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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1966

Page

11

Pappas Sparks Reds Shake Slump in Key Victory

The article notes Milt Pappas ending a slump with a dominant outing against the Cubs, fueling Cincinnati's confidence. It discusses the trade with Baltimore and Frank Robinson elevating the Orioles while Pappas helps the Reds climb toward contention. Paul Richards praises Pappas as a strong pitcher amid evolving team fortunes.

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Cards Beat Detroit 5-4 In Exhibition Victory

St Louis Cardinals edge Detroit Tigers 5-4 in an exhibition game before 20 thousand fans. Phil Gagiano scored on a first inning steal and error sequence, while Norm Cash and Willie Horton hit back to back homers for Detroit. Johnny Podres started for Detroit and pitched five innings.

Detroit Uap Phil Gadiano St. Louis Cardinals Detroit Tigers Gagiano Orlando McFarline Gagliange Toon Demeter Cardinal Tracy Stallard Ray Washburn Tigers Norm Cash Wim Northrup Cash Dick Tracewski Johnny Podres Tiepers Los Angeles Dodgers

City Results From Uneven Dine and League Play

In a mixed set of results from local leagues, DINE defeats Pony League Cowhove 12 to 4 while Lumberjacks top Ligsters 18 to 4. Other listings include various church and manufacturing teams with scattered scores and names across the period’s community games.

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Reds Playing Best Ball as Pinson Stays Hot

Cincinnati rides Pinson’s eight game hitting streak and seven in ten stretch to top form. Pinson leads NL batting race with .391 season pace while Morgan, Hart and Alou shift in the chase. Oliva, Robinson and Scott pace AL averages and home runs. Mays tops RBIs as Sunday results push leaders.

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Shotwell Day Set In Abilene Honoring 50 Years Of Coaching

Pete Shotwell is to be honored in Abilene with Shotwell Day as 40 former players fellow coaches and friends from across the state gather to celebrate five decades of coaching and teaching. Letters of appreciation from across the nation honor P. E. Shotwell for his contributions to thousands of lives.

Abilene Pete Shotwell P. E Peter Shonwell

Shotwell honored as long-time McMurry athletic director

Sherman Texas AP reports Pete Shotwell longtime McMurry College athletic director honored at a special luncheon. He began coaching in 1916, built fitness programs in Abilene schools, led Lions Club efforts for crippled children, and has roots in Cisco Abilene Breckenridge Longview Sul Ross and Trinity-Simmons.

Shotwell McMurry College Cisco Abilene Breckenridge Longview Rollege Sul Ross Trardin-Simmons Camp Stewart Kerrville Lions Club Texas West Texas Tocena Pete Shotwell

Indianapolis Practices See Limited Speeds at 100 Mile Trial

Twenty eight cars practiced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway amid limited top speeds. McElreath posted 160 plus mph early, Mario Andretti dipped above 169 mph in qualifying runs, while rookies Yarborough, Dickson, and Riegel passed short driving tests. Next weekend adds 15 spots to the 30 car field.

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Colonial Adds Dill Palmer Nicklaus To Skip Colonial Open

Colonial National Invitation field grows with Terry Dill from Muleshoe joining as late entrant while Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus withdraw. Gary Player Dave Marr Peter Thomson head the lineup as top pros practice ahead of the $110000 event at Colonial Country Club a 7120 yard par 70 layout.

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Former Commissioner Chandler Warns Against Ignoring Court

Former Kentucky governor and ex baseball commissioner Happy Chandler urged honoring a Wisconsin court order that the Braves return to Milwaukee or relocate. He noted the 1922 antitrust exemption for baseball, questioned the new commissioner's stance, and criticized potential court-driven moves as risky.

Versailles Chandler Baseball Commission Wisconsin Braves Milwaukee Elmer Roller Atlanta U.S. Supreme Court Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr United States Willian Teckert William Bartholomay Roller Georgia Houston Fulton Lenurts

Beard wins Greater New Orleans Open in soggy finish

Frank Beard captures the $20,000 first prize as heavy rain drenches Lakewood Country Club. His wife Pat Beard follows, jokes about laundry and pregnancy while watching from shelter with spectators as Beard seizes the lead with an eagle on No 4 after Nicklaus ducks a tee shot.

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Beard and Nicklaus Lead Tour in Dallas Open Race

The article notes Nicklaus and Beard sharing early lead as Dickinson drops from the tour after Masters with back trouble. Beard, Ralph Beard’s brother, emerged as a rookie sensation in 1963 and won the Frank Sinatra Open earlier in 1964. His four day 68-71-70-68 totaled 276.

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Texas Selects Most Valuables at Spring Sports Banquet

Gary Moore of Tulsa Oklahoma was chosen as the top baseball player and Mickey White of Canton Texas the top basketball player at Texas spring sports banquet. Preston Davis of San Antonio was named most valuable track man after winning the Southwest Conference 880 and placing second in the mile. Other awards went to Mason Adkins San Antonio Steven Ross Arcadia California and Ted Gorski Fort Worth for golf swimming and tennis respectively.

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Mets Win Home Battle Amid Ninth Inning Nerves

Mets player Hunt fuels club’s improved home form with 12 hits in 23 at bats and a .622 average as Wes Westrum’s club sits at 11 wins, 12 losses. The team snapped San Francisco’s five game streak but awaits Giants ace Juan Marichal.

NEW York Ron Ifant New York Mets Phil Gagliano Mets Hunt Wes Westrum San Francisco Wes Yori Fhunt Larry Berra Gosford Perry Juan Marichal Giants

Cassius Clay Henry Cooper Title Fight Set at Arsenal Stadium

Cassius Clay to challenge Henry Cooper for the heavyweight title in London in a one round bout expected to draw about 46 000 fans at Arsenal Stadium. Jose Torres defends the light heavyweight crown at Shea Stadium New York against Wayne Thornton with 75 000 guaranteed total purses.

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Pittsburgh NHL Team Names Riley, Sullivan in Leadership

Jack Riley, president of the American Hockey League, named George Red Sullivan as head coach after Sullivan was appointed general manager of Pittsburgh's new NHL franchise. The Pittsburgh entry is one of six recently granted NHL franchises and will begin play in Lay.

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Jets sweep Pirates in 8-2 exhibition win in Columbus

Columbus Jets topple the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-2 in an exhibition game before 6,501 fans. Gene Michael powered the Jets with three singles and three RBIs including a bases loaded squeeze bunt and a two-run single. Manny Mata led Pittsburgh with three singles and drove in their two runs with a seventh inning hit.

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Texas Houston to Battle for District Playoff Berth

Texas and the University of Houston will clash in a best of three series to determine the District 6 representative for the national tournament. The SWC winner earned a playoff berth after a four way tie ended the race. Games start Wednesday at Clark Field Austin with potential Thursday and Friday games in Houston. The victor advances to the College World Series in Omaha starting June 1.

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Lubbock Archers Capture Prizes in Hereford League

Lubbock Field Archery Club members won multiple first places at a Hereford league shoot. Manine Large won the Women’s A division, Lavada Nelson finished second in Women’s RB, Nancy Teaeue led Women’s D, Carolarge claimed the Girls Cubs trophy, Bobby Cox won Men’s B with Henry Teaeue second, Ronald Tate placed third. The next league shoot is set for Clovis on June 19.

Hereford Laibbock Field Archery Club Manine Large Lavada’ Nelson Nancy Teaeue Carolarge Bobby Cox Henry Teacue Ronald Tate Clovis

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