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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1968

Page

16

Oakland Crushes Washington for 9-0 Shutout

The Oakland Athletics routed Washington 9 to 0 as Jim Nash improved to 6 5 on the season. Oakland exploded for six runs in the first inning driving Bruce Howard from the mound and adding three more in the fifth. Bert Campaneris homered in the eighth to cap the scoring while Donaldson Monday Pando Jackson and Cater led the early barrage with consecutive hits.

Oakland Oakland Athletics Washington Jim Nash Nash Senators A's Bruce Howard Howard Bert Campaneris Bob Humphreys John Donaldson Rick Monday Sal Pando Reggie Jackson Danny Cater Mike Hershberger Bando Cater Jackson Hershberger Frank Bertaina Oakland Nor Abric Unser Wresahington E—Campaneris Stroud B.howard Taos Baldwin Humphreys G J.nash

Claiborne Wins Lamesa Invitational After Extra Hole Finish

Jess Claiborne, a Southwest Conference golfer from Lamesa, edged Fort Stockton’s Jake Broyles in a playoff to claim the Lamesa Invitational title. Claiborne defeated Bobby Bluhm in the semifinal and defeated Broyles 1 up in the final after tying on the 18th and forcing extra holes.

Avalanche-Journal Lamesa Jess Claiborne Oon Jake Broyles Fort Stockton Las Cruces N.M TCU Claiborne Bobby Bluhm Broyles John Berry Jess Clathorne Bobby Wiles Easolation Yatenats Hassle Charles Ballard

Edwards Stars as Cardinals top Braves in nightcap

Johnny Edwards drove in all three St. Louis runs with a single and a triple to lift the Cardinals past Atlanta in the nightcap of a Sunday doubleheader. Mel Nelson earned his first major league win since 1963 with a six-hitter. Cecil Upshaw supplied relief in the opener, delivering key work to halt St. Louis seven game winning streak.

ST. Louis Johnny Edwards Cardinals Atlanta Cecil Upshaw Braves St. Laws Edwards Roger Maris Mel Nelson Nelson Noelson Briles

Chisox Split With Red Sox in Doubleheader

Chicago White Sox rebound for a 10 1 victory over Boston Red Sox in the second game after losing the opener 6 2 Pete Ward drove in five runs as Wilbur Wood earned his fifth win despite two earlier setbacks The game was delayed 1 hour 36 minutes by rain Lonborg started for Boston but left after five pitches with a sore right shoulder and Aparicio and Casey were hit by pitches early

Chicago Pete Ward Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Wilbur Wood Jim Lonborg White Sox Lonborg Luis Aparicio Wayne Causey Boston

Canadian golfer wins multiple Open era tournaments

Canadian report notes a golfer’s string of victories including the 1963 Houston Classic and the 1963 British Open, the 1965 Tucson Open, and the 1964 Atlanta Classic, highlighting a steady tour success across years.

Sunday Baseball Scores Across Leagues

American League results include Cleveland 3 Detroit 1 Boston 6 Chicago 2 Minnesota 6 New York 3 California 3 Baltimore 9 Oakland 0 Washington 0. National League New York 5 Los Angeles 4 Cincinnati 9 Chicago 3 San Francisco 2 Pittsburgh 1 Atlanta 5 St Louis 3 Houston 7 Pittsburgh 4.

Cleveland Detroit Boston Chicago Minnesota New York California Baltimore Oakland Washington Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Pittsburgh Atlanta St. Louia Houston Piitdetchia Baltimore Iy Oakland Sa Big New York Ny Chicago National Lensie Louis Wes Philadelphia Big Bob Charles Pittsburgh Chitakas Jack Nicklaus Tom Aaron Aoe Trettsam &Nead Tony Welskopf Ae Io RAIL Stkea Seee Billy Casper Ial J. Montgomery George Houcaen al Balding Ken Stitt Cary Player Ye Oaes Bob Smith Eee Ae Ser Bruce Devin Roberta DeVicenzo Charles Sifford Wen George Archer Mac McLendon Bobby Nichols Bene Gene Little Vane Bob McCallister Ron Cerrudo Isteve Spray Bay Harold Tenning Steve Reid TATU Dick Lotz al Gelberger Tebe Tan Graham Hon Ries John Lotz Aenee Jack Ewing Jack McGowan Fred Marti Bert Greene Wayne Vollmer Rives McBee Cave Ream Marty Fleckman Doug Sanders Charles Coody Tot G Rod Funsth Allan Henning Seane Dave Stockton Phil Rodgers Moe Norman Dave Elchelbe Julus Boros Jim Ferrier Bob Dickson al Besselink Rees Wees Ken Girard Seni Orville Noody Bert Yancey Jerry Miles Baba Cade Eee Randy Eldrige Petri Oy iJiny Grant Cee Ee Becky ‘Thompanny Johnny Folt Nee Aeee Aed Tenee Kel Nagle Leon DeCatre Wae Mike Hull Desaeee Cree Paul Bondeson Paar Tae Joel Goldstrand Pete Anes Butch Bairdae Dutch Harrison Veee i Ceene Bobby Cote Ha Lee Jeorge Smith Fett Don Fairfield Herter Oat Ahi

Tonight's baseball slate features six night games across leagues

Detroit at Cleveland with McLain 12-2 facing Williams 5-4 leads the American League. Minnesota 6-8 plays Chicago at Milwaukee as Chance 6-8 competes against wi 4-3. Oakland at California with Odom 6-4 facing Clark. National League New York Kepsman 11-2 visits Cincinnati Nolan 2-2. Chicago Nye 4-7 vs Houston Dierker 10, Pittsburgh Veale 4-7 at St Louis Carlton 2. Night games only.

Detroit McLain Cleveland Williiams Minnesota Chance Chicago Milwaukee Oakland Odom California Clark New York Keopsman Cincinnati Nolan Nye Houston Dierker Pittsburgh Veale St. Loui Carlton

Four-Hit Shutout Helps Amarillo To Double Win

Amarillo pitcher Les Scott pitched a four hit shutout in his Texas League debut to sweep a doubleheader against the San Antonio Missions. Scott allowed only one runner to reach second and extended his scoreless innings streak to 19 while lowering his ERA to 1.04. John Marsden drove in two runs with a homer a triple and a double as Amarillo totaled 15 hits. Dean Burks took the loss in the nightcap as Amarillo rallied with three seventh inning runs to clinch the opener.

Amarillo Les Scott Giants San Antonio Missions Scott San Antonio John Marsden Bobby Taylor Dean Burks

Freosi ninth inning homer lifts Angels past Orioles 3 2

Jim Fregosi hit a leadoff homer in the ninth as the California Angels beat the Baltimore Orioles 3 2. Vic Davalillo tripled home a run in the sixth and later attempted to score on a fly ball but was thrown out at the plate. Don Buford and Boog Powell connected for Baltimore in the third and sixth respectively, matching California's earlier run.

Anaheim Jim Fregosi California Angels Baltimore Orioles Fregosi Tom Phoebus Angels Vic Davalillo Ed Kirkpatrick Davalillo Paul Blair Orioles Frank Robinson Boog Powell Powell Brooks ‘Robinson Curt Blefary Baltimore Don Buford California

Ex Techsan Wins Abernathy Invitational Golf Title

Bubba Brooks fired a 74 to win the Abernathy Invitational by two strokes over Jimmy Fullingim who shot 69 to close gap. Dick Weston took consolation with 224. Fairley won on the 21st hole in first flight. multiple players listed with hometowns across the Texas region.

Abernathy Texias Tech Bubba Brooks Jimmy Fullingim Brooks Fullingim Flainview Dick Weston Danny Watts James Blakey Jerry Fairley Fairley Blakey

Tschirgi McDaniel Cup Blind Partnership Win

Don Tschirgi and Helen McDaniel won Plainview Country Club mixed blind partnership with a 133 net. Ernest Hudgins-Herman Bryant and Tommy Chatham-Bob Sharkey tied for second at 154.

Plainview Don Tschirgi Helen McDaniel Plainview Country Club Ernest Hudgins Herman Bryant Tommy Chatham Bob Sharkey

Barrier wins West Texas Golf Assn Men Championship

Fort Worth golfer Jerry Barrier shot 2 under par 6n to complete 72 holes at 274 and win the 43rd West Texas Golf Association Men Championship in PAMPA. Tom Jenkins of Wichita Falls was runner up at 276 followed by John Farquhar 277 and Bill Halstead 282. Marvin Dick Jr. matched par or better once with 283.

Pampa Jerry Barrier Fort Worth West Texas Golf Association Tom Jenkins Wichita Falls John Farquhar Amarillo Bill Halstead Marvin Dick Jr

Oilers Rally To Split Twin Bill With Raiders In Odessa

Odessa Oilers explode for 11 runs in three innings to beat Holt's Raiders 11-9 in the nightcap and split the doubleheader after dropping the opener 8-7. Don McKee leads with four hits as Johnny Campbell earns his first summer win.

Odessa Oilers Holt Raiders Lubbock Don McKee Kal Segrist Johnny Campbell Larry York Howie Garcia Ben- Inie Harper York Tommy Talbert Dee Lancaster Jerry Ballard

Furr's tops Dr. Pepper in Southwest Pony League playoff

Richard Keenan pitched for Furr's as they defeated Dr. Pepper 12 to 10 in a playoff game at Maxey Park. Gary Pumphrey took the loss. Zuider jree was named the other Southwest League representative for the City Pony League tournament starting Thursday.

Richard Keenan Furr’s Dr. Pepper Maxey Park Gary Pumphrey Zuider Jree

Golfer Nets Hole In One At Meadowbrook Country Club

Jerry T. Wilson aces the par four 375 yard seventeenth at Meadowbrook during a round with Ronald Stevens, Roy Fahsholtz and Doug Spradling. He used a No 1 wood to hole out on the ilth green.

Jerry T. Wilson Meadowbrook Country Club Ronald Stevens Roy Fahsholtz Doug Spradling

Cincinnati Reds sweep Cubs with odd 11th inning win

Tony Perez scored the winning run in the 11th as Cincinnati edged Chicago 4-3 to complete the doubleheader sweep. Don Pavletich drove in two with a two run double that capped a three run ninth. The Cubs extended their skid to eight losses in nine games. Perez and Bench had singled, May walked, loading the bases for Helms odd fielders choice

Cincinnati Tony Perez Tommy Helms Reds Chicago Don Pavietich Cubs Perez John Bench Lee May Helms al Spangler Bench Ferguson Jenkins

Reds Rally Past Cubs in Nine to Win Wild Open

The Reds overcame a 15 hit Cubs attack to win 9-7. Perez singled in the second as May hit his seventh homer. Santo tied it with a two run single in the third and Jenkins provided the go ahead in the fourth before May added another RBI. Helms Phillips Hundley and Pinson contributed key hits in a late rally as Reds seized control in the seventh and ninth.

Adolfo Phillips Homer Randy Hundley RBI Cubs Helms Vada Pinson Alex Johnson Reds

Indians Rally Behind Azcue In First Game

Azcue drilled a two run double to cap a three run first inning as Cleveland defeated Detroit 5-2. Alvis drew a leadoff walk, Brown and Cardenal added singles, and Azcue scored Brown and Cardenal on a double to right center. Tiant improved to 11-5 with nine strikeouts.

Page One Duke Sims Tony Horton Cleveland Azcue Detroit John Hiller Max Alvis Larry Brown Jose Cardenal Indians Brown Cardenal Tiant Don Wert Tom Matchick

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