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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1968

Page

14

Phillies edge Cardinals as Sutherland drives in winner

Gary Sutherland doubled home a run with two out in the eighth to lift the Philadelphia Phillies and rookie Jerry Johnson to a 2 1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Johnny Briggs added a fourth hit, stole second, and scored on Tim McCarver's wild throw in a night cardinals slump that extended their losing streak to five games.

ST. Louis Gary Sutherland Philadelphia Phillies Jerry Johnson St. Louis Cardinals Johnny Briggs Ray Washburn Tim McCarver Sutherland Cardinals Johnson Julian Javier Dal Maxvill

Freehan's 25th Homer Helps Detroit Beat Baltimore

Detroit, the American League champions, beat Baltimore 5-3 as Bill Freehan hit his 25th homer, sparking a three-run fourth inning. Mickey Lolich(17-3) pitched six innings, allowing three runs on six hits, while Jim Hardin took the loss.

Baltimore Bill Freehan Detroit Mickey Lolich Freehan Jim Hardin Rene Baltimore Buford Stanley Ss Northrup Soi Blair Ct Katine Lolich Ots Patterson Valentine Bunker Anno Motton Powell Leonhard Drabosky Seerea Redenmund B. Robinson S—Hardin Kaline Lalich Drabowsky (Fiore Lelich Price

TV Log Highlights Selections Across Channels For Wednesday

Listings show KKBC-TV schedule with Dick Cavett Movie News Treasure Isle Peyton Place Dream House and Santa Fe among the items. London gold market charges a 10 cent commission to sellers when gold nears forty dollars per ounce. buyers pay nothing.

Kkbc-Tv Peyton Place Santa Fe Joey Bishop Mike Douglas London Don Henry Isales KVAL Amarillo Low Meredith KFDA Lucy Capt Kanga Mimikin Andy Griffith Rey Hills Guiding Light Jon. Winters Midland Cardenal the Badars Olson Gate Swinbium If KTVT Fort Worth Thorton Ibsono Gorge Flintstomres Suns Roseco Rf Batman Fernande Munsters i.Brown Cox Twilight Zorte Nagelson Stothmyre Perry Mason Fuller Have Gun Mbowell Pina Iody Lind TK Snyder Po. Rompuu Misa Brooks Ubneymooners Mavie New York Napicutc Clarke Alvis Cleveland Wera Sims Popeye I Fernandez COX McDowell McDowell Murray Cox Mr. Pepper Stollmyre Franklin & News Reynolds Dick Cavett Clarke Dream House Rome Foetersn Howser Taoal Miramel Revue Colavity L. Johnson T. Dorian Rosco Colavita Aswis Cardenal L.brown Paul IW Romo If Petersn Ladd McDaniels

Giants Win 5 4 as Mays Bunt Upsets Astros

Willie Mays pushed across two runs with a bunt in the eighth inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros. Mays added his 22nd homer earlier, and Doug Rader misplayed the bunt allowing Dave Marshall to score, with Jim Davenport following.

Houston Willie Mays San Francisco Houston Astros Giants Mays Doug Rader Dave Marshall Jim Davenport

Homeowners Take On Major Home Maintenance Tasks

In Chicago a large share of home upkeep is shouldered by owners. More than a third of interior and exterior painting is done by residents, about one in six handles plumbing repairs, and twenty percent of roofing work is performed by the homeowners themselves.

Chicago

Johnson Powers Braves Past Mets 7-4

Deron Johnson homered twice driving in two runs to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 7-4 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night. The win snapped Mets rookie Jerry Koosman’s bid for 20 wins. Koosman lasted six innings, while Niekro, Martinez, and Milan combined on the Braves’ pitching.

Atlanta Deron Johnson Atlanta Braves New York Mets Jerry Koosman New York Martin Garrids Ign Piekro Selma

Blass blank Cincinnati as Pirates win 2-0

Steve Blass pitched a six hitter for his third straight shutout and ninth consecutive win, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.

Pittsburgh Steve Blass Cincinnati

UPI Schoolboy Ratings Roundup of Texas Teams

The ranking note lists multiple Texas high school games with matchups, scores, and team records including Amarilla Taycosa, Galveston, Brazosport, Houston Jones, Reagan, Odessa Permian, South Oak Cliff, Adamson, Sam Houston, Smiley, Longview, Palestine, Abilene Cooper, Midland Lee, Pampa, Waco Moore, Fort Worth Como, Refugio, Bridge City, Henderson, Brownwood, Alvin, Angleton, Ennis, Grapevine, Sweetwater, Lubbock Dunbar, Wichita Falls, Bellville, Buna, Randolph, Crane, Monahans, Memphis, Fort Worth Kirkpatrick, Judson, Pearsall, Clarendon, Honey Grove, Cooper, Groesbeck, Spur, Seagraves, Ballinger, Weimer, Hallettsville, Pewitt, Linden, Hubbard.

Odessa Permian Dallas South Oak Cliff Adamson Houston Sam Houston Smiley Longview Palestine Richardson South Gateland Abilene Cooper Midland Lee Close Asa Pertyton Pampaa Waco Moore Fort Worth Como Linton Bridge City Victor Henderson Terrell Angleton Ennisel Grapevine Sweetwater Lubbock Dunbar Bonham Lake Worth Oelowa Park Wichita Falls Hirsehy Columbus Bellville Cornize Buna Randolph G4eld Honda Brady Big Lake Premont Rio Honda T--Bellville S—Crane Monahans Philips Memphis Kirkpatrick Wie Judson Dilley Va. Pearsall Clarendon Paducah Honey Grove Cooper ‘Ifton Groesbeck Spur Seagraves &—Sonoract Ballinger Weimer Hallettsville Paul Pewitt Linden Huidare

Mustang quarterback looks to play Ohio State after strong line play

Hixson praised Jerry Levins as an inspiration after a 38 yard TD pass. Levins said the sophomore star label fits Hixson as he discussed readiness for Ohio State and potential pro plans. Other backs Gil bert and Burnett received votes for their two TD performances in Razorback win.

Page 2 Jerry Levins Hixon Levi Mustang Ohio State Levins Chris Gilbert Texas Houston Bill Burnett Arkansas Oklahoma State Razorback

Giants Block Three Extra Points In win over Eagles

The New York Giants blocked three of four extra point attempts against Philadelphia, the most by a single team since 1950. Spider Lockhart added one blocked kick in Pittsburgh the prior week, while Jim Katcayage, Bob Lurtsema and Bruce Anderson drew note for the feat. The Giants also top the NFL in total offense and passing, with a strong rushing average, as Dallas leads in passer dumps and Detroit in interceptions.

NEW York Caps New York Giants National Football League Philadelphia Eagles NFL Ted Fritsch Green Bay Doak Walker Detroit Joe Aguirre Washington Philadelphia Spider Lockhart Giants Pittsburgh Jim Katacayage Bob Lurtsema Bruce Anderson Jim Trimble New Yorkers Steelers Eucies Dallas

Top 10 Texas schoolboy football rankings reshuffled

Ten new teams join the UPI Top 10 as early season shakedowns reshuffle the classes AAAA AAA AA and A. Brazosport rises to No. 3 after beating Memorial 14-0 while South Oak Cliff defeats South Garland 34-14 to reach No. 6. Sam Houston tops Texas City 20-7 to move to No. 7 and Longview defeats Tyler Lee 13-6 to reach No. 8. Permian climbs to fifth with a 6-0 win over Cooper.

United Press International Spring Branch Memorand Smiley Stephenville Denver City Atlanta Archer City Albany Magnolia Brazosport Dallas Sam Houston Texas City Longview Tyler Lee Houston Poth Tascosa Borger Perryton Woodward Okla Iowa Park Decature Shiner

Brundage Reports Mexican Optimism on Olympics

Brundage cites General Jose Jesus Clark Flores, IOC vice president, who says the worst is over and that Mexico can host the Games with pride. Flores notes the public believes Mexico will conduct the Olympics properly. Brundage plans to depart Sunday for Mexico City.

Osing Brundage Jose Jesus Clark Flores IOC Mexican Olympic Committee Flores Mexico City

Raiders Senior Trio, Sophs Shine in 1968 Opener

The Avalanche-Journal honors Wayne McDermand, Denton Fox, Roger Freeman, and Lou Breuer as weekly backs and linemen for standout 1968 season opening performance against Cincinnati. McDermand earned defensive line. Freeman and Fox earned defensive and offensive back honors respectively. Breuer named offensive lineman of the week with notable blocking and receiving.

Raidell Tech Wayne McDermand der Freemand Lou Breuer Shophomore Avalanche-Journal McDermand Cincinnati Denton Fox Roger Freeman Dublin Bearcats Breuer Don King Mike Patterson Freeman Tony Butler Jimmy Bennett Rob Kjunell Fox Ronnie Rhoads Dickie Grigg Jimmy Moylan Beaumont Claude Richardson

Texas A&M Faces Busy Texas Tech Lineup Adjustments

Texas coach Darrell Royal unveils four new starters for the Texas Longhorns ahead of a Saturday night showdown with Tech. Bobby Mitchell shifts to Danny Abbott’s guard spot, Tommy Souders takes tackle, Mike Perrin moves to end, and Ton Campbell starts at outside linebacker. Texas travel plans advance from Austin to Lubbock with a closed practice schedule.

Page One Bobby Mitchell Wheatridge Colo Danny Abbott Royal Tommy Souders Leo Brooks Mike Perrin Jimmy Williamson Ton Campbell Mike Campbell Mack McKinney Souders Perrin Texas Austin Lubbock Jones Stadium

Local grid extended scoring runs and upsets across tiers

Seagraves built a late surge on a Flem mons to Gilmore aerial with 47 seconds left. Spur’s Gary Howell exploded for five TDs in a standout Class A win while Coahoma surprised Winters 36-8. Roosevelt fell 25-6 to Cooper, Farwell upset Dimmitt 12-7, and Sudan defeated Amherst 26-4 as Hanna and Bellar led the Pirates. Ralls beat Kress 17-7 and eyes undefeated Lockney next. Howell tops Class A scoring with 30 points, Bellar right behind with 28, Evans 22 for Coahoma including 14 versus Winters.

Dimimitt Falls Dimmitt Farwell Bobcats Friona Morton Indians Stanton Seagraves Spur Coahoma Winters Rotan Bulldogs Bill Flemmons Jerry Gilmore Eagles Flemmons Mike Thornton Gary Howell Collahoma Cooper Roosevelt Emmett Cardenas Pirates Anton Carwell Craig Phillips Greg Hargrove Sudan Amherst Larry Hanna Jerry Bellar Ralls Kress Bruce Johnson Matt Starch Lockney Petersburg Howell Bellar Ricky Evans Evans

Washington routs Red Sox 10-2 behind McMullen

Ken McMullen reached base four times on two singles, a walk and an error and scored four runs as Washington defeated Boston 10-2 Tuesday night. Carl Yastrzemski added Boston's 22nd homer in the eighth.

Washington Ken McMullen Boston Red Sox Carl Yastrzemski Boston

Tuesday Baseball Results From American and National Leagues

Baseball scores from Tuesday include American League games with Houston at Oakland and Boston at Washington plus Detroit at Baltimore and Cleveland at New York. National League matchups feature Cincinnati at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Chicago and San Francisco at Houston with several night games.

Chicago Oakland Hunter Rance Petenhen California McGlothlin Messersmith Boston Culp Washington Hannan Detroit Wilson Baltimore Phoebus Cleveland Tiant New York Bahnsen Cincinnati Maloney Pittsburgh Ellis Tos Angeles Singer Hands San Francisco Marichal Housiter Giusti Seager Atlanta Papans Philadelphia Ever St. Louis Briles Minnesota Los Angeles Avanta Francisco Houston Philadelphia

Mel Wins Yanks Split Pair With Cleveland

New York and Cleveland split a Tuesday doubleheader. Mel Stottlemyre pitched a four hitter and drove in a run in the 5-4 NY victory. Paul and Domo held New York to five hits as Cleveland won 5-2 in the nightcap.

NEW York Mike Paul Vicente Domo Cleveland Yankees Mel Stottlemyre Siumph

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