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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1966

Page

10

Tribe Wins 2-1 as Indians Rally Behind Gonzalez

Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 Saturday after Pedro Gonzalez delivered a two run single in the seventh inning. Gary Bell allowed four hits in a strong pitching effort to push the Indians to a five game win streak while Minnesota fell to its eighth defeat in nine games.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Dave Boswell Pedro Gonzalez Minnesota Gary Bell Indians Twins Boswell

Yankees Tie In Rainout At Five But Game Official

The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox tied 2-2 after five innings before rain halted play. Official game with five innings logged, will be replayed later. Yankees effort featured Mickey Mantle’s ground rule double and Roy White’s homer, while Boswell allowed two hits in a two hitter for Chicago.

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Record-Setting Marks Highlight Modesto Meet Highlights

The Modesto meet showcased top marks led by Al Oerter and Ludvik Danek in discus with Danek posting 211-9 or better, while multiple athletes from Pasadena UCLA and Southern California posted strong performances in sprints and field events. The report lists standings across events including discus finals, mile, 120 high hurdles, and pole vault, with several meet records and notable performances by university and club athletes.

al Oerter New York Ludvik Danek Czechoslovakia Rink Babka Pasadena George Pune Nevada Randy Samson Texas A&m Dash Lennox Miller California Frosh James Hines Larry Dunn Sellers J Oe Maroid Busby Ucla Frost Grandy Harris Southern U Abilene Christian iDunn Johnson van Troba New Mexico Brian Pol Kinghorne Walter Butler Don Malin Geeeemal Bill Gairdner Vic Simmons Willie Davenport Southerney Donshy San Diego State Roy Hicks Sonera al Rockwell Athens Club Art *McCullough Southern California Sky George Hunt Exny Southern Wes Santee Peter Scott Nebraska Rick Herrmann George Kerr Jamaica Thomas Jungwirth Southern Harvey Nairin Grundy Harris Webster Johnson George Anderson Cees Stanford A Jose State Gilbert Smith Texas A&m Dave Morris Striders Aes Mickey Miller Ae State Pablo Een Wee Lenn Niner Coubh Bud Held Olympic Clul Ed Red Pasadena Athletic Association Nab Frank Covelli Pasadena AA Larry Stuart Southern California Striders Phil Conley Santa Clara Valley Youth Village Hemmer Carat Gyula Zsivotsky Hungary Harold Connolly Culver City AC Ed Burke Jimerve Santa Barbara Tommy Smith San Jose State Jim Lea Jim Kemp Kentucky State Bill Calhoun Oklahoma Bob Frey UCLA Rupert Hoilett John Pennel Mare Savage Ron [Morris Jim Scheinman Ralph Boston Rainer Stenius Los Angeles ‘State Darrell Horn Gayle Hopkins Ken “Eee Striders

Boston Nips Senators 6 5 in Tight N.E. Showdown

Dalton Jones Jim Gosver and Tony Conigliaro homered to pace the Red Sox as Jim King hit a grand slam for Washington while Jim Lonborg battled through seven innings before a late rally. Dick Radatz fanned two to preserve a 6-5 Boston victory with Dan Osinski closing.

Washington Dalton Jones Jim Gosver Tony Conigliaro Jim King Boston Red Sox Washington Senators Jim Lonborg Don Blasingame Bob Laverine Lonborg Frank Howard Dick Radatz King Radatz Dick Nen Jim French Boston Senators Don Lock Blasingame Dan Osinski Hrbi Petrocliss Blasngmeth Gamu Valentine Gosger Cf Saverine Strmeki If Howard If Descott King Conigtara Jones Foy Brinkmass Ryan McAfulln Fergerg Bchance Ntal E Sen Vagtrzemski Lehers New Saverine Lock Jones R Jones Gosger Congnare Tanberg Humphireys Humphreys Roe Humphreys

Orioles Rally Past Athletics 9-2 in Eight

Brooks Robinson and Curt Blefary sparked a four run eighth inning as the Orioles defeated the Athletics 9-2. Moe Drabowsky pitched strong relief after replacing John Miller in the fifth, allowing two hits the rest of the night for his first win.

Kansas City Brooks Robinson Curt Blefary Baltimore Orioles Moe Drabowsky Drabowsky John Miller Orioles John Wyatt Bliefary Sam Bowens Blefary Dave Johnson Bowens Johnson Drabowskys

Ruidoso Race Card Highlights Multiple Quarter Horse Events

Readable fragments show numerous races from the Ruidoso meet including 515 furlongs for 3 year olds, claiming events, 400 yard sprints for older horses, and a 1 mile route. Top names include Brinksley and Byers with payouts listed for several events.

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Indianapolis Purse Could Reach 750000 With Attendance

Indianapol is article notes that the purse last May 14 may reach 750 000 including special jewards by oil and accessory companies. Management pays according to attendance and will not announce the payoff until Tuesday night at the victory dinner.

Detroit Nips Angels 5-4 on McAuliffe's seventh inning blast

Dick McAuliffe hit a two run homer in the seventh to lift Detroit past the California Angels 5 to 4 ending the Tigers four game skid. He also drove in a run with a two out single in the second as Dean Chance relieved starter Fred Newman. The Angels tied it later on Willie Smith's single and Norm Siebern double after Smith was twice hit by pitches.

Detroit Dick McAuliffe California Angeles Tigers McAuliffe Dean I Chance Fred Newman The Angeles Willie Smith Norm Siebern Smith Angels Liseborn Hd Kirkpatrick

Baylor Signs Junior College Cage Star

Ed Thorpe a 6 5 forward from San Joaquin Delta Junior College signed with Baylor University. Coach Bill Menefee said Thorpe averaged 14 points a game and was a strong rebounder for a Delta squad that won 21 straight before a California Junior College tournament loss.

WACO Ed Thorpe San Joaquin Delta Baylor University Bill Menefee Thorpe

Winnipeg Signs Ex Continental Tackle Riera

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announced the signing of 235 pound import guard Ernie Riera for the 1966 CFL season. At 25 and six feet tall he has played for Pratt Junior College Tulsa and Hartford of the Continental Football League.

Winnipeg Winnipeg Blue Bombers Ernie Riera Riera Pratt Junior College Kansas University of Tulsa Hartford

Levelland Golf Standings Show Tight Race Sees Big Leads Slipping

Levelland trails leader by ten strokes after a 75 on Saturday as CHAMPION FLIGHT led by Sid Wall and T. C. Hamilton extends the margin. The dense listing shows multiple flights with pairs and scores, including First Fourth Flight pairings and upcoming morning tee times.

Phillies blank Giants 2-0 for sixth straight win

Ray Culp and Darold Knowles combined on a six hit shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the San Francisco Giants 2-0. Culp allowed three hits through seven frames despite four errors by his team and Knowles yielded three more Giants hits in relief. Dick Groat drew a walk, advanced on a sacrifice, and Cookie Rojas drove in the first run. Rich Allen added an insurance score with a sixth inning triple and Bill White’s sacrifice fly.

San Francisco Ray Culp Darold Knowles Philadelphia Phillies San Francisco Giants Culp Giants Philadelphia Knowles Dick Groat Joe Gibbon Bobby Wine Groat Cookie Rojas Rich Allen Bill White

Cards Stop Reds In 3-1 Victory At Home

Left hander Al Jackson allowed five hits and earned his fourth win against Reds. Tommy Harper hit his first homer in the fifth and added a double. Jackson also doubled home Bob Tolan in a two run second inning as St. Louis built a 3-0 lead. Charley Smith walked to start the first and Tim McCarver singled, with McCarver later in a rundown after Tolan’s tap back to O'Toole.

ST. Louis al Jackson St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Tommy Harper Jackson Harper Bob Tolan Cardinals Charley Smith Tim McCarver McCarver Tolan Cincinnati Jim O'Toole

Koufax Dodgers Open Weekend with 7-1 Mets Victory

Sandy Koufax fired a three-hitter for his fifth straight complete game as the Dodgers beat the Mets 7-1. Jim Lefebvre drove in three runs with two singles and a sacrifice fly, Willie Davis added a two run single, and Wes Parker hit a homer as Los Angeles extended its win streak to five.

Los Angeles Sandy Koufax Los Angeles Dodgers New York Mets Jim Lefebvre Willie Davis Wes Parker Ihomey Koufax

Astros Split With Pirates

The Pirates defeated the Astros 5-2 in the night game as Willie Stargell and Bob Bailey homered off Robin Roberts who absorbed his fourth loss. Houston had won the afternoon 2-1 behind strong pitching.

Houston Willie ‘Stargell Bob Bailey Woody Fryman Pittsburgh Pirates Astros Stargell Gene Riley Bailey Robin Roberts

Ragus speaks on coaching standards in Lubbock sports scene

In this excerpt Ragus outlines the criteria for hiring coaches and notes strong staff cooperation and enthusiasm across Lubbock schools. He emphasizes character knowledge coaching background and ability to transfer technique to athletes, highlighting quiet efficiency in directing youth programs.

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Coaches energize Lubbock athletic rise in hub city

Ragus praises coaches from seventh graders to high school for dedication and atmosphere. He stresses Superintendent Nat Williams and principals aiding the program with cooperation. He notes his hands on approach as field man and highlights four district titles won by Monterey in football basketball golf and Lubbock High in baseball.

Ragus Supt Nat Williams Lubbock Aagus Stamford Corpus Christi Abilene Christian College Pete Ragus Monterey Lubbock High

Sorrell Defends Hereford Crown

Dalhart’s Jess Sorrell opens defense of his Life Begins at 40 golf event here against Bud Ward of California. Eight players per flight, two nine hole matches today, with two survivors advancing to Monday’s 18 hole final. Other first round matches include Connard Young vs Jack Garrett, Dale Tinnan vs Wayne LeGate, and John Renner vs Russell Carver.

Hereford Jess Sorrell Dalhart Bud Ward California Connard Young Jack Garrett

Aggies plan major football improvements and bond funding

The Aggies aim to raise 1.5 million through a $750 000 price increase and a parallel revenue bond. About 1 000 seats have been pledged in Bryan College Station as part of a kickoff by the Aggie Quarterback Club. Enrollment is projected at 11 000 next fall with steady annual growth, while alumni demand better seats and A M seeks stronger non conference opponents at Kyle Field.

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