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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1967

Page

9

Whitworth Wins Midwest Open With Final Hole Pressue Shot

Kathy Whitworth, 27, of Texas, captured the LPGA Midwest Open at Walnut Hill Country Club with a four under par 12. she edged Susie Maxwell by one stroke after a clutch par on the 18th. Maxwell earned $2,360 for second, while Mickey Wright and Louise Suggs followed.

Columbus, Ohio Kathy Whitworth Walnut Hill Country Club Miss Whitworth Monahans Tex Jal, N.M Susie Maxwell Oklahoma City Okla Maxwell Miss Maxwell Mickey Wright San Diego Calif Miss Wright Louise Suggs del Ray Beach Fla Carol Mann Towson Sandra Haynie Fort Worth Columbus Ohio Susie Maxwell Ae Caral Mann Sandra Palmer Mary Milla Judy Kimball Marlene Hagge Tenace Rhirley Englehorn Betsy Cullen Clifford Ann Creed Gloria Ehret Ae Teeee Marle Lindstrom Kathy Ahern Rubbe

Mehari Wins Prix Kergorlay at Deauville

Mehari owned by D. Prenn of England won the Prix Kergorlay for 3yearolds and older at Deauville. Ridden by Des Smith, the horse covered 13 miles in 3 08.4, returning 7.4 francs to the backers for each franc stake.

Deauville France Mehari D. Prenn England Des Smith

Ruidoso Race Results for 3 Year Olds and Up

Race card from Ruidoso shows multiple events with timestamps and results. Notable performances include Breesing Buddy 117 ridden by Powell finishing 13.40 in 400 yards, Kid 117 Lopez 3.27, 0, Timmy's Fist 1222 Roberson 6.00, Cadillac Bar 119 Walker 17.40, and Venture Dial 120 Adair 4.80. Track conditions listed as heavy to slow with varied times across distances and claiming divisions. Attendance logged at 7.43 AST with total mutuel pool 176,895.

Breesing Buddy Powell T. Lipham de Brreezing Buddy Timmy's Fist D. Roberson Noida Cadillac Walker Tao Eae Ippity M. Figueroa Bar Henry Wallace Panama J. Wallace Venture Dial R. Adair Reed Deck T. Blark Oldie & Tn W. Rock Aghventern Cash J. Bannowsky Freddie Cox Ouinella Sin Yards Caeee FF. Chaves M. Lopez Marty Adair Brad Len Roberson L. Pacheco

Davis Cup duo reach singles finals on Eastern Grass Courts

Charles Graebner and Martin Riessen, United States Davis Cup doubles partners, won their Sunday singles matches to reach the Eastern Grass Court Tennis finals. Bille Jean King advances to finals amid strong world ranking.

South Orange N. J Charles Graebner Martin Riessen United States Bille Jean King Houston Texas Big 33 Pennsylvania Monty Johnson Amarillo Tascosa Seattle Miss Bardahl Coast Guard New York New York Generals Leroy de Leon Pittsburgh Phantoms Adenau Germany Denis Hulme New Zealand Dan Guerney

Nicklaus Sanders Struggles in Turbulent Final Round

Nicklaus Sanders drove it into the crowd and high grass in a bid for a birdie tie, then over the green. After two drops in play, his chip rolled 30 feet long and failed to drop, finishing with a 6 as Beverly Country Club’s classic layout yielded a 26 under par finish for the field.

Page One Sanders Beverly Country Club Steve Oppermann Daly City Calif Miller Barber Phil Rodgers George Knudson Bert Weaver George Archer

Cyclist Tom Simpson Dies in Tour de France

British cyclist Tom Simpson collapsed during the Tour de France and died Thursday night in Carpentras France AP reports.

Carpentras France Tom Simpson

Boxing finals inch closer at Astrodome after Saturday

In Houston the World Boxing Association heavyweight eliminations moved toward semifinals as Spencer and Ellis won decisive victories at the Astrodome. Spencer upset Terrell on a 12 round decision while Ellis stopped Leotis Martin in the ninth.

Terrell Ernie Terrell Chicago Thad Spencer San Francisco Houston Spencer Thadj World Boxing Association Jimmy Ellis Domnion Cassius Clay Ellis Astrodome Zeunes Ellis Leotis Martin Clay Karl Mildenberger Oscar Bonavena Floyd Patterson Jerry Quarry Bill Giles Big Ernie Jimmy Webb Martin Joe Frazier Philadelphia Ernie Taylor

White-Scaling In Win At Morton

Steve White and Bob Scaling shot 64 to win the Morton Partnership golf tournament with a 197 total delaying Howard Hassel and Ken Russell who finished second. Portales pair started three behind and won by four as Hassel Russell slipped to 201. Portales teammates Glidwell Richardson took third at 205. A playoff decided the Night winner with Dick Van John St. Clair and Jay Brown Jim Hall prevailing at 222.

Morton Steve White Bob Scaling Howard Hassel Ken Russell Littlefield Chic Conway White Scaling Portales Seminole Hassel-Russell Gene Glidwell Carl Richardson Jimmy Johnson Fred Owens Levelland Jack Russell Button Silver Dick van John St. Clair Jay Brown Jim Hall Van St. Clair

McKinney Captures Slaton Invitational Crown

Robert McKinney of Texas Tech overcame a three stroke deficit with a final round 68 to win the Slaton Invitational, finishing three days at 215 and five ahead of Doc Reasoner. Reasoner tied for second with Jim Handley, Marvin Best, and Steve Rogers at 218 after a rough final round.

Slaton Robert McKinney Texas Tech McKinney Doc Reasoner Reasoner Jim Hundley Post Marvin Best Lubbock Steve Rogers Hale Center Alan White Doak Payne Dean Hatchett Jim Handley Steve Rogers Hale Dean Hatchet Carrol McDonald Rodney Farrell Slaten David Ticker Don Crow Alan Ferrell Fred Wheelock Klaton BU Wheeler Klaton J. GG. Boyd Lorenzo Robert Hoffman Mike Mitchell al Clary Bing Hingham Jay Gray Pat Beane Jack Griffith Donaldson Warren Tabor Levelland Jing Sain Harold Dane Sam Elis Bil George Jean Pettigrew Steve Wilson Marvin Grey Lee Williams Russ Wheeler Mac Shaw Johnns Haire

Price Up For Grid Broadcast Rights Increase in 1967 football rights

Washington AP reports radio and TV stations will pay 48,810,215 this year for broadcast rights to 25 professional teams and 124 colleges and universities. The total rises 2,705,010 or 5.8 percent from 1966's 46.1 million, per Broadcasting Magazine's annual football report in its August 7 issue.

Washington Broadcasting Magazine Television and Radio

Commander Wins Den Haan Golf Match in Belgium

US General Lyman Lemnitzer, supreme commander of SHAPE, defeated King Leopold I of Belgium Gund 5 in an 18 hole match at the local club on Thursday.

den Haan Belgium Lyman Lemnitzer SHAPE Leopold I Gund

Crockett Out For Season With Knee Injury

Bills split end Bobby Crockett will miss the AFL season after tearing knee ligaments in a Saturday exhibition win over Miami in Memphis. Crockett, 24, had joined as a starter in 1966 and posted 31 catches for 533 yards and three TDs. Coach Joe Collier also said veteran fullback Jack Spikes will rejoin the Bills late this week after previously planning retirement.

Buffalo N.Y Bobby Crockett Buffalo Bills Miami Memphis Tenn Bills Joe Collier Crockett Arkansas Mercy Hospital Dolphins Art Powell Collier Jack Spikes Spikes Dallas

Gollihugh Grabs Olton Golf Title

Amarillo golfer Otis Gollihugh shot five under par to win the Olton Invitational by eight strokes. He closed with 71 after 69 and 71 to finish with 211. Runner up was Roger Thompson of Olton at 219, while Andy Andrews of Olton captured third after a playoff at 224.

Olton Otis Gollihugh Amarillo Roger Thompson Andy Andrews Dimmitt Dickie Dyer Olten Andrews Mike Wells Plainview Luis Hair Otten Bob Copeland Rusty Sherman Fluff Myers Muleshoe Bubba Brooks Hale Norian Re Hart Derryl Machen Brownfield Stacy Pendergrass C. J. B. Roberson Harrod Weatherred Houston Hamby Mark Gunnells Bill Hil Hart Charles Polk Archie Borley Joe Cummings Anton John McQuien Clark Basil Sherman Ray Copeland Leo Bleeker Sudan John Amdstead Washington

National Public Links Championship to Erie Course

U S Golf Association officials announced the 1969 National Public Links Amateur Golf Championships will be played at Downing course in Erie Pennsylvania. Next year's tournament is set for Dallas.

Seattle Wash U.S. Golf Association Downing Erie Dallas

Raiders Rally Past Rattlers In State NBC Tourney Action

Holt's Raiders routed Reese Rat tlers 11 1 to stay unbeaten in the losers bracket of the 32nd Texas State NBC Tournament. Marshall blanked Edinburg 6 0 in a winners bracket game while Amarillo Graham Plow advanced on a forfeit over Hale Center. Raiders rise to 6th win in state tournament and 28th overall. Jim Montgomery led with three hits and 2 RBIs as Holt's improved to 26 1 overall.

Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal Kal. Segrist S. Holt Raiders Walloping John. .Kreideweis Reese Rattlers Lubbock Marshall Dickie Towers Edinburg Amarillo Graham Hale Center Reese Holt's Rattlers Gary Kinsella Holt Jim Montgomery John McIntyre Jerry Haggard Bert McCauley Buddy Hampton John Grimm Jim Ethridge Larry Lindsey Towers Warren Bell Ronnie Hammers Bell Rip Griffin Hubbers Amarillo First Methodist Pecos

Accavallo Defends World Flyweight Title in Buenos Aires

Horacio Accavallo of Argentina defends his world flyweight crown Saturday in Buenos Aires against Japanese challenger Hiroyuki Ebihara in a 15 round title bout. Ebihara vows to win at any cost while Accavallo calls him the toughest foe yet.

Preas Horacio Accavallo Argentina Buenos Aires Hiroyuki Ebihara Doug Jones New York Boone Kirkman Seattle United States Accavallo Ebihara San Diego Cali Charles Austin Jan Tregave Elmo Tex’ Henderson Houston Middies Horacio Accavailo Hiroyuki Kothara Japan

Bucs Release Lee From Cage Pact

New Orleans Buccaneers coach Babe McCarthy confirmed Clyde Lee is released from his two year contract with the Bucs by mutual agreement with Lee and the Warriors. Keith Thomas will sign with the Bucs while Lee considers NBA options with the Warriors. Lee said he expects to play in the NBA this season if an agreement is reached.

NEW Orleans Babe McCarthy New Orleans Buccaneers Clyde Lee New Orleans American Basketball Association Buccaneers Lee San Francisco Warriors National Basketball Association McCarthy Warriors Bucs Keith Thomas Vanderbilt University Thomas Nashville Tenn NBA Bill Sharman San Francisco

Figaro IV Trails In Fastnet Yacht Race

Figaro IV skippered by Bill Snaith from Stamford Connecticut trailed the leaders by several hours Sunday in the 605 mile Fastnet Rock yacht race from Cowes Isle of Wight to Plymouth England.

Plymouth England Bill Snaith Stamford

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