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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1968

Page

37

Emerson Defeats Richey to Reach French Open Quarterfinals

In Paris Roy Emerson the Australian defending champion outlasted amateur Cliff Richey in a nearly three hour match to win 0-6 6-3 11-9 and advance to the quarterfinals along with Pancho Gonzales Rod Laver and Andres Gimeno who easily defeated amateurs.

Paris Roy Emerson Australia Cliff Richey San Angelo Emerson Pancho Gonzales Rod Laver Andres Gimeno Downs Foreground Richey

Boxing cards set in Rome Oakland San Juan and Beaumont

Nino Benvenuti faces Yoshiaki Akasaka in a non title 10 rounder in Rome while Emile Griffith meets Andy Heilman in Oakland in a 12 rounder Promoter Dan Chargin eyes a Benvenuti rematch in late summer A full slate follows with Luis Rodriguez Vicente Rondon Raul Rojas and others on varied cards across San Juan New Orleans Miami Beach and Los Angeles including a Rosland Garros tennis crowd report

Bfy Associated Presa Nino Benvenuti Emile Griffith New Yorker Madison Square Garden Benvenuti Janan Yoshiaki Akasaka Rome Sports Palace Griffith Andy Heilman Fargo N.D Los Angeles Joe Brown New Orleans Rocky Medrano Austin Beaumont Medrano Brown Frida Italy Taly Eee Aka Aska Japan Oakland New York Milddies

Chicubs Rally Past Astros 3 2 in 12th Inning

Billy Williams tripled in the 12th and scored on Ron Santo's sacrifice fly to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3 2 win over the Houston Astros. Santo earlier homered in the eighth to tie the game as Ken Holtzman pitched to earn the victory with relief help from Phil Regan.

Houston Billy Williams Ron Santo Chicago Cubs Houston Astros Santo Jim Ray Williams Chuck Hartenstein Ken Holtzman Phil Regan Cubs Lou Johnson Randy Hundley Dave Giusti Bob Aspromonte Johnson Hector Torres Rusty Staub Astros Dave Adjesh

Yankees edge Tigers in tense opener after late drama

Yankees win the opener as Tom Tresh scores on a slide under Price's tag after Cox's grounder. Jed off the ninth inning double, Warden loses, and Mayo Smith is ejected by umpire Kinnamon. Detroit takes a three run sixth to lead 3-1 before New York ties it with homers from Cox and Pepitone late.

Page One Tom ‘Tresh Price Cox Ray Oyler Tresh Jed Jon Warden Detroit Mayo Smith Bill Kinnamon Tigers Yanks Denny McLainon Joe Pepitone

Players union talks stall after card check and demands

The AFL and NFL players' groups remain apart after bargaining over union recognition, dues, a pension program, and salary rules. Key items include a union card check, voluntary dues, a joint AFL NFL All Star game for pension funds, raise from 5000 to 10000, moving expenses for traded players, contract talks by May 15, elimination of 25 percent holdback, veteran pay on termination, and joint administration of pension plans. Both sides held news conferences but show no plan to resume talks before preseason practices around July 1.

Condensed Scores From Final Round At Golf Event

Atlanta Nicklaus in his last event before the U S Open finished with 71 Palmer 73 Charles 72 and Sanders 73 for the weekend. Deadlocked for seventh were Bruce Devlin 73 Dave Stockton 68 Tommy Aaron 72 and Lan ky George Archer 72.

Nicklaus Palmer Charles Sanders Bruce Devlin Dave Sotckton Tommy Aaron George Archer

Young Sets Two Mile American Record In San Diego

Arizona teacher George Young, 30, from Casa Grande, set the American two mile record with 8 minutes 22 seconds at the San Diego meet before 10,482 fans. He nearly quit earlier due to heat and exhaustion after training miles daily. The event mirrored Clarke’s world mark chase as Young outkicked the Australian to snap the record.

San Diego Calif George Young Arizona California Young Casa ‘Grande Dium U.S Ron Clarke Clarke Jim Ryn Jim Grelle Jim Hines Houston Striders San Jose State Tommie Smith Smith Hines Tommie Charlie Greene Nebraska Earl McCullouch University of Southern California Randy Matson Bob Seagren Jay Silvester Bob Beamon Lee Evans

Senators Rally For 11 3 Victory To Split Twin Bill

Bill Bryan hit a three run homer sparking a seven run Washington rally in the eighth as the Senators defeated Cleveland 11 3 to split the doubleheader. Jim Hannan held the Indians to four hits in a complete game effort after a rough first inning. Del Unser and Ed Stroud produced key RBIs as Washington built its lead in the eighth and fifth frames.

Cleveland Bill Bryan Washington Senators Jim Hannan Joel Azcue Larry Brown Indians Hannan Lee Mayer Maye Max Alvis Buffalo Chico Salmon Bill Rohr Bryan Ed Stroud Frank Howard Allen del. Unser Unser Cleveland Ab Eas Brown Stroud Cardenal Astral Howard Ib Alvis McMulin Thorton Ballen Azcue Valentine Salmon If Casanova Harper Hansen As Fuller Bertaina Hargan Hmphrys Rahr Bowens Ortega Lo E Hansen Glevelan Hr—Salmon Hansen AB Becardenal Reree Dai Ballen Thorion Sims c Efisher Brinkman Davie Era Rohr Alcue Suarez Siebert Salmon Wagner Josette Panes

Maloney Hurls Reds Past Phils

Jim Maloney held the Phillies to five hits and the Reds rallied with a five run fifth inning to beat Philadelphia 5 to 3. Pinson and Ruiz sparked the comeback with run scoring hits and Lee May finished the rally with a productive single. The Phillies led 3‑2 after three innings as Bill White and Cookie Rojas produced the early offense.

Philadelphia Jim Maloney Cincinnati Reds Maloney Phillies Reds Rick Wise Chico Ruiz Vada Pinson Alex Johnson Wise Lee May Grant Jackson Phils Cookie Rojas Tony ‘Gonzalez Pinson Bill White

Patterson Bout Tops Mat Card at Fair Park Coliseum

Thunderbolt Paterson meets Nick Rockwinkle in the feature match at Wednesday’s wrestling card at Fair Park Coliseum. Ricky Romero faces Cris Tolas, Terry Funk challenges the Hangman, and Sput nick Monroe teams with The Sniper in a preliminary. Kurt and Karl Von Brauner tag with Dick Murdock against Billy Garrett.

Thunderbolt Paterson Nick Rockwinkle Fair Park Coliseum Ricky Romero I Cris Tolas Terry Funk the Hangman Sputnick Monroe the Sniper Kurt Karl von iBrauner Dick Murdock Billy Garrett

Big Train Fights Round With Frazier

Amos Ramos known as Big Train joined Joe Frazier's camp at Kiamesha Lake New York and sparred one round with the world heavyweight champion. Frazier planned to defend his title June 24 at Madison Square Garden against Manuel Ramos. Ramos also sparred with Don Warner Tin Torres Mole Williams and Ramos searched for additional partners at Grossinger’s camp.

KIAMESHA _ LAKE N.Y Amos Tincoin Joe Frazier Frazier Mexico Manuel Ramos Madison Square Garden Don. Warner Tinto Torres Philadelphia Mole Williams Vineland Nw Ramos Grossinger, MY Le‘van Rountree Angel Oquendo

Kusner Wins Green Jumper Championship at Devon Show

Golden Gavel ridden by Kathy Kusner wins the green jumper title at the Devon Horse Show in Devon Pennsylvania Friday night.

Devon Golden Gavel Kathy Kusner

Stage Door Johnny Wins Belmont in Triple Crown Bid Feat

Stage Door Johnny, trained by Jobe Gaver, sprinted to victory in the Belmont Stakes over Forward Pass by 3 1/2 lengths. The win, with a final time of 2 27 1 5, marked Gaver’s third Belmont triumph and kept Forward Pass from becoming the first Triple Crown winner since Citation in 1948.

New York Jobe Gaver Stage Door Joinny Stage Door Gaver Citation Aiken Johnny Aiken SC Greentree John Hay Chitney Joan Payson Quarters Othe Wire Max Hirsch Prince Robert J. Kleberg Draft Card Call Me Prince Forward Pass Advoise Champion Sir Beau T.V. Commercial Jade Amicol Thineer Iren Dancer Pase Origin Door Johnny Helvidoro Gustines

Nash fires six complete as A's top Angels 5 2

Oakland right-hander Jim Nash threw a six inning complete game effort in a 5-2 win over California. Reggie Jackson hit the first inside the park homer at the Oakland Coliseum and added a pair of doubles along with two stolen bases. Floyd Robinson collected two doubles and drove in a run as Oakland secured its fifth win in six games.

Oakland Jim Nash Athletics California Angels A’s California Jim McGlathlin Reggie Jackson Floyd Robinson Jackson Oakland Coliseum Nash

Giants Beat Dodgers 5-1 Behind Marichal Three-Hitter

San Francisco ace Juan Marichal improved to nine wins by tossing a nine inning three hitter. Jim Hart and Dick Dietz drove in two runs apiece while Willie Mays added another. Wes Parker homered for the Dodgers and Don Sutton took the loss.

LOS Angeles San Francisco sJuan Marichal He Hame Jim Hart Dick Dietz Willie Mays Marichal Wes Parker Ron Fairly Mays Len Gabrielson Dodger Giants Don Sutton Hart Dave Marshall Frank Johnson Diets John Purdin Mike Ikekich

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