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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1960

Page

5

Pirates Gain Lead In Series As Yanks Rally Fails

In a tense baseball clash, Bob Cerv botched a ball leading to Pirates' scoring. Joe Christopher advanced on a wild pitch, and Hoak's heads up play plus Mearis's homer helped Pittsburgh build a lead. Roger Maris hit a homer for New York, but pitching decisions by Murtaugh and Stengel shaped a tight finish. Attendance near 63 thousand, with postgame figures detailing gate receipts and shares for teams and leagues.

Page One Bob Cerv Joe Christopher Burgess Hoak Yanks Roger Maris Maris McDougald Bobby Richardson Murtaugh Bob Friend Haddix

Denver City Leads Unbeaten Class AA Football Slate

United Press International notes Denver City heads a 14 undefeated and untied teams as district play begins. Jacksboro, Frede ricksburg, Columbus and Karnes City slipped last weekend while Floydada Olton Dublin Grapevine Gatesville Llano remain perfect. This week nine district games feature Olney Kenedy Goliad Lamar Consolidated Uvalde and other AA clashes.

United Press International Olney Denver City Hooks Taylor Katy Bellville Kenedy Honda Raymondville Jacksboro F Pitisburg Fredericksburg Columbus Pleas‘anton Karnes City Floydada Olton Dublin Grapevine Gatesville Goliad Pittsburg Gilmer Uvalde Lamar Consolidated

American League expansion panel weighs Houston bid

The AL expansion committee met secretly to screen ninth and tenth team applicants. Cities under serious consideration include Houston, Minneapolis, and Dallas Fort Worth. Members Del Webb, George Medinger, Hank Greenberg, and Joseph Igiehardt reportedly favor Houston while divided on Minneapolis and Dallas Fort Worth.

New York

Royal Warns Texas to Focus After Big Win

Texas coach Darrell Royal urged the Longhorns to ignore celebration after a 24-0 victory over Oklahoma. He warned they must sharpen for Arkansas, which he said would be motivated following a subpar showing against Baylor. The Horns Razorbacks game was regionally televised in the Southwest United States.

Austin UPI Texas Darrell Royal Longhorns Oklahoma Arkansas Royal Baylor United States

Battle Of Dallas Seen As Even In NFL AFL Rivalry

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle said the Dallas and Houston battles are about even and not decisive. He expressed optimism for both the Cowboys and the AFL Texans, noting they should improve financially in a season or two. The competition is mainly in player signing. Rozelle spoke at a Chicago luncheon with Indiana coach Phil Dickens and Big Ten Commissioner Tug Wilson.

Turley Ford Murtaugh Richardson Hoak Don Kubek Lopez Wengel Bob Turley Whitey Ford Ford Stengel Chicago UPI National Football League Pete Rozelle Mondy Ous NFL Cowboys AFL Texans AFT Rozelle Indiana Phil Dickens Big Ten K. L. “Tug” Wilson

Class AA Slate Schedule Skewed By Friday Games

United Press International reports a cluttered Class AA slate with many Friday matchups across towns including Tulia Dalmoa Lake View Perryton and Ranger. Several games spread across Saturday with teams like Cooper at Oy Bewaia Jefferson and Madison in highlighted amid scattered venues and listed anomalies.

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Pete Whisenhut Lists Eating as Hobby

Washington Senator outfielder Pete Whisenhut told reporters his hobby is eating, describing it succinctly when asked during a UPI interview in Washington.

Washington UPI Pete Whisenut Washington Senators

Borger Maintains Lead as Three Teams Remain Unbeaten

Borger Bulldogs hold the District 3AAAA top spot as Monterey Lubbock High and Amarillo also post unbeaten league marks. Monterey can tie for first with a win over Palo Duro, while Lubbock hosts Tascosa and Amarillo faces Pampa. Standouts include Borger’s Hardin and Woodsley doubling as top scorers. Monterey and Lubbock boast strong defenses and high-scoring teammates.

Borger Bulldogs Monterey Lubbock High Amarillo Palo Duro Berger Plainview Tascosa Westerners Sandies Pampa Amarilo Borger Lubbock S. Taubbock Uae ST Andengs Rer Schou Pat Terdin Luin Lubbo Ana Monte Rey Kidd Bo Rier Dobbin Ada iYarbro

Rice Works Out In Shorts Monday

Rice University reserves scrimmaged the freshmen Monday while the top two teams worked out in shorts. The Owls received three injuries while thumping the Florida Gators 10-0 last Saturday night. Guard Rufus King and backup Walter Ligon were sidelined with knee injuries. King's injury was more severe. They face the SMU Mustangs in the Cotton Bowl Saturday night.

Houston

Baylor Has Light Drill On Monday

Baylor's first two units had a light 30 minute scrimmage session and film study after Saturday's 28 14 victory over Arkansas. The team reviewed Texas Tech defensive looks as redshirted players conducted offensive drills and exited without injuries ahead of the Texas Tech game in Lubbock Saturday night.

Waco Tex Baylor Arkansas Texas Tech Bears Bar Lubbock

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