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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1961

Page

38

Westerners Dominate Stat Line In Midland Lee Prep Game

Tom S. Lubbock toppled two opponents by lone touchdowns while amassing 437 yards total offense against Andrews and Odessa High. Steve Smart Gary Dement and Max Ince led with 354 rushing yards. The Westerners outgained foes 437 to 262 and posted 35 first downs to 175 for opponents. Passing was their weakness, but completion rates and key scorers defined the win. Tom S. heads to a 2-0 start before facing Midland Lee in Lowrey Field Friday.

Tom S. Lubbock Andrews Odessa High Steve Smart Gary Dement Max Ince Tom S Odessa Lubbock Kidf Cain Dement Swards Ince Jommy Mid‘dieton Leete Jackson Jackson Midland Lee Lowrey Vield Cary Lierpent Max Tom Midicietun Lacte Jackson Jannie Wills Jerry Hayhurst Mm Fraser Mickey Malone Lisu Reint Machieton

Five Shots At Hitting 60 Or More

New York Yankees star Roger Maris faces a five game home stand to reach 60 homers, aiming to match Babe Ruth’s 1927 record. He doubts success as pitchers insist on outside pitches, with support from Mantle. the team plans a World Series opener at the Stadium on Oct 4.

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Gentile Sets Five Grand Slam Homers Mark in 162 Game Season

New York Assigns Gentile record asterisk as five bases loaded homers tie major league mark. Baltimore first baseman completed feat in his 193th game, noting Banks achieved it in a 162 game schedule. Frick confirms recognition with season context.

New York UPL Biseball Ford Frick Jim Gentile Baltimore Orioles Roger Maris Babe Ruth Gentile Chicago White Sox Ernie Banks Chicago Cubs Banks Frick

Americans Reject Gravel Courts For Davis Cup Tie

The United States Davis Cup team criticized gravel surfaces used for the interzone final against India noting irregular, slippery conditions. Nonplaying captain David Freed downplayed any disadvantage, while India, led by Ramanathan Krishnan, Naresh Kumar, Premjit Lal, and Jaideep Mukherjea, enjoys home advantage and familiar surroundings.

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Reds Face Cubs and Pirates as Pennant Hustle Builds

Cincinnati holds a two game margin for the pennant and will meet the Chicago Cubs in Chicago before finishing the season with three games at Pittsburgh. The Dodgers also have six games left against Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Chicago. Manager Fred B _ bets will start Bob Purkey against Chicago, seeking to continue a strong rotation as Cincinnati eyes the NL title. Gene Freese ankle and Vida Pinson hand are noted injuries. Fullback Mackie Weaver of Mississippi State is mentioned with a 4.10 yard average in 1960.

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