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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1955

Page

17

Leone Funk Shire Geigel Set For Lubbock Wrestling Card

Baron Michele Leone tops a wrestling grappling card in Lubbock at Sled Aven's double main event. W R oy Leone Funk and Shire Geigel clash as part of the show highlighting a major appearance on a Wednesday night.

Baron Michele Leone Dory Funk Michele Leone Fustary Wil Lubbocs Fai D Mein Fan Park Coliseum Italy Flying Mare Ranch Dery Funk Amaivo Rev Shire Northwestern University Chicago

SMU Rout of Rice Owls Caps SWC Sweep

SMU defeated Rice Owls 5 to 1 at Armstrong Field to complete a two game sweep and extend their Southwest Conference win streak to five. Right-hander Ernie Proud held Rice to six hits, backed by a third inning rally and an insurance sixth inning to seal the decision.

Dallas SMU Armstrong Field Rice Owls Mustangs Texas Asu Oon Mars Zer Chao Ernie Prouc Proud Owls Maustangs Rice Innning Gene Golden Art Machinsury Golden Machinstry

Yankees Noren suspended three days and fined

Yankees outfielder Irv Noren drew a three day suspension and a 100 dollar fine from AL President Wil Harridge for a run in with Umpire Bill Mehinke. Manager George Weiss was notified by telegram before a night game in Washington. Noren can play Monday against the Orioles in Baltimore.

New York Irv Noren New York Yankees American League Wil Harridge Bill Mehinke George Weiss Yankees Washington Harridge Noren Orioles Baltimore McKinley Boston Yankee Mecwinley

Top Golfers Enter Wichita Falls Pro-Am Opening April 30

The $5,000 Wichita Falls Pro-Amateur Golf Tournament begins April 30 with pros such as Leo Riagetti George Bayer Ray Gafford Doug Higgins and others already filing entries. At least 150 amateurs will compete April 26-28 in a 54 hole medal invitational with $1,500 in merchandise for the amateurs. Tommy Meeker, brother of Howe Meeker, is noted as Clarkson College hockey star.

Wichita Falls Leo Riagetti George Bayer Ray Gafford Doug Higgins Harry Todd Elroy Marti Links Bill Trombley Bobby Cupit Buster Reed Woody Kerr Jack Smith Jimmy Gauntt Benny Adams Ray Garrett Wichita Falls Country Club

Whitharral Pettit Take Titles in 6-B Volleyball

Anton April 16 Special W R Tayior superintendent of Anton schools announced the results of the District 6-B Volleyball Playoffs concluded Friday at Anton. High School Girls: Pettit first Sudan second Anton third. Grade School Girls: Anton first Three Way second Sudan third. Grade School Boys: Sudan first Pep second Anton third.

Midland Vic Christiano Bronx New York St. Louis Browns Vic Yankee Stadium Grovesville N.Y Christiano Evander Childs Anton W R. Tayior Anton Schools Pettit Sudan Pep

George A Terry Sets Cross Country Practice Pace

George A Terry, 1C4A cross country champion, runs daily workouts ranging from 15 to 20 miles to maintain elite conditioning and performance.

George A. Terry

Commercial Champions Defeat Field To Claim Bowling Title

Thomas Jewelers won the Ladies Commercial Bowling League championship by six games after leading most of the season. The winning quintet includes Lovie Beavers Zadie Calhoun Faola Bird Mary Ritchie and Flo Christensen.

Thomas Jewelers Lovie Beavers Zadie Calhoun Faola Bird Mary Ritchie Flo Christensen

New England Colt Wins Governor's Gold Cup at Bowie

Boston Dage captured the richest purse of his young career by winning the Governor's Gold Cup at Bowie for $34,300. The New England colt sped from midpack to beat Ambers by two and a half lengths, extending his unbeaten streak to 10 races.

Bowie Boston Dage Ambers

Boston Doge Wins Governor's Gold Cup in Maryland Sprint

Boston Doge sprinted six furlongs on a fast track in 1 10 3 5 earning 23050 to owner Paul Andolino of Boston. Ambers Folly finished second by a half length with Westward Ho third as 20 956 crowd watched. Bilko weighs 230 pounds for the Chicago Bubs in a separate note.

Maryland Paul Andolino Boston Ambers Folly Westward Ho Singalea Chuck Thompson Harsville Powder Flask Chicago Bubs Steve Bilko

Tech Begins Spring Cage Drills With One Letterman Missing

Texas Tech's Red Raiders start spring basketball practice Monday with eight varsity lettermen five freshmen and two squadmen expected. Carl Ince the sole graduating letterman from a 19 7 season share of the Border Conference title. Jim Reed Eugene Carpenter return as top scorers and shooters. Freshman standouts Logan Cummings Tony Reales Bobby Wilson Royce Elam George Simmons join from Gibson's squad as intra squad game and coaches clinic cap the session April 29.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Polk Robison Gene Gibson Carl Ince Lubbock West Texas State Mississippi Jim Reed Pine Bluff Ark Border Loop Eugene Carpenter Big Spring du Wayne Blackshear Mountainaire N. M Ned Underwood Snyder Bill Buchanan Winters Walter Newton Lexington Ted Watts Abernathy

Hawks Consider Move To St Louis From Milwaukee

Milwaukee Hawks owner Ben Kerner says he likely will move the NBA team to St Louis due to ongoing operating difficulties and February March scheduling issues. He notes attendance woes despite price cuts and that he briefly sought local buyers and public stock support before deciding to try one more season.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Hawks Ben Kerner St. Louis Kerner Hawks Kener

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