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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1968

Page

20

Mathews Kaline power Tigers downs Senators twice

Detroit's Ed Mathews and Al Kaline hit home runs as the Tigers swept a doubleheader from the Washington Senators 7-0 in the nightcap with rookie Les Cain securing his first major league win. Gates Brown contributed in the opener, and Detroit built a late lead after Washington tied it in the eighth.

Detroit Ed Mathews al Kaline Les Cain Detroit Tigers Washington Senators Othe Tigers Gates Brown Washington Senators Frank Toward Hoomer Tom Murphy Lofton “Mathewa Joe Greenhill Markham Kaline Tom O'Kelley B. Taylor Mathews Hin Wee Eo Greenberg

Reed, Kelly Hurt Braves To Wins

In New York AP report Braves win as Ron Reed dominates opening game and Dick Kelley secures the sweep with a 2-0 victory. Mets' pitcher Al Jackson matched eight hits before Kellie's shutout in the eighth. Aaron scores on Woodward single. Bonn crash news also included with Irwin in critical condition and Mrs Lotfi Ingin traveling to London.

NEW York Atlanta Ron Reed New ‘York Mets Dick Kelley Bonn Germany Kelley Chris al Jackson Irwin Mets Tecin Bonn “Univ Neyrburgring Lotl Ingin London

Cubs Giants Split as Baseball Matchups Span Long Night

Cleveland dominates the first game with a five run edge led by Jules and Brown three hits, while Siebert holds Baltimore scoreless in the nightcap before a late Orioles surge. Cubs and Giants split results pepper the schedule.

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Rip Red Sow Dyer Shoots 214 At Littlefield For Golf Title

Thresh New York clashes as Dyer shoots 214 to win a golf title at Littlefield. Houston gains two key players from Bumns in a separate section. AP report covers Chicago White Sox sweeping the A’s in a doubleheader, John’s three run homer, and a five run rally. Cubs beat Giants 6-3 behind Banks three run pinch hit homer, Hart and Santo contribute.

Chicago Fommy John Chicago White Sox Oakland Athletics White Sox A’s John Jim Catfish” Hunter Oakdlands San Francisco Erinie Banks Chicago ‘Cubs Giants Gaylord Perry Jim Hart Banks Dick Nen Joe Gibbon Gibbon Bob Bolin Nen Cub Ron Santo Phil Regan Sevee Dave Marshall Wayne Causey Regan Hart Willie ‘Mays Cubs Francisco Carlés Rene Lachemann Rick ‘Monday Ramon Perry Billy Williams Los Wilbur Wood Harts Ferguson Jenkins Apariciose Ewigag Naheinebee Kevalneer Heckert Bennson Handley Ranta Chicaro Chine Weiand Gouger Bel RanFranesco Dagorm Ap San Manater T Leman Melton Taveport Tdaciaon Alor Fagp Dieter Callen Losg Indy Msn Lanier Sn Balin Tina Peerghnann Gobbon Ima Abario Boston Tesh Yankees Andy Kosco Stan Bahnsen Joe Verbanic

Attendance Boost for Yankees-Red Sox Series at Fenway

Boston crowd of 14 727 highlighted a four game Yankees-Red Sox series with season totals reaching 10 124 676. The Red Sox attendance this season stood at 428 000 after 18 home dates, not matching last year’s 400 000 but driving pennant race momentum.

Boston Fenway Park New York Boston Red Sox Red Sox

ACFL Considers Changes to Extra Point Rules

Atlantic Coast Football League coaches voted to experiment with removing kick attempts for extra points in exhibition games and to adopt a kick or pass option. The league also weighs changing field goal credit to a tiered system based on distance, making from the 10 yard line worth one point, from the 20 two, from the 30 three, and from the 40 four.

Newark ACFL

Al Downing Placed On Disabled List

Boston AP The New York Yankees placed pitcher Al Downing on the disabled list after his shoulder injury. Reliever John Wyatt was added to the roster in a cash deal with the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.

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Lubbock Archers Dominate San Angelo Tourney

Lubbock archers dominated the San Angelo Archery Club Tournament held Sunday night. Seven first places went to Lubbock competitors including Bil Whitener with 1,038 points in men’s cee side and his wife Ollie winning Jen's A free style with 897. Their daughter D'Wanna captured the girls B division with 637 and son Buster won the boys IP to Nhtteners. Reese of Lubbock took three women’s bare how titles with 466 total and Ronnie Mackey won the boys division with 933 points.

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Golf Teams Tie At Plainview County Club Outcome

Plainview teams tied for first with a 63 at Plainview Country Club in a Florida low-ball tournament. Teams led by Helen McQuien and McDaniel among others shared top honors. Bonita Pitt Lewis and JaBiceure tied for second.

Plainview Florida Plainview Country Club Helen McQuien Dick Cross Ernest Hudgins Bob Sharkey Helen McDaniel John Morehead Jerry Wofford Clovis Clough Bonita Pitt Lewis Bill Ad- Ring JaBiceure

Southern Cal Eyes NCAA Meet After Pac1 Conference Victory

Southern Cal cruised to a nine meet victory led by Lennox Miller and Earl McCullouch. Miller defended the 100 and 200 titles while McCullouch won the 120 yard high hurdles. The Trojans tallied 24 points in the meet, surpassing Oregon and Oregon State as California and UCLA followed.

Berkely Calif Southern California Pacini Trojans Lennox Miller Earl McCullouch Yon Ard Kansas Tennes Millon Miller Jamaica Sascessfully Southern Cal Oregon Oregon State California UCLA

Poston Triumphs In Kart Sprints At Panhandle Fairgrounds

Poston, who had brake problems in his own kart, found a ride in a friend's machine Sunday and won the Senior Fast Division at the Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds sprint kart event. Cool weather aided fast times as racers posted quick laps on the asphalt track.

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Arson Suspected as 10 Horses Die in Stable Fire

At Downs Race Track in Boston a large stable fire caused the death of ten horses and a training pony. Fire Chief Alfred Long said arson was likely. toilets were set ablaze and no other areas were damaged. More than 50 horses were evacuated by staff and track personnel as investigators began work.

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