hit a first inning grand slam, his second of the year, driving in four runs on his 26th homer. Paul Foytack started for Detroit in his first outing since May 30, earning relief work but leaving after the ninth. Jim Rivera added a solo shot and Detroit tacked on runs through the middle innings.

Dave Diles Detroit Norm Cash Paul Foytack Troit Kansas City Cash Joe Nuxhall Foytack Athletics Terry Fox A's Jim Rivera Nuxhall Lou Kilmehock Chico Fernandez Rocky. Colavito Steve Bores

Cardinals Sweep Cubs in Doubleheader, White and Javier Lead

In a two night doubleheader, Bill White and Julian Javier each collected eight hits as the St. Louis Cardinals swept the Chicago Cubs. The Cards won 10-6 in the first game and 8-5 in the second, with Ernie Broglio winning his seventh decision after a rough start. White and Javier drove in two runs apiece in the nightcap.

ST. Louis Bill White Julian Javier St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs Ernie Broglio Cubs White Javier Hiletes Anthiahandan

Three Runs in Ninth: Reds Rally Past Braves 10 7

In Cincinnati, Vada Pinson and Frank Robinson led a late Reds surge to erase an early three-run deficit against Warren Spahn. The Reds scored three in the third and five in the fifth, with Pete Runnels and Ed Mathews tapping doubles and singles by Boling, Adcock, and Hank Aaron thwarted by intentional walks. Spahn, targeting 300 career victories, endured a rough outing as Roy McMillan and Curt Flood sparked the visitors with a two-run single and a sacrifice.

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Limitation Set On New Homer Mark

Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick ruled that an American League player who hits more than 60 Home runs in his club first 154 games shall be credited with breaking Babe Ruth's record. If he exceeds the 154th game the mark carries a 162 game distinction. The rule applies to 60 in 154 games, tying Ruth’s pace, with Maris ahead of Ruth by pace through Sundays games. The Yankees have 87 games played with ties. Belgrade Tito Kennan visit noted.

New York Ford Frick Babe Ruth Dolboyer Yauysie Santo White Cicago St Louly Boyer Zimmer Bouchee Banta Touid Omzamnmer Wola Faueats Flood

Giants Rally to Split with Phillies in Wild 10-7 Victory

San Francisco and Philadelphia traded blows in a slugfest. Willie Mays and Cepeda homered for the Giants while Baldschun held the Phils in the late innings to seal the 10-7 win after a 7-7 tie. Amaro, Callison and Amaro again contributed key hits in a back-and-forth affair.

Ty Cobb Motto Emphasized Winning Spirit in Baseball

Frank Bartholomew of United Press International recalls Ty Cobb's life motto to win and his purposeful play. The piece ties Cobb's competitive nature to his outdoor life and ranks him among America's great players. A split doubleheader sees Bill Skowron homer in his first since back injury as Ford earns his 150th win. Marv Throneberry belts a homer for the Orioles in the nightcap amid rain and strong attendance.

San Francisco UPD Frank H. Bartholomew United Press International Ty” Cobb Bartholomew Konetaraaila Irete America Bill Skowron Yanks Oriole Milt Pappas Skowron Ford Marv Throneberry Jim Coates Coates

Mantle Hits 33rd But Orioles Still Lose Doubleheader Washed Out

Whitey Ford blanked Baltimore 5-0 for his 17th win as rain cancelled the nightcap of the doubleheader. Mantle belted his 33rd homer in the opener, while Maris and Mantle had homers washed out in the suspended second game.

Gordon Beard Baltimore Whitey Ford New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Rogers Maris Mickey Mantle Mantle Ford

Schoolboy Golf Meet Slated In Gatesville

Gatesville Kiwanis Club hosts a Schoolboy Golf Tournament in Gatesville with divisions for boys up to 10th grade. Michael Smith’s son enters, after a thumb amputation incident at Delaware County Hospital. Entries $1, mail to Mat Jones, Gatesville.

Gatesville Gates Ville Kiwanis Club Hart Philadelphia Phil Adelphia Phillies B.G Smith Michael Delaall Highiware County Hospital Divi Sion

Liston Set for New Arrests in Philadelphia Case

Philadelphia District Attorney James Crumlish says he will arrest Sonny Liston and Isaac Cooper on two renewed charges of resisting arrest before August 2. Liston, 28, and Cooper, 26, were detained June 12 after a motorist was forced to pull over and fled when police arrived.

Philadelphia James C. Crumilish Jr Charles Sonny) Liston Crumlish Liston Isaac Cooper Fairmount Park Denver George Kitz Cooper

Cobb Dies Of Cancer

Ty Cobb legendary star of baseball who set career marks including a .367 lifetime average 12 batting titles and 892 stolen bases dies of cancer. The article notes his fierce drive his Hall of Fame status and his impact on the game with reminders of Ruth and later years including All Star and old timers events.

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Mrs Mays Says To Be Expensive In Divorce Case

San Francisco Giants outfielder Willie Mays faces separate maintenance suits as his wife Marghuerita seeks 3300 a month plus funds. His attorney cites her alleged extravagance buying 100 shoes and 8000 mink coats while Mays earns 85000 from the Giants and 10000 to 15000 from sidelines. A judge granted 250 weekly support and use of a rented home plus the 1961 Cadillac during a court appearance. The couple’s living arrangements and a second bedroom were noted as the case continues.

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Minor earthquake jars Tokyo and nearby areas

An AP report says a minor earthquake struck Tokyo and surrounding regions and northern Japan on Tuesday with no damage reported.

Tokyo Japan

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