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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1969

Page

19

Pro tour notes and Palmer link to putter choice

Fragmentary notes mention Gare and Knudson failing to gain on Pam Palmer, a yacht of fans and a millionaire on the pro tour since September. Palmer chooses a putter that felt good and plans to use it in rounds ahead.

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Braves hammer Mets 15-3 as Aaron hits 519th homer

Atlanta routs New York with 18 hits led by Henry Aaron's 519th career homer. Pat Jarvis earns his fourth win against two losses in the Thursday night game.

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Brownfield blanks Weatherford on Lopez one-hitter

Brownfield pitcher Elisio Lopez fired a masterful one-hitter, fanning nine in a 2-0 win over Weatherford to push the Cubs to their ninth straight victory and a spot in the regional playoffs. Randall Rodgers drove in the decisive run with a fourth inning single and Baccus and Joplin made key plays. The Cubs improve to 14-5 while Weatherford drops behind.

Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal ‘Sports Brownfield Randall Rodgers Elisio Lopez Weatherford Rodgers Lopez Steve Wise Kangaroos Cubs Gary Baccus Oklahoma Mickey Joplin Baccus James McDivitt Wise Joplin Charlie Hicks Mike Roberson Rob Newberry Holly Warren Pat Sneed Raymond Pickett Newberry Terry Hicks Warren

Kizer Wilson Lead Treasure Island Golf Flight Warms

Ken Kizer and Tom Wilson fired six birdies and a dozen pars to post a Treasure Island record round and grab the early lead in TI's first annual Partnership. The pair posted under 49 for a record, with 8:30 p.m. final round tee times as teams were flighted for the closing round.

Ken ‘Kizer Tom Wilson Treasure Island Kizer-Wilson Doug Ehle Bud Halford Treasure Islands Ken Kizer

Comer Carries Seattle Victory

Wayne Comer drove in five runs with a homer and a double as the Seattle Pilots defeated the Washington Senators 7-6 in a Thursday night game. The lengthy recap lists numerous player pairings and golf-like scoreline notes embedded in the report.

Washington Wayne Comer Seattle Pilots Washington Senators

White Sox thunder past Tigers behind McLain rough first inning

Milwaukee AP reports the Chicago White Sox blasted Denny McLain for four runs in the first inning including Bill Melton's homer his first in more than a month as they rolled to a 7-3 win over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.

Milwaukee Chicago White Sox Denny McLain Bill Melton Detroit Tigers

Local Little League and Softball Scores Across City Leagues

City leagues report varied scores from Little League and softball standings. Notable results include Red Bud 12 and United 19 in Northwest play, Caprock Fence 7 in Western action, and Ralston Purina 3 versus Clark Equipment 10 in National Softball. Multiple teams such as Boron, Lab, and Dixie Little League entries appear with single or two game outcomes.

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Robinson Powers 6-2 Baltimore Win

Frank Robinson hit his 12th homer in the sixth and drove in the tie breaking run with a five run seventh as the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Minnesota Twins 6 to 2. The win featured Robinson’s clutch two way impact in a game with scattered hitting and bullpen work.

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Kramer retires after 11 seasons with Green Bay Packers

Packers guard Jerry Kramer, an 11 year veteran and five time All NFL pick, confirms retirement with a formal announcement alongside coach Phil Bengtson. He expresses best wishes for the 1969 season and hopes to see the team reach the Super Bowl in New Orleans. He leaves a legacy as a leading scorer and longtime kicking specialist.

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Sooners Sign Schoolboy Sensation Joe Wylie

Henderson Oklahoma signed national letter of intent with Joe Wylie a celebrated school boy running star. Wylie previously filed a Big High pre enrollment application and was among the early signings in the May 21 national letter window. OU assistant Jerry Pettibone officiated the signing as coach Church Fairbanks had pursued Wylie last week.

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Raceways Events Resume Tonight at Arena Park

Raceways returns to action at Arena Park with the supermodified and sportsman classes after a two week layoff due to rains. Officials expect around 40 cars overall including about 28 supermodifieds and 32 sportsman cars with several Amarillo modifieds possibly joining.

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