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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1961
Page
8
ORK reports Skinny Brown held New York Yankees to six hits in a 4-0 win aided by homers from Gus Ndos and Jackie Brandt. Brown extended scoreless streak to 23 innings with consistent work through the game.
AP reports Boston rookies fueled a 4 3 victory over the White Sox as Schwall pitched a cool game and Triandos hit a three run homer in the first inning off Bud Daley. Brandt added a seventh homer in the eighth as the crowd of 39 623 cheered all game long.
AP reports NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle declined to comment Friday night on a federal case in Philadelphia. He would not void the league's TV contract with NBC until he has a chance to review current legal issues and the contract's terms.
AP report from NEAPOLIS describes Mickey Wright of San Francisco slipping with five bogeys and a double bogey, allowing Prentice to seize the race lead. The round kept a tense battle for the leader position amid the women golfers.
The United States track team, riding wins over Russia West Germany and Great Britain, heads to Warsaw for a two day meet against Poland. An expected 100000 spectators will fill the Tenth Anniversary Stadium built from World War II rubble. The U S women also compete, with Poland favored in the women's event.
Charleston AP reports Mickey Mantie or Rowen Maris, possibly both, could break Babe Ruths 60 home run mark this season due to American League expansion. St Louis Cardinals business manager Art Routzong cites more teams and tougher pitching as factors.
Helen Humphries rallied from a two hole deficit to defeat Ann Morrow 2 and 2 in the Women's City Golf championship at Meadowbrook. Humphries drilled a 20 foot birdie putt on 14, won 15 and 16, and one-putted nine greens to claim the title.
Detroit loss ends any chance to join Yankees in first as Bob Allison belts two run homers in the first and ninth innings to lift the Minnesota Twins 4 3 over Detroit before 35034 fans. Pedro Ramos won his eighth with Ray Moore finishing.
In Pittsburgh, southpaw Johnny Podres and Dick Farrell allowed only one hit through six innings as the Dodgers beat the Pirates 4 0. Podres earned his 13th win with fifth straight wins against two losses, while Dick Stuart hit his 15th homer in the seventh after Roberto Clemente singled.
Earth special selection names Hal Hudson and Jim Baldwin as 1961 Springlake Wolver ine football captains. Hudson, 17, son of E. C. Hudson, and Baldwin, 17, son of M. B. Baldwin, are seniors at Springlake High. Hudson has lettered three years, Baldwin two, after moving from Midlothian last October.
The Tahoka Hoka team starts its season against Frenship, launching with a competitive matchup. The game marks the season debut for Tahoka as they face the Frenship squad in a local showdown.
A Philadelphia incident highlights expert testimony on explosion origins as investigators examine the scene. Officials say the blast prompted emergency responses and a broader review of safety protocols in affected facilities.
Dwayn Doughitt pitched for the ABC Boys Club Giants as they defeated the Indians 31 in a Pee Wee game. Max Hoover had a single and a double, Roger Donahoe provided the Indians’ spark, and Ken Enger and Rex Turner each singled. In the junior game Ronald Jol liff doubled twice and pitched the Indians to a 10 2 win over the Giants. John Prior and Eddie Clements provided the Indians’ only hits.
Narbaez pitched the Pirates to a 3-0 win over the Red Sox with a shutout as Danny Gregson doubled and singled for the Sox. Narbaez and a Pirates batter each singled. The Red Sox had four singles overall.
In Chicago AP report Will Grimsley describes Art Wall Jr from Pocono Manor Pa holding a one stroke lead at 137 after a 67 in the opening round of the PGA championship. Heavy rain suspended play with 54 of 166 scores completed and the second round postponed to Saturday forming a 66-hole final day format.
Shelly Philbrick daughter of George Philbrick and sister of Jill dominates the Linb bock Closed Tennis tournament at Texas Tech. She wins Girls 11 singles 6 1 6 0 over Linda Kay and reaches finals with junior doubles partner Jill Philbrick Kay Botik. Other results include Kay Young defeating Carol Fritz, and Botik with Kay Botik beating Lana Woodlock and Delores Judd. Tourney sanctioned by USLTA and sponsored by Park and Recreation Dept.
Frank Robinson hit two homers driving Cincinnati to a 4-3 win over Chicago. Wally Post added a solo shot as Bill Henry and Jim O'Toole combined on relief to seal the victory despite Ernie Banks homering twice for the Cubs.
Seminole High hires Neil Laminick of Hamlin as head coach. Laminick’s teams have won District 6 AA titles for the past two years. The district play history includes Pied Pippers losses in 1900 and 1961 regional finals. Reported salary at Seminole is $6.80.
UpHi Groups representing Chicago Los Angeles and Milwaukee push to revive six day bicycle racing in their cities with an initial comeback planned in New York starting September 93. The effort centers on promoting the traditional endurance track event through regional collaboration and scheduled dates.
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