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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1964

Page

6

Baltimore Orioles sweep Red Sox behind Estrada and Hall in doubleheader

Baltimore defeated Boston 10-1 and 8-1 as Chuck Estrada and Dick Hall combined for five hit pitching. Brooks Robinson and Luis Aparicio led the offense with four and six hits respectively across the two games. Estrada returned from injury to win his first game since May 21, 1963, while Aparicio stole three bases and posted six hits in the opener as Jim Adair drove in five runs across both contests.

Boston Baltimore Chuck Estrada Dick Hall Estrada Brooks Robinson Luis Aparicio Jerry Adair Red Sox Rander Hall Orioles Norm Siebern Carl Yastrzemski Spreve Adair Ed Connolly Sox Bob Tileman

Phillies sweep Mets as Briggs stars in first big league start

John Briggs, in his first major league start, drives in decisive runs as the Philadelphia Phillies sweep a doubleheader from the New York Mets. Callison keys nightcap with a two run homer and a double, while Mahaffey, Roebuck, and Rojas contribute in a 5-2 victory.

Philadelphia John Briggs John Callison National Phillies New York Mets Briggs Wes Covington Hef Ray Culp Callison Richie Allen Phillies Mets Ed Kranépool

Hansen Is Vault King

Fred Hansen of Texas, a 23 year old Rice pre dental student, cleared 17 feet 2 inches to surpass the world mark on a near midnight attempt at a San Diego pre Olympic meet. Hansen and Pennel, both vying 17 feet, 2 inches, staged a final duel before a crowd of about 43 000.

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Colavito Named Captain Of Kansas City Athletics

Cleveland AP report states Rocky Colavito was named team captain in his first Kansas City season at a players meeting before the game with the Indians. He becomes KC’s first captain since Dick Howser held the role in 1961 for the club now with Cleveland.

Cleveland Rocky Colavito Kansas City Athletics Cleveland Indians Colavito Kansas City Dick Howser Indians

Dutch bankers map role in Italian highway funding

In a developing plan, Dutch bankers may underwrite financing for Italian highway projects. The proposal outlines cross border investment to accelerate toll road construction and modernization across major corridors in Italy.

The Hague

McMillan Hurt During Game Against Phillies

Philadelphia AP report details New York Mets shortstop Roy McMillan suffering a partial torn ligament in the left ankle and a six stitch cut on the right shin after sliding home in the fourth inning of a Sunday doubleheader against Philadelphia. Mets trainer Gus Mauch said he will miss at least a week after treatment at Temple University Hospital. McMillan was injured while attempting to score from first on a Galen Cisco double.

Philadelphia Roy McMillan New York Mets Mets Gus Mauch McMillan Temple University Hospital

Small School Sprinters Set for NCAA Eugene Showdown

Fresno State favored Darel Newman and Florida A&M star Bob Hayes headline a strong field from the NCAA College Division as they approach the three day meet in Eugene. Hayes matches his personal 20.5 in the 220 while Henry Carr misses the event due to a leg injury.

Fresno Calif Bob Hayes Hayes Florida A&m Darel Newman Fresno State Eugene Ore Arizona State University Henry Carr Carr San Diego Senone Baldy

Foyt May Enter 1965 Indy With Rear Engine Car

A. J. Foyt Jr., famed as a front engine racer, expressed strong interest in entering the 1965 Indianapolis 500 with a rear engine, enclosed cockpit Ford, contingent on solving fuel issues. He noted plans are not fixed but favorable, and he will not drive the same Offenhauser. Foyt, preparing for Terre Haute action, argued safety debates over Indy remain, advocating driver choice and criticizing weight limits that could raise risk, while highlighting his 500 mile stint on one tire and fuel strategy.

Kenneth Carr Houston UPI A. J. Foyt Jr Foyt Houston Ford Offenhauser Iwo Indianapolis A. J. Sr Terre Haute Ind al ‘Cohol

BOAC Triumphs In Tight Dallas Cricket Match

The British Overseas Airways Corp. team from New York edged Dallas County Cricket Club 72 to 71 in blistering Texas sun. Wally Goodson ripped his pants while fielding as play paused once, and players endured an extremely hot afternoon with few breaks for tea and crumpets.

Dallas UPI Air ‘Ways Corp BOAC New York Dallas County Cricket Club Texas Sun Wally Goodson

Yankees Pitcher Struck By Line Drive

New York Yankees relief pitcher Pete Mikkelsen was hit on the left eyebrow by a line drive off Pete Ward in the eighth inning of the second game of a doubleheader with Chicago. A three inch gash opened above his eye as the ball shattered his glasses and sent him to the ground before he walked off with trainer aid. Ward credited with a single.

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Minnesota blasts eight homers in doubleheader thrill

The report notes multiple home runs including two by Harmon Killebrew and three by Johnny Gary in a doubleheader. Spectators, including President Johnson's daughter Luci Baines, attended the benefit day turnout. The game details are unclear due to damaged text, but the infield gathering marked a tense moment in the second game.

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