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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1966

Page

7

Tiger Griffith In Middleweight Title Clash At MSG

New York, APH Tiger and Griffith meet in a 15 round middleweight title bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. The Nigerian challenger Tiger, 37, faces Emile Griffith, the welterweight champ, with odds shifting toward Tiger and fight time set for 8 p.m. CST.

Ry Murray New York APH Dick Tiger Emile Griffith Grolfs Tiger Madison Square Scden Dick Eet Mommay Goffith Nigeria Emie Griffon Madison Savarese Garden Madison Savare Garden Coastlecoast Griffth Griffite Atght Tine

Stunning Dallas Open wrap features Weiskopf and Sanders

The Dallas Open report details Tom Weiskopf and Ken Still chasing leader Sanders as he shoots a one under par 34 on the front nine but bogeys 10. Sanders, back from a double bogey on 10, fights to stay near the top with birdies on 12 and 14 and a closing 18. Lat and Henning post strong earnings while Chip Stewart holds 211 after a 70. Tiger discussions and boxing notes follow with forecasts for Tang and Griffith, and Madison Square Garden event details.

Page One Tom Weiskopf Sanders Ken Still Gay Brewer Miller’ Barber Due Campbell Rocky Thompson Lat Henning Chip Stewart Oak Cliff Chip Ong Lotz Harold Heening Ken Sou Meee Wi Gay Ee Seeree Deeg Bangor Cacaecaecne Barber Fee Carpoellane Eens Rocky Fert Aeh Tommy Jaco Torny Agron Pitt Bodeson Dulfurey Ify Maxine Rogers de Viernzo Mason Rudolph Moo Fite Apne Ee Sen Don Finsterwald A. Ray Filey Kei Nagie aCiup Stewart Buster Cupit Karl Mewart Jr Bob Daden Gene Littler Don Massenga Jack Cup Tommy Bob Bob Charies Kermit Zariey Ree Dale Lougines Hiker Ebetees Tute John Benlee Pete Putes Dave Dave Rages Wine Eee Li Et al Bessemieer Carne Ag-7 Rg Bot Gossby Ai Boy Zimmerman Claude King John Cook Essa Ea Pears Tony Lema Dave Blackton Charles Gifford Pety Brown Taiaweee Tony Kvane Reese Roger Ginsberg Ro Blancas Freddie Haas Stent Ack Burke Sary Ziegler Jack Dick Lytle Werahee Jer Ae Edwards Peteasn Nere Beree Fowls Johnson Jira Cal Deeawes Peveees Penoies

NET TOURNEY CHAMPIONS REPEAT IN REGION MEET

Beth Kothmann of Junction repeats as Class A singles champion at the Region One meet at Texas Tech by defeating Kathy Jones of Clarendon 60 60. Lyckman and Mosser of Menard win Class A girls doubles. Class B singles goes to Stephanie Letz of Old Glory with a 60 60 win over Shirley Vincent of Lefors. Rappes sisters Esterline win Class B doubles. San Saba's Nancy Kidd takes AA singles 6-2 6-4. Marfa wins AA doubles 6-0 6-1. Winners qualify for the state meet in Austin in May.

Beth Kothmann Junction Texas Tech Miss Kothmann Kathy Jones Clarendon Lyckman Mosser Menard Warshaw Morton Roby Stephanie Letz Old Glory Shirley Vincent Lefors Cherri Anne Rappes Esterline Simpson Gann Rule Nancy Kidd San Saba Crane Marfa Devison and Brotherton Lockney Austin

Graebner Riessen Reach Naples Doubles Final

Clark Graebner of Ohio and Marty Riessen of Illinois defeated Australia’s Tony Roche and John Ruffels 5-7 6-1 6-4 6-? to reach the Naples International final. They will face Owen Davidson and Phil Bowrey as Roche meets Pietrangeli for the title.

Naples Clark Graebner Marty Riessen United States Australia Tony Roche John Ruffels Graebner Beachwood Ohio Riessen Evanston Owen Davidson Phil Bowrey Tamas Lejus Sergei Lhatchey Russia Helen Gourlay Francisco Guzman Eeusdor Else Emmanuel South Africa Helga Nielsen West Germany Christine Spinoza France Nicola Pietrangell Italy Liathcey Roche

Ryun Seeks Peak At Drake Relays After Targeting AAU

Kansas freshman Jim Ryun failed to break the American record at the Kansas Relays clocking 3:55.8 but posted the year’s fastest mile. His coach Bob Timmons keeps focus on the National AAU in June and the Russian meet in July. Ryun praised his pacer Tom Yergovich and hinted at a possible effort at Drake Relays, while maintaining peak timing for a late-season run.

Lawrence Kan Kansas Jim Ryun Ryan Tom Yergovich John Lawson Lowell Paul Lawson Kansas State Conrad Nightingale Paul Missouri Steve Herndon John Vernon Southern Tinos Carr Los Angeles Southern California Dennis Carr Trojans Stanford Michigan State Central State Martin McGrady Ohio’ School Ernie Soudek Ann Arbor Mich Track John Linta Kent State Soudek Linta Stigerwald Manhattan Villanova Wildcats Central Connecticut State Son Jim Shillow Gers Elijah Miller Georgetown East Tennessee Davidson Richard Freeman Jim Bull Tennesseans

Frogs Lead SWC Race With Texas Series Looming

Texas Christian University sits atop the Southwest Conference race after a weekend sweep of Texas A&M, totaling 10-6 and 5-3 victories as Texas and SMU chase titles. Texas holds a two-game set with Texas A&M, while Baylor and SMU eye climbs with remaining fixtures.

Texas Christian Frogs Texas Texas A&m Aggies Longhorns Rice

Patches Awarded In Youth MAUC Bowling League

Gary Luckie and David Oden received shoulder patches for tri plicate games as Oakwood Lanes hosted the VFW sponsored Youth Bowling League. Ray Hannah posted the high junior game 193 and high series 512 while Bantam players Ricky McMillan and Brad Croom earned patches for 175 plus games. Mike Garrett led the high two game series with 271 and Sandra Mauldin and Peggy Windsor tied for the tem division high game with 100 and Mauldin had the high series 190.

Gary Luckie David Oden Oakwood Lanes Ray Hannah Ricky McMillan Brad Croom McMillan Croom Mike Garrett Sandra Mauldin Peggy Windsor Miss Mauldin

Rindt Wins Brabham at Nurburg Ring Race

Jochen Rindt of West Germany drove his Brabham Cosworth to victory before 150000 fans at the Nuerburg Ring circuit in Adenau Germany.

Rindt Adenau Germany Jochen Rindt West Germany Nuerburg

Sites Set For NCAA Title Tilts

In San Francisco the NCAA executive committee approved three championship sites and dates. Events include 1967 NCAA Collegiate Hockey in Syracuse and Hamilton College March 16-18, 1967 College Division in City of Commerce March 17-18, and 1968 University Division Swimming at Dartmouth March 21-23. Michigan State already set for March 23-24.

San Francisco National Collegiate Athletic Association Syracuse N.Y Univer.a Hamilton College Co City of Commerce Dartmouth College Hanover N.H Michigan State University Ncaa Council

Golfer Has Duck Luck at Deal Golf Club

Donald Hembling recalled a shot on April 12 at the Deal Golf and Country Club that landed in a duck nest. The ball was unplayable after a rough scramble and he finished with a 44.53 as the duck and eggs remained nearby. Pro Mike Brake confirmed the duck scene and the ball were still there.

Deal N.J Donald C. Hembling Hembling Deal Golf and Country Club Mike Brake

British women’s doubles title won at hard court championships

Ann Haydon Jones and Elizabeth Starkie of Britain defeated Judy Tegart of Australia and Faye Urban of Canada 7-5 6-3 to claim the women’s doubles crown in the British hard court championships held in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth England Ann Haydon Jones Elizabeth Starkie Britain Judy Tegart Australia Faye Urban Canada

Red Wings edge Canadiens 3 2 in Cup final opener

Detroit defeats Montreal 3 2 after Henderson nets in the final period to secure a 1-0 series lead. Smith and Gadsby added goals for Detroit while Backstrom answered for Montreal. Worsley made key saves as Crozier held Montreal scoreless after Harper’s early reply.

Montreal Paul ‘Henderson Roger Crozier Detroit Red Wings Montreal Canadiens Henderson Detroit Terry Harper Crozier Canadiens Floyd Smith Bill Gadsby Red Wings Ralph Backstrom Harper Dick Duff Pe- Henderson Bert Marshall Gump Worsley Smith Andy Bathgote Bathgate Worsley Backstrom Gadsby Ab McDonald Vern Buffey Barthgate

Rice Meets Aggies In Net Match

Rice and Texas A M chase the Southwest Conference tennis title in Houston before the Austin meet. The Aggies hold a 29 conference record with Rice at 20 3 as rain delayed key matches. Texas A M beat Baylor 6 0 while Rice topped Southern Methodist and led Texas Christian before weather suspended play.

Rice Texas A&m Houston Austin Aggies Baylor Southern Methodist Texas Christian TCU Texas Texas Tech Tech SMU

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