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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1971

Page

9

Matadors Capture Loop Title In Texas Track Meet

Dunbar's High upset winner Gracey ran 22.1 for the 200 meters as Gary Patterson of Snyder edged Pines in the 120 high hurdles at Lubbock. Hines led the 120 hurdles before Patterson passed late to win in 14.7. The 100-yard dash tightened to a near dead heat with Johnson Bracey and Richard Vaughn, while Chris Stubblefield was disqualified for running both the half mile and mile under UIL rules. Bruce Foreman led the mile before the end mimicking the 100-yard dash.

Pines Hines Patterson Johnson Bracey Richard Vaughn Lamesa Gracey Estacado Chris Stubbefield Stubblefield Bruce Foreman

3-AAA Track Meet Highlights Local Schools

The 3-AAA track meet features athletes from Sweetwater, Lamesa, Brownfield, Estacado, Colorado City, and Estacada. Key events include Lone Jump, Relay, and High Hurdles with notable performances by Ola Lewis, Garner Jordan, and Johnny Spears. Event totals show Sweetwater and Snyder among top finishers with overall team standings and individual times and distances recorded.

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Grid Bosses Selected For Oil Bowl Tilt

The Maskat Temple and the Oklahoma Coaches Association named Bill Miller of Southwest Texas State and Grant Teaff of Angaery State to lead Texas in the 34th Oil Bowl charity game in Wichita Falls. Oklahoma's trio of Johnny Gragi Mineo Craig Mr Broam Ada and Jack Trent Clinton will coach the Sooners aiming to avenge last year's Texas 34 25 victory at Tecomat Glue Stadium. Texas leads the series.

Maskat Temple Oklahomma Coaches Association Bill Miller Southwest Texas State Grant Teaff Angaery State Texas Sooners Oklahoma Johnny Gragi Mineo Craig Mr Broam Ada Jack Trent Clinton Miller Teaff Oklahome

Aggies Top Chaparrals In Twin Bill Sweep

New Mexico State defeated Lubbock Christian College in both games of a Saturday doubleheader 10-5 and 4-0. The Chaparrals took an early lead in game one before the Aggies exploded for seven runs in the fifth. Robert Vittitow and Creil Richards contributed key hits, while Bart Hernandez hurlled the nightcap for the Aggies. The Chaparrals could not cash in after placing runners on base in multiple innings.

Las Cruces Lubbock Christian College New Mexico State Chaparrals Aggies LCC Robert Vittitow Creil Richards Joe Fish Lupe Perez Chaps Fish Paul Russell Glen Pilmer Bart Hernandez Roadrunners Innnings

Sweetwater Leads Brownfield Sprint Chase in Regional Meet

Sweetwater and Juan Ledesma of Brownfield led the first three laps as Russell Lepard closed in. Lepard and Foreman staged a late sprint with Lepard winning in 44.38. In the mile relay Danbar Estacada and High built a lead, Sweetwater passed Estacada on the anchor, and Shannon Brooks of Brownfield won the 880 in 7 59.44. Next week Odessa hosts Region I with Dunbar sending three individuals and two relays.

S Sweetwater Juan Ledesma Brownfield Russell Lepard Foreman Ledesma Lepard Danbar Estacada Panthers Dunbar Sweetwater Jestacada Shannon Brooks Freddie Murphy Snyder Odessa Garner Jordan Tig Johnson Hines Eric Hill Lewis

Red Raider Club Banquet Honors Conference Champions

The Red Raider Club banquet will honor Teech's conference champions, all conference players, and recipients of the Pete Cawthon Dell Morgan and Donny Anderson awards. It opens to the public at 6 30 pm at the Lubbock Municipal Coliseum with tickets 90 per person. Reservations deadline is Saturday April 24.

Teech Pete Cawthon Dell Morgan Donny Anderson James Jackson Lubbock

William Eckert Ex Commissioner Dies During Vacation

Former baseball commissioner William Eckert died on a Friday while on vacation. Franks Thane and Calvin Griffith praised his dedication but acknowledged his lack of baseball background. Eckert, the sport’s fourth commissioner, served four years before the 1968 decision to choose a leader from within the game. He is survived by his wife, a son in the Air Force, and a daughter. Burial is planned at Arlington National Cemetery.

Frank Thane Milwaukee Brewers Calvin Griffith Minnesota Twins Eckert Lane Gmith Eeckert General Motors Baseall Kenesaw Mountain Landis A.B Happy” Chandler and Frick U.S. Air Force San Francisco William Doulas Air Force Scott Air Force Base Til Catherine Julia

Snyder nets 3-AAA tennis crown in district tourney

Dunbar dominates the 6-AAA District tennis meet with 45 points to Snyder’s 25. Creile Younger beat Pam Knighten 6-3 4-8 22 for girls singles, Charles Melton defeated Max Fils in Snyder finals, and Estacada pair Jobe Hefner won girls doubles. Sweetwater duo Rhodes Scrutt won boys doubles 6-0 6-9.

Snydier Dunbar Snyder Creile Younger Pam Knighten Clrss Charles Melton Dast Max Fils Becky Jobe Donna Hefner Estacada

NMSU Edges Sul Ross In Close Chartero Invitational Track Meet

New Mexico State University defeated Sul Ross State 101 to 96 at the Charter Invitational in Las Cruces. Leroy Bolden won the 100 yard dash in wind aided 9.5 seconds, Jack Harvey took the 220 in 21.6, Erick Hardaway claimed both the shot put 56 feet 9 inches and discus 166 feet 4 inches, while Leon Garcia and Pete Squires dueled in the mile and two mile with Squires prevailing in both by narrow margins.

Las Crucees CAPS New Mexico State University Sul Ross State Chater ‘Arral Las Cruces New Mexico State Sul Ross Lubbock Christian Jack Harvey Erick Hardaway iLeon Garcia Pete Squires Garcia Sqires Squires

Three Advance To Nationals In Little Dribbler Finals

Anton Seagraves and Friena won district titles Saturday night and will advance to the Levelland National Tournament held April 29 to May 1. Anton beat Ropesville 24 to 23 with Zane Reeves scoring 10, Seagraves defeated Van Horn 41 to 33, and Friena overwhelmed Farwell 36 to 13 led by Brad Woods 25 points.

Svidanche-Journal Anton Seagraves Friena Little Dribbler J. Anton Ropesville van Horn Farwell Zane Reeves Rex James Fdded Pitct Randy Milton Brad Woods Mark Neel

Squires Beat Colonels to Level ABA Masters Series

Virginia Squires outscored Kentucky Colonels 142 to 122 to level the ABA Masters Division series. Charlie Scott and Doane Joe each scored 28 points for Virginia while Seatt added 22. Issel had 22 after a 46 in the opener. Series resumes Monday and Wednesday.

Norfolk Virginia Squires Kentucky Colonels Charlie Scott Doane Joe Seatt Squires Hops Colonel Coleone Issel Kenyeka Piedmond Vile Isc Rus

Knicks and Bullets clash in sixth playoff game

In Baltimore's Civic Center the Knicks lead the series 3-2 as injuries loom for both teams. Willis Reed and Kevin Loughery are among the hobbling stars with Johnson and Miles out for the Bullets, while others may play through pain in a decisive mid May showdown.

Baltimore New York S Nicks Baltimore Bullets Civic Center Knicks Willis Reeds Kevin Loughery Gus Johnson DeBusschere Dave DeBusschere Bullets Johnson Ddie Miles Loughers Hittie

Texas A&M PContinued Fran Base One seventh on Nesey's single

Risanders stole four consecutive singles in the eighth off Neley and turned them into four runs. Hazzard allowed one run and ten hits over seven innings while Walker provided key hits for the Raiders. Janine hit and saw her average drop to .298 as Owens and Ault added two hits each. The Raiders fall to 22-12 and 7-5, while the sweep sets up a possible championship series with Texas on May 4.

Nesey Risanders Singhes Neley Hazzard Hi Fais Walker SWC Janine Ket Das Owens Ault Raiders Texas Longhorns

Geiberger and Meet Players Rally in Golf Event

The golfers described strong rounds with solid iron play and clutch putts. Geiberger, seeking form after his 1966 PGA Championship win, noted improved play and highlighted a 69 with 53 putts as a solid indicator of progress. He birdied early and finished strong despite a single bogey on the 11th.

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