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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1966

Page

13

Fairly Leads LA Past Cards in 6-3 Victory

Ron Fairly collected three hits including a first inning homer as the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 6-3 to extend their NL lead. Claude Osteen won his 17th. Phil Regan earned his 17th save. Fairly drove in two with a run and stole another, while Lou Johnson and John Roseboro also contributed scoring.

ST. Louis Ron Los Angeles Dodgers Claude Osteen Phil Regan Osteen Cardinals Regan Dodgers Cards Fairly Lou Johnson John Roseboro

Giants Rout Braves 8-2 Behind McCovey and Haller Homers

San Francisco defeated Atlanta 8-2 as Willie McCovey hit his 35th homer with Mays aboard and Tom Haller added a 27th inning three-run shot. Juan Marichal earned his 24th win in his first season start against the Braves, despite a rough start. Felipe Alou drove in both Braves runs with a leadoff homer in the sixth.

Atlanta Willie McCovey Tom Haller San Francisco Atlanta Braves Juan Marichal Marichal Braves McCovey Willie Mays Giants Haller Felipe Alou

Dodgers Rally On St Louis. Cepeda Drives In Runs

Ed Spiezio broke Osteen's pop and Johnson hit his 17th homer in the eighth as St Louis toppled Los Angeles. Curt Flood and Tim McCarver produced key hits, with Wills errant play aiding the Cardinals. Cepeda added a long double and scored on a McCarver infield out.

Johnson St. Louis Osteen Curt Flood Wills Dodgers Mike Shannon Flood Tim McCarver Orlando Cepedas McCarver

Coronado hosts Lamesa as area teams seek wins

Monty Johnson leads with 49 points while Danny Lester adds 26 for his team. Kenneth Newman tops San Angelo with 24 as Gary Hyatt ties for third with 24. Ron Chaney sits fourth at 23 as Coronado, bombed 40-15 by Littlefield, hosts Lamesa, and Lubbock travels to El Paso Burges in search of a first win.

Monty Johnson Danny Lester Kenneth Newman San Angelo Pampa Gary Hyatt Lubbock Coronado Ron Chaney Hub City Coronado Littlefield Lubbock el Paso Burges Monterey el Paso Coronado

Unclear Sports Scores From Fragmented Night Schedule

Game results show players such as Dowell and Howard with scores near 83 to 88 for teams including Minnesota Detroit Washington and Baltimore. Entries mention cities like New York Philadelphia San Francisco Atlanta Cincinnati and Los Angeles with varied team initials and partial game figures.

Lon Angsen Metft Tagneune Pe A Angeles Pittsburen i MW San Francisco Los Angeles St. Louis Philadelphia Pittsburzt Atlanta Pittsburgh Cincinnati Tecetay Detroit Dale At &T Louis Loos Boston Rashington California San Francisco Tlanta New York Baltimore Minnesota Chicago Cleveland Crater Machinston Francisco Peas

Washington Boston Split in doubleheader as Lock delivers win

Washington tops Boston 3-2 in the second game to split the twin bill watched by 485 fans. Don Lock hit a two run homer in the seventh after Frank Howard and Ken Harrelson sac bunt. Joe Coleman pitched six hits allowed in his first Senators appearance. Boston won the opener 5-2 behind Darrell Brandon's seven hits. Ken McMullen set an AL third base assist record with 11 in the opener.

Washington Don Lock Boston Red Sox Darrell Brandon Ken McMuhen Senators Don McMahon Frank Howard Ken Harrelson McMullen Dalton Jones Bob Tillman Joe Coleman Jones Brandon

Booster Club Meetings Across Lubbock and Coronado Highs

Lubbock High Booster Club meets at 7 30 p m in the LHS cafeteria with Westerner coach Gerald Lambert showing films of the Friday night loss to Amarillo and sophomore team introductions. Coronado High plans a 7 30 p m meeting to hear Coach Wayne Wilsher on the Lamesa contest and view film of a loss to Littlefield.

Lubbock High Booster Club LHS Gerald Lambert Amarillo Coronado High School Coronado Wayne Wilsher Lamesa Litlefield CHS Monterey High School James Odom Merle Roas Plainview Monterey Bryan White Phil O'Jivway

Philadelphia Wins In 11th On Briggs Hit Over Pirates

John Briggs delivered a two out run scoring single in the 11th to lift Philadelphia past Pittsburgh 5-4. The Pirates drop 2½ games behind the Dodgers who beat St. Louis as LA’s magic number falls to four. Mota tied game earlier with a run in sixth while Stargell exited early with a knee injury.

Philadelphia John Briggs Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers St. Louis Dodgers Los Angeles Pirate Billy O'Dell Phillies Dick Groat Rich Allen Groat O'Dell Harvey Kuenn Bill White Briggs Donn Clendenon Manny Mota Bill Mazeroski Mota Cookie Rojas Willie Stargell Phil Clay Dalrymple Steve Blass Woody Fryman Doug Clemens Rick Wise Rojas Matt Alou Gene Alley Kuenn

Merger Aims to Preserve 24 NFL Teams with New Franchises

The proposal envisions an expanded league with 24 teams, a championship game between American and National League champions, a combined draft, and interleague warmups. It would shield college football telecast rules, expand to high school games, and add two new franchises by 1968 plus two more later, boosting jobs for players and coaches.

Senate Judiciary Committee

McLain Wins 20th as Tigers Top California 2 1

Denny McLain earned his 20th win as Detroit edged California 2 1 in Anaheim. He allowed four hits in eight innings before Gates Brown’s ninth inning RBI single. Mickey Stanley and Bill Freehan contributed with key hits as California took an early 1-0 lead on Jose Cardenal’s homer.

Anaheim Denny McLain Detroit California Gates Brown McLain Jim Kaat Sandy Koufax Juan Marichal Gaylord Perry Bob Gibson Larry Sherry Mickey Stanley Brown Stanley Ans Lvel Jorge Rubio Mickey Bill Freehan Jose Cardenal

North Texas Tops Texas Western in Rain Aided Shootout

North Texas defeated Texas Western 12 9 at Denton as Carlin threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns. The game featured a weather disrupted week and strong defense stopping Texas Western near the goal line multiple times.

Associated Press Missouri Valley North Texas New Mexico State Vidal Carlin Louisville Southern Illinois Benny Russell Texas Western Denton el Paso

Houston Yates Leads Week in Negro Schoolboy Poll

Houston Yates tops the Galveston News weekly Class AAAA Negro schoolboy football poll for the third straight week. Kashmere remains second and Madison is third, with Dallas Roosevelt and other teams rounding out the top 10 after Waco Moore’s 37-0 win over Galveston Central.

Galveston Tex Houston Yates Galveston News Weekly Houston Kashmere Dallas Madison Waco Moore Galveston Central Dallas Roosevelt Houston Williams Houston Worthing Beaumont Chariton Beaumont Hebert Fort Worth Dunbar

Triple Crown Hopes Rise For Orioles' Frank Robinson

Frank Robinson's .316 average after a 10 for 22 week puts him on the cusp of a 1960s era triple crown. He leads in homers with 49 and RBIs at 120 as Harmon Killebrew and Boog Powell battle for places behind him. The AL pennant race tightens with Robinson driving Baltimore's offense.

NEW York Baltimore Frank Robinson Robinson Orioles Minnesota Tony Oliva Harmon Killebrew Boog Powell RBI Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Oliva al Kaline Detroit Powell Killebrew Leon Wagner Cleveland Matty Alou Pittsburgh Felipe Alou Atlanta Felipe Rico Carty Braves Pete Rose Cincinnati Roberto Clemente Rich Allen Philadelphia Hank Aaron

Texas Tech Reflects After Close Loss To Aggies

Tech coach King laments a 43 yard clipping penalty that swung field position after a hard fought Texas game. He notes Tech’s confidence for a rematch, discusses team struggles and preparation for Texas A and M, and announces weekly Gold Helmet winners Mike Leinert and Larry Gilbert.

Page One King Texas Tech Texas Tech Anderson Aggies Georgia Tech Tulane A&m Raiders Huffman Ronnie Colliflower Weatherford Mike Leinert Larry Gilbert Lott Bill Bradley Barney Giles Bradley Chris

Close pass reception race and scoring leaders noted

SWC figures George Cheshire and Sonny Campbell traded top receptions after two weeks with Gilbert at 12 for 212, Cheshire 12 for 160, and Campbell 1 for 117. Bradley overtook Kenny Vinyard as punting leader with a 43.6 yard average while Maxwell shared scoring highs at 18 points.

Page One George Cheshire TCU Sonny Campbell Gilbert Cheshire Campbell Bradley Maxwell Tech Kenny Vinyard Vinyard

Arkansas Tunes Up for TCU Battle in S C Opener

Arkansas completed a 30 minute practice in sweat clothes and studied Texas Christian ahead of the Southwest Conference opener. Coach Frank Broyles said TCU is a balanced foe after two strong opponents. Arkansas noted bruises but expected key players to be ready for Saturday. TCU’s recent win over Tulsa highlighted the matchup.

Arkansas Texas Christian Parker Broyles TCU Oklahoma State Tulsa Parkers Hurricane

Wheat futures fall as world production hits records

Chicago traders saw a sharp decline in wheat as a record world production figure weighed on prices. By midday, losses narrowed on short covering, with corn and soybeans slipping before paring some declines. December wheat at about 1.79, corn near 1.35, oats around 74 cents, rye near 1.25, and soybeans around 2.95 to 3.0.

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