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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1962
Page
9
Cincinnati scored three runs on a leadoff homer in the early innings to defeat the New York Mets 3-1. Gordie Coleman delivered his 13th Coleman homer, fueling the Reds' victory while Frank Thomas and other teammates contributed key plays.
In Philadelphia, Art Mahaffey pitched a shutout bid and drove in the winning run as the Phillies split with the Braves. Lew Burdette matched him early, but Philadelphia rallied with timely hitting including a three-run shot by Jo Rev McShllan and late doubles by White and Sam Catt. The Braves briefly surged, but the Phillies held on for the victory.
Willie Mays hit his 27th homer and Willie McCovey added a solo shot as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 at Forbes Field. The win kept the Giants one game behind the Dodgers for first in the league while Pittsburgh fell to third place. Frank Sanford earned the win in a 12-6 season record, with Dick Stout charged in the seventh inning. Clemente extended his hitting streak to 17 with a double and single.
The piece covers a gunman showdown as Texas shooters compete in wax bullet demonstrations under safety rules. Featured are Top Gun winner Tommy Hogue and expected national contenders at the Texas event, with finals at 7:30 PM and prizes including trophies. The event enforces safety, age limits, and weapon restrictions for all participants.
Boston outfielders including Yastrzemski drive in three runs with homers and a triple as Schwall stars on the mound through eight innings. Dick Radatz closes to seal an 8 4 Boston victory over Chicago.
Charles Hopkins carded six under par 66 to win the Gaines County Golf Club Pro Tour event. Odessa pro Jimmy Russell finished second with a 68. Three players tied for third including S. Al Smith of Andrews, Houston Brewer of Andrews, and Ray Hardy of Muleshoe. Net team results named Hopkins Stelzer Chiff and spouses, with Craig Adams leading the second place team.
The Hubbers stay top of NBC Industrials de Baseball Tournament with a 4 as they edge the Rangers. Donnie Burmpass earned the win over starter George McDuff with support from JL B Palmer Mel Earsley and Dement. Rangers rally included Jim Austin doubling and Charley Harrison contributing. Gene Lawson D C Kinner and Wilson Baldwin delivered early hits for the Jets.
Damon Hill, director of the meet, reports a 7 p.m deadline today for registration in the annual Booker T. Washington Park Tennis Tournament. The event includes doubles and singles and is open to boys in the junior and senior divisions.
New York muscles to an 8 game win streak by edging Washington 3-2. Mantle hits his 19th home run with Maris aboard, Lopez adds his 6th, while Whitey Ford earns the win over three Senators pitchers. Bridges finishes, two runs allowed in two innings.
Plains defeated Ropesville 70 3 on Dan Kelly pitching while Levelland beat Brownfield 6 1 on homers by David Warez and Gary Purdue Warez with the win over Bill Garcia Levelland will meet Plains tonight at 8 in the district 26 areas Little League tournament final.
The Post Office defeated the Skyliners 4-3 in Friday night action to claim the Union Employee League title. Pitcher Jack Sessums earned the win with support from James Webster who hit a triple and Bill Ledbetter and Benny Gamble with doubles. Cherry Point won a forfeit against Farr's Drug, affecting the league standings and disputing second place.
The Clovis Nationals defeated the Clovis American All Stars 14 to 2 to win district championship. The Nationals advance to the state league tournament in Raton next weekend with pitcher Pondoaviey earning the win.
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