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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1968

Page

27

Solid Picks Aim To Take Regional Titles In Odessa

Dunbar and Abilene are favored in the regional track meet at Odessa with free tickets to Austin available. Events start with field events in the morning and running in the afternoon, featuring top sprinters, relays, and pole vault standout Teddy Thames of Monterey, aiming for a repeat state meet berth.

Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Dunbar Abilene Odessa Don Nenry Avalanches Journal Sports Odessa-Dunbar Austin Slich Maycee Panthers AAA Ector Hereford Eagles el Paso Jefferson Palo Duro Amarillo Teddy ‘Thames Monterey Andrews Thames Wayne Davis Gary Goodin Davis Buddy Smith Smith Goodin

Dick Taylor Carded First Hole-in-One at Meadowbrook

Dick Taylor scored his first ace on the 85 yard No. 6 hole at Meadowbrook during windy conditions Friday. Playing in a group with Tommy Arledge Lew Dee and Gene Coulter he used an iron on the shot.

Dick Taylor Meadowbrok Taylor Tommy Arledge Lew Dee Gene Coulter

Sandies Win District Duel in Intermediates

The Sandies clinched victory in a district intermediate matchup, securing a win that showcased their competitive edge and key plays throughout the bout.

Sandies

Phillies edge Astros 2-1 on Allen and Wines homers

Rich Allen and Bobby Wine hit their first homers of the season as the Philadelphia Phillies beat Houston 2-1 behind Chris Short's three-hit pitching. Short held the no-hitter into the fifth, with Aspromonte and Rader singles breaking it up.

Philadelphia Rich Allen Bobby Wine Chris Short Philadelphia Phillies Houston Short Dave Giusti Allen Wine Bob Aspromonte Doug Rader John Bateman Hector Torres

Coronado Mustangs Claim Regional Golf Title

Coronado caps a windy Regional Golf meet with a 7-1 win over Palo Duro at Connie Mack Field. Muschalek dominates on the mound as Holt and Perkins spark late scoring. Andrews edges Snyder for AAAA medalist honors.

Bill Ahrens Avalanche-Journal Coronado Mustangs Palo Duro Dons Connie Mack Mustangs Mike Muschalek Palo Duro Holt Mustangs Coronado Sammy Holt Novstos Rimapesemaking Allast Ted Ken Perkins Fateman Muschalek Andrews Snyder Goa Dons Permian Taal Monterey Phi Oe DPI Philadeloni Mg San Angelo Ratemantas Borger Wascumve el Paso Coronado el Paso Burges Jerry Austin Bill Kizer Jerry Williams Mus Permian Chalek Jim Nelson Austin Perkins Dino Jones Ing Williams Plate Kermit Hereford Lamesa Coronado Perryton Jay Jay Kidd Mosley Dave Belding Isis David Hungerford Belding Nelson Charlie Sanchez Holman Williams Amarillo

Odessa records CLASS AAA and AA track legends and marks

Odessa records a series of sprint and distance marks across classes A, AA, and AAA. The piece cites numerous athletes and schools such as Andrews, El Paso, Abilene, Borger, Lamesa, and San Angelo with historic times and record notes from 1832 to 1994, mentioning venues, relay times, and notable performances by athletes including Dennis Carruth, Randy Matson, Bobby Cunningham, and Ted Nelson.

Desbna Joe Chilress Odessa ML Larater Big Spring Dennis Carruth Borger Walt Hurdies Bill Howton Plainview Wurdies Vincent Johnson el Paso Austin Abilene Gillle Elas Paso Ken Cauble Pinto Beenee Randy Matson Pama Pampa Johnny Gentry Ector Ricky Potts Jonahans Ted Nelson Andrews Rueben Reyes Bobby Cunningham Littefield Rock Woods San Angelo Lake View Rocky Woods Inildeard Monahans Snyder Gary, Overcash Hocky

Missouri Upsets At Kansas Relays In Rain

Missouri captured an upset in the four major events at the 43rd Kansas Relays as rain delayed and postponed several relays. Ralph Boston led the way with the open long jump while Kansas faced weather issues at a sixty-one event facility, with several events moved to this morning.

Lawrence, Kan Ralph Bost Ton Missouri University Janeas Relave Kansas

Sandies Keep Pace Atop District With Win Over Estacado

Amarillo Sandies tied for the District 3-AAAA lead after a 8-1 victory over Estacado at Mackenzie. Led by Gary Lawrence and Howard Scott, Amarillo built a 3-0 third inning and added three in the sixth as Don Montgomery pitched a complete game four hitter with nine strikeouts. Estacado pitcher Morales struggled, and Palo Duro looms next for the Matadors at 10 p.m. The Sandies improved to 8-2 overall, 2.9 in the district, while Estacado fell to 0-10.

Amarillo Sandies Tascosa Estacado Matadors Mackenzie Amarillo Tascos Sandies Williams Gary Lawrence Howard Scott Matador Atl Shepard Sandie Hurler Donj Montgomery Estacado Robert ‘Boykin Sandie Mike Hamrick Matadors Palo Duro Lawrence Knaper Rowan Morales Holiar Fatacnd Amarilio

Braves Beat Reds 3-0 Behind Britton Pitching

Atlanta rookie Jim Britton yielded seven hits as Hank Aaron and Sandy Valdespino homered to power a 3-0 victory over Cincinnati. The win comes Friday night, with Aaron and Valdespino providing the decisive power.

Cincinnati Jim Britton Hank Aaron Sandy Valdespino Atlanta Braves Cincinnati Reds

Plainview Bulldogs defeat Caprock 4-1 in district baseball

Plainview Bulldogs led by Bill Cunningham doubled and tripled to beat Caprock 4-1 in a District 34A game. Cunningham had a double and triple driving in three runs as Plainview scored all runs by the sixth inning. Caprock loaded the bases in the seventh but popped out to end the threat. Caprock remains 5-6 in district play, Plainview 4-7. Plainview travels to Amarillo after the break.

Plainview Plainview Bulldogs Bill Cunningham Caprock Cunningham Falou Plainview Vidtromo Peerahot Titman Frigure Manes Larry Morris Davidson Von District Lawa Cincinnath Hr—Eaiden ER BR Tiplainview Amarillo Tascosa

Snyder Tigers Top Cubs In 4-2 District Thriller

Snyder rolled to a 4-2 win over Brownfield, boosting its District 3-AAA record to 2-1. Brownfield made six costly errors, yielding three unearned runs as the Cubs fell to 0-2 in conference play. Snyder's next game was a 2 p.m. meeting with Dunbar Panthers.

Brownfield Snyder Tigers Downing Braumfield Che Cubs Dunbar Panthers

Friona Golf Meet Resets Deadline

Friona Invitational Golf Tournament entries extended to 10 a.m. today from 6 p.m. Friday. About 40 amateurs have entered the two day meet with tee times starting at 12 20 p m today. Contact Ken Bailey at 125 for details. Havana Cuban farm workers stage a slowdown.

Friona Gan Ken Bailey

Speed Prevue Racers Open Local Season Display

Lubbock racing fans will see a prelude to the 1968 local season with cars on display at Kobo Korner on 50th Street and Avenue Q. Races start Sunday afternoon at Arena Park Raceway, 34 miles south of the Traffic Circle on the Tahoka highway.

Lubbock Racing 50Th Street Avenue Q Arena Parksn Raceways Tahoka Mesias Pearing Perent Tanna

Cards Beat Cubs 9 2 Behind Cepeila and Simpson Homers

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 9 2 as Orlando Cepeila and Dick Simpson hit two run homers. Cardinals swept the Cubs in the series and moved on from the game with strong hitting and pitching support.

ST. Louis Orlando Cepeila Dick Simpson St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs

Tech Cops Net Crown at Wayland Invitational

Kay Dyer and Sherry Sloan of Texas Tech won the doubles title at the Wayland Invitational by defeating Carol Ham and Joyce Chilton of Wayland. In singles, Simmons University’s Marshal Treadwell defeated Nancy Benson 10-8 6-3 to capture the title.

Plainview Kay Dyer Sherry Sloan Texas Ech Carol Ham Joyce Chilton Wayland Tech Howell Nancy Benson Marshal Treadwill Simmons University Miss Benson

Williams Reaches Regional Tennis Finals for CHS Girls

Coronado's Charl Williams advanced to the regional girls singles final after receiving a bye. She will face the winner of the Debby Darby versus Barbara Wroten match in the 1 p.m. finals. The victor earns a trip to the state meet in Austin.

Odessa Coronado Charl Williams Miss Williams Debby Darby el Paso Irvin- Barbara Wroten Abilene Austin

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