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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1969

Page

15

Twins Hand 18th Loss

MINNEAPOLIS ST PAUL AP The Minnesota Twins handed Luis Tiant his 18th loss Tuesday night and beat the Cleveland Indians 5-2. The win, part of nine wins in 11 games, moved Minnesota six games ahead in the American League West. Tiant struggled after an early single spree, as John Roseboro and Leo Cardenas sparked a rally in the fifth. Larry Brown added a run in the seventh before Tito Horvat’s bid for the Indians’ comeback faltered.

Minneapolis-St, Paul Minnesota Twins Luis Tiant Cleveland Indians Twins Oakland Boston Tiant John Roseboro Leo Cardenas Tommy Hall Ted Uhlaender Tony Oliva Rod Carew Cardenas Uhlaender Tal Larry Brown

Senators Sweep Angels in Rain-Shortened Twinbill Victory

Washington beat California 3-2 in a rain shortened game after a 2-0 opener. Jim Hannan pitched a three hitter for the Senators with no walks, while Frank Howard and Lee Maye homered. Ken McMullen had three hits and drove in three runs across the two games.

Washington Ken McMullen California Jim Hannan Frank Howard Lee Maye Senators Angels McMullen Edo Stroud Cisco Carlos Maye Sinsils Howard Day Johnston Rick Reichardt Bill Voss Hannan

Bulls and 76ers complete midseason trade swap

Philadelphia 76ers finalize a deal with the Chicago Bulls sending veteran forward Chet Walker to Philadelphia for Jim Washington. The trade also moves Shaler Halimon and a 1969 first-round pick to Chicago for a yet to be named player after the 1969-70 NBA season. Walker averaged 16 points per game in his career and may switch to the ABA. Washington was Vil­lanova born and was the No. 1 pick by the St. Louis Hawks in 1965.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 76Ers Chicago Bulls Chet Walker Jim Washington T6wers Shaler Haliman Bulls National Basketball Association Walker Syracuse American Basketball Association NBA Washington Villanova University St. Louis Hawks

Red Raiders Practice Update Highlights Injuries and Tickets

Coach King praised a tough day of drills with three on three lineman work and noted standout offensive forwards Bob Browning and Tom Newton. Sophomore running back Pat Rogers and linebacker Carroll Sullivan suffered knee injuries, with Rogers out a week and Sullivan sidelined at least a week. Tech will keep the ticket office open extended hours through weekdays and Saturdays to handle requests, with tickets remaining for home and away games and some Jones Stadium season tickets available.

King Bob Browning Tom Newton Henderson County JC Raiders Pat Rogers Corpus Christi Ray Letterman Carroll Sullivan Tech Don Sparks Rogers Sparks Sullivan Ruth Sturtz Jones’ Stadium

Packers Move Anderson From Running Back to Flanker

Green Bay shifts Donny Anderson from running back to flanker as the Packers near the end of the 1969 season. Forrest Gregg ends his retirement and rejoins the team, while Trav is Williams and Dave Hampton gain carries in a comeback effort.

Green Bay UPI Donny Anderson Green Bay Packers Texas Tech America Packers Anderson Travis Williams Dave Hampton Forrest Gregg Williams Vince Lombardi Paul Hornung Bengtson Hampton Jim Grabowski Elijah Pitts Chuck Merecevi Perry Williams Boyd Dowler Carroll Dale Marv Fleming

Cubs clinch win as Kessinger sac fly seals series

Chicago Cubs triumphed over the Reds with a fifth inning rally and clinched the game in the sixth when Don Kessinger hit a sacrifice fly and Jose Popovich added an RBI single.

Reds Cubs Don Kessinger Popovich

Golden Tors Face Major Line Rebuild Under New Coach

Lamesa’s Golden Tors must replace most of both offensive and defensive lines under new head coach Robert James. The 1968 squad, led by co captains Davis Tutle Williams Brown, features 73 lettermen with only four returning to the line and a quarterback battle to replace Angelo State bound Terry Kinard.

Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal Golden Tors Robert James James Tors Terry Kinard Kinard Cecil Davis Jerry Beatty

LCHS Seeks Five Games For 69 70 Cage Schedule

For 1969 70 LCHS basketball schedule five games are still needed. Coach Geary Bowe is willing to host at LCC Fieldhouse or travel, seeking Nov 11 Jan 16 23 27 and Feb 10 dates. Eagles posted 90 7 last season with 15 games and six tournaments on the slate. Contact 792 0221.

Laidback Christian High Geary Bowe LCC Bowe Eagles LCHS

Matador Sophomores Lead Small-School Backfield

Matador coach names seven key players led by Barnhill and speedster Stanley Thompson, a 160 pound split end and halfback. Kenneth Marshall, also 160 pounds, competes for fullback, with guards from last year in Eliott Eliot James Cook. Lee Hart contests defensive halfback duties as the squad emphasizes attitude and versatility due to small size. Irvine, 1965 ACC graduate and former Dumas assistant, joins as coach staff.

Barnhill Stanley Thompson Kenneth Marshall Marshall Rickey’ Eliott Robert Eliot Don James Randy Cook Lee Hart Irvine ACC Dumas

Yankees Nudge Pilots In 15th

New York Yankees win 5-4 over the Seattle Pilots in 15 innings after Jerry Kenney's single and a Woods double. Merritt Ranew drove in a Seattle run in the 14th, then Horace Clarke's run ended on a disputed obstruction play that gave Clarke and the Yankees the tie before the decisive 15th inning.

NEW York Jerry Kenney Ron Woods New York Yankees Seattle Pilots Merritt Ranew Seattle Yankees Horace Clarke Roy White Clarke Larry Barnett Gene Brabender Harner Yi Hoviey Michaels rCamer Fernandz Oneer Murcer Hegan Ib Woods of Mnertny Kennex Oh iDonaldsn Boehmer Hark As and Trepitone Ranew Tyning P Osler S Tye Trey Goossen Opere Woods Ab AG Barner Renney Hovey Bahnsen Uws Downing

Alou's infield hit lifts Houston to 7 6 win over Cardinals

Jesus Alou delivered an infield single with one out in the Lith inning driving in the winning run as Houston edged St. Louis 7 to 6 Tuesday. The contest featured late scoring and a tense finish.

Houston Jesus Alou St. Louis Cardinals Tuesawie

Alou Delivers In Extra Inning Win For Giants

Alou's clutch hit after Edwards reached on error and moved to third on Morgan's single sparks a late rally. Houston ties 66 in seventh with Watson single and Alou double as Cardinals lead 6-1 early, scoring on Davalillo and Torre, then adding on Davalillo double and Shannon single.

Alou John Edwards Julian Kavier Joe Morgan Houston Bob Watson Cardinals Vic Davalillo Joe Torre Davalillo Mike Shannon

White Sox Rally Past Orioles in Big Sixth

Chicago White Sox broke a nine game skid against Baltimore with a 10 to 3 win in a nine run sixth inning. Dave McNally, Jim Hardin, and Dick Hall yielded the burst as 13 batters faced, Bill Melton and Bobby Knoop each had two hits, while Pete Ward Tom McCraw and Gail Hopkins delivered three pinch singles.

Chicago Chicago White Sox Baltimore Orioles White Sox Dave McNally Jim Hardin Dick Hall Bill Melton Bobby Knoop Pete Ward Tom McCraw Gail Hopkins

Royals Rout Tigers as Lolich Suffers Big Night

Kansas City mashes Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich 17 to 8 fueled by rookies and later three more runs in the seventh. Brian Piccola and Joe Foy drive in two runs apiece as the Royals erupt in a high scoring victory in Detroit.

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