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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1967
Page
8
Fragments describe Major League and leading players amid a busy period. Mentions include Detroit, Chicago teams, Washington, and New York Mets with references to Hank Aaron era figures, homeric feats, and standout pitchers performing through late spring.
Former caddie Dave Hill captures the Memphis Open title with a final 272 to win $20,000. Johnny Pott launches a late charge but falls two strokes short as Harold Henning finishes third at 275. Bert Yancey ends tied for fourth after a 278.
Roberto Clemente drove in four runs including a three run homer in the seventh to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bob Veale improved to 7-1 scattering five hits while striking out seven aided by Elroy Face who earned the save. Drysdale’s only 92 inning overshadowed by Clemente’s late rally.
In a dramatic ninth inning Philadelphia overcame Houston trailing 1 0. Johnny Briggs hit a three run homer as the Phillies scored six runs in the final frame to beat the Astros 6 1. Rick Wise and relievers shut down Houston after the late rally.
Cleveland shut out Boston 3-0 as Steve Harlan pitched five hits for his fifth shutout of the season. Le on Wagner homered in the fourth, Chick Hinton and Fred Whitfield added timely hits, and Harlan avoided major trouble despite a bases loaded inning.
Cassius Clay the heavyweight champion reaffirmed his refusal to be drafted at a Sunday meeting in Cleveland. He spoke with Negro athletes organized by the NIEU about his reasons citing faith and Muslim beliefs. A news conference said the session aimed to clarify reports of his draft stance.
Houston Astros second baseman Joe Morgan left for two weeks of Army reserve training and said he believes the Cassius Clay draft controversy influenced athletes to attend summer camps. He notes his two previous years of major league status kept him from camp, with some peers deferred or allowed to go after seasons. Morgan admits he does not know why the policy changed this year and offered no further details.
In a five hour game at Baltimore the Orioles win 7-5 over Washington after Andy Etchebarren belts a two run homer in the 19th. Brooks Robinson opened the inning with a single and Etchebarren’s drive off Bob Priddy ends the marathon.
In a tense Minnesota win over California, Bob Allison drove home Ted Uhlaender in the 10th to lift the Twins 8 7. Rich Rollins opened the inning with a single, and a walk plus a key fielding play set the stage after four seventh inning runs by the Angels highlighted by home runs from Bob Rogers and John Verhas and Jim Fregosi’s two run single. The Twins had previously built a 7 3 lead before the late California surge.
Scotland’s Jim Clark takes the Dutch Grand Prix at Zand voort with the new Lotus Fort in its first race. He beats defending champion Jack Brabham of Australia by nearly a half lap and set a 2 hour 14 minute 46 second record for 235.5 miles. Dennis Hulme finishes third, followed by Chris Amon of New Zealand and Mike Parkes of Britain. Dan Gurney retires with fuel pump issues.
The executive committee of FIFA decided on a May 21 start for the 1970 World Cup in Mexico City. The date was announced Saturday, establishing Mexico as host for the tournament opening.
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