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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1968
Page
18
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Hosea, denant, eight hits in a game, ages 18 and 33, 335 points, Flood of St. Louis, Felipe Alou with ten homers and thirty RBI. The text is garbled with multiple errors and unclear context.
Bill Gadsby was named Detroit Red Wings coach, replacing Sid Abel, with Abel remaining general manager. Gadsby vows tougher defense and disciplined play, noting no contract yet and salary undisclosed. Club president Bruce Norris says management has no contracts, no trades planned, and will listen if offers arise. Gadsby began NHL career with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1946.
Mike Shannon drove in three runs with two doubles and a sacrifice fly as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated Houston 7-2. Nelson Briles won his sixth game, scattering 11 hits with 10 strikeouts. The Cardinals built a 4-0 lead in the fourth, then tacked on in the fifth and seventh. Rusty Staub led Houston with four hits and a run scored, including a third inning double.
Jochen Rindt won the international Formula Two race at Crystal Palace driving a Brabham Ford from start to finish. He covered 90 laps in 1 hour 20 minutes 6.8 seconds with a fastest lap of 93.23 mph, while Kurt Ahrens won the second heat before retiring in the final. Regazzoni placed third ahead of Oliver and Schlesser as Hill and Ickx suffered retirements.
Mary Ann Wisel of St. Louis defeats Mrs Cravencot 6 4 6 0 in Manchester in the opening Northern Lawn Tennis Tournament. Kristy Pigeon Valerie Ziegenfuss Stephanie DeFingo and Pat Hogan also beat British players with Pigeon 6 1 6 1 over Andrea Williams Ziegenfuss 6 3 6 1 over Mary Penn DeFing 6 0 6 2 over Lasley Wellerman and Koin 6 1 6 4 over Gail Baker.
Rochester report states Jacek Bullen stepped down from the role of secretary treasurer of the American Hockey League. The announcement was made Monday.
Detroit right-hander Denny McLain, leading the American League with eight victories, recalls his feud with Tigers fans, notes the outburst helped cost the pennant last year, and discusses safety threats after a California visit. He says remarks targeted a small minority and explains a bomb incident that endangered his family.
The USAC rules committee voted to ban turbine engines from USAC racing, with final action to be taken by the board around July 1 or Jan 1, 1999. Previous proposals shifted power to piston engines, while several turbine supporters question a full ban.
Brownfield hosts the South Plains Women's Golf Association monthly playday at Brownfield Country Club. Readouts list numerous participant names including Billie Jo Carroll, Justine Kerr, Sally Mian, Jeanne Rathan, Katy Quest, Jo Ann Balsen, and many others among the field. The article presents a roster of golfers and attendees for the event.
The May 26 Cincinnati Tees game between Pittsburgh Pi and Cincinnati Tees tied 8 to 8 after six innings due to rain and will be replayed as part of a twi night doubleheader at Crosley Field on Wednesday July 31.
Reliable person to service retail outlets and commercial accounts for a 60 year old company with worldwide distribution. All local area accounts established by the company. No selling. Requires car or small truck for shipments. Freight up to 3800 dollars. Contact Belgin Enterprises Dallas Texas 75235. Call 765-7401 in Lubbock for reference.
South San Antonio and Abilene face first round foes as the Bobcats chase an unprecedented third straight Class AAA crown at Nelson Field. La Mesa and Waco La Vega meet in the other AAA opener, while King and Highlands clash in AAAA first round games.
Roberto Pena drove in the unearned run in the seventh inning following Bill White’s leadoff single. Chris Short pitched five hitters, benefited by two crucial plate outs, to deny the Giants. Giants threatened in plus innings but left runners stranded.
London AP reports Chris Carter of Britain ran a half mile in 1 57.2 at White City Stadium setting a European record in the Olympic qualifying meet. The time falls a tenth of a second shy of the previous 1 47 83 mark held jointly by Frans Josef Kemper of West Germany and John Boulter of Great Britain.
Denis Hulme of New Zealand won the RAC Tourist Trophy in England with a broken gear box, averaging 99.06 mph in a Lola. Jo Bonnier of Sweden finished in a Lola identical to Hulme’s. Hulme escaped uninjured after leaping from his car when the fuel tank burst. the car did not ignite.
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