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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1961

Page

7

All Star Game Faces Purkey and Mahaffey at Fenway

Roger Maris and Tony Kubek sidelined by injuries as Jim Bunning of Detroit set to start for the American League against Cincinnati’s Bob Purkey or Philadelphia’s Art Mahaffey in a sellout Fenway Park clash. Packed crowd expected. Maris may pinch hit if able, Kubek replaced at short.

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Texas League eyes two to three new franchise bases

Texas League directors voted to expand for the 1962 season with Dick Butler leading the search for two or three new clubs. Cities under consideration were not named, and Butler was told to scout sites and report at the next meeting as the league contemplates additional franchises.

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All-Star Starters Listed for Fenway Park Game

Probable lineups announced for Monday's All-Star game at Fenway Park. National League features Wills Mathews Mays Cepeda Clemente and White. American League includes Cash Colavito Kaline Mantle Romano Aparicio Temple Robinson Bunning. Umpires named. game at 2 p.m. EST.

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U.S. Track Team Beats Poland In Wet Warsaw Meet

Despite heavy rain and mud the U S track squad defeated Poland 121 91 in Warsaw ending their European tour with an undefeated international meet record. Max Truex won the 10 000 meters in 30 08 4 as Edmund Piatkowski took the discus for Poland.

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Jastremski Stars As Americans Set Three World Records In Japan Meet

American swimmers led by Chet Jastremski won five of ten firsts at the Japan National Championships ending Sunday. Jastremski, 20, from Toledo, captured the 100 and 200 meter breaststrokes and broke world marks in 1 10 and 2 33.6. Roy Saari, 16, outswam Tsuyoshi Yamanaka in the 1500 free, while Argentina and Brazil each won events. Other Americans, including Tom Stock, Mike Troy, and Steve Clark, posted top times as Japan topped overall honors.

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First Class Golf Course Charter Members Open

A historic golf course announces limited charter memberships with a September rollout. Prospects are urged to act now as remaining spots are scarce and inquiries should call the listed number for details.

McAnany Recalled by Cubs from Houston Air North

Chicago Cubs recall Jim McAnany from Houston of the American Association. Mel Wright optioned to Wenatchee Washington in Northwest League. McAnany, 24, hit .313 with eight homers and 36 RBIs for Houston.

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Philbrick Botik win second doubles title at Lubbock Closed

Jill Philbrick and Kay Botik claim the women's doubles crown with a 6 0 6 2 win over Robison and Fritz. The pair also won junior girls doubles 6 1 6 1 earlier in the event while Philbrick beat Botik 6 1 6 1 for the junior singles title.

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