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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1969

Page

9

Plainsmen Dominate l-Loop All-District Selections

Monterey led the All-District 4AAA selections as players from Borger Coronado Tascosa and Plainview earned spots. James Lee Robinson of Monterey named Player of the Year with five votes, while Jim Sears of Plainview won Coach of the Year.

Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal Monterey Berger James Lee Robinson Onado Borger Tascosa Glen Palmer Jan Hood Barry Alburtis Tommy O'Jibway Dickie Jones Jack Darnell Robinson Larry Huffine Gary Smith Gary Olivo Coronado Marc Case Ricky McCauley O'Jibway Darnell Oliver Robinson Pampa Amarillo Lubbock ‘High Palo ‘Duro Plainview Caprock Coronado Glenn Palmer Pele Ee Dickie Jones T. O’ Jibway Ween R. McCauley Eevee Bee J. Robinson Borger Jim Sears Gary Bogan Kerry Morgan Cary Eaves Ronnie Holman Palo’ Duro Dickie Ingram Chad Utley Lubbock High Bobby Lewis

McLain Tops Twins in Six-Run Tigers Victory

Detroit ace Dennis McLain shut down Minnesota with a six run win as he extended a strong pace toward last year’s 31-game victory mark. The performance came Saturday in St Paul Minneapolis with McLain dominant on the mound.

ST. Paul Minneapolis Detroit Tigers Denny McLain Minnesota Twins McLain

Indians Clip Oakland 5-4 in tense showdown

Tony Horton hit a three run shot and Zoilo Versalles delivered key scoring. The Indians broke a 4 4 tie with a fourth inning rally started by Versalles double and Cardenal single. Oakland tied it in the fourth before the Cleveland winner.

Cleveland Tony Horton Zoilo Versailles Cleveland A Oakland Horton Indians Versalles Jose Cardenal A’s Tommy “ Reynolds Sal Bando Dave Duncan Rick Monday

Scotch Foursome Set For Hillcrest

A Hillcrest Country Club event draws 36 golfers in a Scotch foursome. Pairings include Jim Palmer with Jim Averitt and Sleepy Quest with Sydney Butler, with several other duos listed by time. Cowboys Sign Bales adds NFL action from Dallas.

Hillcrest Country Club Jim Palmer Jim Averitt Billie Averitt Curth Thurman Sleepy Quest Sydney Butler Sam Thurman Mary Palmer Minor Pounds Nell Blakeny Bill Edwards Katie Quest Fuzzy Reynolds Maxine Blakemore Sequoyah Perry Lucy Davidson John _ McMillian

Sox Rip Pilots with Three Homers in 6 1 Victory

Boston Red Sox rout Seattle Pilots 6 1 as rookie Mike Nagy combines six hit pitching with long balls from Mike Andrews Dalton Jones and Carl Yastrzemski. The offense exploded after a tense early game.

Boston Mike — Andrews Dalton Jones Carl ‘Yastrzemski Mike Nagy Boston Red. Sox Seattle Pilots Red. Sox

Nagy Shuts Down Red Sox in First Major League Start Victory

Nagy, a 21 year old right hander, pitched a complete game in his fifth major league start, earning his first win as Boston fall behind 3 0. Bell doubled in the first inning and Andrews drive fifth homer as the Red Sox chase Nagy. Conigliaro reaches third and scores on Jones homer in center.

Gary Bell Nagy Andrews Tony Conigliaro Gus Gil Jones Red Sox Reggie Smith

Bahnsen Tosses Two-Hitter As Yankees Blank Angels

New York right-hander Stan Bahnsen dominated California, retiring the first 19 batters and going the distance in a 6-0 win. He allowed only a seventh-inning single, while Bobby Murcer and Jimmie Hall paced a four-run attack early and Pete Pepitone homered.

NEW York Stan Bahnsen New York Yankees California Angels Bahnsen Jim Fregosi Angels Fritz Peterson Vic Davalillo Yankees Bobby Murcer Jimmie Hall Tom Tresh Joe Pepitone California NEW York Land Hall Jir Lyttle H. Fregost Kenney Vahucwone Murcer Anothe Repoz John Ellis Ar Ljohnson Jhall If Inns Arodraez Enth Ellis Voss New. York Tresh Pepitone Clarke J.hall Gf— Ellis SO Murphy Bisher Priddy Inn Murphy

Five Matches On Mat Card At Fair Park Coliseum

Iron Mike faces Terry Funk in a two out of three falls main event at Fair Park Coliseum Wednesday 8 30 p m Ricky Romero meets Art Nelson in the semifinal best of three Also Nick Kozak and Little Cloud take on Gorgeous George Jr and Kay Noble in a mixed tag match Buddy Colt vs Mr Tto and Pepe Villa vs Yocouchi fill the rest of the card

Iron Mike Terry Funk Fair Park Coliseum Ricky Romero Art Nelson Nick Kozak Little Cloud Gorgeous George, Jr Kay Noble Buddy Colt Mr. Tto Pepe Villa Yocouchi

Miranda-Lester bout sets stage for Griffith title run

Puerto Rico’s Pedro Miranda faces San Francisco’s Jimmy Lester in a 10 round middleweight bout at Civic Auditorium. Winner earns a title shot versus Emile Griffith, with a potential June meeting at Cow Palace or Oakland Auditorium.

San. Francisco Pedro Miranda Puerto Rico Jimmy Lester San Francisco Emile Griffith Miranda-Lester Civic Auditorium Benny Ford Grifffith Cow Palace Oakland Auditorium

Nyman Hurls Chisox Win

Rookie Gerald Nyman, making his first start of the season, pitched a one hit shutout and added a three run double in a 6-0 Chicago White Sox win over the Washington Senators. Brant Alyea was Washington’s only hit with a fourth inning miscue helping Chicago.

Chicago Gerald Nyman Chicago White Camilo Pascual Nyman Alyea

Patriots sign Dennis Devlin from Wyoming in 10th round

The Boston Patriots of the American Football League announced Saturday the signing of defensive back Dennis Devlin of Wyoming, a 10th round draft choice.

Dallas Dallas Cowboys National Football League Larry Bales Emory & Henry Boston Boston Patriots American Football League Dennis Devlin Wyoming

Eddie Fisher Southwest Baseball Camp Promotes Talent

Eddie Fisher runs a three week and two week baseball camp for boys 8 to 18 in Altus Oklahoma. The program features seven fields three lighting, air conditioned pitching machines and a gym plus a new swimming pool. Uniforms are furnished and a time payment plan is offered. Coaches are experienced and a free color brochure is available by writing Southwest Baseball Camp Box 166 Altus Oklahoma.

Eddie Fisher Southwest Altus Oklahoma

Fencing’s Fight Through Time and Modern Practice

A compact look at fencing history from duels to sport. The piece notes how duels once settled disputes, then evolved into modern contests emphasizing speed and skill. It references shops like T&D Sporting Goods and a 1960s sports quiz tradition.

United States T&d ING Manyjdise U.S T&d Sporting Goods co-Broadway

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