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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1958

Page

4

Patterson Ordered to Defend Title by Sept 20

The World Championship Boxing Committee ordered Floyd Patterson to defend the world heavyweight title before Sept 20 against one of four top contenders Or Eddie Machen Zora Folley Willie Pastrano or Roy Harris. Patterson could be stripped if he fails to comply.

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District Legion Draws 14 Baseball Teams For Season

Fourteen teams registered to the District Legion baseball league in Lemon Hel area. The district splits into north and south halves with seven teams each, a round schedule, and district tournaments in Lubbers. Lubbock will have two teams, and coaches include Grimes for Bel Mila. Openers include Olten at Earth and Spur at Lorenzo with games across the district next Tuesday.

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Baltimore Pitcher Billy Lees Suspended After Bench Ejection

Washington Senators rallied for three fifth inning runs as Billy Lees of Baltimore clashed with umpire Larry Napp after a disputed call. Lees was fined 100 dollars and suspended indefinitely by manager Paul Richards amid a wild sequence that included a charging run at the plate and thrown equipment.

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Giants End Slump With 7-2 Victory Over Cardinals

Johnny Antonelli, finally beating the Cardinals, pitched effectively as the Giants toppled St. Louis 7-2 to halt a three game skid and reclaim first place in the NL. Ray Jablonski drove in three runs for San Francisco with two hits, Hank Sauer contributed, and Stan Musial rested for the Cardinals.

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Sublett's Shutout Stuns Artesia as Plainview Wins 5-0

Plainview pitcher Jerry Sublett hurled a five hit shutout against Artesia, winning 5-0 to lift Plainview Athletics over the league leaders. Jim Simmons hit a fourth inning homer with a man on, followed by Dean Busboom, and two more runs in the fifth.

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LA Dodgers Dodger Stadium Referendum Battle Heats Up

In Los Angeles the Tuesday primary will decide whether the city transfers Chavez Ravine land to build a new Dodger stadium. Supporters flood media with appeals while critics led by Councilman John Holland push for a no vote, as the Dodgers return from a road trip to face Cincinnati in a tense home stand.

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Morrow Leads California Relays with Sprint Dash and Relays

Bondy Morrow won the 1 9 dash in 9.3 to 9.4 seconds and anchored Abilene Christian relay teams to two world record swathing performances. Griggs Woodhouse Segrest and Morrow set 29.7 in the 440 yard relay as UC sprint medley set American record 3 12.28. Elliott failed to sub four minutes in the mile.

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Friend Wins Eighth for Pirates in Rain Delayed Win

Bob Friend allowed only five singles to post an 8 1 victory over Milwaukee as Pittsburgh secures an eight win season. Wet grounds halted play in the eighth after 33 minutes of downpour, following Spahn’s 8 3 victory for the Braves earlier.

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Hobbs Cardinals edge Cubs in seven-hitter by Grant

Calvin Grant homered and pitched seven innings to back Hobbs Cardinals in a 65 season opener win over Carlsbad. Grant had three hits including a double and an RBI, with Hobbs scoring unearned runs in the seventh inning as errors aided Carlsbad. Harris Wagner scored on a fielder’s choice for the winning run.

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City Legion Play To Start Tonight

The Lubbock American Legion baseball league opens at Hodges Park with two games tonight. Alderson Cadillac faces Avellanche Journal at 6:45 p.m. Linby’s Cafeterias meets Piggly Wiggly at 8:40 p.m. Future games are set for Monday and Thursday nights.

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Challenge In British Open Weak 1 5

The United States sends its weakest British Amateur challenge in nearly two decades as the rd event opens Monday at St Andrews. Only 14 Americans qualified for the 20 man field under new limits, with Reid Jack of Scotland expected to defend.

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