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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1968

Page

26

Junior Tracksters Set City Records at Lubbock Meet

Don Henry reports the Lubbock Junior High Meet drew about 2500 spectators at Estacado Stadium where numerous records fell. Dunbar led the ninth grade division with 103 points and a 20 point edge while Atkins and Struggs tied for the seventh grade title and the first three eighth grade teams completed a tight competition among four schools.

Don Henry Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Estacado Dunbar Atkins Struggs Rade

Alderson Leads Track Meet With Record 116 Points

Alderson tops city track meet with 116 points and multiple records including 45.3 in the 440 yard relay. Bruce Blanknahi and Mackenzie shine in eighth grade events while strong showings by Dutta Alderson and others push Coronado past Pampa 7-1 in a separate district tilt.

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Dons Explode for Ten in Third to Route Bulldogs

Palo Duro roared with a ten run third inning as Amarillo Palo Duro crushed Plainview 15 to 8. The Dons rapped 20 hits, 18 singles, and built an early lead before coasting to the victory.

Amarillo Palo iDuro Plainview Bulldogs Dons

Braves Rally Past Phillies 3-1 Behind Jarvis Six-Hitter

Sonny Jackson and Jarvis drove in two runs on timely hits as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1. Jarvis pitched a six hitter, overcoming an early Philly rally, with key defenses and Tillman’s miscue helping set the pace.

Atlanta Sonny Phillies Jackson Tony Gonzalez Bill Pat White Jarvis Bob Tillman Atlanta Braves Philly Clay Dalrymple Adelphia Phillies Dalrymple

Seaver and Quarry Highlight Final Net Meet Clash

Seaver faces Quarry in the climactic nine month elimination final for a WBA vacancy title. Quarry, 22, from Bell, has 15 knockouts and a 25-5 record. Seaver weighs 197 to Quarry 195. ABC TV and satellite TV provide worldwide coverage from 9:30 p.m. EST.

Ellis Quarry WBA Flower Los Angeles Cassius Clay Maham Fen Abc-Tv Bell imad_ Ali Bet Iting Philadelphia Joe Frazier New York Hillis Frazier

Quarry Favored In Heavyweight Bout For WBA Title

California’s Jerry Quarry carries betting support to face Jimmy Ellis of Louisville in Oakland for the World Boxing Association championship Eliminations begin with a 15 round scheduled fight at the Oakland Arena Promoter Don Chargin expects a near capacity crowd and a purse around 125000 to 250000 split between contenders

Oakland Calif Ifornia Jerry Quarry Quarry Ellis Jimmy Ellis Louisville Oakland Arena Don Chargin World Boxingi Guarry Planchin Erat Ah Haan Hantan Thale

Knights rally ends in bases loaded jam in late innings

ACC baseball notes hinge on a four run eighth as Hampton and Gilbreth combine to hold Tech. Montgomery and Haggard pace offense with hits but a costly two base error and key double by Hooker ignite a late Raider rally.

My Knights Hampton Stewart Hooker Bob Kuehle Lawson Tech Gilbreth Jim Montgomery Jerry Haggard O'Dell Raider Montgomery Lee Watts McKee Ron Newhouse Knight Champion Haggard ACC Watts Commundy Rew Steveland Ee Oakland Facment Lone Monterey Andy Seaver Coronado Jay Davis Lubbock Tennis Center Pitsburgh Phlads New York Stas Solas Seaver Mike Hatch AES EaKouint Moke Joan League Ogland Merce Rae Ieee Ea Bay Rt” Cattorns Rose Face RBH Davis Tom Brown Aggada Ag Calvern Sefer Minnesota Walls Montgomers Afekee Nelmore Joe Wheatley Ike Washington Groce Baltimore

Drake Relays Feature Fast Relay Wins and Tight Finishes

Emmett Taylor anchored Ohio University to a Drake Relays 1 23.7 in the 880 relay, edging Kansas’ Ben Olsson as Kansas boosted two mile relay honors in 70.8. Ryan Ryun stars in sprint medley and distance events as Kansas seeks multiple relays. Kansas State beats Texas Southern in a two mile relay clocking 7 30.0 to set a meet record.

University Ohio Universiity Emmett Taylor INCAA Taylor Kansas Ben Olsson Drake Texas Baylor Oklahoma State Georgetown Nebraska Ryan Bob Zieminski Ryun Zieminski Kansas State of Emporia Texas Southern

Raiders Form Sophs in Backfield Tandem for Tonight

Raiders will start Matulich at fullback joined by sophomores Larry Hargrave of Cisco and Charles Stewart of Kenedy at halfback and Stewart at fullback. Tonight's game will be bonafide in all respects with punt returns completing the picture of authenticity.

Matulich Larry Hargrave Cisco Charles Stewart Kenedy Stewart

Mantle Fourth On All-Time Home Run List

Cincinnati pitcher Perez sparked a 8 4 1 Reds win over the New York Mets with a first inning sacrifice fly and a third inning single off Tom Seaver. Mantle moved into fourth on the all time HR list at 714 as the Yankees beat Detroit 5 0 with key steals and late scoring.

Mantle Cincinnati Perez Reds New York Mets Tom Seaver NEW York Mickeys Jimmy Foxx Ruth Willie Mays Mel Stottie Yankees Forter New York Yanja Earl Wilson Keel Del Trolt Tigers Horace Clarkes Ted Williams Babel Tom Tresh Willie May Roy White Gene Michael Detroit Nodlemyre Wat WYORK Arce Et Roxe sBuliai Geaved Ugh Rat Roger Preeman Seavet Tatty PE Burnesg Sen Dubin Fultbock Tony Buller Ihe Mwa Steef Conhoma Rath Lily Seaver Tatt Richard Campbell Weesers Aie Stain Boph Tnaret Bade Windam En Katiner Gil Ken Katiner Soph RUM Hisit Gary Dotron Houston Warp Stes Bruce Eshong Son Haron Bobby Allen Charlie Evans Tr Hauer Caf Mike Hottaday Iui Ate — Rea Ery Eel ‘Auard Bob Mooney Tae tAtGan Maton Alan Mattison Genter Jene Richardson Malice “Miarterback Aatullch viaBan Antonia Sinearthur Lary Hargrave Cal Scorrewie Winnie Alan Riehi Wait Jerry Walso Sete Kane Ry Sive

Bosox Snap Skein With Orioles Victory

Mike Andrews hit a seventh inning solo homer and Lee Stange held Baltimore in check as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Orioles 6 to 3, snapping Baltimore’s four game winning streak Friday night.

Baltimore Mike Andrews Lee Stange Boston Red Sox Orioles

Raider Netters Host SMU Today

Texas Tech faces SMU at the Tech courts in a 2 p.m. match as the Raiders seek to improve on their best SWC record. The 23 7 Raiders aim to better the 25 11 season mark from 1958 while SMU sits at 17 13 this year.

Texas Tech Red Raiders SMU Tech Raiders Mustangs

Patrick Leads Villanova to Penn Relays Victory

Villanova, led by Olympic hopeful Patrick, defeats Harvard and NYU as University of Pennsylvania hosts the 74th Penn Relays. Coleman clocks 4:05.3 mile in strong showing. Hemery opens meet with 50.7 40-yard hurdles set record.

Philadelphia Will Coleman Michigan Johnson Clanova Dave Palyear Coleman Smith Yale Central Centrack Necticut Hemery Penn Florida A&m Wildcats North Carolina College Ree Norfolk State Western Michigan Boston College Rice Villanova Harvard Patrick Crimson Jim ‘Baker Aker NYU Dave Hemery Boston University Leon

Qualifiers lead vaulters at Estacado meet

The Plainsman vaults 15 4 to top the district and state rankings as Andrews junior golf hosts a one day event. Billy Hoffman from Panhandlers Schoolboy golf tees off with a 14 foot vault in the morning while Robert Hodges of Lit completes a 13 6 vault. Shotgun start at 8 a m for 18 holes with 42 schools and teams traveling from Decatur and beyond for the event.

Page Estacado Texas Andrews Billy Hoffman Panhandlers Robert Hodges Litdrews Tle Jas Decatur

Baylor Deflates Ponies In Golf Thriller

Baylor stays in the SWC title hunt by beating SMU 5 4 to 1 3 at Dallas. Bears win key matches including Smith Hagins 7 and 5, Hagins DeLarios 2 and 1, Rogers Emery 2 up, and Lawrence Herndon 1 up.

Baylor Dallas Southern Methodist Bears Larry Lawrence SMU Brent Herndon David Smith Bill Manor Ben Hagins Mike DeLarios Rick Rogers Charles Emery Smith Hagins Manor-DeLarios Rogers-Lawrence Emery-Herndon

ENMU Western Days Schedule Highlighted by Parade and Rodeo

Eastern New Mexico University in Portales hosts the 32nd Western Days May 1 4 with two rodeo performances May 3 and 4 sponsored by the Agriculture Club. High school seniors and ENMU students compete in a queen contest and beard growing winner is chosen May 3 at 11 a.m. in the Union ballroom. The parade starts at 12 30 p.m.

Sharman Leaves Warriors After One Year Coaching

Sharman could not be reached for comment. In 1966-67 he led the Warriors to the NBA Western Division title in his first year. This season the team finished third and lost to the Lakers in division playoffs. He reportedly earned 40000 dollars with the Warriors.

Feaepoee Sharman Warriors Los Angeles Lakers Micali

Leland Wins 100 at Drake Relays in 9.6 Burst

Cy Leland sprinted 80 yards and closed to win in 9.6 seconds at the Drake Relays. Bracey finished second with Tolan third as Leland earned a three Relays sweep that year. Inductees were announced at the 1968 Drake Relays and will be recognized at today's meet.

Page One Leland Bracey Tolan Texas Kansas Drake

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