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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1970

Page

11

Reds Triumph Over Astros 5-2 Behind Merritt Salute Perez

Lefty Jim Merritt retired the first 18 batters as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Houston Astros 5-2. Tony Perez collected four straight hits while Jesus Alou opened the seventh with a double to break Merritt’s string, and Bob Watson added key runs as the Reds extended their lead.

Houston Jim Merritt Tony Perez Cincinnati Reds Jesus Alou Merrit Bob Watson

Reds Beat Astros As Merritt Wins Nth Decision

Merritt improved to 12-? with another strong start as Cincinnati built a 4-1 lead and held on to beat Houston 5-2. Bernie Carbo and Perez drove in runs, Tolan scored on two occasions, while Grifi n and Rader homered late.

Houston Reds Bernie Carbo Tommy Helms Bobby Tolan Perez Cincinnati Tom Griffin Merritt Pete Rose Tolan Bi Rose Morgan Bryant Bench Wynn Lmay Watson Carbo Menke Blewart Cedenorf Helms Raders Concepen Edwards Torres Carroll Bouton Griffin DiLeura Jray Poon Rtook Martinea Wsus Cincinnat Beeees Concepcion Houston Llob Perez Rose d.Alou Rader Sbtolan S—Merritt

Baseball results from Saturday in the American and National Leagues

Results list shows Washington beat Baltimore 5 3 Boston edged New York 6 4 Cleveland over Detroit 9 3 Kansas City 2 Calfornia a Milwaukee 3 Oakland Minnesota 9 Chicago Pittsburgh 2 Chicago New York 8 Montreal 9 Philadelphia 3 Atlanta Cincinnati 5 Houston Los Angeles 7 San Diego The standings tabulate multiple matchups with pitchers and records across both leagues.

Washington Baltimore Boston New York Cleveland Detroit Kansas City Milwaukee Oakland Minnesota Chicago Pittsburch Chicago - New York Montreal Laur Philadiphia Francisco Atlanta Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles San Diego Segal Dobson Hugueine Bolin Downing California Murphy Queen Wright Drago Fitzmorris Minnesota Hall Hore Moore McDowell Paul Wilton Kilkenny Badecki Merton Honda Colbern Reynolis Pittsburgh Moose Blang Philadelphia Bunning Short St. Louis Torrez Taylor Nolan Wisen Roberts Wav Niekro Robertson Calie

Third Boston Choice Signs Pro Agreement

Ray Brownlee third choice of the Boston Bruins in the amateur draft has signed a one year contract with the NHL club. Bruins scout Gary Young announced the signing of the young winger.

Brandon Ray Brownlee Boston Bruins National Hockey League Bruins Gary Young

Brewers Lock Up Third Straight Win Over A's

Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-1 for their third consecutive victory. Gene Brabender earned his fourth win, aided by a two-run sixth inning sparked by Gus Gil and Bob Burda. Gil earlier scored on a triple by Ted Kubiak and Mike Hegan provided support with a key single. The A's tied the game in the sixth as Steve Hovely stole second and scored on Tommy Davis’s single.

Milwaukee Gene Brabender Oakland Milwaukee Brewers Roland Fingers Brabender Gus Gil Brewers Dave’ May Bob Burda Roberto Pena Gil Ted Kubiak Mike Hegan Steve Hovely Phil Rool Tommy Davis

Clendenon Homer Powers Mets Past Expos in Six-Run Second

Donn Clendenon belted a three run homer as New York mounted a six run second inning to back Gary Gentry’s four hit pitching in a 9 3 Mets win over Montreal. Gentry improved to 7 4 while McGinn, Gosger and Bateman gave up key hits. Ron Fairly added a solo shot in the ninth as the Expos were unable to rally.

Montreal Donn Clendenon Gary Gentry New York Mets Montreal Expos Mets Dan McGinn Gentry Mont Tim Gosger John Bateman Ron Fairly McGinn Strohmayer Bill Dillman Strhmayr New York Cendenon Bateman Fairly Stighmayer D. Balk Lgtrohmayer

Nail and Bolton domination in arena park racing show

Bobby Nail won heat, then captured both the semi and feature in sportsman division at Arena Park on Saturday night. In super modifieds, Charles Bolton defended his title by taking the feature ahead of James Blessing Johnny Mount and Bobby Dorn. Camparia 4000 Hevanth 4610 results noted with multiple drivers and heats listed.

Bobby Nail Arena Park Charles Bolton James Blessing Johnny Mount Ab Richi Abrhoi Bobby Dorn Mount and Bless- Hovier Aiackson Bando Barda Rt Travis Pena Ss GeceTi Mincher Walton Ingers Locker Tanal Bobby Oakland Milwaukee Xom Amarillo Balay Balton Johnny Mount Tia Rudi Blessing Main Bolton Blessing Mount Dorn Reaphy Dash Vavis Eae Ratiad Rudy Wallen Jerry Winton E—Roof Oakland Son Binle Thomas Cy Oink Jay Weatht Oakland Silwaukee BR Jackson Rudolph Roya Bobby Nay Larry Johnson Caney Warne Weeks Maurice Franiie Saat Landmada Gyp Whitehead Graves

Koufax Sets Major League Record With 1st Shutout of 1963

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax opened the 1963 season with a shutout, matching the season’s early milestone as he began breaking the long standing Major League record after Babe Ruth’s nine in 1916.

LOS Angeles UPI Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers Babe Ruth

Sens Rally Past Orioles With Comer's Bases-Loaded Double

Wayne Comer delivered a bases loaded double off Eddie Watt in the eighth inning to lift the Washington Senators from behind to a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Saturday night. The hit produced two runs and gave Washington the decisive lead.

Washington Wayne Comer Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Comer Eddie Watt Orioles Ed Brinkman Jim Palmer John Roseboro Pete Richert Palmer Rick Reichardt del Unser Watt Don Buford

Harness Racing Greats Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Stan Ley Dancer and T Wayne Smart to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Trotter in Goshen New York. Living Members elected last fall by the U S Harness Writers Association. They bring the total to twelve inductees since 1961.

Goshen N.Y Stanley Dancer T. Wayne Curly”? Smart Dancer Smart U.S. Harness Writers Association

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