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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1961

Page

18

Maris Unmoved After Ruth Milestone Tie

Roger Maris stood impassive after hitting 89 and tying Babe Ruth for second most all time, admitting relief yet maintaining a poker faced demeanor. He brushed off the Frick ruling as the rules, and kept his cool amid praise and trade offers for the memorable ball.

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Soash Quest Reach Finals in South Plains Golf Meet

Soash and Quest advance to finals after semifinal wins in Brownfield. Soash defeated Gwen Henderson 1 up, Quest beat Ann Morrow 4 and 3 as nine-hole flights begin at 8 a.m. across the South Plains event with Lubbock and Brownfield players prominent.

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Gaines Tri-City Championship Set At Gaines County Course

Seagraves reports the Tri City Championship golf tournament runs Sept 30 at Gaines County course. Eligible entrants from Seagraves Seminole and Denver City must have 10 rounds this year. A 48 player limit applies with entries due Sept 29. Three divisions of 16 players each will be drawn by handicap. one division is for beginners.

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Steelsmith Leads Portland Open With Seven Under

Jerry Steelsmith of Glendale California shot seven under par 65 to hold the first day lead at the Portland Open in Portland Oregon. Tommy Aaron and Dave Hill tied for second with 66 while Bill Casper Jr. and Gary Player led a group at 69 in the 125000 Portland Open.

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Fan keeps Maris 59th home run ball in Baltimore market

Roger Maris hit his 59th homer Wednesday night at Memorial Stadium. The ball rested Thursday on a Baltimore meat stand after Bob Reitz, 32, an Orioles fan, nabbed it. Maris offered an autographed ball in exchange but Reitz declined, saying the ball is the best thing that ever happened to him. He remains unemployed and hopes for World Series tickets with all expenses paid.

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Packers and Bears Rivalry Through the Years

Historic NFL matchup notes the Packers and Bears meeting 84 times since 1921 with the Bears securing 50 wins. Also mentions baseball feats by Joe Adebeck and steals by Stu Miller and Mike McKormick highlighting past seasons.

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