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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1968
Page
22
Amarillo star Damasco Blanco leads Texas League batting after one month of play as 26 hitters show strong hitting and pitching from early season action. The Texas League showcases top hitters and pitchers in a high scoring start.
Chicago White Sox plan a near 30 000 strong crowd at Milwaukee County Stadium for a transplanted game against the California Angels. Attendees hope for 25 000 to 30 000 with advance sales above 15 000 as Milwaukee eyes a possible future White Sox move.
Baseball's Top Ten statistics feature names like McCovey Swoboda Aaron Santo and Mays in RBIs and home runs. Players Killebrew Powell Reichardt and Cristino are noted with tallies including 24 RBIs by McCovey and 7 home runs by Trevino. Archie Reynolds leads wins with five. Albuquerque tops Western Division batting at .288.
The Big State Athletic Conference track and field meet scheduled for Seguin was washed out by rain. Officials had not decided on a reschedule, and several schools will soon begin final exams.
New York Yankees restored third baseman Charley Smith to the active roster Saturday. Smith had been on the restricted list after knee cartilage removal surgery in January and an earlier knee injury from lifting a case of shells in Sparks Nevada.
Gordon Rose announces John Gill as Parts Manager on the Modern Executive Staff. Gill brings a decade in Chevrolet parts work including four years as a traveling parts consultant. Modern Chevrolet located at 1902 Texas Avenue.
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