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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1961

Page

12

SWC Drills Adjustments Surface In Practice

SWC drills continue with multiple position changes as Yippy Rankin shifts to guard and Bob Witucki likely moves to end. Coach King notes Rankin can rise from starter at worst to help defense, while Rice preseason practice under Jess Neely shows focus on pass protection and rushing with Cox Kerbow Hollingsworth and Piper shining.

Jay Byrum Roger Gill Bake Turner Bill Worley Yippy Rankin Midland King Bob Witucki Tech Charles Harrison Dennis Grimes Witucki Raiders Houston UPI Rice Athletic Directors and Business Owls Jess Neely Owls Billy Cox Randall Kerbow Benny Hollingsworth Paul Piper Wil Jay Hubbard

Baylor Bears Focus on Fundamentals and Offense

Baylor coach John Bridgers led two long workouts stressing basic techniques and offense, expressing satisfaction with overall team condition and normal progress. The Bears schedule their first scrimmage for Wednesday.

Waco, Tex UPI John Bridgers Baylor Bears Bridgers Bears

Longhorns See Progress In Fall Two-A-Day Drills

Coach Darrell Royal reported UT Longhorns showing good progress during two-a-day workouts. He stressed fundamentals and said the squad is "pretty well over the hump" toward starting fall drills as they prepare for the annual Austin press day Wednesday.

Royal Longhorns Austin

Double Main Event Slated At Bridges Arena

Tonight at Bridges Arena in Fair Park Coliseum a double main event features Tony Borne versus Ricky Romero in a two out of three falls match for the North American title and Danny McShain challenging Dory Funk for the champion. Romero faces a tough test as Borne boasts an undefeated record here with Leo Newman in his corner.

Tony Borne Ricky Romero Danny McShain Dory Funk Bridges Arena Fair Park Coliseum Darling Dagmar Rita Cortez Baby Cheryl Fabious Moolah Nick “Wildman” Roberts Eric Rommel Dagmar Cheryl Romero Borne Leo Newman

Purkey Delivers Six-Hitter as Reds Beat Cardinals 5 2

Reds top Cardinals 5-2 as Bob Purkey limits St Louis to six hits over eight innings. He improves to 15-10 despite a late Cardinal rally in the ninth frame. Eds: Purkey fans seven, walks two, with Cincinnati scoring in the fifth sixth and seventh.

ST. Louis Bob Purkey Cincinnati Reds St.Louis Cardinals Purkey Cards Ken Bover Charley James Carl Sawatski Reds Los Angeles Dodgers John Edwards Don Blasingame Frank Robinson Jerry Lynch Gordon Coleman Vada Pinson Cincinnnati Craig Anderson Blasingime Eddie Kasko Bob Gibson

Dodgers Rally Beats Giants with Four-Run Third

Dodgers score four unearned runs in the third inning led by Duke Snider’s 13th homer to beat the Giants 4-2 in Los Angeles. Stan Williams pitched a five-hitter for his first win over San Francisco in over a year and went the distance. Orlando Cepeda misplayed a routine fly to spark the rally as Maury Wills, Jim Gilliam, and Snider delivered key hits. Willie Mays later walked and scored on a sacrifice fly by Harvey Kuenn for San Francisco’s lone early run. Jim Davenport added a late Giants run after drawing a walk and Dodger errors in the eighth.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Duke Snider San Francisco Giants Stan Williams Giants Orlando Cepeda Maury Wills Jim Gilliam Wally Moon Wills Snider Willie Mays Ed Bailey Harvey Kuenn Jim Davenport San Francisco Dodger

Braves edge Phillies 5 4 behind Burdette in marathon

Milwaukee Braves win 5-4 over Philadelphia Phillies in a four hour game. Lew Burdette delivers strong relief to close the marathon with Frank Bolling's winning hit and Joe Torre's pinch sacrifice fly.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves Philadelphia Phillies Lew Burdette Braves Frank Bolling Stanley White Joe Torre

Baseball scores and playoff results across leagues

Tuesday results show New York 6 Baltimore 8 and Chicago 8 Cleveland 1 with San Francisco 2 Los Angeles 4. Other games include Detroit 1 Milwaukee 5 Philadelphia 4 and Houston 38 Denver 2 4. International League highlights Richmond 3 Columbus 6 and Charleston 6 Jersey City 2. San Antonio wins 3 1 over Tulsa.

New York W. Wonianeee Baltimore Cleveland Chicago Manan Gy Loaim Asavien Cincinnati Los Anifeles San Francisco Milwatiee Philadelphia Dallas-Fort Worth Omaha Indianapolis Loulevile Houston Denver Richmond Columbus Charleston Jersey City Rochester Buffalo Avatin Amarillo San Antonio Tulsa Nee Donovan Pittsburgh Gibson Cardwell American Association Dallas-Fort. Worth Louisville International League Syracuse Toronto New York Fagenea Ty Baltimore Bree Whee Gee Boa Weed Los Angeles Washington Ae Kansas Milwaukee St. Laura Atonn

Orioles Win Pair as Tigers Lose Sixth Straight

The Detroit Tigers dropped a pair to the Baltimore Orioles, one 4-1 in a suspended game resumed after curfew and a second 1-0 in the regularly scheduled contest. Hoyt Wilhelm shut down Detroit on one hit in the ninth to seal the suspended game, while Chuck Estrada earned the win in the 1-0 win with 11 strikeouts and three hits allowed.

Baltimore Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Detroit Hoyt Wilhelm Tigers Chuck Estrada Steve Barber Estrada Yankees Orioles Don Messi Brooks Robinson Robinson Jackie Bramit Reno Bertoia Rocky Colavito Sin Colavito Russ Snyder Oriole Lyman Harris Steve Barberi Norm Cash Cash Jim Gentile New York Elston Howard Washington

Indians edge Red Sox 9 5 in sixth straight win

Cleveland beat Boston 9 5 as Chuck Essegian and John Romano hit two run homers, powering the Indians to their 13th win in 17 against the Red Sox this season. Al Smith tied the Twins White Sox game with a 25th homer in the ninth. Leroy Thomas tied a major league record with nine hits in a doubleheader for Los Angeles as Kansas City swept.

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Track Star Dan Waern Suspended by IAAF

London reports Dan Waern Swedish track star suspended by the International Amateur Athletic Federation for alleged under the table payments. IAAF inquiries to the Swedish Athletics Association seek whether Waern received more than legitimate expenses under eligibility rules.

London UPD Dan Waern Hon Haar TAAF Aginst Waern Tn Storkholm Swedish Track and Field Association IAAF

ENMU To Add Baseball And Track For 1961 62

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will field baseball and track teams in 1961 62, per Dr Joseph Dickson chair of health physical education and athletics. The move expands varsity offerings to seven sports including football basketball golf tennis and swimming led by mentor Lew Ringer former WVU coach. Baseball and track were previously fielded in 1958 but dropped due to finances and participation.

Dickson Central Oklahoma Hound Carers Southwestern Oklahoma Colorado State

Stock and Bond Movements Highlighted By Exchange Report

A mixed American stock and bond snapshot from New York details declared dividends and payables for 1941, notes on liquidating dividends and warrants, and mentions earnings timing amid capitalization events. The piece closes with a Minnesota line referencing a rain delayed game in Minneapolis-St Paul.

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Alligator On 18th Hole Upsets Mohawk Golfers

In Chicago at Mohawk Country Club Bensenville three foot alligator lurks in a seven foot waterhole near the 18th tee. It escaped from a neighbor's cage five days ago and has disrupted play as police and specialists search. A caddy retrieved the rake and the alligator remains at large.

Chicago UPI Hnkdorm Bensenville George Doerrfeld

Forty Niners trim to 38 by waiving two veterans two rookies

The San Francisco Forty Niners reduced roster to 38 by waiving veterans Henry Schmidt and Jerry Wilson. Rookies Bob McCreary from Wake Forest and Ola Murchison from the University of the Pacific also were released.

49ERS SAN Francisco UPI Henry Schmidt Jerry Wilson Bob McCreary Wake Forest Ola Murchison University of the Pacific

Wheat Futures Rally Fails to Hold Amid Soybean Losses

Strong liquid trading in soybeans weighed on grains as prices fell up to four cents a bushel on the Board of Trade. C M Galvin of Francis I Dupont & Co projected higher soybean and corn production for September 1, boosting crop outlooks. Wheat finished 7.2 to 14 higher on the day amid renewed volatility.

Chicago Board of Trade C. M. Galvin Francis I. Dupont & Co Galvin

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