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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1971
Page
10
Monterey track team defeats Lightfoot rivals 62-043 in the 9 19 event at the 4-AAAA meet. The winning toss came after Friday night rain left the shot put and discus unsettled, with distances improving for key competitors and a six yard margin at the finish describing the close race.
Brooks shines in 220 and 4 by 440 relays. Jarnagin clocks 21.5 in 220. Coronado and Monterey performances noted before weather halted events and Wilson Junior. Lubbock Hereford Coronado contend, Brooks leads with 48.5 anchor and 21.2 in 220, while Haves and McCurdy clash on relay legs.
The 1971 opener at Arena Park was postponed by rain and a soggy pit area but officials expect racing to resume this afternoon. Cars were on display in Briercroft Shopping Center for a prelude, with top honors in sprint and sportsman stocker classes noted among drivers like Charles Bolton and Larry Johnson.
Rogers and Wilemon fired a 66 to lead the championship flight of the Lorenzo Partnership Golf Tournament. Malkuse and Ethredge are second at 67, while Shepperson and Schauer sit behind at 68. First flight leaders Hallford and Feagan shot 70, with Craig and Quattlebaum at 71. Second flight leaders Rankin and Parks 71, Upton and Williams at 72. Third flight leaders Foust and Eagan at 75. Gray and Beavers tied second with Barnett and Breedlove at 76. Play times set with second and third flights at 9 a.m. and first and championship flights at 1:30 p.m.
The Hillcrest spring season kicks off with a Scotch Foursome at the Country Club today. The event features players from Mary B Lestaie and others such as Steve Ok Art Andress, Betty Stumbaugh, and Jim Parmer, with a long list of competitors and organizers listed in the program.
Fort Worth AP reports Dickie Weber a 6 2 guard from Houston Davis High signed a basketball letter of intent with Texas Christian. Weber posted a 15 point 11 rebound per game average last season and was a two year fall district performer at Davis.
Palo Duro led district winners with 152 points as Hale Center Seagraves Canyon Monahans and Monterey Estacado joined in the district triumph. The big shows move to regional meets next weekend with Odessa hosting the AAAA and AAA sessions. Childress Kress won invitational crowns at Kress.
Jim Ryun clocked 3 55.8 for the mile at Lawrence, the fastest in 1967 this year. The American standout, living in Eugene, Oregon, failed to match the meet record of 1:54.7 for the 880 and tied several records as Texas A&M sprinters starred. Zandy Matson set a world shot put mark of 68 feet 3 inches. The Aggies matched the second-best time in the 440 relay at 1 22.1 with Curtis Mills anchoring.
The article notes a four tenths of a second improvement on last year’s Drake Relays world record, with Texas A&M led by Rockie Woods in the anchor. A&M also set a meet record in the 440-yard relay with a 39.9. Matson’s six tosses range from 66-11 1/2 to 68-2 1/2, while Karl Isalb and Steve Wilhelm of Kansas post 66-10 and 66-3.
Permian wins 5 AAAA team title at Odessa after Ric Spring move, Abi lene 119 95 over rival. Dons claim relay and multiple individual places regional. Abilene disqualified in Mo relay, Canyon miscues. Seagraves dominates 5A with 157 points, Cooper 2nd 115. Petree helps Idalou vaults 1 4 as Slaton’s Rogers secures sprint wins. Youthful Stakes at Aqueduct notes historic winners Native Dancer Bold Ruler Hail To Reason.
Track meet results list in events and standings for pole vault shot put long jump relay 120 highs and mile including top performers from Palo Duro Caprock Tascosa Pampa and Borger with records and notable marks such as 15-0 pole vault and 53-3 shot put by listed athletes.
Fragmented OCR text lists districts, schools and names including Abilene Midland Lee Pearsall and San Antonio area voices. Key figures such as William Smith and Jesse Kemoo appear among scattered place names and acronyms. The passage resembles a district meeting or election notice with unclear details.
Readable lines show athletes from Dumas Monahans O'Donnell Wink Seagraves and others competing in hurdles sprints relays and field events with times and marks including 440 hurdles 3:23.35 relay times 22 3 10 4 and high jump and discus performances across multiple districts noted.
Houston harnessed a late rally to beat Los Angeles 5-3. Bob Watson and Jack Hiatt delivered key hits while Wade Alls owner earned the win. A late insurance run in the ninth sealed the Astros victory as Till Singer suffered his fourth straight loss for the Dodgers.
An OCR fragment cites Seagraves and Hal Mains with mentions of ADS and EVP ADSPLR AL De Lee bene te 4 Mains. The text references Seagraves and Beith Nore in a brief notice context with unspecified actions or deadlines.
Steve Arlin pitched a four hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals who defeated San Diego 4-0. Joe Hague belted a two run homer to power the shutout and extend San Diego’s losing streak to four games.
The article notes Tom Landry’s connection to Mission as a notable figure in a local event. It mentions Landry’s parents Nirariel and Mrs. Ray Landry living in the area and references a golf tournament at Sharvi and other regional sports detail. The piece includes garbled OCR text but centers on Landry’s presence and local sports context in Mission.
Florida led by a nine stroke advantage over Texas on the final day of the Intercollegiate Golf Tournament at Atascosa Country Club. The Gators maintained a two stroke edge as the round finished, 1169 to 1171, securing the team championship with Texas in second. Tom Kite of the Langhorns lost the trophy flip.
Former major league outfielder Ron Northey died at age 50 after collapsing at his North Hills home. He played for the Phillies, Cardinals, Reds, and Cubs between 1942 and 1957, later scouting for the White Sox and coaching for the Pirates with a lifetime .276 batting average.
Dallas report notes former players from the club as the only exempt entries in the tournament field. The event at Preston Park features local clubs competing to fill remaining spots in the standings and honors.
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