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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1959
Page
7
Texas high school track leaders contemplate reducing invitational and season meets to three per school, with a vote by superintendents looming. The move aims to cut travel within 100 miles and cap meets, while noting the state’s strong track program and recent Olympic influence.
The Southwest Conference moves to study athletic grants and a master rule curbing transfers, with a December deadline to set penalties for rule violations. A faculty panel backs scaling penalties and a gag rule review to resolve free-press concerns. committee members include Abnert McCall, Delbert Swartz, Truxton Shaw, and Howard Grubbs.
Austin star Little Sandra hurled a sensational round to seize the championship on the Women's Public Links Golf Tour. She finished eight under par as the Sermaer champion standout led the field with a record-setting performance.
Hal Griggs pitched five shutout innings and survived early jams to back a Senators 7-0 victory over the Yankees. Bob Allison hit his fifth homer, and Killebrew homered twice in the series, while Kubek spoiled a no hit bid with a sixth inning single.
Jim Bunning struck out 11 as Detroit beat Kansas City 7 4 behind Wayne Terwilliger’s late homer and Bill Tuttle’s two doubles. Detroit errors helped the A’s, while Bob Grim took the loss after 2 1 3 innings.
Ronnie Fisher of Rice won the SWC singles title in a marathon match lasting 4 hours 28 minutes, defeating Paul Como of Rice 6 3, 4 6, 10 12, 7 5, 6 2. He also teamed with Art Faust of Texas to win the doubles final 6 4, 7 5, 6 4.
Chicago White Sox overcome Cleveland 9-5 as eight runs score on four hits in innings two and three to snap a five game skid. Ray Moore earns his first decision in relief of Barry Latman after a shaky start by the Indians.
The June 3 bout between lightweight champion Joe Brown and challenger Paolo Rosi has been moved from Sen Stadium to the Uline A project venue due to potential bad weather. The fight will be televised.
Sun Devils edged Wildcats in a tight meet as George Young led the Wildcats in distances. Tate won the 100 and 200 yards and the broad jump while Kent posted fast times. ASU surged with nine firsts to Arizona State’s six as Arizona State University won the conference.
In Austin the Pan-American venture starts with Les League and Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican League as the first interleague series. Gov. Price Daniel proclaims Pan-American Baseball Day with Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick and other league officials attending. Each Texas League team will play 18 games against Mexican teams, nine at home and nine in Mexico.
Steelers sign Layne a 32 year old Texan veteran who joined the club after being traded from the Detroit Lions earlier in the 1958 season. He has helped Pittsburgh win several games as the team solidifies their offense with the new contract.
Bob Purkey hurled a seven hit shutout to guide the Cincinnati Reds past Milwaukee 3-0. Purkey went the distance as Cincinnati moved into second place and left Milwaukee trailing.
Pittsburgh Pirates rout Philadelphia Phillies with strong offense led by Bob Skinner on a day highlighted by productive hitting and a decisive victory. The Phillies struggled, failing to capitalize on chances as Pittsburgh built the decisive lead.
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