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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1969

Page

11

Nino Benvenuti Stages Comeback Over Tiger in 10-Rounder

In a Monday night slugfest, Nino Benvenuti edged Dick Tiger in a 10 round bout. Clete Boyer hit a two run homer in Atlanta’s 3-0 win over the Cardinals. Hank Aaron joined an elite club with 500 homers and 500 doubles as he opened the game with his 500th career double. A fire erupted in the Braves mascot teepee after the homer celebration.

Atlanta Clete Boyser St. Louis Cardinals Royer Orlando Cepeda Felix ‘Millan Nelson Briles Braves Hank Aaron Chief Noc-A Homa

Falcons blossom as home runs guide win over Braves

Atlanta shored up the game with timely hits and strong defense as Nickro improved to 7 3 on the mound. Tim McCarver reached on an error and Joe Hague, Dal Maxvill produced key outs to end a top threat.

Atlanta Blaze Nickro Tim McCarver Bob Johnson Joe Hague Dal Maxville

Markets At A Glance Cotton Futures Dip On Demand Hopes

New York cotton futures No 2 closed 25 to 35 cents a bale lower as spot prices eased and a government appraisal of U S cotton demand over the weekend unsettled prices.

New York U.S

Corn futures drop sharply on Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago AP reports corn futures fell 4.44 cents to a session low on the Chicago Board of Trade limited by liquidation across commodities. The government rescinded an earlier ruling permitting warehouse rescaling of 1968 corn, aiming to keep domestic use and exports high.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade

Summer outlook for SWC teams includes SMU standouts

The piece weighs the operations of Texas Arkansas SMU Baylor Tech A&M TCU and Rice The writer suggests SMU has the best chance to reach the top level while others face a tough battle for bowl eligibility The overall view forecasts a tight race with three SWC teams likely to secure bowls and several others proving their worth before summer ends

Texas-Arkansas SMU Baylor-Tech-A&m-Tcu eRice SWC

Hatcher Hurls No-Hitter In Andrews Showdown

Johnny Hatcher pitched a no hitter as Ray drove in a run in the fourth inning while Darrell Helms singled to plate another score in an Andrews game.

Johnny Hatcher Andrews John Ray Hatcher Darrell Helms

Carew hits two homers as Twins beat Senators 7-1

Rod Carew slugged a pair of two-run homers including a second in Minnesota’s five-run fourth inning on Monday night. The Twins powered past the Washington Senators 7-1 in a decisive victory.

Washington Rod Carew Minnesota Twins

Dumas Game Summary Hits Sixth Inning Walks

Dumas scored three times in the sixth inning via three walks and miscues. Andrews led with two runs, and the pitching line shows Hatcher improving to 13-3 while Smith took the loss at 5-? in a tense late frame.

Dumas MclInturff Andrews

Tiger Beats Benvenuti in Unanimous Decision at MSG

Dick Tiger of Biafra, 39, defeated Nino Benvenuti by unanimous decision in a 10 round light heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Tiger pressured from start to finish, cutting Benvenuti near the left eye in the seventh round and earning a needed win to rejoin title contention. The Italian was warned as the bout ended, with Tiger advancing as a top challenger for the crown.

New York Dick Tiger Biafra Nino Benvenuti Nantile Madison Square Garden Trieste Tiger Bob Foster Benvenuti Tony Perez

Schenken Wins Formula Three at Crystal Palace

Tim Schenken of Australia drove a Grabham Ford to win the Greater London Trophy Formula Three race at Crystal Palace England. He beat Ronnie Peterson from Sweden in a close wheel-to-wheel duel over 25 laps. Allan Rollinson and Reine Wisell finished second and fourth respectively behind Schenken. The 44.75 mile race lasted 23 minutes 18.2 seconds at an average speed of 89.47 mph.

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Southwest and Dixie Leagues Scoreboard Fragments

A jumble of team names and scores from Houston area leagues across Southwest and Dixie, listing Pontiacs, Minors, and various sponsors. The final line notes the record for most wild pitches in a season, 30 by Leon Ames of the New York Giants in 1905.

Leon Ames New York Giants

Foyt Captures Second Pole for Speedway Race

A. J. Foyt, already the pole sitter, views pace as key but not decisive. He notes his car’s aerodynamics and new suspension, built in Houston, aim to race the distance with three mandatory pit stops for fuel and no tire changes unless needed. Foyt, confident after years of track experience, disputes outsized doubt about former winners’ odds at this Speedway.

Page One Foyt McCluskey Houston Unser

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