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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1960

Page

2

Olympic Basketballers Called Dream Team

Berkeley AP report profiles Pete Newell's 1960 Olympic squad with star names like Imhoff, Robertson, West, Lucas, Bellamy and Disching er, plus AAU veterans Boozer, Kelley and Lane. It notes high expectations, youth, speed, and the coach warning against assuming a gold medal, as Newell works to mold the team.

Berkeley Calif Pete Newell U.S Newell California Athletic Darrall Imhoff California Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Jerry Lucas Ohio State Jerry West West Virginia Imhof San Gabriel Califoisco Robertson Indianapolis Cabin Creek Lucas Sopho Mor Middletown Ohio Bartlesville Oxla Fae Austin

Raiders Sign Flores as Free Agent

Oakland Raiders signed Tom Flores, former College of the Pacific quarterback, as a free agent yesterday. Flores was cut by the Washington Redskins in 1957 due to arm trouble.

Oakland Calif UPI Tom Flores College of the Pacific Oakland Raiders Flores Washington Redskins

Braves veterans spark Milwaukee surge in spring action

United Press International reports veteran pitching leads Milwaukee as Lew Burdette, Warren Spahn, and Bob Buhl combine for wins. Buhl notches a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, boosting the Braves to within 3 4 games of first. Other NL and AL results follow with Cubs, Reds, Phillies, Indians, Tigers, Yankees, and Senators winning in a busy day.

Braves Dressen Milwaukee Warren Spahn Lew Burdette Bob Buhl Tribe Fred Haney Buhlts Los Angeles Dodgers Buhl Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs Cincinnati ‘Reds San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Ernie Banks Cubs Vern Law Tageed Reds Johnny Antonelli

Carlsbad Edges Artesia 7 to 6 in extra innings

Carlsbad defeated Artesia 7 to 6 in ten innings after building a 6-2 lead. Artesia tied it with a ninth inning homer by Casey, then Carlsbad answered in the 10th for the win at Brainard Park.

Artesia Artesia Giants Carlsbad Potashers Brainard Park Carlsbad Giants Casey

Church Softball Ties and Wins In League Play

In National League action the First Church of God and Bethany tied 66 and the Second Baptist defeated First Methodist 3-0 after time ran out. American League results saw Trinity beat Temple 10-7 and Vine Avenue win 8-0 against Calvary as Dean Stephenson clamped Vine Avenue’s shutout and Lewis Haney earned the win for Trinity.

First Church of God and Bethany Second Baptist First Methodist Trinity Temple Vine Avenue Calvary Dean Stephenson Lewis Haney

Patriots sign star halfback Livingston from Heidel berg

Walter Livingston, noted for breaking Heidel berg records in ground gains and scoring, has signed with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League.

Boston UPI Walter Livingston Boston Patriots American Football League

Major League Leaders Pitching Freeform Summary

Baseball standings and player mentions show National League and American League leaders with varied scores and teams. References include Giants Braves Pirates Reds Yankees White Sox Orioles and Indians with pitchers Sacrificed names like Burdette Purkey Staley Estrada Brown Grant Da ley and others.

Sanford Giants Lax Pirates Bob Braves McCormick Giants Friend Spsha Burdette Purkey Reds Lenuxgue — Carte Yanks Staley White Sox Estrada Orioles Brown Meer Grant Indians Daley Athletics R. H. Pet Clmente Pitts Adcocx Curry Phila Skinner Bruton Ashburn Chi Pinson Cin MUYS Allison Wash Minoso Wecond Clemente Banks Cubs Cepeda McCovey Baller Aaron Maris Hansen 3Fiinoso Gentlie Skowron Bover Carcs Cubsays Thomas Mathews Lerrue Maris Lemon Senators Held Indians Cerv Maine Maxwell Tigers

Dodgers Seek Fifth Straight Win In Opener With Dukes

Odessa Dodgers host Albuquerque Dukes at American Legion Stadium aiming for a clean sweep and their fifth consecutive victory. Starter choices include Dick Foster and Jack Harlow for the Dodgers, while Mel Withers is set for Albuquerque. In Tuesday’s 10-8 win, Odessa rallied with two in the bottom of the eighth aided by a wild pitch and a double by Pete Gauthier, as Bob Loftin and Ronnie Gausi contributed key hits.

Odessa Dodgers Albuquerque The Dukes American Legion Stadium Ed. Serrano Righthhanders Dick Foster Jack Harlow Mound Duke Bert Thiel Southpaw Withers Dick Stauffer Ray Kendricks Stauffer Connie Gasper Dodger Ruppert Toppin Kendricks Pete Gauthier Bob Loftin Gauthier Ronnie Guy Gasper Bob Coggins Ken Nor

Hobbs Downs Alpine 10-7 in Sophomore League thriller

Hobbs Pirates toppled Alpine Cow Boys 10 to 7 after a key triple play in the eighth inning. Mike Imbani lined to Roberto Pena who doubled off Larry Vincent and threw to first for the triple play. Tom Binks homered for Hobbs. Darrell Massey, Alpine starter, took the loss after six innings.

Alpine Hobbs Alpine Cowboys Larry Vincent Pete Jernigan Mike Imbnani Roberto Pena Tom Binks Pirates Darrell Massey Horbs Alpine Martz Sears Penas Santana Vincent If Purcell R Lewis Bork Massey Drabble Blackford Gardner c-Farrar Roan Smooth Mresey Santana Poa Hobba Freneei Marz Purcell Vincent Purceell Siegert Jemizgin Freooxi Mace Carey Rinke Mascey Balk—Ankersey Mahones-Amcdaiald Tarat Anas

Baseball Calendar Sophomore League Schedule Results

Hobbs travels to Alpine while Carlsbad visits Artesia and Albuquerque faces Odessa in Wednesday action. Tuesday results show Carlsbad 7 Artesia 6 in 10 innings, Hobbs 10 Alpine 7, Odessa 10 Alegatergie 5. Standings list Carlsbad 26 18 58, Odessa 27 10 21, Hobbs 18 25 419, Albuquerque 18 27 400, Artesia 15 25 375. American and National League standings referenced with Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Tuesday night results and Thursday schedules noted with probable pitchers and matchups.

Hobbs Alpine Carlsbad Artesia Albuquerque Odessa Alegatergie IBA Artésia Leaxoe Pittsburgh MIT San Francisco Milwaukee Clociman St. Louis Miss Philadelphia Pinsburgh Padadelphia Cincinnati San Fran Los Angeles Mbell Anderson San Franciscco Newcombe O'Toole McCormick SiLouw'x Barhardt Aline Milwaukee Oat Willey Baltimore - Me Cleveland New York USS WARD Kansas Bostons le Toesdas Chcaro Devo Baltimore Kansas City Boston Twenichty — Perry Latman Hawkins Montroguette Chicaro Shaw Va Torley Deroy Falchi K Lery Cw Pappax Rancax City Washington Nicks Darey Woods Gare Ramses Chis Warhinchrizhi Ixtro Braliiere Ciicamxio Texas Leacte Sant Antares Valery Bartazen Agma Anata Voetoria American Assoctation Chanega Pawee Tom la Boostiancee Indianapsix Terexzs St. Paul Indianapoli Denver & Dentatrl Wirth Tedzy SM Paul Indianapol Maseapelis al Leaievile Chasiegen al Boao Denvec

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