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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1967

Page

12

Terrell Ellis Pace Eight Man Heavyweight Tourney

Houston AP Ernie Terrell and Jimmy Ellis favorites in an eight man heavyweight tournament to crown a world champion after Cassius Clay was stripped. Terrell faces Thad Spencer and Ellis meets Leotis Martin in televised ABC bouts from the Astrodome with 15000 expected and a 75000 dollar gate.

Houston Ernie Terrell Jimmy Ellis Sparmate Cassius Clay Clay Astrodome World Boxing Ellis Leotis Martin Joe Frazier ABC Terrell Spencer Ibe Mexico Great Britain Europe Japan

Harris on pace in Western Open with 134 lead

Labron Harris shot 68 after rounds of 34 34 to take an eight under par 134 and a two shot lead over Boros and Marr at the Western Open after 36 holes. Boros and Marr both at 136 continue strong bids with Sanders 137 and Oppermann 138 battling for spots. Nicklaus sits in a share of 11th at 140 as field cuts to low 75 and ties for third round.

Chicago Labron Harris Boros Dave Marr Doug Sanders Steve Oppermann Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus Bob Charles Dick Mayer Allan Henning Chi Chi Rodriguez Mayer Harris Australia Bob Stanton South Africa Bob Verney Beverly Stanton Terry Dill Dill Verne Verne Founth—00 Yards Dth Divn Fut Trial In Last Vos Th. Verwey Levan Creek Ciovias Rocket Divn Julius Baros Labron Harris Fea H Don Doug Bandera Cveeewees Eee Elen Bar Bob Meno Teres Rhe Phewe Terry Eneeee Pasmeane Peare Aleve Onbermai Sor Cin Rae Pheer Adem Mack A Mike Souchak Neebene Agie Emi Tee Erie Susie Galore Inane Blockton van Gh Molly Veech Eva Epee Vane Cuomo Tee Cuinwaahien Eisai Bas Bert Weaver Ms T4ieamters Oat Womans && Sar Coe Yards Georee Raison Go Derossa Harold Enning Troom Ken Teer Steger Camper A. Sena Pere Arnal Palmer Poop O Berens Deneae Weta Judy He Eames Lee Miller Barber Gene Scitter Yave Boone George Sebarini Lynn Teorges Te Johnson Boyer Tone Trebert Martin Rob Nichols Jerry Ea Manly Jerry Stillewater Okla Beverly Country Club

Ruidoso Downs Cupid Pri A Result

Ruidoso Downs race results include Fat Diva Fat, Rockarbars, and Go-Three Deep with times and payouts. Dead heat noted for nr 90.07 in Daily Double, with several horses listed and odds shown.

Ruinoso Downs Ruidosa Downs Wmn Rockarbars Ase Laica Bird Eat Midland Go of Chicago Jack Chick

Pro Football Opens Preseason With Hall of Fame Inductions

Five NFL preseason games kick off with Detroit vs Denver highlighting the first NFL AFL matchups. Inductees entering Canton include Bednarik Layne Strong Stydahar Tunnell and Paul Brown. Schmidt debuts as Lions coach as Saban returns to pro ranks with Denver. Ditka debuts with Philadelphia as Griese returns for Miami Bills Dolphins meet for the first time.

Associated Press Detroit Joe Schmidt Canton Ohio Chuck Bednarik Bobby Layne Ken Strong Joe Stydahar Emlen Tunnell Paul Brown Cleveland Dan ‘Reeves Los Angeles Rams Charles Bidwell Chicago Cardinals Denver Browns Philadelphia Eagles NFL Broncos San Diego Oakland Kansas City Houston Buffalo Miami Memphis Schmidt Lions Harry Gilmer Lou Saban University of Maryland Saban Buffalo Bills

Two Teams Tie For Medalist In Morton Golf Tourney

Morton special reports two teams tied for medalist honors in Morton's Partnership Golf Tournament. Levelland duo Jimmy Johnson and Fred Owens led with a strong 18-hole round, while Seminole’s Howard Hassel and Ken Russell also posted solid scores. Final results hinge on Sunday’s second medal-play round with shotgun start at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Morton

Abilene Tops Western 5 2 In Pony League Showdown

Abilene rallied from a 2-0 deficit with four runs in the bottom of the sixth to defeat Western of Lubbock 5-2 in the sectional Pony League tournament. The win sends Abilene to the finals against Albuquerque at Southern Pony League Park at 7 p.m. today.

Abilene Western Lubbock Albuquerque Tiam Southern Pony League Park U. _ Western David Brewer David Williams Don Brown Greg Stirman Wayne Williams

Rain Postpones Chisox Orioles Tilt in Baltimore

The Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles game was postponed by rain on Friday night with Chicago at bat in the first inning. It will be made up as part of a two night doubleheader starting at 5 p.m. today with the first game rescheduled to a later start.

Baltimore Chicago White Sox

Reasoner Takes Medal At Slaton

Don Reasoner fired a one under par 69 to claim medalist honors and lead the first round of the Slaton Invitational golf tournament in Slaton. Allen White of Lubbock was two strokes back with 71, while Robert McKinney of Texas Tech tied for third at 72 with four others.

Slaton Don Reasoner Lubbock Allen White Robert McKinney Texas Tech Doug Payne Jim Hundley Post Steve Rogers Hale Center Marlini Bumpass McKinney

Ft Worth Knights eliminate Lubbock Texans 6 1 in Connie Mack tourney

Vernon Texas special report notes Sam Rodriguez pitched a six to one win for the Ft Worth Knights of Columbus over the Lubbock Texans in the second round of the Connie Mack tournament. Lubbock's only run came in the fourth inning as Ft Worth opened a 5 0 lead. Lolo Bryant took the loss.

Vernon Ft. Worth

Talent-Laden City Golf Tourney Opens At Meadowbrook

The Lubbock Men's City Golf Tournament starts today at Meadowbrook Golf Course, running to August 13 with 63 players. McKinney is favored to win, facing a veteran field led by Al Holton and Melvin Best as entrants race to complete 54 holes under the flight rule.

Robert McKinney Lubbock

Ruidoso Sunday Racing Lineup Features Multiple Races

The list catalogs horses, jockeys, and odds across multiple races at Ruidoso. Notable entries include Dickey, Tyre, Gallant, Sherry, and Boss contenders with various purses and distances. The card details six races with graded and allowance classifications, showcasing a mix of three and four year olds and up, plus notable horses like Cadillacs Bar, Bar Henry, and Miss Pana Star.

Dickey Camith Sheri Rae P. Walker - Sy Powell Timmy Kim Heart's Request T Stark Henry J Wallace Baron Tonio Ho Crosby Lake HS Keen Perse Hazieton Comet C Smith Ifex

City Pairings Seducer and Notable Boxers Listed in Round Names

A fragmented listing shows participants such as Billy Francis Dwain Hieains Virgel Smith Robert McKinney Melvin Best Randal Rieger Jimmy Johnson Len Chew Phil Brown Housty Brewer Al Holton Ken Kiser Gaylen Brand Doug Enle Hal Schaller Albert Woodell and others including George fax Denis Atkins Billy Ray Billy Diller Gene hits Buster Jones Bud Halford Bob Caldwell Phil Cook Leon Baker Gene Coulter Swain Rodgers Bob Pugh William Fritz Gene Gerrett Herb Lindsey Bo Snoderass Earl Ince Sr Dr W A Shall and multiple others in three rounds with labels FIRST MUCHT and SECOND FIGHT and THIRD KWAGuT referencing matches or pairings

Billy Francis Dwain Hieains Virgel Smith Robert McKinney Melvin Best Randal Rieger Jimmy Johnson Len Chew Phil Brown Housty Brewer al Holton Ken Kiser Gaylen Brand Doug Enle Hal Schaller Albert Woodell Mandicaus Johoneeeet Ah Bulger George Fax Denis Atkins Billy Ray Amore Eeet Billy Diller Gene Hits Buster Jones Bud Halford Bob Caldwell Phil Cook Leon Baker Gene Coulter Swain Rodgers Bob Pugh William Fritz Gene Gerrett Herb Lindsey Bo Snoderass Eee Allen Earl Ince Sr W. A. Shall

White Leaves Abernathy to Become Lorenzo Pro

Courtney White, the pro at Abernathy Country Club for a year, resigns to take the pro position at Lorenzo. He arrives from Clovis, New Mexico last September and will assume duties August 15. Applications for the Abernathy post are being accepted.

Abernathy Courtney White Abernathy Country Club Lorenz White Clovis N.M Lorenzo Buddy Hughes Biz Spring John Ihe

Colt's Haymond to undergo shoulder operation

Westminster Md AP Alvin Haymond free safety for the Baltimore Colts will be operated on next Tuesday for a chronic right shoulder dislocation. Coach Don Shula said he could be sidelined for the entire season. It is a double loss for the Colts as Haymond was a strong defensive player and a daring punt returner.

Westminster Alvin Haymond Baltimore Colts Don Shula Colts Haymond

Braves Rally Past Cubs 6 3 In Chicago

Dennis Menke collected four hits and Joe Torre drove in two as the Atlanta Braves beat the Chicago Cubs 6 3. Torre delivered a bases loaded single in the fifth to cap a three run rally that put Atlanta ahead 5 1. Aaron had three singles before leaving with a muscle pull. Rich Nye took the loss for Chicago.

Chicago Dennis Menke Joe Torre Atlanta Braves Chicago Cubs Becy Cubs Torre Braves Don Kessinger Glenn Beckett Billy Williams Atlanta Menke Aarion Read al ‘Spangler John Stephenson Lee Thomas Kessinger Pat Jarvis Cecil Upshaw Aaron Rich Nye Inow

Saints Acquire Ex ACC Star

The New Orleans Saints announced roster reshuffles, ending with 74 players. They acquired Mike Love, a 6-1, 210-pound running back from Abilene Christian College, from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Waived were seven rookies and one veteran, including Willie Walker.

San Diego Calif New Orleans Saints Cone Saints Mike Love Abilene Christian College Love New Orleans Pittsburgh Steelers Willie Walker Tennessee A&i Detroit Lions Barry Filer Albion Sylvester Greenwound Fresno State Gary Grossnickle Missouri John Brown South Carolina State Dave Cummings Sacramento State Tom Stangle Day‘ton Mike Capshaw Abilene Christian Dallas Cow‘boys Alex ‘Bowden Auburn Kelly Pete Wichita State Arch Robinson Florida A&m Chicago Bears Doug McFalls Georgia Tech Rhome Nixon Southern University Iead George Kinney Wiley College Marshall, Tex Kinney Montreal

Moss Captures Floydada Junior golf title

Lee Moss fired an even par 72 to win the 16-18 division of the Floydada Junior golf tournament. He won by five strokes over runner up Steve and Craig of Floydada. Kent Hale won the 14-15 bracket with 78, Andy Hale shot 81. Mark Wison captured the 12-13 division with 93, two ahead of Plainview's David Allen.

Floydada Lubbock Lee Moss Moss Runerup Steven Craig West Texas Pga Kent Hale Andy Hale Mark Wison Plainview David Allen

Kid Baseball Yankees 11 hase Pirates 7

The report notes a youth baseball game where the Yankees defeated the Pirates 11 to 7. Key players and specific innings are not provided in the fragment.

Yankees Hase

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