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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1967

Page

10

Lorenzen to Quit Stock Car Racing

Detroit ace Fred Lorenzen announces retirement from professional stock car racing after a record making career with Ford since 1961. He set all time money winning marks including a 1963 season haul of 113570 dollars and nearly half a million overall. He says he wants to quit while on top after achieving every major win.

Lorenzen Sandy Koufax Uke Koufax Golden Boy Fred Lorenzen Ford Motor Co Charlotte

Freehan Builds Fast Start For Tigers And Lorenzen’s Racing Legacy

Detroit catcher Bill Freehan posts a .389 average and 13 RBIs early in the season while reviewing his improved stance and bat path. Ford executives in Charlotte retire Lorenzen’s No 28 and blue racing colors as the NASCAR veteran discusses investments and security. Bermuda announces a pre-Olympic soccer series with game two set for Chicago on May 28 following a May 2 opener.

Detroit Detrroit Tiger Bill Freehan Brechan University of ‘Michigan Tigers Freehan RBI Wally Moses Frechan Moses Charlotte Swank City Club Ford Lorenzen Golden Boy of Tacing Wall Street Journal Nascar Hamilton Bermuda Chicago Joe Ferreira Bermuda Soccer Association

Junior High Track Meet at Coronado Includes Numerous Events

Readable results from a Coronado junior high track meet list names like Hutchinson, Wilson, Matthews, and Alderson with times and distances in sprints, jumps, and throws. Event notes include pole vault, discus, shot put, high jump, relays, and 440 and 880 yard dashes, with team totals and individual performances across multiple age groups.

Wiener Wien Tunes Wilson Robinson Wilton Bisckwell Hutchinson Surea't Covinaion Welay Hutchinean Hardiee Connell Goldean Benn Hele Peean Mneen Fes Hatch Mosterey Drury Matthey Matthews S-Ma Bourlands Atking Anderson Mackenie Margree Padgett Baan Perrin Mackenzie Steve Clatkenzie White Allinn Cortez Low Hurdies—Howara Strings Henry Stratus Dash Stevens Aragan Run Auri Currey Alverson Tma Pole Vani Watson Alderson Mien Leftwich Kenemaerem Li Reine Klaerson Taw Munies Mosely Dash -Casey Slaton Ho’ Dash Slenann Harrie Porter Alerson Foe Alend Dash Coleman Hiren Coleman Biaton Thomson

Tech Freshmen End Season Against Amarillo College

Texas Tech freshmen baseball wrap up the season with a game against Amarillo College Badgers in Amarillo. Team record shows a split with two games in the series, 12-11 win and 14-0 loss. Key hitters include Jin Bob Darnell from Lubbock Monterey at .466 and Max Martin from Monterey at .416. Ronnie Green from Dallas Bryan Adams bats .257, Randy Walker from Odessa High at .333. David Brown from San Antonio Alamo Heights is slated to start. other starter to be chosen from Robert Wink, David O'Dell, or Mike Cushman.

Texas Tech Amarillo College Badgers Amarillo Dors Bob Colvard Jin Bob Darnell Lubbock Monterey Max Martin Monterey Ronnie Green Dallas Bryan Adams Randy Walker Odessa High David Brown San Antonio Alamo Heights Robert Wink Robert Lye David O'Dell Fort Worth Eastern Hills Mike Cushman San Antonio Edison

Spence Captures Pole Position at Monza Auto Race

Britain's Mike Spence won pole for the Monza 1000 Kilometer, driving a Chaparral seven liter prototype with a 2:53.8 lap at an average 490 mph. Co driver Phil Hill will join. Ferrari's Bandini P4 clocked 2:54.1 followed by Parkes and Rodriguez in P4s. Parkes and Scarfiotti share Ferrari duties with Bandini and Amon with Scarfiotti.

Monza Italy Britain Mike Spence Spence Phil Hill Santa Monica Calif Ferrari Lorenzo Bandini Mike Parkes Pedro Rodriguez Parkes Marian Lodovico Scarfiotti Bandini New Zealand Er Chris Amon

Golf ball ban shocks Lincoln Mercury over Palmer line

Ford's Lincoln Mercury faced a USGA ban on Arnold Palmer Tru-Matic golf balls, distributed through 2,400 Lincoln-Mercury dealers at reduced price. A spokesman doubted much impact beyond tournament play as over 50,000 balls reportedly in circulation.

Detroit Ford Motor Co Lincoln-Mercury United States Golf Association USGA Arnold Palmer Palmer Auto Company Lincoln Mercury

Hub City Net Action Set for Lubbock Play Tennis Week

The Lubbock Play Tennis Week tournament occurs Saturday and Sunday at the Lubbock Tennis Center Coronado High School, in conjunction with National Play Tennis Week. Singles and doubles for men and women award trophies to top two finishers. entry fees are 2 dollars for singles and 1.5 dollars for doubles. Deadline 6 p.m. Friday. Contact Bob Comelli at SW9 2449 or SW2 3221. The Yankee Stadium distance note is unrelated.

Lubbock Lubbock Tennis Center Coronado High School Bob Comelli

Mackenzie Baseball League Forms With Local Teams

The Mackenzie Baseball League brings Lockney Floydada and Silverton teams to a new senior league for boys 16 to 18, starting June 1. League officers are Bill Fewell president Thurman David secretary and Wayne Vaught vice president with Charles Danley as director.

Lockney Floydada Silverton Mackenzie Bill Fewell Thurman David Wayne Vaught Charles Danley

Tech Sports Banquet Set for May 9 at Lubbock Coliseum

Frank Junell will be master of ceremonies for the Red Raider Club All-Sports Banquet honoring Texas Tech athletes. A. M. Coleman SEC commissioner will speak. prizes include Pete Cawthon and Dell Morgan awards. Open to the public with 6:30 p.m. start. tickets $3, order via Box 456. deadline May 6.

Frank Junell Lubbock San Angelo Red Raider Texas Tech Loyd Lanotte Junell A. M. (Tonto) Coleman Coleman

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