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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1961
Page
10
The Minnesota baseball club fired Harry Getto as manager after a late season skid and promoted coach Mele to the top job. The move comes Friday as the team reshapes leadership amid the tight AL race.
New York Jet owner Cal Griffith announced a swapover as the Seminole tournament opens. Seattle players Mele and Lavagetto discussed club troubles after Washington Senators skid, with Minnesota 17 games behind Detroit entering a three game set against the Yankees. Ferem starts the tourney with a field including Divan and Hopkins.
Coca-Cola edged Farrs 3 to 2 in a Friday league game. Claude Stilier earned the win with support from Mike Bayless's homer and double while Jacky Jennings took the loss after Jerry Barton collected a triple and two singles.
In Optimist Boys Club action Gilbert Garcia limited the Pirates to one hit as the Red Sox won 6 to 2 in a Midget League game. The Pirates rallied to salvage a 15 to 14 decision over the Red Sox with Dickson leading the Sting offense and Moore adding key hits while Bell sparked the Red Sox for a rare no-hitter bid.
In a doubleheader, ABC’s Yankees beat the Pirates by the same score in each game. Boyd drove in the runs and Lalery Wallace took the loss in the first game. The Lions and other divisions saw similar action with the Cubs and Pirates tied or near ties, reflecting a lively Pee Wee and Junior league day.
Hemphill clinches victory after a tight 16 14 win over Nichols with sixteen 14 scoreline and key plays from Daley and Nichols, as Pee Wee era fears ease for Hemphill club.
In two Southern Pee Wee games on Friday the Yankees defeated the Braves 176 while the Rams posted a victory with a later shot.
UCLA moved within a point of the lead as forward Clendon Willett Tops VIW in a final singles victory and Clendon Miller teamed with Larry Nagler to win the doubles, while Omura Non UCLA provided 15 points in Friday’s action in Ames Iowa.
A sprawling sports column notes slow progress in minor leagues with injuries to players including a pitcher who debuted for Stockton and a ligament issue that sidelined him. It also details front office chatter on no trade barriers with Kansas City and previews NFL and Wimbledon action while highlighting passport worries for international teams.
CHICAGO Ernie Banks took himself out of the Cubs lineup as he weighs knee surgery. Dr. Arthur Mew advised removal of loose cartilage could end pain, but Banks faces six weeks out if he opts for immediate operation. Club officials said he would remain out through Tuesday while he decides.
A committee from the American Football Coaches Association asked the AFL to postpone its annual college draft until after the college season. Commissioner Joe Foss indicated the league would likely comply, citing that early drafts tempt pro scouts to recruit ineligible players.
In Ba Industrial Church Baseball League action Nazarene won behind Pin Coop 54 as pitcher Dale Bateman earned the decision for Nazarene. St Josephs Aztecs defeated Dewitt Crawford with notable batting by Bal McCrme Tim Chaps and Jim Hawkins contributed for Crawford. Hawkins suffered the loss, with James Hawkins as the pitcher of record for the losers.
The Hampton team routed the Oilers 14-4 as Hampton’s hitters dominated the Stars. David Fields surrendered the rough night, while Jamies Hampton contributed with a double and strong offensive showing.
Bob's Day and Night defeated Tutt Wick Carpet 7 to 5 in Southwest Pee Wee action Friday. Worley Stein earned the win with support from Tommy Hills and Terry Adams, each boosting a single and a double, while Johnny Patsonn took the loss for Tuttwick as Bob's posted a pair of one-baggers.
Belgrade AP report cites two top Yugoslav soccer stars each receiving a 30 day jail sentence. The brief item notes the sentence stems from a court ruling, with no immediate details on charges or case specifics.
Palmer shoots 70 at Midway Point as Arnold Palmer and Ben Hogan trail, while Geiberger and Harbara post solid rounds. Windy conditions and scattered scores mark Friday’s action at the Western Open, with 18 players under par and several near-par rounds shaping the leaderboard.
Nicklaus and Podolski, both Columbus boys, reached the final with comeback wins in the NCAA golf semifinals at Purdue. Nicklaus trailed Hunt of Michigan State by four holes after the morning round, then won 4 and 3 in the afternoon. Podolski edged Smith of Stanford 1 up, advancing to the title match against Nicklaus.
The Interior Department revised migratory bird rules to curb waste and set daily bag limits and possession caps. The changes require reasonable effort to retrieve birds and align limits with state regulations, with opening dates and hours to be announced later in summer.
Judy Hoetmer claimed the women’s Veet title as rivals from Northwest and Michigan clubs competed in a university event. Andrea Crim of Northeast won the eight event, Salley Glenn of Iowa State Teachers led early, while Rosse Sherds and other sprinters also posted notable times in a windy meet at the University of Washington.
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