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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

8

Hart Jones praises Harrison as Astros prospect after strong playoff push

Gordon Jones praised former Texas Tech star Charles Harrison for Oklahoma City’s late season surge in the Pacific Coast League. Harrison, who finished with over 100 RBIs and 34 homers after a slow start, could be called up by Houston if Oklahoma City advances. Also notes Springlake-Earth kicker Jerry Don Sanders and Seagraves game miscues, plus Clarence Law’s move to varsity at Seagraves.

Gordon Jones Houston Astro Oklahoma City Texas Tech Charles Harrison Charles Jones Loel Passe Harrison Charley Astros

Reds rally to beat Pirates 3 2 in tight tilt

Cincinnati Reds rally from behind to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3 to 2 at Pittsburgh. Jim Maloney pitched five innings, earned the win, and delivered a run scoring single in a three run sixth inning. Leonardo Cardenas supplied a two run single in the inning as Cincinnati moved within one game of the NL leading Giants.

Pittsburgh Jim Maloney Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates Reds San Francisco Giants Chicago Pirates Maloney Bill Virdon Gordy Coleman Cincinnati Sifth Frank Robinson Deron Johnson John Edwards Leo Cardenas Tommy Sisk Stargell Donn Clendenon Roberto Clemente McCovey Giants Bill Faul Jesus Alou Willie Mays McCovey Valia Faul Hart Ron Santo

Tigers and Mountaineers clash in uncertain gridiron tale

The text blends college football hype with mixed references to players, teams, and events across several states. It mentions Houston, Tulsa, Kansas coach Jack Mitchell, and players like Kenny from Pampa High, plus veteran jockeys and baseball notes, creating a collage of sports chatter without a single clear headline outcome.

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Cloninger Rips NY On One-Hitter To Eight Straight

Milwaukee pitcher Tony Cloninger blanked the New York Mets 9-0 for his 21st win as Cleon Jones' pinch single in the fifth was the Mets' only hit. The Braves moved within two games of the NL lead while Mets absorbed their eighth straight defeat.

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Raider Club To Begin Meetings

The Red Raider Club will resume luncheons at noon Monday on the mezzanine of the Pioneer Hotel. Open to all, with a buffet, the meetings will review the previous game and preview the next opponent, Kansas on Sept 18. Frank Jonell to host in Bob Nash’s absence.

Red Raider Pioneer Hotel Barnie Rushing Lete Jackson Tech Kansas Frank Jonell Bob Nash

Parker Shoots 70 For Crown

Steve Parker fired a 70 to take medalist honors and then won the long drive contest in the Men’s Catholic Boosters tournament at Westlake Golf Course Saturday. George Glover won the hole trophy and a Cannuean Ril.

Steve Parker Westlake George Glover

Browns rally as Brown and Green lift Browns past Steelers

Akron AP report notes Jim Brown plunges for two touchdowns and Ernie Green sprints 50 yards for another as the Cleveland Browns erase a deficit to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Akron Ohio Jim Brown Teach Browns Ernie Green Cleveland Browns Steelers

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