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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1969

Page

11

Senators blank Yankees as Coleman fires two hitter

Joe Coleman pitched a two hitter for his third straight shutout to lead the Washington Senators past New York 40. Coleman struck out 11, allowed only a third inning single by Jake Gibbs and a seventh inning single by Bobby Murcer, matching his 7 7 season mark. The doubleheader opener saw Mel Stottlemyre hold the Yankees to nine runs in a 9 0 win.

NEW York Joe Coleman Washington Senators Yankees Mel Stottlemyre Coleman Cleve Detroit Yanks Jake Gibbs Bobby Murcer Senators Lee Maye Stan Bahnsen Mike Epstein Ken McMullen Bernie Allen Ed Stroud Ed Brinkman Stottlemyre Frank Fernandez Jerry Kenney

Red Sox edge Orioles 5-3 on Jones late blast

Boston defeats Baltimore 5-3 as Jones, back from Army duty, cracks a decisive two-run double after a 2-2 tie. Buford homers for Orioles, Yastrzemski ties game with 29th, Siebert allows two runs in loss. Stottlemyre secures 11th victory for the Yankees with a six-run second.

Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Jones Boston Ft. Meade Don Buford Orioles Rico Peltrocelli Sox Baltimore Tom Phoe‘bus Tom Satriano Fone Dick Schofield Mike Andrews Red Sox Frank Robinson Paul Blair Sonny Siebert Buford Lee Stange Joe Lahoud Siebert iCarl Yastrzemski

Philly Golf suspense as late drama reshapes lead

On the Philadelphia course the leader parred the 16th and missed an eagle on the 17th before tapping in for a par on the 18th. Jacobs birdied the 18th to share the lead after a 50 foot downhill putt that settled the outcome.

Page One Der Jacobs

Ohio State and Army dominate early college football era

The piece notes Ohio State under Les Horvath in 1944 and 1968 headline eras with unbeaten runs, including a 27 16 Pasadena win over USC and O S U's multiple perfect seasons. It also highlights Army’s Cadets under Dee Blanchard Glenn Davis Arnold Tucker achieving three straight undefeated campaigns and two 32 and 28 game strings by 1950. The South leads top 25 with eight teams, the East five, and the Midwest four, listing notable teams and rankings from the era.

Ohio State Les Horvath Buckeyes Woody Hayes Pasadena Southern California J. Simpson Dee Blanchard Glenn Davis Arnold Tucker Army Notre Dame South East Midwest Chino “State Alabama Wei Neers

Pirates Edge Cards 3-2 in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh

In Philadelphia Bob Murphy faced a stolen golf bag and a later 0-2 loss by the Pirates as he offered $100 a stick to recover his clubs. In Pittsburgh Carl Taylor drove in a run to back Bob Veale in a 3-2 Pirates win over the Cardinals as Roberto Clemente contributed an early RBI triple.

Philadelphia Bob Murphy Murphy Woods Pittsburgh Carl Taylor Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Taylor Nelson Briles Matty Alou Tim McCarver Pirates

Padres Hammer Braves 6-1 In Atlanta Showdown

Padres pitcher Joe Niekro held Atlanta to one run over eight hits to score a 6-1 victory. Ed Spiezio hit a three run homer in the fifth after a 3-0 lead earlier, while Al Ferrara and Ivan Murrell contributed key RBI hits in the first inning.

Atlanta Joe Niekro San Diego Padres Braves Los Angeles San Francisco Niekro Phil Ed Spiezio al Ferrara Padres George Stone Ivan Murrell Ollie Brown Ferrari Spiezio Clete Boyer Rico Carty Orlando Cepeda

Levelland advances in Babe Ruth Region Tournament after win

Levelland crushed Lubbock 10 to 0 to end Lubbock's Babe Ruth hopes. Darrel Weaver pitched the win for Levelland while Jerry Mungie took the loss after being relieved by Randy Covington in the third. Levelland hit three homers to Lubbock's one and moves on to Graham to face Breckenridge on Monday.

Morton Levelland Lubbock Darrel Weaver Jerry Mungie Randy Covington Graham Breckenridge

Thompson Dies Washington Icon of Sports Journalism

Den man Thompson former sports editor of the Washington Evening Star and former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America died Friday at Sibley Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was 81.

Thompson Washington Denman Thompson Washington Evening Star Baseball Writers Association of America Sibley Memorial Hospital

Tech routs foe as coach fears upset subside

King frets over a possible upset as Gurle Pettit narrates a chaotic scene. Matt Lair, defensive coach, reassures and the team takes the field. A 48-0 rout looms while spectators misread the tension before cool heads prevail.

Cow College King Matt Lair Tech Hale Lair

Frigosi Takes Winter Managerial Step with Puerto Rican Leagues

Anaheim AP Jim Fregosi, Angel captain and 8 year veteran shortstop, accepts winter league pilot role with Ponce in Puerto Rico. He calls it a stepping stone to big league managing while aiming for a future in player management only in the majors. Fregosi, 27, will soon play in his fifth All Star game in Washington.

Anaheim California Angel Jim Fregosi Ponce Gene Autry The Angels Fregosi San Francisco Washington Lou Boudreau Chicago Cub Cleveland Indians

Levelland Partnership leads entering final 27 holes

South Plains coach Dub Malaise and Mike Sims of Houston led the Levelland Summer Partnership after 18 holes with a 94 total, two strokes ahead of defending champions Ronnie White and Jim Arnold. Jimmie Johnson and Gene Rush sit third at 98 as action resumes at 2:30 with later flights starting at 8:30 a.m.

Dub Malaise Eft Levelland Mike Sims Houston Malaise South Plains Ronnie White Jim Arnold Sims Texas Tech

Saturday Results Spark Wide Major League Action

Reston over Baltimore 3 1 2, Cleveland tops New York 4 0, Washington blanks New York 4 0. Kansas City hosts Oakland and California hosts Minnesota while Seattle hosts Texas in National League play.

Reston O. Baltmnere Bietrent Wi Cleveland New York Washington Kansas Oakland Minnesota Seattle Wilson BT Lorc Listy Elsworth Paul Washimaton

Shepperson Opens Final Round Lead at Lorenzo Invitational

San Angelean John Shepperson carries a three stroke edge into the final round after a 69 on Saturday and 136 total. Bubba Brooks remains second with 139 as Jim Fullingim and Robert McKinney sit seven back in a wide leaderboard at the Lorenzo Invitational.

Lorenzo San Shepperson Jim Fullingim Petersburg Lubbock Robert ‘McKinney Tech Jim Whittaker Sweetwater John Shepperson Bubba Brooks Dewayne Johnston Randall Dyer W. T Leon Charles Hughes Wallace Garber Bill Ray Keith Lane Henry Killman Arthur Miller Michael Grant Tommy Miers Don Harvey Consolation Jackie Hays Kenneth Lindsey Pud Boyd Jim McLaughlin Martin West Bite Marking Gare Moore Carte Head Charities Long Carion Arelleno DeWayne de Bask

Bianchi Receives Piper Offer After NBA Resignation

Seattle captain Bianchi says the Minnesota Pipers approached him after resigning as Seattle coach. He plans to listen but notes no money mentioned yet and will discuss further with Gabe Rubin, Piper owner. The Pipers recently relocated from Pittsburgh to Minneapolis St Paul and may return to Pittsburgh in the fall.

Seattle al Bianchi National Basketball Association Minnesota Pipers American Basketball Association Bianchi Gabe Rubin Towner The Pipers Minneapolis-St. Paul Pittsburgh

Neals Lead in Hillcrest Father-Son Golf Meet

Neal and CM Neck, with son Neal, shoot strong 18 holes to take the lead at Hillcrest Country Club two day Father-Son tournament. First flight leaders Ford and Randy Robertson 144, Second Flight led by Leon and Wayne Davidson, Third Flight topped by Sherman Land and Jay Norton with 137.

CM Neck Neal Hillcrestury Club Monament Sotr Toummen Ford Randy Robertson Leon Wayne Davidson Sherman Land Jay Norton Ford Randy Roberts John Zwjacher Bob-Curt Denny Hailey Bobet Rick Mat Gene Art Quest Brad Wild Dean Jimmie Killen Sean-Wayne Davidson Trippy Norton Fifan Zeh-Den Moore Wilbur Fwiacher Mb Robdarvis Fracier Steven Sever Th Lewis Tom Sherman Ay Sarton Rex Davidson Bob Greg Larry Davidson Jackie Chapman Zeb Bobby Sf Pilstrasid Redinarz Tmi Frager Jack Danny Gras

Ruidoso Race Meet Summary and Payouts

Racing results from Ruidoso show multiple races across distances from 400 to 870 yards. Notable finishes include Countess Topper in first with a 6 furlong dash, Despacho claiming second in 870 yards, and Hustling Miss winning a 400 yard sprint. Payouts include Quinella and other exacta/triol sums, with attendance listed at 5,800.

Corp. Brau Countess Topper Despacho Cimarronts Mustard Cherokee Cody Vos & Ap Omerada Fly Beart Eskimo Vos Noxey Straw Big Arthur Tin Ella Betty Gee Tseventh Vos van Laxenders Skinner George Arumaten Goyame Prose Elve'y Child Dinahees Disraeli

Tolan Hits 17th Homer Tie as Astros Rally Past Reds

Continued from page one Tolan's seventh inning single preceded the tie. Savage's 1969 homer and a pair of Beauchamp and Rose hits cut the lead to 9-6 in the eighth. Jim Stewart walked, then Tolan's 17th homer tied the game. Houston plated three in the second and chased Clay Carroll with a four-run fourth. Edwards and Rader doubled and Lemaster bunted in a run in the second, with Menke adding two RBI in the fourth and another in the sixth.

Page Tolan Savage Beauchamp Pete Rose Astros Jim Stewart Clay Carroll John Edwards Doug Rader Denny Lemaster Denis Menke RBI

Northeast Wins Area One Meet in Little League Final

Northeast shut out Eastern 6-0 to claim the Area One Little League title. Eddie Garcia earned the win, Monty Beckham hit a three run homer and finished with three shore runs in the tournament. Crosbyton beat Rails 1-0 in the consolation. Teams include Crosbyton Slaton Rallis Northwest and Eastern. Northeast advances to the District Tournament at Maxey Park next Thursday and Friday.

Northeast Eastern Eddie Garcia Monty Beckham Crosbyton Rails Rallis Slaton Northwest Area One Maxey Park

Northeast Wins 6 0 District Title in Little League

Monte Beckman belted a three run homer pacing Northeast Little League to a 60 victory over Eastern for the District TL championship Saturday night. Eddie Garcia pitched all nine innings to earn the win for Northeast. In the consolation game Crosbyton took third with a 30 win over Ralls. Northeast's regional opponent remains undecided.

Monte Beckman Northeast Little League Eastern Eddie Garcia Northeast Crosbyton Ralls

Regional series set with Midland and Connie Mack venues

Coach Mark Saunders and Coach Ernie Johnson chose playing sites for the American Legion Regional series between Furr Foods and Bleor Chemicals. First game in Midland Monday at 6 p.m. Second game at Connie Mack Field Friday at 6. If needed a third game Friday at 8 p.m. Furr Foods holds 14-1 record and won District 19 by beating the Bell Red Checks 5-2.

Furr Foods Mark Saunders Ernie Johnson Eleor Chemicals American Legion Midland Connie Mack Bleor iBell Red Cheks Furri

Hancock Wins Title In City Softball Championship

Hancock Manufacturing defeated Clark Equipment 9 to 7 Saturday night to capture the City Champions title in the Employee Softball League tournament. Gail Abney pitched a five hitter for Hancock and Burl Rich led the offense with a homer.

Hancock Manufacturing Clark Equipment Gail Abney Hancock Burl Rich Hancock Crew

Chisox Defeat Royals 5-4 on Bases-Loaded Walk

Chicago White Sox won 5-4 as reliever Dick Drago walked Gail Hopkins with two outs in the ninth to force in the winning run. Kansas City Royals suffered their sixth consecutive loss after JoKeough tied the game in the eighth with a single and wild pitch, scoring Lou Piniella.

Chicago Dick Drago Gail Hopkins Chicago White Sox Kansas City Royals Don Pavletich Woody Held Luis Aparicio Drago Carlos May The Royals Joe Keough Wilbur Wood Lou Piniella

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