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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1960

Page

9

Monterey shortstop Simmy Harris offered Colorado baseball scholarship

SIMMY HARRIS of Monterey, a top 3-AAA District hitter and fielder, was offered a baseball scholarship to the University of Colorado and weighs whether to attend. The Texas State Amateur Golf Tourney in Wichita Falls features Jack Parr and Walt Fondren in the championship flight.

Simmy Harris Monterey University of Colorado Harris Texas Wichita Falls Jack’ Parr Walt Fondren Parr Fondren University of Texas Lubbock Fred. Chauncey DeWitt Weaver Jr Terry Dill Muleshoe Olney Ev Eur Canals Wea Self Tornadoes Lamesa Key Club L Assa Nat Falcons Texas Tech Picadors

Mantle's eighth inning homer sparks Yankees over Indians

New York defeats first place Cleveland 4 3 as Mickey Mantle belted his 12th homer of the season in the eighth inning to erase a tie and halt Cleveland's five game win streak. Art Ditmar improved to 4 3 with two hits allowed in a two run relief stint.

NEW York Mickey Mantle Cleveland New York Yankees Indians Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Yankees Tribe Art Ditmar

Detroit Tigers Dominate Senators 7-4 in Washington

The Tigers jumped 4-0 in the first inning and held on for a 7-4 win over the Washington Senators. Jim Bunning and Hank Aguirre earned the victory while Steve Bilko hit a three run homer. Chuck Stubbs was the loser as Detroit extended its winning streak to five games.

Washington Detroit Tigers Senators Jim Bunning Hank Aguirre Tigers Steve Bilko Detroit Chuck Stubbs Bob Allison Allison Julio Becquer Jimmie Dykes Bunning Aguirre

Dixie Little League and Pony League action Friday night

Dixie Little League Sparks were defeated by the Raiders 10 3 in a Friday night upset Melvin Copeland won on the mound for the Raiders Jack Law Jim Bob Garnell swatted a double for the Raiders Bridges slugged a home run in a 10 9 Dairy Queen win in the Dixie Pee Wee and a 9 5 Dixie Little League tilt. Rebels beat Weevils 7 2 and Raiders beat Sparks 10 4 behind Melvin Copeland. Dixie Pony League Mrs Bairds Bakers outslugged AFC Dusters 12 9 with Gary White the winning pitcher and Gene Graham collecting three hits. Southwest Little League results include Richard McKinley lifting Bob Morgan Insurance past Griggs Furniture 7 6 aided by F McKinley double and scoring on a passed ball. Jaden took the loss. Two homeruns by Bill Godrove sparked the Cubs 7 1 over the Raiders in Southwest Little League. Perry Black notched a 14 strikeout two hitter for Twin Oaks in 9 2 win over Strong. Northwest Little LeagueWhite Sox edged the Braves 10 8 as Joe Mack Tilson starred for the Peddlers. Dixie Church League Second Baptist no hit First Nazarene 18 0 led by Utley 12 strikeouts Pete Price with two triples and a homer. Elvin Johnson allowed two hits as First Methodist beat St Johns 24 1. Southwest Pony League Jay Chatham pitched one hitter for the Lubbock Lions 19 1 over Crowell Insurance with doubles from Fulgham and Branscom. Be sure to see Bee Boy's Page 3-C.

Dixie Little League Dixie Little League Sparks Raiders Melvin Copeland Jack Law Bob Garnell Erry Bridges Dairy Queen Dixie Johnny Taylor Carroll Paulk Rebels The Weevils Sparks Jess Carrow Creg Morehead Milving Copeland Dixie Pony League F. McKinley Erne McKinley Pete “Agen Wayne Pierce Jaden Bill Godrove Cubs Lee Purler Roger Camlin Raider Steve. Kalan Perry Black Twin Oaks Strong Young Patina Hodges Eldon Lonnie Ne Ers Jim Watts Thei Radio Lab Mike Rogers Johnny Thomas Byrnes Cafe Bob’s Supermarket Bob’s Ricky McCain Jim Barth Hemphill Construction David Holland Reissig Construction Randy Harvey Roy Dunn Bill Dauterman Hemphill Harvey Dixie Church League L. W Elvin Johnson Royce Bruce First Methodist St. John’s Methodist Jerry Herring Dave Osborne Frank Burke Jerry Johnson Southwest Pony League Jay Chatham Lubbock Lions Crowell Insurance Jim Earsley Jone Buddy Fulgham Bryan Branscom Bill Sanders Chatham ABC Boys’ Club Doug Wilson Bee Boy's Page

Bell Red Chekis blank Brownfield in District 19 opener

Bell Red Chekis opened District 19 action with a methodical 19 to 1 win over Brownfield. Donnie Bumpass and Danny McDougal combined for a two hitter while King and Ritchey led a 10 hit attack and Brownfield’s five errors and walks fueled the onslaught.

Jerry Waggoner Avalanche-Journal American ‘Legion Bell Red Chekis Brownfield Donnie Bumpass Danny Mc Red Cheks Johnny King Darnce Ritchey Cheks King Ritchey Peeroereore Crites Bimmons Collins George Stockton Harris Dudley Loe Whitaker Willan Ellis Harrell

Boston Fires Jurges as Red Sox Unconditionally Release Him

The Boston Red Sox fired manager Billy Jurges on an unconditional release after doctors ordered rest for stress. Del Baker remains interim manager, and Jurges can seek other club affiliation but cannot rejoin while under contract. his 1960 salary will be paid in full.

Boston UPI Boston: Red Sox Billy Jurges del Baker Red Sox Dociors Jurges Tom Yawkey Bucky Harris

Orioles snap skid with 5-4 win over Royals

Brooks Robinson delivered a clutch third hit driving in the winning run in the eighth inning as the Baltimore Orioles stopped a four-game losing streak. Baltimore gathered 13 hits including two RBIs from Ron Hansen on a double and two singles. See AMERICAN, Page 3-C.

Baltimore Brooks Robinson Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Ron Hansen Page

Rangers overpower All-Stars 4-1 in City League game

Rangers scored all four runs in the third inning without a hit to beat the College All-Stars 4-1. Five walks and errors doomed Bruce Boyd as all runs were unearned. Arlan Flake tripled and Cliff Walker doubled for the winners. George McDuff earned the win.

Rangers College All-Stars Bruce Boyd Arlan Flake Cliff'Walker George McDuff

Tight race at NAIA golf final round leads

In Bemidji Minnesota Western Washington’s William Wright and Lamar College lead in NAIA golf as Central Oklahoma State’s Carl Snelson shoots 69 to within two strokes. Wright holds 216 after 54 holes while Lamar drops back from the favorite perch. the team race tightens with six strokes between Lamar and Central Oklahoma.

Bemidji Wright Lamar Quincy Central Oklahoma

G S o x Fall To Victoria In Extra Innings

In a 12 inning Texas League game Victoria beat G Sox. The Rosebuds edged Amarillo 5-4 after 12 innings. San Antonio topped Rio Grande Valley 7-5 to close in on the Giants while Austin defeated Tulsa 6-4 keeping pace with Victoria.

Victoria Rosebuds Amarillo San Antonio Rio Grande Valley Giants Austin Tulsa

Albuquerque Dukes Tie Series With 6-4 Win Over Alpine

The Albuquerque Dukes evened the three game set by defeating the Alpine Cowboys 6-4. Paul Hyatt hit a first inning homer off Charles Harless, while Alpine answered with four in the bottom of the frame. Pete Jernigin added a three run shot for Alpine, and Albuquerque pulled away with four runs in the sixth aided by Cowboys errors.

Alpine Albuquerque Dukes Alpine Cowboys Dukes Charles Harless Paul Hyatt Cowboys Pete Jernigin

Odessa and Carlsbad Split Twin Bill

Odessa edged Carlsbad in the suspended game 6 2 and the Potashers won the regularly scheduled contest 10 7. Key players Mandy Eldredge Ivey Sutyak for Odessa and Scarbrough Conroy Harlow Price Bevels for Carlsbad contributed to the two games.

Odessa Carlsbad Scientone Mandy Eldredge Ivey Sutyak

Pine tar touch up interrupts Kansas City game

In a Kansas City vs New York contest umpire checked Athletic pitcher Ray Herbert for pine tar on his hands after a bat was rubbed with pine tar. The sticky residue smeared fingers and the ball as a towel was used to wipe Herbert clean.

Kansas City New York Ray Herbert Herbert

Cardinals Rally To Top Pirates In Fifth Inning Burst

The St Louis Cardinals scored five runs in the fifth to beat the first place Pittsburgh Pirates 9 6 Friday night as Larry Jackson earned his seventh straight win Bob Duliba worked in relief in the seventh and eighth but gave up a run with two outs in the ninth Lindy McDaniel retired Dick Groat with two on to end the game

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Larry Jackson Bob Duliba Bucs Lindy ‘McDaniel Dick Groat

Major League Leaders and Home Run Marks

National League leader in RBIs is Banks with 44 for the Cubs, Clemente 43 for the Pirates, Cepeda 34 for the Giants, McCovey 347 for the Giants, Moon 34 for the Dodgers. American League RBIs feature Maris 38 for the Yankees, Hansen 38 for the Orioles, Minoso 35 for the White Sox, Skowron 33 for the Yankees, with several others at 33. In home runs, Banks and Boyer lead the NL with 14, Aaron 12 for the Braves, Mantle 11 for the Yankees, and Mantle’s 111 noted.

Banks Cubs Clemente Pirates Cepeda Giants McCovey Moon Dodgers Maris Yankees Hansen Orioles Minoso White Sox neaYkeSrsowko Skowron Boyer Cardinals Aaron Braves Thomas Mathews Lemon Senators Held Indians Mantle Cerv Yanks Maxwell Tigers Piersall United ‘Press GAB Pgh Pinson, Cin Mil Reunmall Bsn N.Y Power Cleve Berra Gentile Pittsburgh Itoun Allison Wash Virdon Skinner Nieman If Smith Chi Stuart Clemente Rf Burton If Frnena Burgess Boyer Spencer Umbricht Ceeaala Hoak Xine Burgess Stavier Cle Nente x-Daniels Haddix Jackson Seat Pirates Sanford Buhl Burdette McCormick Friend Coats Staley Estrada Grant Daley Athletics

Cubs 6 Phils 1 Freeman Wins First MLB Victory

Chicago pitcher Mark Freeman, formerly of LSU, earned his first major league victory as the Cubs defeated Philadelphia 6-1. Freeman, 6-foot-6, scattered four singles in his second Cub start after being acquired May 19 from Richmond in the Ceccarelli deal with the Yankees.

Chicago Mark Freeman Philadelphia Chicago Cubs Phils Freeman Richmond New York Yankees Art Ceccarelli Cash

Reds Edge Dodgers 4-3 Behind Grand Slam by Doterer

Cincinnati sweating through three hits managed a 4-3 win over Los Angeles as Dutch Doterer belted a grand slam. Norm ShERRY hit two Dodger homers in a losing effort. The victory extended Cincinnati’s five game edge over the Dodgers.

Los Angeles Cincinnati Dutch Doterer Redlegs Dodger Norm Sherry

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