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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1962
Page
26
Mark Mullin leads in the mile while Traynor breaks his own 25.3 record in the 3 000 meters. Mullin and Traynor factor prominently as Morgan State and Boston College runners contend for top spots in a tight field.
The Automen led by Maryland’s John Belitza cleared 154 for a pole vault meet record while Villanova's Billy Joe toppled the 62-1% mark in the trials. Lubbock, Yale, and Brown figures pace the heats and final, with a 3:10.6 mile relay best and 46.7 440 victory as the squad strengthens its non-league bid.
In Hereford the semifinalists are set after Dale Timin loses again to P. J. Roberton of Olton by 3 and 2 in Sepeys round. Four golfers advance to today’s semis as finals loom after Hereford play with Dave Carson Friona and Stan Barrett among survivors.
Houston’s Jim Golden spun a superb three hit outing while the Colts pushed across two in the third. Pittsburgh managed only three baserunners all night with the Texas crowd silent as Golden retired the final 13 in order.
Washington rallied from a 6-6 tie with two runs in the sixth as Jim King and Jim Piersall set up scoring, while Marty Kutyna earned his first win in relief. Cleveland’s Bob Allen struggled in four innings while Frank Funk and Bob Johnson contributed to the late scoring for Washington.
News brief notes Slaton's football preview, Lamar Tech winning Midwest golf title, Mankato State taking third, and various sports results including American League pitching and other scattered race items. The fragmentary OCR furnishes scattered names and scores without full context.
Ed Edwards led a power display as he slugged a pair of runs and Dale Long homered for the Senators. Preresal and Katyna starred in two dazzling catches to rob the Indians of extra-base hits while Woodie Held added a solo homer and double. Starter Jim Grant was knocked out in the sixth after allowing four runs, with Stenhouse plagued by a 1.69 ERA as he pitched just over three innings.
Cincinnati Reds overpower Chicago Cubs 6 to 0 as George Altman and Seemony Edwards pace the scoring with key RBIs. Dave Sister played solidly on the mound earning the win, while Dick Ellsworth took the loss after a rough start in a game dominated by Reds hits and early runs.
The New Deal Lions move to a new district for the next full season under Coach Bob Wills. Three newcomers join their schedule as Whitharral Anton and Whiteface face the Lions for the first time in years while Amherst remains familiar in conference play.
The Hillcrest Country Club hosts the Scotch Foursome beginning at 2 30 p m today with a prize fund the largest yet. Players may join the list by seeing tournament chairman Gary Decker at the first tee. Late pairings can still be added and prizes awarded.
Curt Flood delivers a bases loaded single in the ninth off Lew Burdette to cap a four run inning as the St. Louis Cardinals edge the Milwaukee Braves 4 to 3. Adcock homered for Atlanta, Sawatski drove in two for the Braves, Hendley took the loss.
Jones is picked to win the 500 mile race as Ward and others compete in the 1969 field. Bill Vukovich, injured earlier, is noted as a major opponent. Hurtubise, Ward, Marshman, Foster and Rathmann are listed among leading contenders in a crowded 33-car lineup.
About 30 teams compete in the fifth annual Lovington partnership golf tournament starting Friday with 18 hole medal play rounds on Saturday and Sunday. Eight teams in each flight vie for top three prizes. Entry is 13 per player with dinner dance Saturday hosted by pro Carl Edwards.
NEW YORK UPI Teddy Wright, a welterweight hopeful from Detroit, used a stronger finish to secure a unanimous 10 round decision against middleweight Phil Moyer of Portland in a televised bout at Madison Square Garden. Moyer, standing in for brother Denny, fought earnestly on the comeback trail but tired in the late rounds. In London, two English boys ages nine and ten caused $25.20 damage, receiving three years probation and a $120 fine.
Plains Co Op beat Reese AFB 4 to 3 in the Industrial League contest. Pitcher James Hawking hurled and batted, hitting a three run homer in the third to put Plains ahead for good. Ralph Beekman pitched for the losers, while Carlos Rivera collected a double and a single in five trips.
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