Lowrey Field Draws Praise And Gripes From Raider Fans
Burle Pettit notes the new Lowrey baseball field in Lubbock impresses with ample seating and bright lighting yet faces sharp critique for dugout design and 360 unused seats. He highlights Tech freshman standouts Buzzy Henderson and Ronnie Holly, praised by Bert Huffman for their defense and offensive potential.
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Buzzy Henderson
Lubbock High
Ronnie Holly
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Holly
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Bobby Moegle
Gary Huey
Abilene
Moegle
Keystone
7 B Meet Set At Monterey Track Today
The 7 B track and field meet is at Monterey today with prelims in the morning and finals this afternoon. New Deal and Southland are favored for the team title with competitors from Roosevelt Cooper Shallowater and Wilson also racing for regional qualification.
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Peeples
John Haire
Kenneth Coffey
Buzz Cooper
Jofre Favored To Defend Bantamweight Crown In Tokyo
Brazil's Eder Jofre, world bantamweight champion, is heavy favorite to defeat Japanese challenger Katsutoshi Aoki in a 15 round title bout at Tokyo Sumo Arena. Jofre seeks sixth defense. Aoki, 20, relies on early surge to upset the champion in front of 10,000 fans.
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Becerra
Kenji Yonekura
Colts Announce Four Shifts Of Players
The Houston Colts announced four player moves. Ellis Burton, an outfielder from last year's draft, was sent to the Cleveland Indians on waivers for about $20,000. George Williams, a second baseman, was optioned to Oklahoma City. Pitchers Tom Burgmeier and Wally Wolf were assigned to the San Antonio club.
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UPI
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Colts
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Wally Wolf
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World’s largest bicycle a 10 seater from 1898
A 10 rider bicycle built in 1898 in Waltham Massachusetts claimed title as the world’s largest bicycle. The novelty machine demonstrated local industry prowess and attracted attention for its size and design.
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Waltham, Mass
Fishing Tourney Opens in Tampico With Texas Entries
The 22nd international fishing tourney begins Thursday in Tampico Mexico drawing a large crowd of American visitors. Officials expect 18 fishermen from Houston and other South Texas cities to enter the event.
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Bragan Hopeful Doubts Optimism For Braves New Era
West Palm Beach tied report notes Bobby Bragan as Braves manager with new ownership by Wisconsin industrialists. Key stars Hank Aaron Eddie Mathews Del Crandall Warren Spahn Lew Burdette anchor a thin outfield while pitching staff rests on veterans and rookies.
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Cleburne Names Wilford Moore as Coach and AD
Wilford Moore, former Port Neches Groves head coach for five years, is hired as Cleburne High football coach and athletic director succeeding Doyle Weldon, who resigned to take a post at Bryan. Moore previously coached at McMurry College, Lubbock High, and Abilene High before Port Neches.
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