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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1965
Page
7
Half miler Milton McCrum and hurdler Dennis Lilley warm up at Monterey High as they prepare to travel to Houston for the national Jaycee Junior Champs track and field meet. McCrum will run the 880 and Lilley the 120 yard high hurdles.
Monterey High senior Milton McCrum, a red haired prep sprinter and miler, earned a spot in the National Junior Champs in Houston after a 2:00.1 880 and a 4:30.1 mile. He shattered a Denton 1:56.1 880 while chasing a strong season, and hopes to join Plainview's mile relay next year with possible mile duties.
McCrum plans a strong Houston run after summer workouts. Dennis Lilley, a Texas Tech-bound hurdler, joins the Texas contingent, facing national AAU Indoor meet in Albuquerque next March with officials and athletes from 124 nations. Local efforts include a civic outreach by Jerry Faikey and a public notice at 4812 52nd St.
Marlene Bauer Hagge outdistanced the field at North Shore Country Club to win the Milwaukee Jaycee Open with a four round total of 287. She earned ten thousand dollars in prize money and led a tight finish that included Kathy Whitworth and others in the top five.
Bally Bird a two year old daughter of Bally Donnell led in the final quarter to win the $78,972 Ruidoso Thoroughbred Futurity by a half length over Doctor's Pet with Mr. Jo To close behind. Merlin Voltke rode the winner as the six furlongs went in 1 14 2/5. Owner Hoss Inman of Lamar Colorado collects 29486 dollars. Prince Princeton set a new track record in the supporting feature. Crowd of 4,611 bets totaled 240,587 over 12 races.
The United States women sweep events led by Marie Mulder in the 800 meters, Cherrie Sherrard in 80 meter hurdles, and Lynn Graham in shot put. Men place strongly with Edward Szklarczyk of Poland winning the 3000 meter steeplechase as U S runners push for points against Poland and others.
San Francisco AP report states veteran California driver Bart Martin, 26, of Hayward, died when his Brabham Ford careened into a utility pole at about 100 mph during Candlestick Park road race. High tension wires fell, igniting the wreck. fire burned ten minutes before rescue crews reached Martin.
Namath played in a high school stadium due to a Redskins lease at DC Stadium. He opened with handoffs to Bill Mathis and Mark Smolinski, then connected with Don Maynard on a six yard pass. A 42 yard scamper by Bake Turner set up New York’s lone touchdown in a 24 yard field goal game.
Australian driver Jack Brabham won the Can Non Race for Formula Two cars at Karlskoga Sweden in 42 minutes 45 seconds. Jimmy Clark the 1965 world driving champion failed to finish after an early skid and a breakdown. Dennis Hulme finished second in a Brabham Honda with 42 45.7. Jo Bonnier placed third in a Lola BRM at 43 40.6.
UPI reports the NFL averaged 44.1 points per game across 98 regular season games last season. The average margin of victory or defeat was 12.8 points.
The Lubbock Hubbers remained undefeated with a 6-2 win over Paris as Donnie Bumpass pitched nearly complete game, aided by Bruce Boyd Darnce Richey and Buddy Hampton. Paris starter Dickie Towers surrendered the early lead, while Pairs saw two runs in the sixth. Arlington First Methodist beat Edinburgh 9-3 and San Antonio eliminated Arlington in another bracket game.
Joe Huber of Texas Tech fired a 65 at Abernathy to set a course record and, with Ted Watts, won the Abernathy Partnership title over Jim calling him of burg and Sid Wall 3 and 2. Watts posted 39 36 75, Fullingim 70, Wall 79 as other flights and consolation matches were completed.
Houston and Waxahachie remained undefeated in the double elimination state American Legion baseball tournament in Waxahachie. San Antonio Highlands and Borger each one loss. Longview eliminated after a 4-3 setback. Monday schedule includes San Antonio vs Borger and Waxahachie vs Houston as both teams chase the winner’s bracket.
Lubbock's Howard Axtell won the Olton Invitation golf tournament after a six hole playoff with Gene Boyd of Plainview. Medalists included Jim Moore 214 and Jack Williams with Max Hickey sharing third at 215. Others posting 215 included Curtis Overstreet and Harion, with Curtis Overstreet noted among top finishers.
Alan Rees of Britain won the Pergusa Grand Prix for Formula Two cars in Sicily driving a Brabham at a record 130.96 mph in the final heat. Austria's Joachim Rindt finished second, Britain's Mike Beckwith third, and Peter Revnon of New York took fourth in a Lotus.
Jennings completed 18 holes in 74 to finish at 296, two strokes behind Lott who shot 75 for 298. Carl Pounds topped long driving, Burns Hamilton won putting, Arthur Miller took sand wedge, and Earl Miller led in chipping as the special events followed the championship.
St Louis Cardinals used outfielder Mike Shannon behind the plate as a basket case of injuries reshaped the lineup. Uecker suffered a split right thumb after a foul tip in the first inning and was taken to Jewish Hospital for stitches and x rays. Tim McCarver was sidelined by a left thumb injury from a Friday tag at home.
Nicklaus, 32, secures late eagle chance as Sanders falls short with a 45-foot putt that slipped by. Both players finished 18 in par while Campbell and Glover exited on 17. Campbell closed with birdie on 18 to finish under.
At the West Texas Invitational in Midland the Arlington Swim Club clocked 3 59.4 in the Men's Junior National AAU 400 meter freestyle relay breaking the 4 03.4 national standard set by Indianapolis Aquatics Club in 1958. team members include Carter Shillig Mike Pitman Charles Smith and Doug Russell.
Chuck McKinley of Port Washington New York ranked second in America joined Roy Emerson of Australia in the final round of the Nassau Bowl invitation grass court tennis tournament in Glen Cove New York on Saturday.
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