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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1958

Page

9

Yanks Sell Sal Maglie to St Louis Cardinals

The New York Yankees sold pitcher Sal Maglie to the St Louis Cardinals for slightly more than the waiver price. Maglie, 11 seasons in the majors, had appeared in 23 1/3 innings this season with a 1 1 record, and is known for his better National League record including a 1951 pennant with the Giants.

NEW York UPI York Yankees Phillies Sal Mag St. Louis Cardinals Maglie Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Giants New York Giants Cardinals Cleveland Indians Dodgers

Better B Wins Citation Race At Race Track

Better B upset the favorite Swoon's Son to win the Citation Handicap at Ral station, riding apprentice Richard L. Barnett. The 22 to 1 upset paid $46.40 to win with Jet Colonel third and Solution second. Better B finished in 1:38 2-5 on a slow track as heavy rains hit the week.

Chicago UPI Better B Tilinois Racing Commission William IS. Miller Itavoritr Swoon Ral‘moral Sween Richard L. Barnett Retter B Barnett Hasty House Farm Solution Knoll Farm Jet Colonel

Hole In One Meet Sponsored By PGA

The PGA will sponsor a national hole in one tournament for Labor Day. All clubs with PGA professionals are eligible, with no dual entries. Last year the event drew 150000 entries from 860 clubs, and Dr. Fred W. Whittaker won with an ace at Penobscot Valley Golf Club.

Dunedin Fla UPI Assn Labor Day Pga Harold Sargent PGA Hole In One Charman Leonard B. Schmulle Findlay Schmutte Fred W. Whittaker Penobscot Valley Golf Club Bangor

Clubb Grain Leads Southwest Pony League

Clubb Grain sits atop the Southwest Pony League with a 61 record led by Mike Clubb and Joe Huber. Danny MacDougal shines with a .433 average and 40 pitch ing, while Ron Jackson of the Lions Club tops the circuit at a .615 clip.

Clubb Grain Mike Clubb Joe Huber Danny MacDougal Southwest Pony League Club Grain Piggly Wiggly Clubb Huber MacDougal Ron Jackson Lions Club

Lamar Tech Netter Wins Net Tourney

Lamar Tech tennis ace Schmidt defeated Rice’s Ronnie Fisher 63 62 60 to win the men’s singles title at the Texas sectional tournament. In junior boys Buckler of Oklahoma State beat Kamrath 62 64, White of Corpus Christi beat Howorth 36 64 63, with Buckley to meet White in the final. Doubles saw Garza-Yoder lose to Folk, while Newman and Howorth-van Zandt advanced after Walters suffered a head injury to Walters and Williams in a default.

Austin Schmidt Lamar Tech Tennie Ace Ronnie Fisher Rice Texas Oklahoma Bill Buckler Jack Kamrath Houston Mack White Corpus Christi Tom Howorth Fort Worth Buckley White Mike Garza Darrell Yoder McAllen Wally Folk Rich Newman San Antonio Howorth Earl van Zandt Fort North Jerry Walters Don Williams Baytown van Zandt Walters

Red Cheks Edge Lorenzo 4 2 In Legion Clash

The Bell Red Cheks beat Lorenzo 4 to 2 at Lubbock in District 2 Legion play. Lorenzo had only two hits while Red Cheks committed seven errors but took advantage for the win. Jeral Mowery worked five and two thirds innings for the victory with Dennie Rampass finishing. The win marks the Red Cheks fourth straight in district action and they travel to Hodges Park to face Spur Tuesday night.

Lorenzo Red Cheks Lubbork American Legion Ronald Randy Slo Horrer Coutler Jeral Mowery Dennie Rampass Spur Hodges Park

Local youth baseball results across leagues and ages

Southern Little League 1b crushed Cal Don Smith 139 due to strong pitching by Pail and Crane with Crane five-hitting. Lynn Page homered and doubled. Lions led by Danny Payne. Southwest Minor League saw S&Q Clothier win 30 8 on home runs by Beard Mattison Curry. Pipeliners 50 beat lovers 3 with Tommy Drake three hits. Radio Southern Pony League Holsum Stars won 30 over Elks Mud Elks with Dorrance Ritchie on mound.

Cal Don Smith Lynn Page Jim Godley Lip Crane Pace Generals The Lions Crane Danny Payne S&q Clothier Rubble Flowers Ronnie Beard Allen Mattison Kenny Curry Whitfield Anderson Bros. L Te Ribble Hen Gems R. H. Fulton Lovers Pipeliners Tommy Drake Bobby Pierce David Reed Southern Pony League Holsum Stars Elks Mud Elks Dorrance Ritchie James Haliburton al Ayers Ritchie Ricky Bowers

Funk Defends Junior Heavyweight Title Wednesday Night

Dory Funk defends his Junior Heavyweight crown against Iron Mike of Nebraska on Wednesday night. The card also features Bob Geigel vs Cyclone Anaya in the semi finals and Don Curtis with Donna McDonald vs Bob Lovelock and Tokyo Jing in a one fall to the finish. Ricky Romero faces Joe Blanchard in the opening bout as Snyder Big Train Clements and Phelps are the rem.

Dory Funk Rugged Iron Mike Nebraska Bob Geigel Cyclone Anaya Don Curtis Donna McDonald Bob Lovelock Tokyo Jing Ricky Romero Joe Blanchard Snyder Big Train Clements Phelps

Holy Cross Upsets USC Nine In NCAA

Holy Cross pitcher Hal Detz shut out top seed USC in Omaha Nebraska in a first round College World Series game. Ken Komodzinski hit a 360 foot solo homer and tripled, driving in the Crusaders as Dick Bernardino and Jim Tracy delivered key hits. Colorado State College beat Lafayette earlier, but Holy Cross moved on in the double elimination bracket.

Omaha Neb Hal Detz Holy Cross Southern California Colorado State College Lafayette Ken Komodzinski Dick Bernardino Jim Tracy Colorado State Ron Herbel Crusader Deitz USC

Lubbock Woman Officer Wins Trans-Miss Golf Title

Marjorie Lindsay of Decatur Ill defeated Andrea Cohn of Waterloo Sand on the 30th hole of the 36 hole final to win the Trans Misssissippi Women's Golf Tournament in Springfield Missouri. Lindsay previously was runner up to 199 and champion in 1950.

Springfield Marjorie Lindsay Decatur Andrea Cohn Waterloo Town Sand Minois Ealier Lindsay Illinois Mississippi Miss Lindsay Judy Bell Wichita Jackie Dack Judy Filer Old Hicktory Tenn Vicky Pettit Hot Springs Ark William Hartson Piedmont Calif Hiram Parks Lubbock Shirley Lindeau Decatur Ill Gerald Teasley Texarkana Ark Ruth Tenkeutney End Carlman Lincoln Neb Cor- Seuberg Califaeyia Oimo Wo Ata Tin Bort Apt Lint Rancourt Tram Jim Barutent Bill Heath Thom Ken Kemodzinak Colorado Ron Herbal Larry Knonlum Ray Smith Vincera” Gebhard Ted

Lubbock Auto Routs Seminole 9 to 2 in Legion Play

Lubbock Auto downed Seminole 9 to 2 at Hodges Park for its fourth straight American Legion base ball win. Herschel Fimore pitched a three hitter through nine innings, with Paul Skidgell, Ronnie Norton and Billy Davis each collecting a single. Elmore fanned 11 as Ron Hill led Lubbock’s eight hit attack with three singles.

Ronnie Davis Grace Furniture Love Mobile Davis Paul Hodges Mike Black Ronnie Chaney Pace Radio Tabbock Auto American Legion Seminole Hodges Park Herschel Fimore Lubbock Paul Skidgell Ronnie Norton Billy Davis Elmore Ronald Hill

Holland Loses In French Amateur Final To De Lamaze

De Lamaze of Paris defeats Tim Holland of Rockville Centre 4 and 3 in De Lamaze’s ninth French Amateur title since WWII. Holland's short game faltered late while De Lamaze’s putting flourished. Holland hopes for a rematch in September.

Deauville France UPID Henri de Lamaze Paris Tim Holland Rockville Centre N.Y de Lamare Young Holland Holland de Lamaze Iolland

Father Son Scotch Tourney At LCC

A father and son scotch golf tournament will be held today at Lubbock Country Club with defending champs Lonnie Langston and his son Ed. Pro Gene Mitchell expects 12 to 14 teams. A junior event begins Monday in three age brackets. Registration by 5 p.m. today. Club members only.

Lubbock Country Club Lonnie Langston Gene Mitchell Mitchell

Irene 22 Wins at Ruidoso Downs in Weird Post-Position Finish

At Ruidoso Downs Irene 22 captured race four as all seven entrants finished in order. Richard Lujan rode three winners in the first eight races including Patisserie and Crafty Bond. Princess Kay upset the Red Canyon Handicap field paying 83.80 for the win as McDonald of Artesia, NM laments not betting.

Ruidoso N. M UPI Ruidogo Downs Irene 22 Mr. Prince Little Raffles Joe Richard Lujan Patisserie Crafty Bond Doll Up Tray Bar Princess Kay Red Canyon Kevin Kay W.L. McDonald Artesia Mutual Germge Boyers Koh Hatch Parkers Sin Bob Honesid Tease Tal Fon Senis Pal

Plainview Holds Baseball Tryouts at Jayce Park

Plainview Athletics and Kansas City Athletics announce a three day baseball tryout camp at Jayce Park. The camp runs Monday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. Directors are Vince Plumbo and Buster Mills. Players pay own expenses unless signed, in which case costs are reimbursed. No advance registration needed.

Plainview Plainview Athletics Kansas City Athletics Jaycee Park Vince Plumbo Plaview Kansas City Buster Mills Roys

July 10 Leader In TL Hosts All Stars

Fort Worth will host the Texas League all star game July 18 as leaders after July 10 games meet a 19 player all star squad drawn by writers. Fort Worth and Austin contest the lead with San Antonio, Houston and Tulsa within striking distance.

Fort Worth Clinb Texas League Baseball Writers Assn Austin San Antonio Houston Tulsa

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