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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1968

Page

13

Patterson Tigers Edge Birds 4-1 in Detroit Rally

Daryl Patterson struck out three in a bases loaded sixth to preserve Detroit's 4-1 win over Baltimore. Earl Wilson left with an 8-8 record after a knee issue as Detroit widened its AL lead over the Orioles to 6 1/4 games. Willie Horton drove in a run in a fifth inning surge, with further scoring on McAuliffe Wert and Kuline contributions. Boog Powell hit Baltimore’s lone homer in the eighth.

Baltimore Daryl Patterson Detroit Orioles Tigers Patterson Fred Valentine Brooks Robinson Dave Johnson Earl Wilson John Warden Jim Hardin Willie Horton Bill Freehan Dick McAuliffe Don Wert McAuliffe Eddie Watt al Kuline Boog Powell

Golf Round Two Sees Brewer Cain Rally For Narrow Lead

Brewer and Cain staged a late surge on the back nine with birdies and clutch shots, erasing an early deficit as Newell and Flecman faltered. Cain lauded wind and grass conditions while Stewart partners laments putt trouble and Lubbock teams linger outside the leaders.

Cain Brewer Stewart Clan Stewart Lubbock

Minnesota Golf Roundups Highlight Five Under Par Scores

Aaron Sikes and Randy Petri led with five under par 66s while J C Snead slipped to 73 to sit 139. Brown from Pomona posted four birdies no bogeys and Toscano called the two rounds his best on tour. Bert Greene ace on the 180 yard sixth as field trimmed to low 79 and ties at 143 for weekend rounds.

Aaron Sikes Randy Petri J.C. Snead Sammy Snead Brown Pomona Calif Toscano University of Houston Indianapolis New Castle Bert Greene Union Point

Jurgensen Sits Out Final Scrimmage in Redskins Camp

In Carlisle Pennsylvania Sonny Jurgensen sat out Washingtons final scrimmage while recovering from elbow surgery. Backup Jim Ninowski started and completed seven of eleven passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns including a 54 yard pass to Charley Taylor.

Carlisle Sonny Jurgensen Washington, Redskins Houston Jim Ninowsky Jurgensen Charley Taylor

Lubbock CC Championship and Flight Finals

Results from Lubbock Community College show champions in multiple flights. Margaret Splawn won the Championship final over Merle Grove 53, with consolation winners including Ethelyn Campbell over Jean Lathan and Reth Bill defeating Sade Milam. Second Flight saw Gretchen Davis beat Mabel Miller 6-5, with Gerri Malone over Frances Moss 4-2. Nine-hole deviston featured Sue Sexton beating Sarah Montgomery 3-2, and Cindy Adams over Patty Rivers 21 with Tony Arnett defeating Gertrude Becker 4-3 in consolation.

LCC Lubbock Country Club Sue Sexton Gretchen Davis Margaret Splawn Cindy Adams Beth Tull Merle Grove Ethelyn Campbell Jean Lathan Reth Bill Sade Milam Lorna Walker Jeanne Creed Cretchen Davis Mabel Miller Tiials Gerri Malone Frances Moss Deviston Wirst Sarah Montgomery Gertridy Hit Inez Gillen Patty Rivers Tony Arnett Gertrude Becker

Baseball scores and night matchups across leagues

Friday results show American League and National League games with multiple tilts. Notable outcomes include New York at Cleveland, Boston at Washington, Detroit at Baltimore, Chicago at California, Minnesota at Oakland, and St Louis at Pittsburgh. Several pitchers are listed with partial records and night games noted.

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Horse Racing Results From New Mexico Track

Race card details show multiple events across six furlongs to 400 yards with winners odds and payouts. Notable finishes include First: 6 furlongs Red Wat Lady at 6.20 and Sixth: 4 furlongs for 2 yos with Proverse dio MAU among listed entries and payouts.

Runigso Adi Vaan Victory SQ Dally Vle Chirag Ga Tee Too Ruth Todd's Quineillal SINTH Hasna Po Phas Ito Qoebs Mage Bay Yebg STE

Crown Prince Wins Gold Cup Yacht Race

In Sandhamn Sweden Crown Prince Marale of Norway won the Gold Cup after a thrilling final duel with Wasa ILD of Sweden. Wasa ILD led early but Crown Prince crossed Fram IV 45 seconds ahead, giving Norway its first Cup win since 1936.

Crown Prince Sandhamn Sweden Norway Marale Wasa Ild Wasa IT Sune Carlsson Wasa Tit

Dixie All-Stars Rally to 12 2 District Title Win

Dixie All-Stars defeated Midwest 12 to 2 to claim the District II Little League championship. Brad Harrelson earned the win with a sharp curve and fanned several batters as Dixie took advantage of nine walks and Midwest errors. The victory advances Dixie to the sub sectional playoff with next game set at Buster Long Park in Lubbock at 7 p.m. Monday.

John Jeansone Avalanche-Journal Midwest Tahora Dixie Vk Baat Leannes Lamesa Lubbock Northwest Midwest Buster Long Park Brad Harrelson Harrelson Steve Bewley Larry Wright Tim Botkin Squant Trance Jim Tastor Billy Sims Thurvelson Tommy McIntyre

Rozelle Rules Saints Pay for Parks Free Agent Move

In San Diego the NFL commissioner ruled the New Orleans Saints must compensate San Francisco for signing Dave Parks after Hardy was stripped from the Saints as the draft compensation. Saints owner John Mecom Jr expressed surprise at removing a top rookie.

San Diego Calif New Orleans Saints Pete Rogette Kevin Hardy Rozelle Saints San Francisco Dave Parks Parks Tozelle Wee John Mecom Jr Hardy Notre Daime Heo

Western and Lynn Win in Pony League Tourney

Western defeated Dixie 2 to 0 and Lynn beat Southwest 9 to 5 in the Pistriot Pony League loser’s bracket Friday night. The winners advance to the semifinal at 6 tonight with the victor to face unbeaten Southern for the title at Southern Pony League Park.

Western Lynn Dixie Southwest Southern Southern Pony League Park 41St Avenue U. Western Mike Jivwine Phil Davis Marcus Griffin Dann Lubbock

El Paso Rios and Abilene clash for region title

El Paso Rios defeated Abilene 5 to 4 to force a possible final against undefeated Lubbock Colts in the regional Colt League tourney. El Paso earned eight hits to Abilene’s five as D Carden smacked two home runs for El Paso and Mays homered for Abilene. David Renteria pitched in relief for the win.

Abilene el Paso Lubbock Tangle Ronignt Lubbock Colts D. Carden David Renteria Mays Lub- Mheek

Electricians Short Circuited In NBC Tournament Action

Arlington Cardinals defeat Lubbock Electric 4-3 as Albert Barcroft’s seventh inning two run single breaks a 2-2 tie. Charles Woods collects three hits for the winners, Raymond Ater steals three bases for the losers. Friday action includes LaGrange vs San Angelo and Clyde vs Lubbock Electric with more games planned.

Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal Clyde Plainview San Angelo Abilene Arlington Texas NBC Bonham Albert Barcroft Cardinals Lubbock Electric Charles Woods Richard Bourland Frank Mathis Raymond Ater Rille Lubbock Hubbers Raiders Norman Weatherford Burt Mendez Colts Manuel Nagar Vikings Mendez Bill Gilbreth LaGrange John Scott

Braves Sweep Phillies With Aaron Ninth Inning Blast

Hank Aaron hit a two out three run homer in the ninth to lift the Braves over the Phillies 5 4 Friday night and Atlanta completed a 3 2 doubleheader win behind Joe Torre. Torre drove in the go ahead run in the second game as the Braves extended Philadelphia’s skid to nine games and won their fourth straight.

Philadelphia Hank Aaron Atlanta Philadelphia Phillies Braves Joe Torre Phils Felipe Alou Clay Dalrymple Felix Millan Aaron Rick Wise Don Lock Torre Mike Page Milt Pappas

Zahn Wins in Arena Park Supermodified Show

Don Zahn dominates Friday night at Arena Park Raceways with wins in both heats and the feature in the supermodified program. Hubert Franklin’s crash in the first turn injures no one but shatters a spindle, while Bob Price wins the sportsman feature and Jim Firtch earns a trophy dash victory in early models.

Don Zahn Arena Park Raceways Hubert Franklin Abilene Franklin Bob Price Jim Firtch

Mets Blank Reds 2-0 Behind Koosman Shutout Win

rookie Jerry Koosman pitched a five hitter? correction: eight strikeouts as he won his 14th, tying season best for Mets lefty. Ron Swoboda drove in both runs with groundouts in the second and fourth innings, lifting New York past Cincinnati 2-0 and ending the Reds six-game win streak. Ed Charles and Ed Kranepool singled to start the rallies, with Charles scoring on Swoboda’s grounder in the second and again in the fourth after beating out a hit.

NEW York Jerry Koosman Ourhitter Ron Swoboda New York Mets Cincinnati Reds Koosman Met Reds Ed Charles Ed Kranepool Swobodas Charles Swoboda Kranepool

Andrews Vaulter Wins In State Track Meet

In Fort Worth the state TAAF track meet saw Andrews' Tommy Carruth clear 8 6 to win the pole vault in the junior boys division. Mark Hargrave of Happy finished fourth in shot put. Andrews' 440 relay was fifth. Christy Robertson of Lubbock placed fifth in high jump. Brownfield 440 relay placed fifth. Jere Lowe of Plains took third in high jump in midget boys.

Fort Worth Andrews Tommy Carruth TAAF Toiday Carruth Mark Hargrave Happy Lubbock Christy Robertson Brownfield Jere Lowe Plains

TIL To Make Bid For Meet Crown

Beaumont hosts a state TAAF women softball tournament with 18 teams. Texas Industrial Laundries remains in contention after a 9 am game against Beaumont Red Legs while Lubbock’s Techsans dropped two games 4-3 and 17-5. A lone Lubbock run came on Pat Hudgins’ hit. The title will be decided Sunday.

Potatoes Left Unharvested as Prices Drop in Cornwall

In Cornwall, farmers leave fields unsold as a slide in potato prices reduces harvest viability. Growers report unpicked tubers due to low market value and rising storage costs, signaling potential crop losses if prices do not recover.

Red Sox topple Senators 2 1 in Washington win

Dick Elsworth worked seven innings of hitless ball until the fifth as the Boston Red Sox beat the Washington Senators 2-1. Elston Howard homered and Reggie Smith drove in the other run. The Senators scored in the ninth on three straight hits, the final coming from Paul Casanova.

Washington Dick Elsworth Boston Red Son Washington Senators Elston Howard Reggie Smith Elsworth Frank Howard Senators Paul Casanova

Pirates Beat Cardinals In 10th To Split Twinbill

Jose Pagan’s sacrifice fly in the 10th inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals and a split of the two-night doubleheader. The Cardinals won game one 9-1 behind Julian Javier’s three RBIs and two-hit days from Roger Maris and Mike Shannon against Nelson Briles.

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Drysdale Doubts San Diego Franchise Plot Rumor

Drysdale dismisses the circulating tale linking him to moves with San Diego and notes the estimated $15,000 sum. He questions the plausibility of Buzzie Bavasi’s involvement and recalls Bavasi’s Dodgers tenure. Walt Alston jokes that the rumor only confuses him more.

Drysdale Buzzie Bavasi San Diego Dodger Walter ‘O’manley Bavasi Dodgers O’malley Walt Alston

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