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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1957

Page

10

Cardinals and Braves stumble in tight MLB action

In Cincinnati the Cardinals and Braves played a tight game with Robby Crowe and Roberto Clemente delivering key RBIs. Hoak, Mazeroski, and Mejias homered in a 3 3 tie, while Lawrence and Arroyo contributed strong pitching before a late Chicago-like rally. On other games, Philadelphia beat Milwaukee as Lopata and Sanford fueled a 4 2 decision, keeping Philadelphia within two games of Milwaukee.

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Little Leagues results and transfers across leagues

In Southern Little League action Furr Food beat Commercial Travelers 14-3 as Al Ayers and Steven Crabb led with multiple hits. The Lumberjacks edged the Bears 2-1 with strong pitching from Reese, Bowers, and Smith. Strong Transfer defeated Griggs Furniture 6-3. Cubs routed the Giants 12-4 as rain halted play after six innings with Moryn and Tanner homering. Read and Company rolled Fenner Tubbs Co. 87-7 in Southwest Pee Wee. Hub Motor bested Gentry's Flowers 18-10. Scottie Stamps beat Hollum Stars 11-8 in the Southern Pony League.

Furr Commercial Travelers Lumberjacks Bears al Ayers Steven Crabb Pace Furrs Raymond Moore Robert Roper Jerry Trollinger Chicago Chicago Cubs New York Giants Walt Moryn Lee Walls Chuck Tanner Dale Long Moryn Jim Nunley Read and Company Fenner Tubbs’ Co Hub Motor Gentry Joe Bob Winfree Billy Gibson Scottie Stamps Hollum Stars Don Bumpass Ronald Bandy Mike Billingsley Darence Ritchie Ronald Hill

Turnbow to guard role and junior college hopes noted

The article discusses moving Bill Turnbow to guard, mentions Dee predicting Bob Benton of Lubbock as a developing center, and notes difficulty in recruiting good junior college players with inquiries in California. It also covers golf club chatter from the Pro-Am with various players and course conditions.

Dee Bob Benton Lubbock Dwayne West California South Florida E Marshall Ben Hewitt Ben Raymond Maria Hillcrest Dave Lawson Jack Gartt Dave Hmself D. L. Craig Jack Stone General Golf Gene Mitchell Mal Kutner Hiram Kayky Addie Louthan

Raiders Could Become Known Texas Tech Starts 9 Player Lineup

Probable starters include Gerald Seeman Milton Aston and Tyietil on Scholastic grid squad. Names span San Antonio Bobby Stafford Roaring Springs Howard Lynch Amarillo Charles Flanagin Dumas Roy Gressett Artesia John Riddle Milton Vaughn Wick Alexander Hubert Schulz Kenneth Talkington and others.

Raiders Texas’ Tech Gerald Seeman Milton Aston Tyietil Seeman Todd Hen Son San Antonio Bobby Stafford Roaring Springs Howard Lynch Amarillo Charles Flanagin Dumas Hicwards Elliott Jen McCamey Centar Roy Gressett Artesia N. M John Riddle Milton Vaughn Littlefield Wick Alexander Hubert Schulz Three Rivers Kenneth Talkington Tyler

Umpire Accuses Manager Of Spitting In Face After Clash

Umpire Dick Gustavo alleged Topeka manager Roy Red Smith spit tobacco juice in his face during a dispute after a close call at second base. Smith and teammate Daryl Robertson were ejected after the argument as Albuquerque beat Topeka 7 to 4 with four runs in the eighth inning.

Albuquerque N.M Dick Gustavo Topeka Roy Red) Smith Gustavo Wade Batten Smith Daryl Robertson O. M. Hobbs Robertson Dukes Keith Schmidt Chuck Cottier Hawks

Teen-Age Baseball Tourney Set for Lubbock July 1 6

Entries are now being taken for a teen age baseball tournament in Lubbock July 1 6 limited to 16 teams on a first come first served basis. Open to any boy under 15 regardless of Little or Pony League status. Trophies awarded to top four sponsors and each player receives an individual award and certificate.

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Yankees Extended Lead as AL Standings Remain Same

The American League standings stayed unchanged as the Yankees remained atop the table. In games noted, various players including Carrasquel and Runnels produced RBI for Cleveland and Washington, while Boston defeated Kansas City 5 1 behind Fornieles strong effort and homers by Malzone and Martin. Detroit edged Baltimore 2 1 in thirteenth thanks to Kaline’s RBI single.

Cleveland Washington Smith Plews Raines Runnels Strickland Slevers Wertz J. Lemon Robinson Berberet O Williams Usher Colavito Maris Cf Bridges Pascual Brown Hyde R. Lamon Henandez Ann Becquer Mansas City Boston Pat Beets Orman bMartin Dem Hunter Gorman Vernon Kansas City W. Aye Ee W. Aye Ee, 104 009 Onx—5 R- Martin Piersall Mazone Fornteles Klaus Martin RBI Vernon Malzone Malzone Lepma Power Lepeio Zauchin Kell

Subcommittee to Question League Monday on Salaries

Major league salary data filed with the House Antitrust Committee show the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers leading in pay for 1956. Figures indicate they topped their leagues in net income before taxes and in gate receipts, with detailed payrolls and associated personnel costs noted for several clubs.

Whitney Shoemaker Washington House New York Yankees Brooklyn Dodgers Yankees Brooklyn House Antitrust Committee Yanks Dodger Walt al Dodgers New York Milwaukee Braves Cleveland Chicago White Sox Baltimore Boston Detroit New York Giants Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Les Chicago Pittsburgh Giants

Dallas Beats San Antonio 4-1 in Texas League opener

Ernie Broglio earned his ninth win as Dallas defeated San Antonio 4-1 in the Texas League series opener. The game featured scoring by Dallas in bursts and a shared pitching effort, with Luna, Luebke, Schultz, Ehrke, Gaspar, Patton, Brogli o, and Testa contributing on the lineup.

Dallas Ernie Broglio San Antonio Luna Luebke Schultz Ehrke Gaspar Patton Broglio Testa

Pioneer Natural Gas pacing Lubbock City American Season

Pioneer Natural Gas leads the Tallbock City American Legion Baseball League with a 5 0 record as Furr Food trails at 4 1 Metz Smith and Marshall McCrum share pitching wins with three and two respectively Martin Hollars Ayres Holden and Alderson Cadillac atop batting with high averages Holdens .625 leads hitters while several pitchers hold 1 0 records Alderson Cadillac sits third at 3 2 as other teams Piggly Wiggly Avalanche Journal and Dunbar Panthers trail

Pioneer Natural Gas Tallbock City American Legion Furr Food Smith Marshall McCrummen Martin Hollars Ayres Holden Alderson Cadillac Dement Furr

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