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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1968

Page

26

River Oaks Upset Stuns Graebner in Open Tennis

Canadian Mike Belkin and Yugoslavian Boro Jovanovic reached the River Oaks semifinals joining Cliff Richey and Rafael Osuna. Belkin defeated second seed Graebner 64 6 1, while Jovanovic beat Ray Ruffels to set a Richey Osuna clash and a Belkin Jovanovic matchup awaiting in the next round.

Houston Mike Belkin Canada Boro Jovanovic Yugoslavia Cliff Richey Rafael Osuna Belkin Clark Graebner New York City Jovanovic Ray Ruffels Australia Richey U.S Osuna Mexico Hye Rund Gary Semen Quanwk Af Marr Bommen Lavtnes Mer Rutseat Ron Ee Snae Penver Ols Bickinven Hisarson Crane Grabner Servie

Joe's White Unit Again Is Favorite in Spring Showdown

Burle Pettit reports Joe Matulich returns to lead the White offense against Tom Sawyer's Reds in a spring semifinal at 4 p.m. The White lineup features a strong backfield with Freeman Bennett Butler and receivers Allen Breuer. Sawyer counters with explosive backs Hargrave Stewart and a deep defense as both teams mirror game format with kickoffs and fast-catching punts.

Burle Pettit dJarlin Joe Matulich Texas Tech Matulich Tom Sawyer Raiders Tech Grid Ror Freeman Jimmy Bennett Tony Butler Bobby Allen Lou Breuer Jackie Stewart Randy Franks Reds Aud Robertson Petersburg Sawyer Hargrave Cisco Charles Stewart Kenedy David May Palo Duro Charlie Evans Mike Holladay Hobbs Bobby Parkhill Abilene Allan Mattison Lubbock Don King Wichita Falls Jackie Booe Larry Dickerson Plainview Richard Campbell Matador Jim Dyer Highland Park Wayne McDermand Beaumont Walt Yarbrough San Antonio MacArthur Mate Fincannon Jack Buffington Monterey Eddie Windon Rover Larry Alford Kevin Ormes Ken Rattner Mike Patterson Winters Fred Perry Dallas Kimball Fred Wuest Sonora Andy Reed Odessa Jesse Richardson Alice Barney’ Oliver Archer City Ronnie Ross Dallas Adams Jimmy Moylan Leon Lovelace Joe Brown Sulphur Springs Ronnie Rhoads Corsicana John Howard Pine Tree Jerry Watson Ranger Lake Highlands

Olympics Vote Could Decide South Africa Readmission

Brundage and Braun discuss a possible second vote on readmitting South Africa to the Olympics. Brundage says he would like all youth at the Games and that any country hosting must receive all national Olympic committee representatives recognized by the TOC. They will review responses and decide next steps.

South Africa Brundage TOC Braun

Horns Edge Closer In All America Intercollegiate Golf

Hal Underwood of Houston shot rounds of 72 70 70 to hold a four under par 212 and lead the All America Intercollegiate after the third round. Houston kept the team medal lead at 875 as Texas, led by Chip Stewart and Rik Massengale, cut the Cougar margin with an 877 at Pine Forest Country Club.

Houston Hal Underwood University of Texas Chip Stewart Rik Massengale Underwood Bob Barbarossa Pine Forest Country Club Barbarossa

Tech-A&M Leads In Final Playoff Tie at 216

Stewart ties for runner up with 72 72 216 in a four ball and two ball format. Houston advances by defeating LSU while Texas beats Oklahoma State in the other semifinal. Consolation results include New Mexico State over New Mexico 4 2 Arizona State over Baylor 5 1 Texas Tech over SMU 3 4 2 and other close matches. Team standings list LSU third at 899 followed by New Mexico State 905 Oklahoma State and Arizona State 909 North Texas State 914 Texas Tech 915 New Mexico 920 Baylor 926 Arkansas 930 SMU 931 Oklahoma 933 Texas A&M 938 Kansas 933 Rice 989.

Houston Louisiana State Texas Oklahoma State New Mexico State New Mexic Arizona State Baylor Texas Tech Southern Methodist North Texas State Arkansas Texas A&m Kansas Oklahoma Rice Oklahoma State Land New Mexico Champion Aggies Underwood Mouston Nella Gary Washington Hercarosse Houston Don's Lamb Chip Stewart Rebel McKean Osontiountent Paumnella Paul Purtger Sata Tucker RBI Elmendorf Eddie Vaughn Arnold Staples Ee Benesh Dailey Bruce Mekanaie Ieee Us John Laponzina LSU AX Moke Holder Okla State Warren Luebeke Mike ™ Goodart Dick Pistek Quinella

Raiders Meet Texas in Major Southwest Conference Tennis Clash

Texas Tech netters, tied with SMU for second in the Southwest Conference, host Texas this afternoon at 2 pm. Tech stands 17-7 in conference play with a 4-8 overall mark, while the Raiders have never beaten Texas in tennis.

Texas Tech

Sunland Park NCAACup News Captures Turbulent Results

At Sunland Park details show mixed results across events with multiple runners and horses listed. Notable performances include a replacement pitcher for Don McKee and a late surge by the Aggies as the crowd watched a high scoring night cap. Final attendance reported at 82,182.

Monterey Rally Edges Borger For Narrow Baseball Win

Monterey defeated Borger 3-2 after late three run inning, keeping pace in 3-AAAA baseball standings amid a tense district contest with Borger Bulldogs.

Westerners Roll Over Pampa 4 1 in Loop Play

Monterey pitcher Glen Palmer earned his seventh win in 11 decisions by going the distance as Monterey defeated Pampa 4 to 1. Berger started strong for Borger with a first inning lead, Mittlester hit a homer in the third, and a sixth inning rally tied the game before Flenniken delivered a squeeze bunt for the go ahead run.

Plainsmen Amarillo Tascosa Jack Darnell Pampa Harvesters Monterey Berger Palmer Glen Palmer Fanning Mark Mittlester Bob Haley James Lee Robinson Mittlester Lynn Kelley Borger Jan Hood Mike Crutcher Barry Alburtis Hood Tommy O'Jibway Haley Alburtis Mark Flenniken Pampa Lubbock High Westerners Westerners Randy Coleman Coleman Harvesters Lubbock Gary Brock Randy Williams Williams Lubbock High Brock Don Taylor Farris Cage Rger Andy Coleman Cage Henley Adie Hopkins Libbock Tillatay ‘Willams Henney

Giants Beat Pirates 5 to 2 on Mays and Hart blow

San Francisco defeated Pittsburgh 5-2 as Willie Mays drove in a run with a single and Jim Hart hit a two run homer to break an eighth inning tie. The game featured the Pirates’ late lapse and solid Giants relief.

Hart Don McKee Haggard Pittsburgh Willie Mays Jim Hart San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates

Regional Net Results in Class AA and AAGIS scores

Results show Lehinberg McMillan Savon defeating Haird care Wintera with a 2 BL win by Selman Sewell. Beeneicomer and seymo figures appear in the grouped results, clarifying placements and scores.

Lehinberg McMillan Savon Haird Care Wintera Selman Sewell Seymo

Dallas hosts SWC track meet features Longhorns

SMU hosts a quadrangular meet with undefeated Texas and Baylor. Texas Tech fields a strong sprint and field squad as Dave Morton shifts from 440 to 880, aiming to boost Texas points in the 100 and throwing events.

Dallas SMU Texas Longhorns Baylor Texas Tech Longhorns Ace Dave Morton Morton Jack Patterson Tech Gary Golden James Jones Ronnie Mercer Gainesville Russell Durham

Region I Track Summaries CLASS AA PRELIMS

Readable OCR notes show regional Class AA prep events with multiple names and events. Listed are shot put, dash, discus, long jump and relay results across Eldorado, Clarendon, Kress, Meadow, Stratford, Horns, Denver City, and others with numerous athletes including Steve Martin Seymour Danny Frazier and Clyde Thomas.

Coahoma Steve Martin Seymour Cledut Grady Silverton Ians Denver Chis Norman SL Kay Lozano Eldorado Jammer Post Harry Price Iowa Thompson Merkel Lawrence Bryan Parke Tommy Jones Crane Farwell Jose Ortega Camille Jered Graves Colorado City George Paul Page el Surlee Phailins Clarenton MrS.mont Larry Funderburg Rankin Bambit Monty Ford Quandh David Spur Ricky Rilander Stanton Davi Davis Olney Kenneth Sjogren Kress Clarendon HeYare Huirdies Loukyan Canute John Lane Pine Larry" Mowers Alexander Brady Nemaha Tada Tndi Mike Panhandle Fanta Imook Stratford Evant High Gerald Caswell Meadow Lincrison Winters Larry Allllyetii Reymond Kesey Anton Rey “Scrioner Morse Rason San Colomnao Iscus—T. Kenneth Fields Groom Memphis Marin Danny Wright Up Ward Dash Darrel Davis Maskell Roy “Scribner Morse Zee In Olten B. Markham Ane ‘James Mller Ton Jay Alvarado Jayton Richard Washington Bote Vaality Beverss Southland Wiliam Welch Gary Crews Wilson Clit Spearman M.istrickland Rochester Tom Sprawils Denver Donnie’ Miller Guthrie Joe Rawn Darrouzett Itlei Phil Rochester Howard Lohberser S Faniash Joe Selman Stamford Mike Leifesic Jerry Borsaines Rey Finemas Ninel Aten Wendel Willams Tree Nt Marshall Dallett Denver City Joe Rassinger Avis Gene Sin David Davis Johnnie Garcia Anson If Lowden Ontee John- Midland Carver Charles Me Olton Fall Caldwell Crane Darrell Selke Abernathy Mecames Jett Gralay Sey Dathae Ollon You Gah Mason Park Colorado Plelims John Mayo Gary Sutton Ozona Sars Wy Dickeraon Clin Lonnie Arthur Ralls Esse Collins Spur Clements Oscoe J. Valder Van Wayne Kies Wits J.exes Canulild W' Dickerson Hint Clif Thomas Kenneth Slosren Jet Warne Doyle Eldorado Linsey Hoover Clift Thomas J, Lopes Cenutillo Jerry Tel Jar Sudan Larry Runderburg Ranshin G. Holland White Mike Cet Sur Wiliam Heese Chen Varatitan Turdies Larry Helms Rotan Jerry Gringe White Deer le Rivers Wheeler Smith

Expansion 1 Contined From Page 1

Buffalo and Montreal report readiness for rapid construction to meet major I league park needs. Giles says expansion will assess applicants for best geographic and financial fit, then review the top two qualified candidates.

Buffalo Montreal Giles

Azalea Stitches Rally At Cape Fear Country Club

Azalea built a late surge on the Cape Fear Country Club course to rally from behind with a birdie burst on the back nine. Dale Douglass and Dave Ragan tied for third at 135 while Gary Player Steve Reid and Hugh Royer were at 136 and Reid opened with 65 before slipping to 71. Roberta de Vicenzo shot 63 for 139, ten back.

Page One Cape Fear Country Club Dale Douglass Dave Ragan Gary Player Steve Reid Hugh Royer Reid Mac Main Bobby Mitchell Randi Petri Bob Stone Roberta de Vicenzo

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