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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1955

Page

16

Teo Abilene Captures Title In Westerner Meet

The Westerner meet featured strong showings from Polk Crump and Cantrell with records in the long jump and shot put. Hollis Gainey led Colorado with double sprint wins while Burks edged a close rivalry in the half stride finish.

Polk Bob Crump Amarillo Jon Cantrell Pampa Womack Reggie Alexander J. M. Hill McMullen Burks Hollis ‘Hoss Gaineys Colorado Coiy Leslie Cazzell

Rice Owls Win Three Way Track Meet in Houston

Rice Institute beat Texas A&M and SMU 71 to 67 in a windy Houston meet. Hight suffered a shoulder separation after a 120 yard high hurdles bid. Double winners included Buddy Goode of SMU Stephen James of Rice and Tom Benarden of A&M with James winning the high jump and pole vault clinching the team victory.

Houston Rice Institute Texas Asm Southern Methodist Wesley Hight Hurdier Hight Harley Hartung Aggies Phoe

Baseball Recap Highlights: Boone’s First Hit and Yankees Win

The clippings cover a baseball game with Boone’s first hit after 16 at bats and detail a Detroit Kansas City matchup. It also reports the New York Yankees beating Washington 5-2 behind Tom Morgan's relief pitching after Byrne. The text lists player lineups, runs, hits, and errors, noting Zerma Finegan Delsing Kuenn Kaline Fain Boone Delsing Kuenn, and Garver among others.

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Connelley Captures Sandie Relays Singles Title

Pepper Connelley of Lubbock Westerner tops two opponents in girls class B singles to win the Sandie Relays title at Amarillo. She beat Linda Singley of Wellington 6-1 6-2 and Rita Durrett of Lakeview 6-4 6-1.

Amarillo Pepper Connelley Lubbock Scott Cantine Amarilla Jackie Newton Mackey Hunter Plainview Jeanette Stakes Phillips Marilyn Goodwin Odessa Ginger Owens Betty Graham Lonnie Welms Lawton Okla Mike Bell Johnny Skaggs David Barton Miss Connelley Janice Robertson Marcia Queen Midland

Vaccine Procedure Revealed By Lynn Medical School Officials

Lynn County officials and local doctors announce free Salk polio vaccine shots for first and second graders. About 475 signed requests. vaccines to arrive between April 22 and 27. Shots given at Tahoka and O'Donnell area schools with nurses provided. participation voluntary and coordinated by county health officer Dr Emil Prohl and officials Ruth Jolly and Clint Walker.

Tahora Lynn County Emil Prohl Ruth Jolly Clint Walker Polnt Lubbock Prohl Skies Thomas Nobie Rambo Tahoka John Lehman O'Donnell Grassland Dunbar Wilson

Amarillo Tops Lubbock In Twin Bill

Amarillo beat Lubbock twice as Hogue Dean and Williams produced early runs. Rocky Ruffin hit a second inning triple and Ken Yates homered in the third for Amarillo. Lubbock managed only three hits in game two. Amarillo improves to 3-0 in conference while Lubbock stands 2-3 with slim hopes. Harvesters from Pampa visit Friday afternoon and Amarillo Monday.

Phil Williams Bobby Welch Dean Willams Hogue Welch Amarillo Rocky Ruffin Sandies Ken Yates Lubbock Pampa Harvesters

Bulldogs Threaten, Raiders Hold Lead in Narrow Win

Henderson's sharp double fueled a two run inning for the Bulldogs as Wilson scored on a double to right. Correa locked down the Raiders, stifling the offense while LeStourgeon belted a fifth inning homer. Tech schedules next games Monday and Tuesday against Sheppard Air Force Base.

Page One Wilson Henderson Bulldogs LeStourgeon Correa Raiders Tech Sheppard Air Force Base

Sands of Sorrow screens at Pioneer Conclave program

At Grace Presbyterian Church a Pioneer Conclave screened Sands of Sorrow about Arabian refugees. The event drew about 40 youths from West Texas and New Mexico with the theme One Great Brotherhood. Discussion groups followed with Rev. David Moore and others, and two refugee bundles were dedicated in a devotional. Detroit Lion Lou Creekmur has not missed a game since 1950.

Grace Presbyterian Church Bob Hawkins West Texas New Mexico One Great Brotherhood David Moore First Presbyterian Church Dottie Durrenberger Westminster Presbyterian Church Joe Hudson Seagraves Hawkins

San Antonio Edges Eagles 1 0 In Tight Texas League Battle

San Antonio edged Dallas 1-0 to split the four game series and pull Dallas from the Texas League lead tie. Charlie Locke held Dallas to four hits as the Eagles were shut out. Beaumont and Tulsa also played with Beaumont winning 7-1 behind Howie Anderson eight innings. Fort Worth snapped a five game skid by beating Houston 7-6 in a late-night finish.

San Antonio Eagles Dallas Houston Fort Worth Shreveport Oklahoma City Beaumont Tulsa Charlie Locke Ships P—Beaumont Tulsa Oilers Howie Anderson Bill Meyer Frank Tornay Ben Taylor Meyer Anderson Patula Perkins Tate Bowes Jones Taylor Boston Baltimore Detroit Kansas City Chicago Cleveland New York Washington Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati St. Louis Brookisn Pelts Everes Milwaukeeee Aerenaees Steesenee Louis Ft Ann Houston Ee Sweeties Dallas Wees

Area Men Report Favorable Egg-Grading Law Outlook

Two Lubbock County Farm Bureau members who attended a hearing in Austin report a favorable outlook for Texas egg grading legislation. R F Ward of Carlisle and Georg Souter of Shallowater said House Bill 827 received committee approval, proposing a law governing eye evading and applying to all poultrymen.

Lubbock County Farm Bureau House of Representatives Austin Texas R. F. Ward Carlisle Georg Souter Shallowater

Duncan golfers win Sandie Relays team crown in Amarillo

Duncan Oklahoma golfers win the Sandie Relays team championship with a four under par 284. Amarillo Sanites second at 297, followed by Odessa 306 and Hobbs New Mexico 314 as other teams posted higher scores. The article also notes unrelated state egg grading debate and a bill introduced by Rep Leroy Saul.

Amarillo Duncan Okla Amarillo Sanides Odessa Hobbs N.M Pampa Shamrock Plainview Borger Liberal Kan Casady

Kiwanis Golf Meet Qualifying Opens at Hillcrest

Qualifying for the Hub City Kiwanis Club golf tournament begins Wednesday at Hillcrest Country Club. Championship flight qualifiers play Saturday or Sunday, with match play to follow and a Baldridge Bakery perpetual trophy awaiting the champion.

Hub City Kiwanis Club Hillcrest Country Club Don Baldridge Baldridge Bakery Perpetual

Moon lifts Cardinals past Cubs in 12th inning slugfest

Wally Moon hit a two run homer in the 12th and added a 14th inning single to beat Chicago 12 11 as Chicago homered six times in a high scoring NL clash. The result leaves St Louis atop the league standings while Brooklyn also pursues first place.

Bill Sarni Hank Sauer Ernie Banks Moon Vince Amor Sam Stan Hack Cubs Banks Dee Fondy ST. Louis Wally Moon St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Brooklyn

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