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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1962

Page

10

Stressers Rally to Beat Hubbers 3 0 in NBC Playoff Final

Frank Ray pitched a two hitter as the Stressers upset the Hubbers 3 to 0 in the NBC baseball finals at Mackenzie Park. The win evened the best-of-three series at one loss each, with a decisive rubber game set for 7:45 p.m. today at Mackenzie. The Stressers collected seven hits while Dudley allowed all three runs and George McDuff added three shutout innings for the Hubbers.

Frank Ray Stressers Hubbers Mackenzie Baseball Park Mackenzie Bary Keckler Ronnie Ayers Dudley George McDuff

First Foursquare Wins to Reach All City Church Finals

First Foursquare defeated First Methodist 7 2 on Monday to advance to the All City Church finals against First Christian at 7 30 p m. If Foursquare wins today a second title game is set for Thursday with First Christian already 2 0 in the tourney. Lou Hubbard earned the win and Elvin Johnson took the loss while Joe Viney had two singles. Coca Cola beat Post Office 5 2 in Employe League semifinals with Doug Galey earning the win over Jack Sessums. Robert Reed and Larry Gaylor doubled for Coca Cola as Moss Gordin topped Cherry Point in the opener.

First Foursquare First Methodist First Christian Foursquare Lou Hubbard Elvin Johnson Joe Viney Johnson Coca Cola Post Office Moss Gordin Cherry Point Coke Nine Doug Galey Jack Sessums Robert Reed Larry Gaylor Jerry Pearson Weldon Fletcher Bill Willis

Midland Driver Wins Big Race at Hoosier Grand Prix

Jim Hall of Midland Texas won the second annual 200 mile Hoosier Grand Prix at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Hall finished third in the first heat won by Roger Penske and second in the second heat won by Hap Sharp. Rodger Ward finished second overall. Penske retired early after a pit issue. Dan Gurney and Innes Ireland also faced problems in heats.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Jim Hall Midland Tex Indianapolis Raceway Park Hall Roger Penske Gladwin Hap Sharp Rodger Ward Speedway Ward Penske Dan Gurney Costa Mesa Cal Innes Ireland Great Britain Watkins Glenn N. Y

Semipro Giants State Exhibition in Houston

Brenham Colts and Wichita Dreamliners, top semi-pro teams, meet in an exhibition Sunday night at Colt Stadium. Dreamliners are 1962 Kansas champions and go to the national semi-pro tournament Aug. 17. Brenham won 23 of 25 and seek Texas title in Lubbock Aug. 13.

Houston UPI Brenham Colts Wichita Dreamliners Colt Stadium Dreamliners Kansas Teir Texas Lubbock

Littlefield Pony League team wins district title

Littlefield defeats Southwest All-Stars 6 3 to clinch the district Pony League championship and a sectional berth. Richard McKinley homered for Southwest while Brad Horner hit two for Littlefield. Pitcher Wilmer Williams held the line for Littlefield as Billy Henderson worked four innings in relief.

Littlefield All-Stars Littlefield Childress Kuykendall-Bennett Field Monay Southwest Richard McKinley Brad Horner Wilmer Williams Billy Henderson Imound Williams Henderson David Reed James Black Carl Odom Black Jerry Smith Larry Sciavajosa Odom Miles Johnson Smith Schavajosa McKinley Reed Ken Brumett

Aaron's Catch Sparks Nationals Comeback Debate

National League notes highlight a pivotal play when Willie Mays or Aaron made a surprising catch that altered the game's momentum. Fred Hutchinson, Cincinnati manager, said he believed the catch should have been ruled out and discussed his early substitutions to give many players a chance.

Aaron Nationals Fred Hutchinson Cincinnati National Hutchinson

Dodgers edge infield mishap as Colavito blast hits wall

Davis misplayed a Colavito drive in left field allowing a double, scoring the miscue as Wagner made a diving grab on Altman’s drive. Wagner and Runnels contributed two FGs and a pinch homer, with Wagner declaring confidence for Washington and Runnels noting his first All Star on a bases-empty blast.

Dodgers Davis Wagner George Altman Wagener Runnels

Ex-Baseball Star George Grant Fights Delinquency as Sheriff

Prattvill e Alabama. Former major leaguer George Grant, Autauga County sheriff since 1951 with one break, now targets juvenile delinquency and bootleggers while routing cattle rustling. Born 1903 East Tallassee, he played for St. Louis Browns Indians and Pirates before turning to law enforcement.

Prattville Ala UPD Big George Grant Autauga County Alabama River Montygomery Grant Dixie Winston-Salem N. C Ernie Shore East Tallassee Tallapoosa Autauga George Alabama

Grain futures markets open with little change on Chicago Board

Monday trading showed virtually stalled grain futures with prices largely flat from Friday. Oats rose on short covering, rye edged up on export hopes, while wheat and corn moved within narrow bands. Brokers note speculators held back awaiting new market factors. August oats and rye futures showed mixed increments.

Chicago Board of Trade

Grain futures report from Fort Worth and Chicago markets

AP and USDA led note summary shows wheat, corn, potatoes and dairy prices. Grain futures firm to slightly stronger with California white potatoes at 3.50 to 4.00 and Texas red potatoes at 3.60 to 3.65. Butter and eggs wholesale prices mostly unchanged to up slightly with grade A white and eggs mixed.

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Lovington Wins In Tournament Upset Drive

Lovington top Snyder 1 win over Snyder. Harmon Shields pitched a one hit outing as Lovington defeated Snyder 1. El Paso beat Littlefield 12 1 with Don Orlowski fanning 12. Glickman homered twice Bujanda homered once. Snyder and Littlefield face Lovington and El Paso later today in double elimination action.

Lovington el Paso Snyder Livington Littlefield Don Orlowski Glickman Bujanda Pat Risinger Harmon Shields Shields Harley Bynum Steve Bridgeforth Bridgeforth Leslie Brown Lavington At & P.m

Snyder Gains Little League Sectional Berth

The Snyder American All-Stars defeated Abilene Northern All-Stars to secure a spot in the Little League sectional tournament in Breckenridge from Thursday to Saturday. Terry Holt pitched Snyder to victory, giving up six hits, while Ted Winter and Frankie Grimmett homered off Jack Ables in the first inning. Ables hit a solo homer for Abilene in the second.

Ables Abilene

Cowboys Lose Glynn Gregory After Knee Injury

Glynn Gregory, defensive half back for the Cowboys, strained a knee at Dallas training and will miss at least three weeks. Ed Nutting, tackle acquired from Cleveland, required cartilage repair after a knee issue. Coach Landry also cut four rookies from the squad and the Texas High School Coaches Association reports 3,630 memberships for TexasChristian.

Marquette Mich Glynn Gregory Dallas Cowboys Gregory Dallas Ed Nutting Cleveland Browns Nutting Tom Landry Buddy Wes Texas Christian Kermit Jorgensen Washington Ken Tureau Michi Texas High School Coaches Bill Phil Association Texas Christian

Cowboys trim four rookies from squad in Marquette

Dallas Cowboys released four rookies including Ken Tureaud of Detroit who starred at Michigan last fall. Coach Tom Landry also cut Buddy Tes from Texas Christian, Bill Phillips from Texas Christian, and Hermit Jorgensen from the University of Washington.

Marquette Mich Dallas Cowboys Ken Tureaud Detroit Michigan Tom Landry Buddy Tes Texas Christian Bill Phillips Hermit Jorgensen University of Washington

Dates Set For Connie Mack Tournament In Bryan

The Southwest Region Connie Mack baseball event runs August 8 to 11 in Bryan. Hearne defends the title as eight teams from Bryan Sikeston Pollock New Mexico Arkansas and North and South Texas compete in a double elimination format.

BRYAN Hearne Sikeston Pollock New Mexico Arkansas Texas

Connally Pledges Barges On Trinity River

John Connally pledged to speed barges on the Trinity River if elected governor. He spoke after addressing River Authorities Panel members and urged support for a constitutional amendment giving the state power to participate in reservoir development and for the Water Development Board to buy storage space in federal and local reservoirs.

Connally Trinity River Dallas John Connally Navy Texas Water Conservation Association Texas Texas Water Development Board

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