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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1963

Page

13

Simmons Hurls Cardinals To Lead In NL Race

Curt Simmons pitched the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 win over Milwaukee Tuesday night for his fourth victory of the year and the team’s move to first place in the National League by a full game. Julian Javier hit a decisive homer, and Cardinal defense supported the effort as Simmons now owns four straight complete games.

Simmons Cardinals ST. Louis Curt Simmons Julian Javier George Altman St. Louis Cardinals Milwaukee Pittsburgh Braves Cardinal Raymond Jones Samuel Lemaster White Flood Torre Uecker Bolling Javier Steiner Venzon Donatelli Crawford Joey Jay Cincinnati Chuck Hiller Giants Camilo Pascual Jack Kralick Minnesota Twins Washington Tony Kubek Yankees Philadelphia Phillies

Minnesota Explodes for 8-1 Win Over Orioles

Ca Bio Pascual pitched effectively as Minnesota tallied 14 hits, including five doubles, to beat Baltimore 8-1. Rich Rollins added a two-run double, Bob Allison drove in runs with a first inning double, and Al Smith scored on Brooks Robinson's single. Barber suffered the loss for the Orioles despite 11 hits.

ST. Paul-Minneapolis Minnesota Baltimore Camillo Pascual Twins Pascual Orioles Oriole Steve Barber Rich Rollins al Smith Brooks Robinson Smith Jas Pascual Barber Bob Allison Vic Powe Allison

Aggie Netters Triumph Over Baylor in Aggie Tennis Clash

Texas A M beat Baylor 5 1 in the Southwest Conference tennis match. Foster Roden gave Baylor its only win 6 7 6 0 6 7 Richard Barker defeated Jimmy Robinson 6 3 5 7 8 6 Carroll Kell beat Ed Williams 6 3 8 6 Ricky Williams defeated Bill McCreary 6 3 6 0 Barker and Williams won 6 4 6 1 against Robinson and McCreary Kell and Dean Dyer beat Roden and Williams 3 6 6 3 6 1.

WACO Texas A&m Baylor Foster Roden Douglas Sassman Bef A&m Richard Barker Jimmy Robinson Carroll Kell Ed Williams Ricky Williams Bill McCreary Barker Williams Robinson McCreary Kell Dean Dyer Roden

Monterey Rally Ends Borger Title Bid in Tight Duel

Monterey nips Plainview 4 3 to stay atop district race as Buddy Hampton and Huey spark late inning rally. Galanos earns win with 4.0 season mark while MacDougall and Carthel contribute big hits. The win leaves Monterey two wins from clinching crown with three games left.

Houston State and Sul Ross Vie for NAIA Playoff Spot

Sami Houston State and Sul Ross clash in San Antonio on Saturday to decide the NAIA baseball representative after a split in a four game series. The winner advances to face the Big State Conference champion for a berth to the NAIA tournament in St Joseph Missouri on June 3.

Tuesday baseball results and schedule weather notes

American League results show Minnesota defeating Baltimore 8 to 1 while several games were postponed or rained out including Los Angeles at New York and Chicago at Cincinnati. Minor leagues note Richmond beating Indianapolis 4 to 2 with multiple rain postponements across the International and Pacific Coast Leagues.

Houston Nottebart New York Willey Jackson Los Angeles Drysdale Philadelpha Lopez Brown San Francisco Pierce O'Dell Pittsburgh Friend Chicago Velsworth St Louis Sadecki Milwaukee Kurdette Cincinnati Jay American Teague Terry Chancells Cleveland Bell Kansas City Pena Boston Morehead Minnesota Kranch Washington Osteen Detroit Aguirre Baltimore Roberts McCormick Herbert Horlen Twinacht St. Louis Philadelphia Richmond Indianapolis Atlanta Toronto Columbus Buffalo Jacksonville Rochester Little Rock Syracuse Hawaii Portland Salt Lake City San Diego Amarillo Albuquerque San Antonio Tulsa Austin el Paso

Balkan Bust and April Booms in Baseball History

April 1963 highlights include the Kansas City Athletics surge to first place and strong pitching from Bill Fischer. Key players such as Luis Aparicio Hank Aaron Carl Yastrzemski and Roger Maris show big numbers while NL balks reach a record level. Mets slump amid a mixed month with notable failures and injuries.

NEW York UPI Kansas City Athletics National League Athletics Warren Giles The Eddie Lopat

Moran Homers as Angels Rally to Beat Yankees 6-3

Los Angeles Angels outslug the New York Yankees 6-3 after Ken McBride held a near no hitter through seven. Joe Pepitone broke the bid with a bunt single in the seventh, and the Yanks rallied in the ninth before McBride exited for Jack Spring and Art Fowler. Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris appeared in the lineup for the first time this season.

Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Yankees Cleveland Indians Bo Belinsky Angels New York Mets LOS Angeles Ken Me Pepitone Bride New York Los Angeles Angels McBride Joe Pepitone Clete Boyer Tony Kubek Yankee Jack Spring Spring Art Fowler Elston Howard

ENMU Golfers Wallop WTSC on Cannon AFB course

Eastern New Mexico University defeated West Texas 8 to 4 to run its dual golf record to 17-5. Jack Kinley led with 71 to earn medalist honors, while Don McDaniel and Gene Murphy added wins for the Greyhounds. WTSC’s Jim Holmes defeated Billy Wiggs as the match concluded ahead of upcoming games in Las Cruces and against New Mexico State.

Clovis Eastern New Mexico University West Texas Cannon Air Force Base Eastern Jack Kinley Greyhounds Kinley Jerry Stanford Don McDaniel Monte Sherrod Sherrod Gene Murphy Jim Hodo Hodo Jim Holmes Billy Wiggs Holmes Wiggs Greyhound Texas Western New York Angeles New Mexico State Las Cruces Kuebdk Ag Pearson Saay Rich'dson O Moran Tresh Torres Howard Fregosss Boyer Willams Hamilton Spring Arroyo Fowler Kunkel cLong Bridges Laon Angeles Moran Mantle Los Angeles Kubek Richardson Pelpitone L. Thomas B—Torres

Pampa Beats Palo Duro 5-2 To Narrow Standings

Pampa Harvesters rally to defeat Palo Duro 5-2 in District 3-AAAA play. Jerry Glover pitched all nine innings for Pampa, earning the win while Palo Duro's Mile Vachon absorbed the loss. Pampa moved within a half game of Borger for second place.

PAMPA Borger Palo Duro Jerry Glover Harvesters Mile Vachon

NMU Tops ENMU Twice In Albuquerque Baseball

New Mexico University defeated Eastern New Mexico 6-0 in the opener behind Gary Zohn’s three hit pitching and 9-1 in the nightcap on Ted Larsen’s three hitter. ENMU's record drops to 13 losses while UNM stands 13-11. Wayne Moore allowed six hits in game one. Eastern hosts Texas Tech for a doubleheader Saturday.

Albuquerque New Mexico University Eastern New Mexico Gary Zohn Ted Larsen Eastern UNM Wayne Moore Lobos Terry McMahon Easter Texas Tech

Westerners, Rebels clash as district action unfolds in Texas

Westerners with one away, followed up with a single. Stanley Maynard doubled to score Thomas, and Fullerton came in on an error by the Tas cosa third baseman. Tascosa narrowed the gap to one run in the bottom of the frame on a fielder's choice and singles. The Rebels moved ahead in the second on walks, a single and a sac fly. Dan Gray opened the sixth with a double and an error by Clawson extended the lead. Westerners wrap up the season in Lubbock Friday against Monterey Plainsmen while Tascosa finishes district play versus Plainview. Lubbock has makeup games with Palo Duro and Amarillo High. Tascosa also has a game with Borger.

Mike Thomas Roger Grant MacDougall Billy Carther David Ritter Phil Stephenson Carthel Huey Monterey Frost Keller Smith al Ayers Smith Plainsmen Lubbock High Lowrey Field Borger Bulldogs Pampa Tascosa Galanos Plainview Page One Stanley Maynard Thomas Fullerton Jimmy Carter Ion Bill Bogan Stan Robinson Rebels Dan Gray Clawson Westerners Lubbock Monterey Plainsmen Palo Duro Amarillo High

Trackmen eye state titles at Austin meet

Sprint team notes 42.6 relay split and 1:56.5 880 by James Cowell of Dimmitt. Final week before state qualifiers as Fort Stockton Kermit Denver City Derections set pace in AAA and AA. Defending champs Baytown Brownwood Fort Stockton Botanlin Spring Hill lead field with Brownwood most likely to repeat.

James Cowell Dimmitt Austin Fort Stockton Kermit Denver City Daingerfield Tascosa Dallas Hillcrest Merkel O'Brien Booker Baytown Brownwood Botan Lin Spring Hill

Castro says U S baseball a show in giant monopoly

Fidel Castro's Havana newspaper El Mundo denounces U S baseball as a multimillion-dollar show in a capitalist system while Cuba trails the United States 13 1 in the Pan American tournament in Sao Paulo. Mantle and Mays are cited as symbols of the sport's wealth and pomp.

Fidel Castro Havana el Mundo U.S Mantle Aid Mays Manana Sao Paulo Brazil Cuba United States

Mets Lead In Double Plays In Early Season

The New York Mets lead major league teams with 28 double plays through late April, twice the pace of the Yankees and nearly triple the Giants. The White Sox have only six double plays, tying the Phillies for last, while Aparicio’s Orioles show 21 double plays, leading the American League.

NEW York New York Mets Mets New York Yankees San Francisco Giants Chicago White Sox Luis Aparicio Baltimore Orioles Philadelphia Phillies Aparicio Orioles

Jarrin Jawn Favors Women at Aggies Board Change

Rancher John Kimbrough a two time Texas A&M fullback says admitting women on a limited basis is a good move for the school. The A&M board of directors agreed to admit coeds starting June 1 reflecting a representative cross section of Texas.

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