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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1969

Page

13

Hank Aaron and Cepeda Power Braves Past Cardinals

Hank Aaron hits his 408th career home run tying a club mark as Cepeda drives in runs to back a Braves win over St Louis. The Braves, after a four game skid, rally from deficit to beat the Cardinals 6 to 5.

Aaron Ted Cepeda Stodlums Ted Williams Ale Mtlenta Jist Vandon Gople Stone Braves St. Louis Hank Aaron South

Schlee Leads Nine Qualifiers In U S Open Golf

John Schlee a four year veteran of the pro tour shot a four under par 68 69 17 to head eight pros and one amateur through the US Open qualifying at Champions Golf Club Houston. Jack Montgomery Jacky Cupit Jerry Edwards and others posted strong scores as rivals failed to qualify.

Dallas Cupi John Schilee Houston Dallas Athletic Club Jack Montgomery Jacky Cupit Jerry Edwards James Barker Rives McBee Don Massengale Kermit Zarley Chris Gers Doug Sanders Earl Stewart University of Houston Doug Olsen Bob Barbarossa Schlee Dallas Zorles

SPWGA Playday Set Wednesday at Brownfield Club

The South Plains Womens Golf Association schedules a Wednesday playday at Brownfield Countryside Club with a 9 am shotgun start. Pairings feature many members from Brownfield and surrounding communities, including Moore, Cruce, Betty Srumbaugh, Dot Lewis, Vivian Parks, and Sally, plus other listed players and teams.

Brownfield South Plains Brownfield Couneury Club Elowse Moore Cruce Betty Srumbaugh Dot Lewis Viekman Vivian Parks Sal Miiarn Bonita Pratt Nooo Annie Tucker Butch Reynolds Wreda Townes Chrstene Lewter Lorene Ward Karen Haden Baby Moore Bers Meerd Louise Rogers Schumacher Thora Payne Mary Parmer Frances Cochran Ters Cyhinas Justine Kertier Jerrm King Manne Hase Bowman Jeannie Katham Kathiene MiFtres Flo McGuie Peggy Jones Neo Wanda G Jo Ann Juanita Greges Rubs Metovendon Jeanne Halford Wanda Rice Jean Wintreaty Venta Hamilles Leas Jnanne Wencel Wanda Saberenn Joene Hares Jackie Dosen Frankie Coot Puehter Nita LeMatre Lola Hide Mas I Wate Bevis Cinee Mars Hermat Taare Neott Jewell Warten Snatahe Billie Carrot Etta Sommich Hazel Eastman Elaine Lewis Forkner Imagene Bramiett

Padres rally past Phillies for sixth straight win

Tommy Dean delivered a two run bases loaded double in a decisive four run sixth inning. The Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 Monday night to extend their season high winning streak to four. Al Santorini earned his third win in relief with two innings, backed by Gary Ross.

Philadelphia Tommy Dean San Diego Padres Philadelphia Phillies Padres al Santorini Gary Ross

Big Spring Lad Leads Plainview Junior Golf Tourney

Howard Stewart, 15, of Big Spring, shot even par 71 to win the 14-15 division at Plainview Country Club as the West Texas PGA summer tour opened its season. John Conine of Lubbock and Ross Owen of Plainview also topped their divisions, with playoff wins shaping the final standings.

Plainview Howard Stewart Plainview Country Club West Texas PGA Stewart John Conine Lubbock Ross Owen Conine Mark Spurgeon Amarillo Randy Robertson Spurgeon Downing Robertson Steve Ellis David Allen Allen Owen Jimmy

May's Grand Slam Lifts White Sox Past Red Sox 6-4

Chicago rookie Carin May delivered a first major league grand slam in the eighth inning, turning a 4-0 deficit into a 6-4 victory for the White Sox over Boston. Yastrzemski and Petrocelli homered earlier for Boston as the Red Sox led 4-0.

Boston Carinlos May Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox White Sox Mike Nacy Vicente Romo Sparky Eyle Tom McGraw Romo Nagy Luis Aparicio May Lyle

Lubbock Area Youth Leagues Wrap Up Scores

A collage of results from city and regional leagues shows Lubbock teams posting wins and losses across Colt Major Minor and National divisions. Notable scores include Lubbock Lions Club 3 over Colt League Texas Industrial Laundries 4 and Pioneer Natural Gas 4 over Lubbock Insurance. Other highlights feature Master Pools 0 over Western Masters Fre Tharmacy 4 and Coca Cola Pee Wee 5 against C&k Radio WS Tasty Cream 5.

Colt Texas Industrial Laundries Lubbock Lions Club Pioneer Natural Gas Lubbock Insurance American Legion Murphy & Lane Caprock Lubbock Plainsmen Susa Biedrice Pee Wee C&k Runnis Eneo Burre Midwest Tack Salem Brooks Frann Franklin Bartley Milne Pontiac Teved Mattre Hibler-Turr Coca Cola Twin Oaks Pharmacy Radio Lab Averitt Construction Farmer's Exchange United Downtown Optimists Solthern Pee Wee Amicable United Halsey Drug Holt's Shoes Northwest Cowboys Swabbies Maase Lumber Roundtree P Pee Wee Carpenter's Lubbocling U & Pumne DING LAH Terug Husay Furser Biodgeres Bacons Monarchs Keys Club Baseball OINGE Coawhooe Vewdy Monteres Optimicts Gordan Leagl FE Clark Feyneminent Post Offic Oaaweood Baptist Ralston Reese Afts Luggage Shop Lubbock Ouiding Peart Babe Zahanias Leagl Mavercks Monterey Roadrunners Mustangs

Auto Race Group To Meet Tonight

Members of the South Plains Racing Assn SPRA will hold their regular monthly meeting at 8 30 p m today at the Drover House Restaurant 3026 Ave A in the Hub City Arena Park Raceway officials will discuss future policy for the various car classes and racing conduct Chip Hughes SPRA president says car owners drivers sponsors and others involved in racing at Arena Park are welcome to attend along with regular SPRA members

South Plains Racing Assn Drover House Ave. A Chip Hughes Arena Park Raceway Huces Arena Park SPRA

Mets edge Dodgers 2-1 on windblown pop fly

Jerry Koosman matched five hitters and fended off a late Dodgers rally as New York defeated Los Angeles 2-1. The Mets scored twice in the fourth on a wind-aided pop fly misplay and Edmanis walk followed by Grote’s sacrifice, with Al Weis‘ double driving in a run.

NEW York Jerry Koosman New York Mets Angeles Dodgers Mets Koosman Dodgers Claude Osteen Tommie Agee Ron Jones Ron Swoboda Edmanies Jerry Grote Bill Sudakis Jones Charles al Weis Bill Russell

Levins Sets Conference Marks In Season And Career

Jerry Levins finishes a standout season and career with conference records for most receiving yards in a season and career as well as most touchdown passes in a career. He matched conference records with three touchdown passes in a game and eight in a season while weighing football against a possible move to business. Peacock, once a high school quarterback at Goliad, converted to a defensive back with the Houston Cougars.

Page One Levins Oilers Peacock Goliad Houston Cougars

Howard Carries Senator Victory

Bernie Allen hit a bases loaded triple and Frank Howard had three hits and four runs, as the Washington Senators beat the Kansas City Royals 7 6 Monday night. Allen's three bagger in the third erased a 4 2 deficit for a 5 4 lead, extending Kansas City's skid. Epstein doubled, McMullen plated a run, and Howard reached on an error to begin the rally. Friona High seeks a varsity line coach for next season, with Bob Owen and Superintendent Alton Farr cited for contact.

Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Rice Petrocell Yastrzemski Boston Dalton Jones Jones Petrocelli Kansas City Bernie Allen Frank Howard Washington Senators Allen Senators Royals Howard Mike Epstein Epstein Ken McMullen Friona Friona High School Bob Owen Alton Farr

Interleague exhibition slate expands to 55 games in 1969

The NFL AFL interleague schedule grows to 55 preseason games as clubs from both leagues meet ahead of the 1970 merger. Jets open August 1 against college stars in Chicago, with 10 more matchups across Birmingham and Tampa among others. Green Bay misses interleague play. NFL starts Sept. 21 and AFL follows.

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Watson Hurls Three-Hitter For 5-0 Legion Opener Victory

Lewis Watson pitched a three hitter for Post 808 in a 5-0 win over Murphy with eight strikeouts and no walks. Murphy sparked the offense with a first inning three-run rally and added two more on two late plays as Post 808 threats were contained.

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THI AME Racrrare Cupda:b4s at Oak and Hodem Vee

Unclear text fragment mentions several teams and players with scattered game notes and scores across multiple venues. Highlights include references to Washington, Kansas City, New York, Boston, and Chicago with various pitchers and batters noted in a busy sports page.

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