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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1966

Page

7

Red Raider Relays Seevars Attracts Texas Track Talent

The April meet at Texas Tech drew strong interest from Mat Raiderland as schools like Texas Southern and North Texas State competed for sprint and field titles. Notable performances included Big Spring and Barrells shows in sprints, Sharon Bell in multiple events, and Texas colleges leading in medley relays and field marks. The Snyder-Dyett district meet and regional prospects were highlighted for potential state trips.

Red Raider Texac Tech Mat Raiderland Big Spring R. L. Lasater Newlon Gare Monterey Sturdas Sharon Bell MUPIS Snyder Charles Bell Waco Ted McGuire Miss Feil TEXAS Rankines NCAA Texas Southern 44Vard TSU Jobn Harstfield Aggie Randy Mateon North Texas State Calvin Bowser Rice Abhene Christian Mediey Texas Tech Ed Weemey Tiel Efert

Pirates Triumph 8-5 Over Cardinals As Clendenon Stars

Roberto Clemente sparked Pittsburgh with a leadoff single and Willie Stargell fueled the rally as the Pirates beat St. Louis 8-5. Al Jackson struggled on the mound for the Cardinals, and Jose Pagan delivered a key pinch hit in the eighth to seal the win.

Pittsburgie

Washington Stops Detroit with Pinch Hit Grand Slam

Washington defeated Detroit 10 to 4 as Ken McMullen hit a solo homer and a pinch hit grand slam. Juan Navarro relieved in the seventh and Hank Aguirre earned the win as the Senators halted Detroit's five game streak.

Detroit Ken McMullen

Orioles Rally Past Yankees With Eighth Inning Win

The Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 4 0 by capitalizing on New York errors in the eighth inning. Dave Johnson started the rally with a single after a costly misplay, while Paul Blair delivered a homer to cap the scoring as the Yankees failed to turn two double plays in the seventh.

Baltimore Baltimore Orioles New York New York Yankees Dave Johnson Yankees Yanks Aguirre Hamlin Doug Camith Mike McCormick Charley Law Horace Clarke

Phillies top Reds 3-1 as Roed Aiken homers in opening inning

Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 3-1 at Connie Mack Stadium. Roed Aiken hit a first inning homer to spark the Phillies. Jack Navin and the Reds bullpen limited late scoring as Connie Mack Stadium hosted the game.

Philadelphea Roed Aiken Philadelphia Cincinnati Janx Reds Jloe Asean Vecker Hall Payienoh Pete

Aggies Edge SMU to Stay Solo Lead in SWC Race

Texas A&M rebounded from a midweek loss to top SMU 3-2 as Lou Camilli drove in two runs and Ken Perrin held SMU to two hits. Texas and Baylor fell back in the SWC standings with losses while A&M maintained its narrow lead in the conference chase.

Texas Charistian Rice Agsies Con Ton Acdin Tix TCT Fort Worth Caltewe Station Saturdis Aggies Dpe Houston Southern Methodist Mustanes Texas Baylor Texas Christian Lou Camilli Aggie Ae A&m Ken Perrin SMU Mustangs Hilly Johnson Methodists BA Bain Nane Basler Ray Houten Christian Texas A&m Daas

Seagraves Little League Elects Taylor President

Taylor Little League has elected Dowie Taylor as president for Seagraves season opening May 28 with six games. Travis Bagley becomes vice president while Michael Blackmore serves secretary treasurer. Vernon Clem is umpire in chief and Chat Johnson player agent with scorekeepers Lawrence Barber Bull Elis and Joanny Callee. Directors include Jack Patterson Jim Welcher Herschel Hill and M Francis. Over 100 boys participate including about 30 from Loop.

Seagraves Dowie Taylor Travis Bagley Michard Blackmore Vernon Clem Chat Johnson Lawrence L. Barber Bull Elis Joanny Callee Jack Patterson Jim Welcher Herschel Hill M. Francis Loop

Hungarian Takes Win In D'Or Net Tourney

Istvan Gulyas of Hungary defeated Mike Belkin of Miami Beach Florida 6-4 6-0 to win the Raquette d Or tennis title Francoise Durr of France captured the women's singles defeating Jim Blackman of Australia 6-0 6-2 in Provence France on Sunday.

Ee En-Provence France Aps Istvan Gulyas Jantary Mike Belkin Miami Beach Frs Francoise Durr Jim Blackman Australia

Tech Golfers Race for Southwest Conference Title

Tech teams lead the Southwest Conference race as Arkoneas, SMU, and Texas Tech vie for the title. Arkansas faces Baylor and SMU in upcoming games while Texas A M meets Texas Christian at Fort Worth and Rice plays at College Station. The race closes Friday with key matchups shaping final standings.

Arkoneas Poaxdor Foxettesine Mondas Texas Tech Brawylor Texas Aem Southern Metheist Eli Southern Methodist Basvilor Arkansas Texas Yeah Texas Christian Fort Worth Rice Plass Aem College Station Texas A&m Tesas Tesh Pex Christian Basler Rice

Heisman Trophy Originator of Center Snap

The memory of Sedgare John William Heisman is linked to football’s Heisman trophy. He coined the center snap and introduced the scoreboard listing downs and yardage. He also divided football into quarters and introduced the term hike.

John William Heisman

White Sox Triumph in Rain-Shortened opener

John Burhardt fired a three hitter as the Chicago White Sox defeated winless Kansas City in the first game of a doubleheader before rain halted play after the fifth inning. Burhardt walked one while Floyd Robinson backed him with key hits including a third inning RBI single.

Chicago oApe John Faybardt Chirag White Sox Kansas City Raimed Burhardt Cave Ren Harrelsen Athlenes Wayne Causex Jose Tartahull Floyd Robinson Pete Ward

Yankees Lose Richardson to Injured Ankle in Baltimore

Yankees infielder Bobby Richardson suffered a spike wound to his right ankle after Frank Robinson slid into second base. Four stitches were needed and Richardson likely will miss the next two games in Cleveland. Also, Paben Amaro torn knee ligaments and placed in a cast. Philadelphia beat Chicago 83-80 in NBA action.

Baltimore Bobby Richardson New York Yankees Richardson Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles Cleveland Paben Amaro The Yanks Tom Tresh Amaro

Ex-Pro Gridder Speaks At Taha High School Banquet

Former pro athlete Jin Ray Stauth spoke at the Taha High School banquet hosted by First Baptist Church. Rev Rae presented the Heart award to a standout player after a shoulder injury and return to the team. Stauth, an All-Southwest Conference and All-American in 1933 and 1944, later joined the Cleveland Browns in 1946.

Waco Texas Pakce Texas A&m Houston A&m Southern Methodist Easler Julia Jin Ray Stauth Dallas Brootherterk Banqonet Thrisdea Feloushin Padh Taha High Schwodl Peremane Fiehtuns Heart Fddise Barelaui Sonant van Barbour Con Rae Eddie Tuha Katies Baylor University Cleveland Browns

Mann Wins Raleigh Ladies Invitational After Penalty Drama

Carol Mann of Teaswood Maryland captured the Raleigh Ladies Invitational title in Raleigh North Carolina as Kathy Whitworth, leading by three shots, assessed herself a two stroke penalty on the 18th hole for improving her lie in the rough. Mann finished even par 72 one stroke ahead of Whitworth and Jo Ann Prentice. Mann earned $1,500 of the $10,000 purse.

Raleigh Alc Carel Mann Kathy Whitworth Miss Mann Teaswom Moss Whitworth Jo Ann Prentice Miss Whitworth San Antonio Tex Miss Amfann DLPGA

Indians Crush Red Sox 6-0 in Cleveland Sweep

Cleveland pitchers blanked Boston as Cobavite and Drake Sims homered for the Indians. Jane Tiant scattered seven hits, Vic Davalillo and Leon Wagner sparked a late offense, and Cleveland improved to 4-0 while Boston dropped to 0-5.

Cleveland Bawke Cobavite Drake Sims Jane Tiant Cleveland Inbank Boston Fed Son Curasito Max Alvis Guide Girl Wilean Wagner Indians

Injured Princeton Captain To Be Honored by Hall of Fame

New York AP report says Paul Savidge Princeton football captain who broke his neck in the final game will be honored April 26 by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame.

New York Paul Savidge Princeton University National Football Foundation Hall of Fame

Giants Rally Past Astros 3-1 In Seventh Inning Twist

San Francisco trailed tied 1-1 until Bob Bolin sparked a seventh inning rally with a hit after Tom Haller and Tito Fuentes. Bolin earned the win for his second without a loss as Willie Mays and Jim Davenport provided early support. Frank Linens finished for the save after Bolin walked Rusty Staub.

San Francisco Bob Bolin San Francisco Caants Houston Astos Bolin Tom Haller Tito Fuentes Barry Lat Map Astros Frank Lines Rab Agpremonte Raun Chicago Giants Tat He Stierek Willie Mave Willie McCover Cruse Joe Morsan Boone Hart Aspromonte Jim Davenport Cmra Rusty Staub Meerty Francine Bal Heery Aem Anier Chock Harrie Gaeran Pepet Moepgar Ceo Raterne Amnas

Archery Club Hosts Golden Spread Tournament Winners Named

The Lubbock Field Archery Club hosted a Sunday tournament at the alate range between Acuff and Slaton for the Golden Spread Archery League. Archers from Lubbock Clo vis Atamile Post Hereford Dimmit and Barth competed with Clovis archers taking the overall trophy.

Lubbock Field Archery Club Alate Acuff Slaton Lubbock Clovis Atamile Post Hereford Dimmit Barth Peeing Freestle O— Vgennie Hoy Chass al Lford Jefferies Chass Hunter Hubert Sherman Luachback Don Mulden Labbek Whitner Ronald Large Laubbak Clase Norman Clayton Clasa Poa Bache Junger Janve Tened Cub Borso- Buster Whitner

Post Babe Ruth Loop Elects New Officers

New Babe Ruth League officers are Glenn Barles president A J Howell vice president and Ed Blanton secretary treasurer Little League officers are Charlie Cooper president Carl Avecock vice president and Gerald Clayton player agent The league starts April 26 and Little League begins May 1

POST Little League Glenn Barles A. J. Howell Ed Blanton Charlie Cooper Carl Avecock Gerald Clayton

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