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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1962
Page
10
Rod Laver of Australia defeats fellow Australian Roy Emerson in the US Championship final to complete a calendar year with all major titles won. The victory follows a strong run through the year as Laver achieves a rare grand slam feat.
In Minneapolis Versalles beat out an infield hit with one out in the eighth, ending Chance’s hopes for a no hitter as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Twins 3 2. Fregoso’s great defense and Thomas’ homers helped the Angels close in on the Yankees for the AL lead.
Giants win 4 1 over the Pirates as Willie Mays and Chuck Hiller homer and Felipe Alou extends his hitting streak to nine. Billy O'Dell outduels Harvey Haddix, allowing five hits and two walks, his fifth complete game of the season.
Dodgers won 8-1 as Don Drysdale reached 24 wins and Maury Wills stole three bases. The win kept Los Angeles a half game ahead of the Giants who beat the Pirates 4-1. Wills extended his season steal total to 89 as he neared Ty Cobb's modern record.
Lenny Moore, star Colts halfback, injured with a cracked left kneecap in the final exhibition game. GM Don Kellett said he will miss six to eight weeks, hurting Baltimore’s NFL season outlook. Moore, 28, had been an All-Pro and Pro Bowler, key to the Colts’ 196 era.
Nicklaus earned 900 for his World Series of Golf victory but PGA counting rules do not apply to his official money total. Arnold Palmer tied Gary Player for second as Gene Lander and Bill Casper also posted strong sums while Player contemplates withdrawing from the Seattle Open as the $85,000 event looms.
Coaches on the Lubbock High system introduced at the first annual West erner Parents Booster Club meeting held Monday at the Lubbock High center. Carl Spoonerace and staff presented a program to involve parents with football and other activities. More than 1000 people attended the youth event. Current cheerleaders and ex-cadet Pat Hartsfield were introduced as part of the program.
Cleveland Indians officials disclosed that Pete Ramos suffered a possible broken ring finger on his left hand after a line drive hit him in Friday’s game with Kansas City. The injury, while not expected to affect his pitching, raises questions about his Wednesday start against the Yankees. The piece notes average American steel usage annually.
Promoter Nick Roberts announced a three match main card for Wednesday night. Viking faces Cowboy Ric Ellis of San Angelo, Karl Kox meets Pack Romero in the second main, while Royal battles Combes Carlson in the final train exert. Ab and Gypsyo Biviano team to face Johnny Como and Ponche Pico in a tag contest opening the card. Jestin, Joe Scarpena from Dandy Thin Miller also appear. Royal brings a valet and Carlson plans to have his wife in his corner.
UT sophomore Reggie Grob remained on the critical list at Brackenridge Hospital after a heat stroke sustained during a Longhorn practice. Teammate sophomore center Tomy Mankin of Bonham was in fair condition at Serpe Hospital with a virus infection.
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