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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1955

Page

21

North Side Alassé Stadium Sees Tie After Rough Game

East side stands jammed as North linemen clash with defenders in a heat affected contest. Coach comments and player notes mention Marine era transitions, coaching moves, and prospects for Tech as several figures including Dell Morgan and Wiley Moore appear in the narrative.

Alassé Stadium Ee Grae Royal Johnny Lyons Sauer D. W. Hawkins Levelland Wayland Texas Western Johnny Tech West Texas Dell Morgan Jerry Tex Gordon Wood Stamford Morris Southall Seminole George Jer Gary McElroy San Angelo North Griders Wade Walker Wiley Moore Dallas Eagles Wiley Red Phillips Jerrell Price Brownfield

Lubbock Merchants, Villagers Triumph in Softball Tourney

Lubbock Merchants defeated Pioneer Gas Co 5 4 to reach the Metropolitan Softball Tournament quarterfinals in a double elimination round. Randall Reiger plus L W Utley pitched for the Merchants. Jesse Fullerton, Bill Petree and Jack Smith led winners with key hits while Lloyd Allen took the loss. The Villagers beat Bell Telephone Co 16 2 behind homers and a trio of extra-base hits.

Lubbock Merchants Villagers Lubbock's Rape Pioneer Gas Co Suh Bell Telemone Co L. W. Utley Randall Reiger Utley Lloyd Allen Jesse Fullerton Bill Petree Jack Smith Glenn Denny Phil Williams Chuck Malonouski Leroy Breshears Bill Bohner Petece Leonard Yeager Bill Shipman J. Y. Jordan Lewis Drennan Boyd Reynolds Drennan PIONEER GAS _CO Marlin Bumpass Lloyd Ae Dean Galey ST. Villagers

Action Continues Today In Meet From Page One

The meet resumes with numerous bouts and matchups listed across flights. Lubbock participants and nearby towns such as Amarillo Baytown and Wichita Falls compete in singles and doubles events with results noted for several rivals and scores.

Rookie Star Larry Jackson Shines for St. Louis

A rookie pitcher named Larry Jackson emerges for the St. Louis Cardinals delivering strong innings as he gains attention in early season play.

Larry Jackson St. Louis

Karnes Named Drake Relays Director and Track Coach

Bob Karnes former Kansas University distance star was named director of the Drake Relays and track coach at Drake University athletic director Jack McClelland announced Karnes age 20.

Kansas U Bob Karnes Drake Des Moines Iowa Kansas University Drake University Turday Jack McClelland Karnes

Houston's Glammalve and Shea Reach Eastern Moe Finals

In a tense semifinal, Glammalve and Shea advanced to the Eastern Moe finals after a dramatic comeback. Nielsen of Denmark defeated Davis Cup veteran Ham Richardson of Baton Rouge 6 2 6 4 7 9 in a separate match, with playoff implications for regional competition.

Houston Glammalve Shea Nielsen Denmark Ham Richardson Baton Rouge

Blue's Son Narrowly Captures La Mesa Park Feature

Blue's Son rallied fast in the stretch to beat Miss Jr. Hi by a neck in the 11th race at La Mesa Park Raton on August 6. The winner paid $21.70 $12.80 and $8.00 for a 2,700 crowd wagering $99,342 at the windows with a double payoff of $58.40.

Blue la Mesa Park

Spanish Charge Wins Ruidoso Quarter Horse Derby

Spanish Saale edged Bella St. Mary to win the Ruidoso Derby in 22.5 seconds as about 4,000 spectators watched. Bella St. Mary previously held the record at 22.6 seconds while parimutuel handle reached 314 716 dollars.

Ruidoso E. C. Benson Bella St. Mary

This Outfit May De Policemen's Comesion More Harm Than Good

Bermuda shorts made their first official appearance in St. Louis as officers sought comfort in near 90 degree heat. Vettori explained the choice was for comfort while training and adjusting uniforms.

ST. Louis Vettori Tuckers

Red Sox fall apart as A’s rally in ninth for win

In a tense AL contest, Boston led 5-3 in the seventh before Oakland surmounted the deficit with a three-run ninth inning. Elmer Vale delivered the deciding run on a slow roller fielded by Tom Hurd, as the A’s beat the Red Sox 6-5 with key hits from Jensen and Zauchin among others.

Boston Red Sox Boston A’s Finigan Tom Hurd Elmer Vale Gorman Jensen bVale Ozauchin Harrion White Simpsn Cf Nhattan Sh Lopez Piersaller Zee DeM'triss Kinder Ren O Kiely Mer aRenna Wilson Wii Portocarrera Bancas Besten R—Power Peastet Valo Kigus Alo Simp Hatton Kiaug Pow Power Valo Power Ston Dees Susce Sf— White DeMaestri Power Klaus Ae Goodman Tof —Kensasity Beericarrero Kiely Hurd Portocorrero Zauchin W— Gorman U—Summers Hurley Soar

Duncan Oklahoma Golfer Gelfer Wins USGA Junior Amateur

In Fayette Ind on Aug 6 William Dunn of Duncan Oklahoma defeated William Seanor of Bakersfield California 3 2 to claim the USGA National Junior Championship for 17 year olds Dunn shot even par and held the lead throughout the match with precise approaches and minimal mistakes despite three putts on the final two holes

Fayette Ind William Dunn Duncan Okla William Seanor Bakersfield Calif USGA Seanor

Record of 1500 meters race set in Helsinki this week

An athlete completed the 1500 meters in 3 minutes 40 seconds during a meet held in Helsinki earlier this week. The report notes the time and location of the performance and confirms the event context.

Helsinki

Hubbers Rally in Midgame Showdown

Duke and opponents clash as Bobby Scott's long double and Valentin run sequence spark the offense. Choukalos accelerates with a run-producing double despite a leg injury, while a fielding error helps Duke in the fourth.

Sheary Resigns as Holy Cross Coach Over Salary Dispute

Worcester Massachusetts August report states Holy Cross College basketball coach Lester H. Sheary resigns with regret due to a salary disagreement. The note mentions Stanford has beaten San Jose State 11 of 12 football games and a clash set for October 29 at Palo Alto California.

Worcester Mass Lester H Buster) Sheary Holy Cross College Stanford San Jose State Palo Alto Calif

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