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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1960

Page

8

Pirates extend win streak to nine with 13 2 win over Reds

Vern Law pitched a complete game as the Pirates routed Cincinnati 13 to 2. Roberto Clemente slugged a grand slam and Billy Mazeroski added a three run homer while Don Newcombe took the loss as Pittsburgh moved to 9 straight wins.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh Pirates Vern Law Law Reds Pirates Roberto Clemente Billy Mazeroski Don Newcombe Don Hoak Dick Groat Dick Stuart Clemente Vada Pinson Gus Bell Ang Frank Robinson D Bailey Pittsburgh Purkey Osteen E—Bell McMillan Hoak Mazeroski Stuart Pinson Bell Bailey Hr— Clemente Mazeros Lawrence Eee Barlick Peiekoudas Jackowski Landes Bucs Eddie Kasko Gus Bell Bill Mazeroski

Bruton’s five hits spark Braves past Phillies 5-4

Milwaukee catcher Bill Bruton collected five straight hits including his first homer of the season to lead the Braves to a 5-4 win over Philadelphia. Don McMahon closed out Lew Burdette’s shaky ninth inning after a Phillie rally, as Milwaukee earned its fourth straight victory.

Milwaukee Bill Bruton Ing Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phillies Don McMahon Lew Burdette Philly Burdettes Bruton Braves Hank Aaron Red Schoendienst Eddie Mathewa Aaron Frank Torre Curt Simmons Philadelphia Milwauker Roth Curry Callison Acottier Mayer Coker Koppe Dm'tilla Cardwell Crandall Simmons Burette Farrell Pa Ps Eeanen ePhilley Schoendienst Logan Farrell Milwaukee Wet Bone E—Cordwell Cottier Poa Herrera Bouchee Dark Kopne Philtley Mathews Torre Cottier Mantilla Short Burdette Swo Burkhart Gates Conlan Donatelli

Derby Trial Set Tuesday at Churchill Downs

A dozen or more sophomores expected to run in the Derby Trial one mile on Tuesday as a key prep for the 86th Kentucky Derby. Top names include Venetian Way Bally Ache and Victoria Park with Calumet Farm likely to enter Hillsborough or Pied d Or. Eagle Admiral may run if knee holds. field to include Bourbon Prince Yamolka Spring Broker El Zag Cuvier Relic Fighting Hodge Beau Purple Effonsys Orbit s Tip and Spring Broker who won the Arkansas Derby this season.

Louisville, Ky Tompion Venetian Way Bally Ache Victoria Park Calumet Farm Hillsborough Pied d’Or Ponder Llangollen Command Pilot Eagle Admiral Khaled Bourbon Prince Yamolka Spring Broker el Zag Cuvier Relic Fighting Hodge Beau Purple Effonsys Orbit Marion H. van Berg

Australian Olympians Face Criticism Over Rome Team Size

Melbourne columnists and local sportsmen criticize the Australian Olympic Federation for sending 212 athletes to Rome. Bruce Welch of the Melbourne Age calls the move a glorious Roman holiday for a field likely to include many no hopers unfit for the Australian uniform.

Melbourne Bruce Welch The Melbourne Age AOF

Hockey Hall of Fame Site Battle Heats Up

Toronto and Montreal clash over the location of the NHL Hall of Fame with Montreal ready to back the project with 100000 dollars while Toronto’s board of control backs placing the hall at the Canadian National Exhibition grounds in Toronto.

Toronto Montreal Toronto Board of Control

Cubs End Cardinals Winning Streak With 5-4 Victory

Tony Taylor drove in three runs and Elston led relief as the Cubs snapped a four game slide with a 5-4 win over St. Louis. Glen Hobbie earned the win, Daryl Spencer homered for the Cardinals, and Richie Ashburn notched his 500th career RBI.

ST. Louis Tony Taylor Don Eston Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Glen Hobbie Stan Musia Carl Sawatski al Schroll Daryl ‘Spencer Leon Wagner Elston Wagner George Crowe Bob Nieman Cubs Larry Jackson Cardinals Daryl Spencer Don Zimmer Dick Gernert Sammy Taylor Gernert Zimmer Richie Ashburn Ashburn RBI Frank Barnes Chicago Sam Taylor Joe Cunningham Bill White

Rice Signs Pair Houston Guards Enter Rice Institute

(AP) Two schoolboy guards signed letters of intent to enter Rice Institute. They are Will Jay Hubbard of Kenedy and Jan Lodal of San Antonio's Alamo Heights.

Houston Rice Institute Will Jay Hubbard Kenedy Jan Lodal Santonio Alamo Heights

MacKay Beats Bartzen In Dallas Tennis Final

Barry MacKay of Dayton Ohio defeated Bernard Tut Bartzen in a five set 7 5 6 8 7 5 0 6 64 final at the Dallas Country Club Invitational. The Australian duo Fraser Emerson won the doubles from Bartzen and MacKay 6 2 6 1 as MacKay and Fraser advanced to a European tour after the match.

Dallas Tex UPI Barry MacKay Bernard Tut) Bartzen Australia Fraser Roy Emerson Bartzen MacKay Rome

Pastrano Promises Trap for Alonzo Johnson in Louisville Fight

Willie Pastrano of Miami Beach seeks revenge against Alonzo Johnson of Braddock in a Friday NBC tv radio bout in Louisville on the derby eve. Johnson previously outpointed Pastrano at Louisville, as Pastrano rides four straight wins to even money betting.

New York UPI Willie Pastrano Miami Beach Alonzo Johnson Braddock Louisville Johnson Willie Pastrano Harold Johnson Philadelphia Clarence Floyd

Rain Washes Out Nuts Bosox Games

Rain Sunday cancels a scheduled doubleheader between the Boston Red Sox and Washington Senators. The two games are rescheduled as twilight doubleheaders on June 1 and July 7.

Bosox Games Boston UPI Boston Red Sox Washington Senators

Odessa Eagles Past Alpine Cowboys In High-Scoring Tilt

Odessa built a 9-7 win over defending champion Alpine Cowboys in nine innings as six home runs two triples and three doubles spattered the park. Bob Loftin John Oppert Lowell Smith and Ronny Guy homered for Odessa while Mike Imbriani and Pete Jernigan went deep for Alpine. Jernigan also doubled twice.

Alpine Odessa Alpine Cowboys Dodgers Bob Loftin John Oppert Lowell Smith Ronny Guy Mike Imbriani Pete Jernigan Jernigan

Vernon golf pro Les Barhyte takes phone Li2 s406

Vernon Texas golf professional Les Barhyte is associated with a Li2 model phone number ending s406. The fragment notes his name and role in a sports or advertising item from the local paper.

Golf

See your Skelly dealer in Keotane gasoline use

An advertisement urges motorists to visit their Skelly dealer to fill with Skelly Keotane Gasoline highlighting clean engine performance and easy fueling options.

Skelly

Best ways for a young married couple to save money

The article recommends establishing a joint budget, tracking all expenditures, and prioritizing essential needs over wants. It suggests automating savings, building an emergency fund, paying high-interest debt, and delaying large purchases to maximize financial stability for the couple.

Olympic facilities set Rome

UPI reports work on the summer Olympics installations in Rome will be completed well before the August 27 opening. The preparations cover venues and infrastructure to ensure timely readiness for the games.

Olympic Facilities Rome UPI iAug

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