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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1963

Page

14

Lake fishing reports mix wind and weather across South Plains

Weather governs fishing on Lake Stamford and neighboring waters. Strong winds and rain slow crappie and channel cat yields, while Lake Thomas shows mixed results with crappie and bass active at times. Conchas Lake and Falcon Lake area anglers report variable catches as winds shift.

Lee Stamford Texas Florida Randy Ballard Lake Stamford Lake Thomas Thomas Conchas Lake Tucumcari New Mexico Col Morris Stanley Conchas E. A. Womack Happy Harris Landon Amarillo Landon Centurion Creek Mexico Creel Bill Briner W.N. Lemley Jim Greene R. H. Greene L D. Henry Lubbock al Savisky D. A. Pope B. H. Pope Lovington Dee, Brown C. W. Weeks C. Barrett Gil Wallard Jess Osborne Muleshoe Lake Granite Shoals South Plains Granite Shoals Sid Winsten Leo Lackey Lamesa Fred Exum George Manley Shallowater R. D. Presley Otis Pope Abernathy O. C. Collins Plainview J. G.northam Martin McGuire Harvey Patterson Littlefield David Harmon Amherst Homer Hall M. T. Taylor

Eastern to Try Wayland in Twin Bill

Eastern New Mexico faces Wayland in a doubleheader with Lowell Fairbanks earning the start in game one. The Greyhounds sit 2-6, led by Jimmy Boyd and Ken Bragg at .400, as pitching aims to steady the slate with Bragg Hill Linton Rea Hoy and others in the lineup.

Portales Lowell Fairbanks Jack Nowka Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds Wayland Fairbanks Southwestern Oklahoma Nowka Eastern Hounds Jimmy Boyd Clovis Ken Bragg Boyd Bragg Gordie Hill Dennis Hoy Hill Linton Rea Hoy Earl Dunn Esty Williams Billy Adams Keller Tony Ferrell Wayne Moore West Campus

Colts Assign Three More To Farm Clubs

The National League Houston Colts assigned Gordon Jones to the Oklahoma City camp in Chandler Arizona. Ronnie Davis and Jess Hickman were sent to the San Antonio camp at Moultrie Georgia.

Houston Houston Colts Oklahoma City San Antonio Gordon Jones Colts Chandler Ariz Ronnie Davis Jess Hickman Moultrie

Yankees Beat Pirates For Spring Training Win

The Yankees defeated the Pirates 20 1 in a spring game as three pitchers combined to limit Pittsburgh to four singles. The scoring and bullpen relief reflected a deep pitching staff performance in Fort Lauderdale.

Fort Lauderdale Fla Lafter San Francisco UPI Jack Sanford York Yankees Cleveland Floyd Weaver Pittsburgh Pirates Jav

Colts Beat Angels 5 2 on Errors in Bakersfield

In Bakersfield California the Los Angeles Angels commit ted five errors allowing the Houston Colts to score three unearned runs and win 5 to 2. Rookie Ernie Fazio hit a three run homer in the fourth inning after two Angel errors loaded the bases.

MIAMI UPI Washington Senators Righthhander Buster Narum Baltimore Orioles Orioles Jim Gentile Carl Bouldin Steve Barber Senators Thhree ST. Petersburg Fla St. Louis Cardinals Minnesota Twins Carl Sawatski St. Louis Curt Klood

Queens Bees Reach AAU Wom Semifinals

In St Joseph Missouri Wayland College Flying Queens and TF A Queen Bees of Silverton advance to the national AAU women’s tournament semifinals as their teams move closer to the title. The report highlights their progress and matchups in the tournament.

ST. Joseph's Wayland College Flying Queens Tf&a Queen Bees Silverton

Pittsburgh City OKs new stadium amid Pirates Steelers talks

City council approved a plan to finance a $45 million stadium for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers, easing the risk of the franchises relocating. The move aims to keep major teams in town as negotiations proceed.

Pittsburgh UPI Pittsburgh Pirates Steelers

Jofre Stops Aoki For 14th Straight KO Title Defense

Brazilian world bantamweight champion Eder Jofre knocked out Japanese challenger Katsutoshi Aoki in the third round to extend his streak to 14 consecutive knockouts and improve his pro record to 44-0 with 34 KOs. Jofre defended the title for the sixth time, all by knockout, in a 118-pound title bout. Aoki, 20, had taken the first two rounds before the champion floored him midway in the third.

Tokyo Eder Jofre Brazil Katsutoshi Aoki Aoki Jofre Elroy Sanchez Mexico Los Angeles

Stolle upset by Jovanovich in St Petersburg tennis

In St Petersburg Masters Tennis Fred Stolle of Australia, seeded fourth, was upset by Yugoslavian Jovanovich to reach the semifinals. In women's singles Wimbledon champion Karen Susman defaults to Helga Schultz after illness, with each side taking one set.

ST. Petersburg Fla UPI

Tascosa Golfers Shoot For Title

AMARILLO Special Tas cosa s Rebels hold a seven stroke lead over Monterey after 36 holes in the 54 hole District 3 AAAA golf tournament at Ross Rogers Course. Team score 658 to 665 with Palo Duro’s Martin Reeves at 153 after two rounds and Jim Conine 161 for Plainsmen.

Amarillo Tascosa Rebels Monterey Rebs Plains Martin Reeves Palo Duro

Glover Rated Top Texas Prospect by SMU Coach

Blue Chip prospect Glover averages 19.2 points 13.0 rebounds per game while shooting 60 percent from the field. Colleges like Kansas State and Cincinnati have shown interest. SMU coach Doc Hayes hails him as the top college prospect in Texas and the best to play in Dallas. Glover praised Tech and Lubbock during a recent visit.

Page One Kansas State Cincinnati Glover SMU Doc Hayes Bob Texas Dallas Tech Lubbock

Colt League Baseball Debuts in Lubbock City

Colt League Baseball launches in Lubbock as the successor to the Junior American Legion program. A registration meeting for boys 15 and 16 is set at Atkins Junior High Friday at 7 30 p.m. Merrill Green Texas Tech assistant coach will speak. Additional meetings follow at Alderson Dunbar Wilson and Thompson with tryouts at Hodges Park on April 21.

Colt League Baseball Lubbock American Legion Atkins Merrill Green Texas Tech Colt League Alderson Dunbar Wilson Thompson Hodges Park

Varied Tech Sports Schedule Highlights Red Raiders Week

Texas Tech dodges a packed week with golf tennis baseball and football on campus. Track heads to the Texas Relays in Austin then Monterey and Mexico City for two meets south of the border. Jay McClure’s golf team faces Baylor Friday at Meadowbrook at 12 30 p m. George Philbrick’s tennis squad opens SWC against Baylor Saturday at 2 p m. The Raiders beat Hardin-Simmons 60 after losses to Trinity 0 6 and host New Mexico Highlands for a three game series at Hodges Park Friday 1 30 p m and Saturday 1 30 p m. J T King leads spring football scrimmage at 2 30 p m in Jones Stadium Saturday.

Texas Tech Red Raider Austin Texas Relays Monterey Mexico City Jay McClure Baylor Bears Meadowbrook George Philbrick Baylor Raiders Hardin-Simmons Trinity New Mexico Highlands University Bert Huffman Red Raiders Hodges Park J. T. King Jones Stadium

Burleson Poised For Four Minute Mile At Texas Relays

Oregon star Burleson and Kansas foe Dotson lead a strong mile field at the Texas Relays as 1,500 athletes chase records. Pr at t and Hansen duel in the pole vault while Sayers, Knaub, Richardson and Foster threaten sprint marks. Texas Southern again targets multiple relays and high jump hopeful Ridgway may threaten the record.

Austin, Tex Texas Relays Cyrol Burleson Bill Dotson Oregon Kansas Teould Wes Santee Burleson Dotson Gerald Pratt Texas Southern Fred Hansen Rice Texas Emporia Kans John Damien Ireland Sloan Colin Ridgway Lamar Tech Leander Durley Colorado Houston

District 3-AAAA tennis opens with Lubbock Monterey favorites

Amarillo special report: Lubbock and Monterey enter as team to beat as the District 3-AAAA tennis championship begins at 1 p m with first two rounds today and finals Saturday. Competing players include Jan Cannon Plainsmen and Westerners coach Jim Burgess entries across A and B singles and doubles for boys and girls.

Amarillo Lubbock Monterey Jan Cannon Plainsmentet Boss Alan Chiase Mike Jones Steve Brandon Sharon Lee Frances Davis Sherry Sloan Buddy Wassell Joe Malley Jerry Mankins Suzy. Crain Sally Brightwell Jody Wilson

McAdoo Honors Basketball Fans At Community Dinner

McAdoo honors top basketball fans from the Class B Eagles at a Thursday night gathering. Coach Lemley awarded letter jackets to teams. Raymond Harris and Marvin Tidwell presented gifts to coaches. Over 100 residents attended, and a film of the 49-36 Talpa Centennial game was shown.

McAdoo Charlie Harris A. R. King Harold Hardy McAdoo Eagles Fabian Lemley Raymond Harris Lemley Bob Eldredge Marvin Tidwell Leslie Town Joe McGra

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