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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1967

Page

12

Matulich Ends Rally With Dill Bennett TD Run

With under five minutes left Matu l ich mixed rushing by Bennett and Butler to push to the Red 43. A two minute warning was issued as Matulich paused the clock and then faked to Butler before lofting to Bennett who outran the defense for the scoring play.

Page One Matulich Bennett Butler Roger Freerman

Drake Relays Highlight Mixed College Track Performances

At Drake Relays several college athletes posted notable marks led by Texas Southern and Southern University in sprints and relays. Standouts included 13.8 and 13.9 second 110 meter hurdles times and a 37.3 in the college sprint medley relay with Michigan State and Houston Metropolitan Track Club performances.

Willie Daseeport Southern University Aratia Morristow Texas Southern Harvey Nairn Mike Bauer Wisconsin Roy Hicks Wildie Blevens Tennesse Adi Batis Drake Adams Rae Colo Oscar Howard University-college High Fame Tom Stuart Minnesota Stan Curry Bayior Ore Ss Glen Pittway Obie Bate Ron Tull Oklahoma Tie Saiween Sohn Turck Kansas Michael Bowers Michigan State Ed Broserich Taare Dame Jim Johnson Oklaho Charlie Armakio Bristol Texto Bernie Rivers New Mexico Cieh University-college Michigan Plata Robert Steele Charles Pollard Stephen Derbyene Washingtent Kanaas Nebraska Air Force van Nelson St. Cloud Minn Euatemtee Tom Heimonen Richard Sharkey Michigan Plate Bob Fitts Coftieng State Curt Labond Iowa Texas Christian Fred Barton Wichita State Larry Curts Oklahoma State Dennis Dukesherer Kearney Neb Roland Carter Michi- San State Randy Matson Texas A&m Om Holiday Oe Wilheim Oklahoma_ State Robert Hawke N. J George Restey Texas Arm Sans Matson L Southern University Oliver Ford Ae Anray Gates Robert Jonnson Texas Soutere Istl Irlne View East Texas Gills Mediey Houston Geraldine Tayior Brenda Miller Bren Antone Georgy Johnsons Texas Iowa State John Mason Fort Hays Wacette Tine Tom So Raden Ovlahoma Tate Lsit Savelin Frank Burgaaser Ku Melis Leimar McNabb Logisi Sack Dyer Dean Woodson Emporia Til Kendell Duer Lowsiana Bate Red Tarbotton Syracuse Penn State Holy Cross T. Peston University Williams RPI X. Emu Michigan Northwestern Massachusetts New Hampshire Arena Northern Arizona Rothas Pampa Yale Dartmouth Minsiasinp Queen. N.Y Brookien College Indiana Ohio State Cortland Wo Post Noah Carcing Duke Toe Citadel Davidson New Fultz Pataburan UC Davia Nevada Hoembout State Chico State Give Calvin Carrayt TG. Knox Tennessee Vanderbilt Ween Michigan Eastern Winois

Mercer Hicks In Track Victories

Plainview special report highlights Tex as Tech freshman Ronnie Mercer winning the freshman junior discus title with 174-1. Randy Hicks dominated the varsity events with wins in shot put 47-4 1/2 javelin 1826 discus 1710, plus multiple standouts from Sul Ross Wayland Panhandle and Harding Simmons. Specific results include Henry 0% dash and HHS high jump achievements among other listed marks.

Plainview Texas Tech Ronnie Mercer Randy Hicks Poster Miller Tech Shite Rus Arnold Armstrong Harding Simmons Betay l Wayland Movard Pash Danny Murphree Waslard Anne Bob Hitter Jacob Henry Sul Ross Toyard Robert Walters Wean Bob Pardue Wayland Hank Gunlock HSU Henry Bul Ross la Leonmith Jimmy Joyce Joe Joxciet Mike Stricklands Tech Bile Horton Buchanan Wayne Minnick George ‘Trenefield

Relays results feature standout marks and repeat winners

At the Penn Relays meet, Sam Bair repeated as champion in the 2 mile with 8 46.2, George Mischis of Tennessee won the javelin at 248-104, and another mark, the 13 6, stood out in the discussion of events.

Page One Isnown Sam Bair George Mischis Tennessee

St Cloud Star Wins Double In Six Mile Meet Record

Van Nelson of St Cloud Minn State captured a six mile meet record victory. He also posted a 3:55.6 mile and helped secure a second straight year double for the distance program.

Page One van Nelson St. Cloud Minn State

Turner Emerges as Leader and All-Around Asset on Tech Line

Coach Conley praises Jerry Turner as the league’s best offensive lineman and a genuine competitor who has grown from 163 to about 195 pounds through disciplined training. Turner is a devout Christian and Sunday school teacher, shaping his image as a strong football player and principled man.

Conley Turner Tech Jerry Garland Christian Athletes Huffman

Scores and results from scattered college baseball games

A roundup of scores across NCAA and early spring baseball including Oklahoma 3 Oklahoma State 7 and Nebraska 4 3. Miami Ohio 2 in 11 innings. Georgia Tech 4 and Stanford 0. California 40 San Francisco 6 10. Kansas 3 Colgate 0. Texas 0 Texas A&M 0. Kentucky 3 Georgia 1. Arkansas 36 Oklahoma Baptist 1. many other line scores across multiple conferences and teams.

Monterey Tascosa Lubbock Caprock Coronado Palo Duro Plainview Amarillo Pampas Berger Oklahoma Oklahoma State Nebraska Missouri Southern California California San Francisco Bate Sonoma State Arkansas Oklahoma Baptist Keeen

USAC Midget Races Highlight Two Night Show

Tattersall edged McGreevy Parkinson and Scott to win the preliminary as Kenyon Strickland and Byers claimed heat wins. About 2,200 fans watched a strong USAC midget program with Bettenhausen and Gary Austin contributing notable drives. Parkinson set quick time and Gary plans a Speedway ride next year. Regular stock cars and supermodifieds return to Arena Park next Friday.

Tattersall McGreevy Parkinson Scott Suzie Oliver Abernathy Kenyon Strickland Byers Merle Bettenhausen Gary Indianapolis Speedway Artna Park Ralph Jr Farmer Scott Hunter USAC Arena Park

Montgomery Stars In TCU Football Drill

Texas Christian coach Fred Taylor praised the Horned Frog ground game after a long scrimmage. Ross Montgomery, the Midland sophomore tailback, rushed 192 yards on 25 carries and scored twice, including a 55 yard run and a 40 yard reception. The team planned an intra squad game to close drills.

Fort Worth Texas Christian Fred Taylor Horned Frog Ross Montgomery Midland TCU

Unclear Sports Card Notes From Fragment

Fragmentary OCR listing pitchers and teams across multiple games with unclear formatting. Reads like a set of matchups including St Louis and Chicago, with names such as Sieiphin Bolin Holtzman Betinsky and Niekro, plus score fragments and dates.

Nant, H Law Louis Phil Sieiphin Rfal Rice Johnson Niekro Jancisco Bolin Deyedae Chicago Holtzman Houston Betinsky

Meet records fall as Morton leads Spring Branch feats

Morton wins the half mile in 1 51.7 setting a meet record while Ian Legs anchors a winning 880 yard and mile relay for Spring Branch Memorial. Faubion of McKinney wins high hurdles and ties in the 330 yard hurdles as a meet record. An estimated 9 000 spectators observe the event.

Page One Medlock Victoria O'Neil King Morton Ian Legs Spring Branch Memorial Jack Faubion McKinney Faubion Tommy Watson Calallen Seve Brake Dave Morton Rusty Brent Mike Bouche San Angelo Corpus Christi Carroll Odessa Ector Lubbock Dunbar Oor Ee Claudell Morgan Oem Ter Robert Wedioeds Tonto Ty High Hurdies Jack Frebien McKinney Donnie Rogers Bay City Larry McBride Witchet Feed Ronnie Conviltion Houston Mt. Carmel Steve Simpler Waco Richfield Robert Medlark Pee

Cubs Triumph Over Astros Behind Holtzman's Gem

Left-hander Ken Holtzman limited Houston to six hits as the Chicago Cubs beat the Astros 4-1 Saturday night. Holtzman escaped trouble in the first inning and improved to his first win, facing a one-hit shutout after the fifth. The Cubs built a 3-0 lead with a third inning RBI sequence and a fourth inning two-run rally, while Houston plated a single run in the fourth.

Houston Ken Holtzman Chicago Cubs Astros Holtzman Cubs Don Kessinger Glenn Beckert Dave Giusti Giusti Lee Thomas Ernie Banks Randy Hun Dley Adolfo Phillips Dick Farrell Kessinger Ron Santo Thomas Joe Morgan Sonny Jackson Chuck Harrison

Puerto Rican golfer Rodriguez stumbles to finishing bogey

A trio of players shared the back nine drama as Rodriguez ends with a double bogey after finding the creek and bunker on 18. He finishes with a six while critic Goalby comments on a missed opportunity to lead.

Rodriguez

San Angelo Relays Highlight Junior High Sprint Racers

Lubbock's junior high girls' team scored 16 points at the Bluebonnet Belle Relays in San Angelo. Donna Sparks won the 100-yard dash in 11.5 seconds and took second in the 220-yard dash in 25.5 seconds. Her relay quartet finished fourth in both the 200 and 30-yard relays.

San Angelo Lubbock Donna Sparks Miss Sparks Adra Dyer Gennifer Whatley Patty Martin Chris Jennings Tina Bouton Kim Tshudy Linda Evans

Local Track Meet Produces Throws and Miles Highlights

Jerry Kunkel of Lamesa threw 55-7 in shot put and David Holubec of Paint Rock won discus at 161-11. David McNeill of Happy clear high jump winner at 59, Cal Yeary of Phillips took broad jump 21-5 over Abernathy’s Harry Mathis. Walsh captured 100 and 220 while Dubic of Lockett failed to place. McCamey’s Bubba Grigsby won the 330 hurdles as Monterey’s Ron Wheeler made a first-time, fourth-place showing. Lubbock High set 440 relay mark. Monterey second in mile relay.

Page One Jerry Kunkel Lamesa David Holubee Paint Rock David McNeill Happy Phillips Cal Yeary Harry Mathis Abernathy Walsh Mack Lewis Lockett Ed Dubicek Lewis Kubileek Bubba Grigsby McCamey Hereford Gary Gooden Ron Wheeler Monterey Blessing Lubbock High Wichita Falls Xitvakatis Hamon McCay Ryakakis Ramon Nota Ae Lubbock Spur Borger Fel Ricky Rose Bruce Gillam DeBerry Tier Jessemos Tony Logsdon Mathix Aberna Jim_ Childress Lewis Pratt Carrouvett Keith Chanman Haskell Circus Davia Hrolubec Rower Bell Pah Milton Mavis Mamiin Paul Clinten Labbuck Ear Floyd Worlow Spongtown Pat-L. Jerry Kunkel Floyd Worton Springtown David Holubec W. Walker Borger Barry Sores Brownfield Dave McNeill Glen Bielss Brownfield Sue Hargrave Stamford Ronnae Will Lwirgekakie Wichita Bui Riguby Dan Gus Panhandle Dan Ench Amherst Reeves Larbbock Paice Blankenhip Larry Burnett Selvin Bisaney Jerre Branson Decat Pir Danny Webb Bonterey Bob Burwick Cary Goodin Ben Nunnally Gail Ian Wheeler Jim ‘Bonds Hamlin Tim Walsh Samford Donnar Pathandre An Charles Norris Welita Falls Arend Toby Goodman Hirecht Pole Vani Tebby Thames Fred Koontz Pattiefield Denis Fledae Midland Lee Dan Seat Coronado Kevin Siertiey Lahbock

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