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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1968

Page

11

Red Sox Sweep Baltimore In Day Night Doubleheader

Mike Andrews drove in the winning run with a 10th inning double and later homered to spark a 3-2 win in game one. He then hit a go ahead homer in the second game as Boston routed Baltimore 8-3, with Joe Foy also homering and contributing two RBIs.

Boston Mike Andrews Boston Red Sox Baltimore Andrews Jose Tartabull Ray Cult Red Sox Orioles Detroit Tigers Joe Foy Blair Paul Blair Baltimore Orioles Juan Pizarro George Scott

Coaches Pick Tough District After Strong Returns

Keese notes Estacado returns 11 offensive and 10 defensive starters with speed. Dunbar, last year’s district winner, loses some stars but fields fast substitutes. Brownfield, ranked third in the poll, brings eight offensive and five defensive regulars, with Lamesa and others following.

Page One Estacado Dunbar Panthers Keese Brownfield Snyder Lamesa Colorado City Levelland San Angelo Lake View Littlefield Slaton Sweetwater

Yastrzemski and Pirates Dominate in Slugging Showdown

Carl Yastrzemski hit three doubles and scored twice as his team rallied with a double steal featuring Ken Harrelson. Boog Powell Paul Blair and Dave Johnson homered for the Orioles in a 3-2 loss to Juan Pizarro with Culp fanning 12 to lift his record to 7-4.

Carl Yastrzemski Yastrzemski Ken Harrelson Orioles Juan Pizarro Boog Powjell Paul Blair Dave Johnson Culp Dumas Don Hord Hereford Larry Wartes Powell “Perryton

No-Hitter Highlights City Church Softball Tourney Opener

Calvary Baptist pitcher Marvin Devoracek threw a no-hitter as Calvary routed Oakwood Baptist 10-0 in the opening round. John Knox Presbyterian beat First Baptist 7-3. Tonight Oakwood meets First Baptist at 7 30 and Calvary faces John Knox at 9 at North Mackenzie Field.

Calvary Baptist Marvin Devoracek Devoracek Calvary Oakwood Baptist John Knox Presbyterian First Baptist Tommy Sewell Darrell Rosenow Oakwood John Knox North Mackenzie Field

Eight Teams Accept NCAA Baseball Tournament Invite

Riverside California AP reports eight teams have accepted invitations to the Third Annual National Collegiate Baseball Tournament next spring. The defending NCAA champion Southern California is among the entrants for the event featuring top college programs.

Riverside Calif Southern California

Yankees Top Tigers Behind Pepitone and Gibbs Homers

Joe Pepitone delivered a two run bases loaded single in the fifth as New York bolstered by Jake Gibbs two run homer and Roy White’s 11th, beat Detroit 7-2 leaving Tigers atop AL standings while Baltimore and Cleveland faltered in separate twin bills.

Detroit Joe Pepitone Jake Gibbs Roy White New York Yankees Tigers Baltimore Boston Cleveland Washington Orioles Indians Pepitone Gibbs Tom Tresh White Horace Clarke

Brock Cards Rally Past Mets in 5-1 Victory

Lou Brock drove in two runs and scored, while Ray Washburn claimed his seventh straight win for the St. Louis Cardinals as they defeated the New York Mets 5-1. Washburn allowed seven hits and no walks over a strong 10-3 record, with an eighth inning sacrifice fly by Brock breaking a 1-1 tie.

NEW York Lou Brock St. Louis Ray Washburn Cardinals New York Mets Washburn Brock Mets Bud Harrelson Cleon Jones R Brock Rbi

Dixie routs Sudan Amherst 15-0 as McIntyre no-hits

Dixie pitcher Tommy McIntyre threw a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts, adding a grand slam and a run-scoring double to power a 15-0 Sub-Sectional playoff win over Sudan Amherst. Alec Cabrera produced the lone fourth inning hit bid but failed to reach base.

John Jeansone Avalanche-Journal Tommy McIntyre Dixie McIntyre Sudan Amherst Alec Cabrera Lash

No-Hitter and Rally Highlight Dixie Victory

The Dixie team showcased a no hitter by Tommy McIntyre, with 12 year old McIntyre striking out the side in the first, third, and fifth innings and allowing only three baserunners. Dixie built a big early lead, added runs in the third and fourth, and advanced to the Sectional Tournament in Abilene.

Culver Reds Maloney Chicago Cubs Bill White Don Lock Cookie Rojas Don Pavletich Houston Don Wilson Atlanta Phillies Los Angeles Sandy Koufax MclIntyre Richard Tamplin Mark Hanna McIntyre Brad Harrelson Andy Perez Tommy Dixie Harrelson Larry Wright Tim Botkin Sudan Amherst Jerry Shipley Richard Kolt Billy Bohner Buster Long Park Jimmy Shankle Danny Gray Shipley

Stars Trade Puls for Kubala in NASL Move

St Louis Stars acquire forward Bronco Kubala from Dallas Tornados in exchange for half back Joe Puls. Kubala, son of Toronto coach Laddie Kubala, scored both goals in Dallas 2 1 victory over Los Angeles July 1. He will join St Louis tonight against Kansas City Spurs, who lead Gulf Division 11 6. Stars stand 8 9.

ST. Louis St. Louis Stars Joe Puls Dallas Tornados Bronco Kubala Kubala Laddie Kubala Toronto Falcons Dallas Los Angeles Wolves Stars Kansas City Spurs Spurs

San Antonio Shuts Out Marshall in NBC Tourney Feature

San Antonio defeats Marshall 9 1 in Monday NBC Tournament feature as Lon Falcon and Tony Gutierrez lead the offense with three hits in support of Don Falcon. Earlier games saw Amarillo Hereford and LaGrange Electric split late inning battles with tight scores.

San Antonio Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal Don Falcon Marshall Amarillo LaGrange Hereford Lubbock Electric Lon Falcon Tony Tom Gutirrez Jim Broom Ronnie Brock Jim Yarbrough Gilbert Cortez Mercedes Fort Worth Graham Plow Gene Prince Pat Williams Johnny Bowman Terry Hill Russell Judd Electric Clinton Rippert Ellison Richard Bourland Raymond Ater Glasier Brothers Billy Bob la Grange Jaycee Demons Nathan Lindley

Cuellar Shuts Down Dodgers as Astros Win 2-0

Mike Cuellar pitched four hits and an RBI squeeze bunt doubled down Houston's lead. Denis Menke doubled and scored on a Bob Watson grounder after a Boyer collision. Ken Boyer left for X rays as Houston ties Dodgers for ninth place with four straight losses for L A.

Houston Mike Cuellar Houston Astros Los Angeles Cuellar Bob Aspromonte Denis Menke Bob Watson Ken Boyer Bob’ Bailey Boyer Astros Dodgers

Russians Plan Entry In International Race

In Baltimore Joe Cascarella of Laurel Race Course said Russians intend to have an entry in the 17th Washington International on Nov 11. They have no specific horse yet but possess several promising runners and will decide after their big races. Russia has previously started in eight of the past ten Internationals and is encouraged by Aniline’s 1966 second place.

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Hacker hits rare 90 yard hole in one at Ranch Golf Course

Los Angeles golfer Louis A. Hacker aged 68, after thirty years in the sport, aced the 90 yard fourth hole at Ranch Golf Course on Sunday with a 9 iron. It marked the third ace of his career.

Los Angeles Hacker Louis A. Hacker Ranch Golf Course

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