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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1968

Page

20

District Baseball Race Heats Up in SWC Tight Standings

District 3-AAAA remains a tight scramble with Amarillo and Tascosa pacing a crowded field. Key figures include Amarillo coach Gus Hinch commenting on rain delays, and standout players such as Randy Coleman of Lubbock High and Coronado’s Sammy Holt. The race features Palo Duro, Caprock, and Montery challenging the leaders as the schedule heads toward the stretch.

Dons Amarillo Gus Hinch Sandies Coronado Tascosa Caprock Palo Duro Lubbock Monterey LHS

Dodgers edge Indians in exhibition windup

Wes Parker hit two homers to power the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5 1 win over Cleveland in the final exhibition game. Don Drysdale pitched six innings for LA while Duke Sims homered for Cleveland.

San Diego Calif Wes Parker Los Angeles Dodgers Cleveland Parker Luis Tiant Ed Farmer Duke Sims Indians Don Drysdale Dodgers

Standings and Week's Results From Local District 3-AAAA

The week covers standings for teams including Monterey Caprock Lubbock High Coronado Pampa Estacado Tascosa Borger and Amarillo with leading scorers and top performers. Tuesday results show Lubbock High at Monterey and Coronado at Vista. Saturday features Monterey at Coronado and Caprock at Tascosa among others with multiple ties and notable individual stats for Kharp Palmer Coleman Boyd and McCauley.

Lubbock High Monterey Bobby Moegle 450Th Street Plainsmen Coronado Amarillo David Sharp Randy Coleman Coleman Estacado Mike Boyd Pete Brown Sammy Holt Rusty Howard Tuscosa Ricky McCauley Tascosa Ted Liles Lof Caprock Alvin Achard Pampa Sneason Tascoga Borgero Caprock Plains Jorg Lestacado BRR Tancosa Caproch Palo Dero Coronabo Borge Ai Pampa Fstacado Varevien Ny Tuesdas Lubbock High Plain View Berger Car Jrack Parnamps Paio Duro Va. Rao Paio Duro Amarilo Estacalo Batu Lonecer High Tascoss Carn Borger Palo Duro Pininview l Bafacado Palo Duto Eustacade Randy Ceiemen Lubbock Hi High Pete Brows Pstacade Sammy Sell Coronedo Tascoss Chris Barnard Ae Creer Alan Palo Duro Bix Tasconia Sed Liles Case Dale Thompson Mae

Enduro Run reveals rough day for drivers and repairs

Benny and his father Carl worked through the night on a new engine for the Saturday practice. Benny finished sixth in the opening race before a cracked chassis and a second lap engine blow ended his finale. C. J. Bichsel of Amarillo rebuilt and returned to racing. Gibson suffered a broken ankle but returned as a spectator. he, a 36 year old Indiana native, noted his long racing career and a past midget wreck.

Page Carl Benny C. J. Bichsel Amarillo Gibson Indiana

Johnson Dominates Scrimmage as Longhorns Edge Orange

Freshman Monte Johnson ran 17 times for 134 yards and two touchdowns to lead White to a 35-21 victory over Orange in a Texas intra squad scrimmage. Teammate Steve Worster added 107 rushing yards, while Ted Kay split scoring for both sides.

Austin Monte Johnson Orange Texas Uni Johnson Bill Bradley Steve Worster Ted Kay White Joe Norwood Longhorns

Meredith To Lecture At Arkansas Spring Football Clinic

Don Meredith former Cowboys quarterback will headline the University of Arkansas Spring Football Coaching Clinic in Fayetteville in April 1920. Frank Broyles announces the two day event focusing on the passing game with lectures by Don Breaux Richard Williamson and others. The clinic is open to high school junior college and college coaches and features sessions on quarterback finesse dropback passing and pass protection with demonstrations.

Fayetteville Don Meredith Dallas Cowboys Razorbacks SMU Uola Razorback Frank Broyles Broyles Cowboys NFL Meredith Don Breaux Florida State Richard Williamson Alabama Breaux Williamson Arkansas Ken Stephens North Little Rock High School Wildcat Mervin Johnson Ion Cecil (Hootie) Ingram Wilson Matthews Charles Coffey U Ofa Uofa Kanter Hendren Jim Bone Johnny Majors Gordon Smith Town State Melvin Johnson Charles Coffey Cecil Hooth Ingram Jack Davis Lon Farrell Harold Horton U of A Litithe Rock

Hillcrest Ladies Set Playday at Country Club

Hillcrest Country Club ladies plan their weekly golf play day Tuesday with two divisions, 18 hole and nine hole, starting at 10 a.m. The event features multiple pairings across time slots from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. with players listed for each flight.

Hillcrest Country Club Saat Wate Farmer Vi Shropahta Doris Poet Jewel Bampson Justine Kerr Flo Maarya Betty Stumbaugh Nita LeMaire Eet Tones Verde Hicks Butch Reynolds Maudie Perry Greta Boerner Jewel Watson Jean Averil Mery Evans Thelma Bain Lou Rockwell Mary Speer Carolne Hess Sylvia Hall Dean Carpenter Prigmore Josce Noble Phyt Rem Devideon Norma Levenson Cathert Deeland Uay "Lyall Gat Portwood Jackie

Alston Enters Hospital for Kidney Stone

Dodgers manager Walter Alston checked into Daniel Freeman Hospital in Inglewood California for a kidney stone. Dr Robert Woods said the stone is in the right kidney and may pass today with doctors possibly using a tube if it does not.

Inglewood Calif Walter Alston Los Angeles Dodgers Daniel Freeman Hospital Robert Woods Dodger Club Woods

Killy Makes Final Alpine Race amid Fans in Tahoe

Jean-Claude Killy marked the end of his international ski career in SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. After the ISALLOM World Cup men's race he sat among about 200 fans and cameramen, signing autographs and posing for photos despite finishing seventh. The crowd of roughly 5,000 cheered him as he completed both runs.

South Lake Tahoe Calif Jean-Claude Killy Killy

Sunland Park Sunday Racing Results Include Multiple Races

Sunland Park hosting a day of racing with results across numerous events. Notable payouts include Tallys and drivers with fixed odds, total handle reported at $20,606 and attendance at 3,314.

Sunland Park Som Granma Grey Keewanna Bee Ria Purree Ae AG Quine Brad Lenpone Tonio Bara iWin Winger Ferent Rickles Quineils Despadha Elijah Beane Quinelin

Jim Clark Dies After Formula One Career Ends in Tragedy

Jim Clark, celebrated British Grand Prix driver and two time world champion, died in London after switching to the Hocker haim team amid tax dispute. Clark topped the world driving standings with 25 career wins, surpassing Juan Manuel Fangio, and dominated U.S. and Watkin Glen events. He left racing eight years ago and earned fame rivaled only by Stirling Moss. Clark is survived by his parents, James and Helen Clark.

London Clark Racin Placin Watkins Glen N.Y Juan Manuel Fango Britain Stirling Moss Wilfred Andrews Royal Automobile Club Andrews Jim Clark Indianapolis Andy Granatelli STP Corp Lotus James Clark Helen

Baseball Opener Set With Maris Out and Flood Filling Spot

Maris is out with a groin injury and Bob Tolan is chosen by Schoendienst to bat behind Brock and Flood if Maris cannot start. Cepe da leads off cleanup followed by McCarver Shannon Janier Dalsali and Gibson. The AL schedule opens with Washington hosting Minnesota and other games across the league.

Maris Bob Tolan Schoendienst Brock Helder Curt Flood Orlando Cepeda Tim McCarver Mike Shannon Julian Janier Dalsali Gibson Red Sox Washington Chicago Clevelands Minnesota Boston Detroit California New York Oakland A Baltimore Chicago Cubs Cincinnati New York Mets San Francisco Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Cubstete Pirates-Astros Giants-Mets Dr. King St. Louis Jim Lunberg Tony Conigliaro

Sabrich Captures Slalom World Cup at Heavenly Valley

Vladimuar Sabich, 23, of Kyburz California and UC student, won the slalom World Cup race at Heavenly Valley with 105.93 seconds for two runs after a strong second run. Frenchman Jean-Claude Killy finished second at 107.92. Austrian Herbert Huber was unofficially second after scoring 106.32.

South Lake Taho Cali Vladimuar Spider Sabrich Heavenly Valley Sabich Kyburz Calif University of California Jean-Claude Killy Herbert Huber Austria Huber

Razorbacks Begin Spring Practice Ahead of 1968 Season

Arkansas coaches and players report for spring drills amid optimism after a 4 5 1 record last season. Key returnees include six of seven starting linemen and multiple lettermen on offense, while five starters depart on defense. The Red White game is set for May 11 at War Memorial Stadium with broader clinic events April 19 20 and spring actions running through May 11.

Fayetteville Arkansas Razorback Frank Broyles Altthough Parkers War Memorial Stadium Little Rock Razorback Stadium Arkansas Broyles Max Peacock Mike Sigman Webb Hubbell Jim Barnes Pat May Rodney Brand Ronny South Wag Bost Etortere Dayivid Dickey Glen Hockersmith Mike Hendren Tommy Dew Terry Don Phillips Don McF Yogue Guy Parker Tommy Dixon Paul Conner Bob White

Jimmy Fillingim Tops Junior Key League Honors

Jimmy Fillingim led the Junior Key League with a 212 game and a SI series, topping the high game and series. Sonya Armentrout was the top junior girl with a 170 game and three-game total. In bantam, David Sarten posted 110 291 and Sondra Keeman led with 456 251.

Jimmy Fillingim Filingim Sonya Armentrout David Sarten Sondra Keeman

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