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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1961

Page

15

Baseball Notes From Major Leagues and Saratoga

The report lists pitchers Jim Bunning Dick Donovan and Ford along with outfielder Tito Francona and other players on several rosters. It notes batting order decisions to be announced and adds movement by Danny Murtaugh who added Ed Bailey Don Drysdale and Ernie Banks to the National Leaguers. In Saratoga, Edward M McDermott discusses race track leadership amid a strike threat and a tentative season start on Monday.

John Romano Cleveland Norm Cash Detroit Johnny Temple Tony Kubek New York Brooks Robinson Baltimore Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Rocky Colavito Richards Danny Murtaugh Pittsburgh Pirates Ed Bailey San Francisco Don Drysdale Los Angeles Chicago Ernie Banks Saratoga Springs N. Y. Ee UPI Edward M. McDermott Saratoga San Francis Roys

Oilers face camp exodus as rookies quit over homesickness

Houston coach Lou Rymkus and front office tangled over blame for two Mississippi State rookies leaving camp Tom Goode and Walt Suggs joined by NC State tackle Richard Reynolds and Town center Charles Lee all quitting. Goode's wife in Pasadena and Suggs' mother in Hattiesburg stated expected returns. Breen countered Houston paid players well while Rymkus decried lack of rookie competition.

Houston UPD Lou Rymkus Oilers Mississippi State Ofinebacker Tom Goode Walt Suggs Goode Suggs North Carolina State Richard Reynolds Charles Lee Pasadena Rymkus Oiler John Breen

Orioles Rally Past Red Sox 18-5 in Seventh Inning Sweep

Baltimore overcame a nine-inning tie by erupting for six runs in the seventh to defeat Boston 18-5 and sweep the four-game series. Key blows came from Dick Williams and Brooks Robinson, as Tracy Stallard and Boston relievers faltered late. Strategic substitutions and timely hits fueled the comeback for the Orioles at home.

Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Boston Tracy Stallard Jackie Brandt Jim Gentile Billy Muffett Gus Itriandos Whitey Herzogland Arnold Muffett Dick Williams Brooks Robinson Estrada Jackie Jensen Frank Malzone Malzone Chuck Schilling

Golfer Misses Three Inch Putt In PGA Tour

Chicago AP reports golfer Dick Hart of Hinsdale Illinois failed to convert a three inch putt on the third hole of the National PGA Golf Tournament. The ball and club stopped short and did not advance, costing him a scoring chance in early play.

Chicago Dick Hart Hinsdale

Eddie Fisher at his club endures prank ribbing

Singer Eddie Fisher laughed off a ragged onstage prank at his club the night of the event. The interrupter teased him with rough riffs and audience reactions while Fisher maintained good humor.

Badie Raucus Inter

Wayland Dean To Attend Meet

Dr. Robert G. Collmer dean of Wayland Baptist College will attend the Stillwater Conference for Academic Deans at Oklahoma City University July 31 to Aug 2. He travels with Mrs. Collmer and Dr. T. R. McConnell will speak on direction in higher education. Collmer recently chaired English at Hardin-Simmons University after a leave from Instituto Tecnologico Monterrey.

Plainview Robert G. Collmer Wayland Baptist College Stillwater Oklahoma City University Collmer T. R. McConnell Center For the Study of Higher Education Berkley Calif Wayland Hsu Instituto Tecnologico Monterrey Mexico Smith-Mundt

Work On Lovington Rodeo Arena Progressing Fast

Lovington reports rapid progress on the Jake McClure rodeo arena just east of Lea County Fair grounds. Box seat sales begin August 1. The arena targets completion for the September 79 County Fair and the September 10 Quarter Horse Show.

Lovington Jake McClure Lea County Fairgrounds

Lea County crops outlook praised as mighty good

Lea County manager Joe Peterson of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service says county cotton prospects remain mighty good with about 20 000 acres undamaged, 6 000 receiving hail, and possibly 2 000 lost. He sees potential harvest exceeding 50 000 bales, the best in five years.

Lovington Joe Peterson Lea Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service Peterson

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