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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1961

Page

11

Cuban Public Readied for Big Surprise Says Reports

Reports circulating in Havana claim Fidel Castro will unveil a major step on July 26, the revolution's eighth anniversary, involving the formation of a single political party as Cuba moves toward a police state under Soviet influence. The plan includes defense committees and a nationwide holiday atmosphere during Yuri Gagarin's visit, with many workers expected to halt work and spy networks expanded.

William J. Ryan Associated Press Fidel Castro Havana Plaza Civica Gagarin Lazaro Car Sur-Denas Mexiprise Julysco Bration Communist Party Iple Cuba Soviet Union Raul Castro Ladin America Fense Yuri Gagarin Poon

Auto Industry Aids U S Economy Says Imported Car Drop

AP reports the auto industry supports U S economic strength through reduced car imports. Despite debates, 1961 data show German and European imports decline while U S built cars gain market share, aiding dollar stability and domestic production. Officials cite year start imports dropping inland.

Chicago Baltimore Oriole-Chicago White Sox Jack Vandenberg Washington UPI United States Commerce Department Volkswaren U.S Jin West Germany West Ger United Japan Detroit Volkswagen

Chiti Sold to Rochester by Denver Club

AP reports Denver catcher Harry Chiti has been sold to Rochester of the International League for $2500. The move follows his earlier league debut with the club this season.

Denver Harry Chiti Rochester Detroit Tigers Boars

Southern Hands 2-1 Victory Over Dixie In Pony Meeting

Southern Pony beats Dixie 2-1 in Area IT Pony tourney action as Roberts yields to Owens in the seventh. Leslie Brown leads with a homer and three hits, while Lonnie Brooks, Ryder and others contribute key runs. Southwest Pony tops Snyder 9-4. Dixie exits tourney after a late rally falls short.

Southern Dixie Roberts Jerry Owens Studer Leslie Brown Southwest Lonnie Brooks Ryder Brown Stole Talyaneed Uiters Saway Spyder Mana Ventarv Phiy North Laibbock Journey Rhday Lew Bullion Avalanche-Journal Southern Pony Ranger Frid Dixie Pony Kuykendall- Bennett Field Southwest Pony Snyder Bath! Southwest Gary Whitech Robert Jinell David Smith Jpinell Jerry Johnson Tom Esmond White Johnson Mike Bray Hampton Gary Inches Smith Gary Hughes Tom Osmond Ruidoso N.M Bee Hughes John Riverside Calif Jonell Whiteman James Hampton Finay Dunell Johnson Dorian Clinson Inors Blake

Kelso Aims For Eleventh Straight in Brooklyn Handicap

Kelso, the 1 to 2 favorite, seeks his 11th consecutive win in the $113,000 Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct over 1 1/4 miles. Jockey Eddie Arcaro rides Kelso, aiming to complete a sweep of the triple crown-like series after wins in the Metropolitan Handicap and the Suburban Handicap last season.

New York Kelso Brooklyn Aqueduct Eddie Arcaro Vicory

Dancing Therapy Helps Retarded Children In Riverside

In Riverside California dancing classes led by Gordon Ayres show impressive progress for mentally retarded children. One girl who spoke little now sews draws and claps to rhythms as the California Council for Retarded Children endorses dancing as therapy and appoints Ayres as state co ordinator. Meanwhile Arthur Murray studios in Brownfield and Sweden's Davis Cup events highlight regional sports action.

Gordon Crest Arlington Ayres California Council For Retard Sweden Eric Lundquist Uie Schmidt Brown Field Arthur Murray Brownfield Arthur Day Murray England Lubbock Davis Denver City They Works Plains Seagraves

Dance classes spread across California in 1959

In 1959 Mrs. Camille Stoner of Crest Haven launched broad ideas for dance programs expanding from San Bernardino and Van Nuys to Santa Ana Pomona Long Beach Sacramento, inspired by Ayres’ classes at Camarillo Patten and Metropolitan state hospitals. Dancing seen as expressive for repressed children and a social outlet compared to ballet and tap.

Dub Santa Ana Pomona Long Ben Sacramento San Bernardino van Nuys San Francisco Fresno Palo Alto Camille Stoner Crest Haven Ayres Camarillo Patten Metropolitan State

Clay Ready for Tough Test in Heavyweight Showdown

Cassius Clay, Olympic champ and undefeated pro, battles Alonzo Johnson in Louisville for a pivotal heavyweight clash. The bout at Fairgrounds Coliseum will be televised nationally on ABC at 9 p.m. EST.

Louisville Cassius Clay Sonl Alonzo Johnson Clay Johnson Rankin Fairgrounds Coliseum ABC

SWVC Press Tour Kickoff Set For Labor Day

The Southwest Conference press photography tour will begin Labor Day at Rice University in Houston and end September 13 at Texas Tech. Tour stops include Texas A&M September 5, Texas September 6, Baylor September 7, Texas Christian September 8, SMU September 9, Arkansas September 11, and Texas Tech September 13.

SWVC Dallas UPD Rice University Houston Texas Tech Texas A&m University of Texas

Golds and Blues Win All Star Contests

The Golds defeated the Blacks 1455 in the Southern Minor All Star game Friday night with Lester Nelson winning on the mound and a grand slam home run from Nelson. The Blues beat the Reds 16 in the Southern Pee Wee All Star game as Tom Pirtle earned the win and Cline Samson took the loss.

Golds Blacks Lester Nelson Richard Lyman Nelson Blues Reds Tom Pirtle Cline Samson

Texture Friday at Ruidoso Downs Race Report

Jockey Robert Ford guided Golden Torch and Lady Anzain to victory at Ruidoso Downs in a Friday race. The payoff values totaled 13.60 for first, 5.29 for second, and 3.00 for the third place finish.

Ruidoso Downs Robert Ford Lady Anzain

Unclear OCR race results with mixed figures and names

Fragmented list of horse names, odds, times, purses, and ages from a race meet. Mentions includeDenise Tua, Westley, Silver Lave, Kens, and Trap with scattered amounts and distances. Data is garbled. readable items indicate entries across ages and distances but lack coherent event structure.

Malag Ant Akaingy Arty Afar Eval Denise Tua Tudonga Une Shale

Friday Baseball Scores Across Major Leagues

Friday results show New York 1 Boston and Minnesota 4. Cleveland 3 Kansas 3 Detroit 3 Chicago 3. Los Angeles 1 Washington 3 after weather. St Louis 10 Los Angeles Milwaukee Pittsburgh 3 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3 in 0 innings. San Francisco at Cincinnati rained out. International and American Association games final. Buffalo 3 Rochester 2 Syracuse 4 Toronto 2 Jersey City 2 Charleston 1 Richmond at Columbus rain. Amarillo 4 12 Puebla 10 Slotwa 2, Veracruz 6 San Antonio 4 Altmore 6 Mexico City Tigers sailed after six innings rain. Bronterter Tulsa. Fain Austin Mexico City. Devils 0 3.3 seconds rains.

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Bauer's Swansong as KC Tops Tigers 3-2

Hank Bauer starred in his swan song as Kansas City edged Detroit 3-2 to snap a losing streak and gain ground in the pennant race. Archer, Kansas City’s southpaw, limited the Tigers to six hits for his seventh win as New York Yankee magic moved into first place in the league.

Kansas City City Athletics Tigers Hank Bauer Bauer New York Yankees Red Sox Boston Archer Detroit Phil Regan

Major League Leaders Highlight Bauer Career Tribute

The report notes Rocky Colavito and Norm Cash among leaders with key hits as Bauer, long associated with the Yankees and now bench manager, is honored in Houston. It covers game results, lineups, and standings across the American and National Leagues, with scores and notable performances from Tiger players and others.

Ungrammared Racing Slates at Sunland Park Exhibit

Readable text depicts a chaotic horse racing page with race names, purses, and numerous horse and jockey notations. Mentions include daily totals, purses around 25000 to 35000, multiple horse names, and various observers noted as Wallace, Byers, and Figueroa. The fragment suggests a Sunland Park event with a long list of entries and wagers.

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