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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1960

Page

42

Colts Favored In 27th All Star Classic

Chicago UPI reports the favored Colts face the College All Stars in the 27th grid classic at night in Chicago with 75 000 expected crowd. John Unitas leads the Colts against injured All Stars Jim Mooty Don Perkins and Roger Davis. ABC networks televise the event with hopes of an upset by Graham’s collegians.

Chicago UPI Colts Dim Mooty Otto Graham Jim Mooty Arkansas Don Perkins New Mexico Roger Davis Syracuse Johnny Unitas Colt Collegians Detroit Lions Graham Fine Don Stickles Notre Dame Hugh McGinnis Mississippi Southern Thei Ohio Jim Houston Duke Mike McGee Chicago Tribune Charities ABC

College All Stars Set to Battle Colts in Soldier Field

College All‑Stars head to Soldier Field to face the Baltimore Colts in a Friday night exhibition. The Stars, touted for politeness and future focus, seek a upset edge against pro champions who rode to a wide lead last year.

Murray Olderman Chicago NEA Baltimore Colts Soldier Field

Cowboys Face Injury Woes Ahead of St Louis Game

Forest Grove Oregon reports the Dallas Cowboys may play their exhibition against the St Louis Cardinals with fullback Gene Babb sidelined by an infected toe. Fred Cone is the available fullback, while rookie Ollie McClay recovers from a pulled back muscle. The team planned one more workout before flying to San Antonio for the game.

Forest Grove Ore UPI Dallas Cowboys St Louis Cardinals Gene Babb Babb Fred Cone Green Bay Packers Ollie McClay California Contra Costa Junior College Cone Cowboys Portland San Antonio Tex

Dressen laments lack of timely hits for Braves

Milwaukee manager Charley Dressen says there is no pennant outlook if the Braves do not start getting timely hits after a 3-2 loss to Los Angeles. The defeat marked their 10th defeat in 15 games, leaving them in a third place tie with the Dodgers and seven games behind Pittsburgh.

Dressen Milwaukee Charley Dressen Milwaukee Braves Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Los Angeles Dodgers Pirates

Senators Suffer 15th Straight Loss in 21-Inning Setback

The Charleston Senators fell 21 to 1 in 21 innings to the Milwaukee team, tying a club record with their 15th consecutive defeat. Ted Tak, Ne Doris, and La ie feat sparked the win. The loss leaves Charleston within 1.5 games of last-place Indianapolis.

Charleston Senators American Association Senators Minks Charleston Ted Tak Doris Nd la Ie Indianapolis

Pancho Gonzales on Practice and Play

Pancho Gonzales describes his early years watching players on public courts and his philosophy of deliberate practice. He cites studying rivals like Kramer Schroeder and Segura, emphasizes reps with purpose, and notes long hours in and out of the Navy, valuing a partner or machine for steady rallying.

Pancho Gonzales Jack Kramer Ted [Schroeder Pancho Segura Navy

Favorites Win Dramatic Division C Putting Championship

In Division C action, favorites secure wins with key byes and tight matches. Helen Johnson, Flo Growell, Bernice Whitmore, and McElroy progress through rounds as schedules show early morning flights and consolation bouts, highlighting the day’s chaotic rhythm.

Tere Ohnerson Meneersdort Helen Johnson Flo Growell Bernice Whitmore Froy Hudson Eth Fleen

Hines and Allen Medalists Lead Hillcrest Invitational

Dorothy Hines of Hillcrest and Marie Allen of Kermit tied for medalist honors with 87s at the Hillcrest Country Club one day women's invitational. Justine Kerr and Erma Terry tied for low net with 79s. Katy Quest had second low net.

Dorothy Hines Hillcrest Marie Allen Kermit Hillcrest Country Club Justine Kerr Erma Terry Seminole Katy Quest Margaret Splawn Florence Lawrence Jo Hickman Meadowbrook Zelma Boyd Mary Moke Alene Williams Sue Moore Floydada Neil Blakney Mary Wright Tahoka Wanda Wright Low Gross Marie Hopson Fran Taylor Mary Speer Doris Sharp Sydnee Butler Ivy Decker

Myers Holds Onto Title In Wacky Pro Wrestling Night

Sonny Myers retained the International Heavyweight Crown after a disqualification over the mysterious Dr. X in the main event. Dr. X toppled Myers with a rope throw in the fall, Jonathan Perez and Poncho Lopez won the semi final tag match, and other bouts featured Nick Roberts and Joe Hamilton victorious by decisive falls.

Sonny Myers Dr. X Myers Alex Perez Poncho Lopez Iron Mike Ed Sharpe Lopez Sharpe Perez Billy Cannon Boston Ron Burton Northwestern Otto Graham George Izo Don Meredith Dick Bass Prentice Gautt Tom Moore Gail Cogdill Hugh McGinnis Carroll Dale Monty Stickles Maxie Baughan Graham Roger Brown Maryland State Lou Nick Roberts Jack O'Reilly Joe Hamilton Bob Geigel

Floydada Golf Invite Sets Qualifying Rounds Today

Floydada hosts a four event golf day with 34 entrants as Irrigation All-Stars protest and a playoff looms for the national site. Local golfers from Lubbock Post Ralls Slaton Crosbyton Lockney Plainview Matador Roaring Springs and nearby South Plains towns seek a spot in Wichita.

National Baseball Congress Wichita Kan Irrigation All Istars Lubbock Rangers Mackensie Park Rangers Roland Avalanche Journal Adams Lubbock All-Stars Floydada Anoother Ares Pampa Charles Hopkins Post St. Craig Houston Federal Mart Max Dyess Skinny Winn Houston Floydada Rex Brown el Paso Houston Gene Collins Jr Doyle Moore B. C. Dyess Chris Breshear E. D. Morgan Ralls Slaton Crosbyton Lockney Plainview Matador Roaring ‘Springs Tula South Plains I

Johnson In Semifinals At Ruidoso

Jimmy Johnson of Levelland and three other Texans reached the Cree Meadows Golf Course semifinal at Ruidoso on Wednesday. Johnson beat Roy of Kermit 3 and 2, joining Don Wilson Mineral Wells and Charles Edwards Lancaster as 3 and 2 winners. Other winners included Don Swain Odessa and Bud Ab Pampa, with Don Nix Hobbs losing in consolation. All winners in both rounds were Texans.

Don Swain I Odessa Dan Winters Abilene Bud Ab- Pampa Jack Srey Brownfield Don Nix Hobbs Texas Tech Lawrence Bledsoe San Angelo Texas Lke

Stilt's Return Hailed by Loop

Wilt Chamberlain, the 7 foot 2 center for the Philadelphia Warriors, ended his retirement and signed a three year contract with a salary over $60,000 per season. Reaction from peers like Bob Cousy suggested the league benefits from Chamberlain's comeback and the Warriors gain a stronger title contender.

United Press Loteinanoums National Basketball Association Wilt Chamberlain Philadelphia Wariors Bob Cousy Boston Celtics

Meet Results CHAMPIONSUIF FLIGHT in Lone Star Meet

Meet results from a regional golf or tennis flight show numerous match outcomes with players including Don Swain Odessa defeating Dan Winter Abilene and Roy Peden. Charles awards of Lancaster and Bud Abe bowl results. more scores feature players from Amarillo Lubbock San Angelo Midland and Colorado City in close contests.

Don Swain Odessa Dan Winter Abilene Jum Johnson Levelland Roy ‘Peden Kermit Don’ Wilson Admeral Wells Chartes Awards Lancaster Bud Abebowl Pamge Cet Bnuney BU Aldredge Alamogordo Tommy Bombuerie Albuquerque Lawrence Bledsoe San Angelo Doc Nix Hobbe Gene Littlejown Midland George Marah Austin Land Bil Craig Colorado “City Buten Bor. Fine Bop Bowdoin Howton Vaughn Lamesa John Mattie Grahams Harry Goble Brownfield Polath Kaght Bull White Raydale Amanito Dale" Irwin Jack Crawford Lubbock Sixra Vidower Carroll Cox Orton Buddy Hamilton Amarillo W. Bi. Stark Kona Get George Powell Colorado City Lup ricuTa wiacKi A. McBride Paul N. Webster

Cagers Brace for Tough Olympic Calls in Rome

U S Coach Pete Newell warns Olympic referees may come from varied countries and may not speak English. He says the team must adjust to any call and play as a unit, noting the stars Jerry West Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas and Darrall Imhoff face a difficult transition to team play before the August 25 Rome Games.

Morgantown W. Va U. S Pete Newell Rome Newell West Point N.Y Jerry West West Virginia Darrall ‘Imbott California Oscar Robertson Cincinnati Jerry G Lucas Ohio State

State TAAF Meet Opens With Eight Teams In Corpus Christi

The state TAAF Baseball Tournament begins in Corpus Christi with eight teams in a double elimination event. In round one Corpus Christi Lions face San Antonio, Beaumont meets Refugio, Corpus Christi Giants play Alice land, and Houston faces Wichita Falls. Journey ends Saturday.

Corpus. Christi Corpus Christi Lions San Antonio Beaumont Refugio Corpus Christi Giants Alice Land Houston Wichita Falls

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