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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1967
Page
8
Laney Cook credits Tech trainer Don Sparks for saving his leg with massage and tape after a painful 220s workout. Cook then hit a long broad jump and secured a spot in the state meet, praising Sparks for his support and public relation work for Tech.
Damascus, winner of the Wood Memorial by six lengths, heads to Churchill Downs as the odds-on favorite for the 93rd Kentucky Derby on May 6. Trainer Frank Whiteley Jr says Damascus will depart Laurel on Monday, with jockey Hill Shoe maker aboard. Dawn Glory returns to Puerto Rico, and Reason To Hail earns a Derby start after winning the California Derby.
The year opening partnership scramble begins Friday at Floydada Country Club with 16 teams per flight. Entry is 35 per team, winners earn 125 gift certificates, second place 75, and all entrants receive a golf ball. Pro-Am at Reese AFB follows Wednesday with 5 entry and four ball low format.
A scrambled April golf schedule shows numerous tournaments and Pro-Am events across Texas and nearby states. Highlights include the Azalea Open, Odessa Pro-Am, Dallas Open, Houston Open, Midland events, and multiple partnerships and invites such as Lorenzo, Lorenzo Invitational, and McCamey Invitational. The list also notes USGA events, women’s tournaments, junior and amateur brackets, plus several Bling Bogey style links and open qualifiers.
Jack Barger of Lubbock won the Littlefield golf tournament finishing two under par to defeat Tom Thrash of Littlefield 3 and 2 in the championship. Jimmie Johnson won the consolation, defeating Sam Johnson 4 and 3, with several flight and consolation results noted.
Tech's spring game pleased fans and coaches with sharp tackling in short-yardage and by the secondary. Jimmy Bennett stopped a fourth and one threat late as Eddie Windom disrupted swing passes. Tom Sawyer and Matulich combined to complete 16 of 40 passes amid miscues, while punt coverage and receiving were uneven.
Kathy Whitworth captured the $12,000 Raleigh Ladies Invitational Open Golf Tournament in Raleigh North Carolina. She shot 71 to finish 54 holes at 215 in a steady rain. Susie Maxwell tied for second at 220 with Jo Ann Prentice third at 221 and Carol Mann, Margie Masters, Betsy Cullen tied for fourth at 222.
Levelland Club Championships lead a list of golf events including the 4433 Women's Texas Amateur at Tyler and Ryder Cup Matches in Houston. Entries feature Heart O' Texas Golf Tour and Mat Men's Club Tournament in a regional amateur schedule.
The Snyder FCA chapter and Huddle schedule a May 1 area banquet and conference with main speaker James Jeffery, ex Texas schoolboy star and SWC Baylor performer, plus Frank Clarke of the Dallas Cowboys. Event at 6 30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. cost 1 50. Invitations sent to 100 plus area coaches and athletic directors..
Soviet party chief Leonid Brezhnev arrived in Karlovy Vary for a conference of European Communist parties set to begin today. He is here with other top leaders for discussions on regional unity and strategy.
Fragmentary note mentions Your Nimble Thimble and Insurance Financial Planning with unclear references to Cotage and Peens SWH4OT. No definite event or entities confirmed.
Monterey's baseball squad tops the Plainsmen chase with a 16 win season while pursuing coach Bobby Moegle's 200th victory. Lubbock High and Coronado hover near .500 and Pampa holds strong in district play as Hurt and Gooley pace Monterey's pitching with seven district wins combined.
Lubbock All Stars edged El Paso 9-8 in Iceland arena as El Paso led 3-1 after one period and 7-5 at halftime. John Kidder contributed two goals two assists, Bill Goodacre and Phil Drake each scored twice, John Morley made 37 saves. El Paso’s Dave Jensen led with four goals. Lubbock travels to Houston for two games on May 6 and 7.
Schedule and standings for District 3 A4AA featuring Monterey Lubbock Caprock Coronado Palo Duro Plainview Borger Tascosa Yampa Amarinlo Pampa and Lab Coronado Amarin. multiple mismatched team spellings appear in the readable text with key matchups listed.
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