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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1967

Page

10

Football practice starts as Texas high schools begin staggered season

Texas high schools ease into football with staggered starts as classes begin. Coaching plans emphasize conditioning before scrimmages, with Levelland coach Bobby Hayworth noting 58 Lobos report back. UIL grows to 995 teams including new Negro schools, Dunbar rising to 3-AAA.

Bobby Hayworth Levelland Hayworth Texas UIL Dunbar Wichita Falls Washington Midland Carver Panthers

West Team Defeats East in Eight Man All Star 10-0

In Midland the West squad overwhelmed the East 10 to 0 as scoring came late in the second half. Joe Walters set up a key 48 yard punt return, a safety on East quarterback William Clem, then Tony Issacs of Borden County clinched the win with a two yard TD run followed by a two point conversion by Bo Owens.

Midland Loop Joe Walters William Clem Lone Oak Borden County Tony Issacs Bo Owens Roaring Springs

Massengale and Mahaffey share Texas Oklahoma lead

In Wichita Falls AP Mahaffey of Houston and Massengale of Jacksboro tied for the 36 hole lead at 135 at the 17th Texas Oklahoma golf tournament. Mahaffey shot a 66 while Massengale had 67. Doyle Murphy led after day one but slipped to 140. Final 36 holes set for Sunday with 16 players remaining.

Wichita Falls John Mahaffey University of Houstton Rik Massengale Jacksboro Mahaffey Massengale Doyle Murphy Bill Halstead Jeff Voss Dallas Don Russell

East Leads with Crucial First Downs 12-3 Advantage

The report notes East leads in first downs 12-3 as the game narrows the field. No further context is provided about teams, scores, or location in the fragment.

Ted Nelson Named To A&M Coaching Staff

Ted Nelson former Andrews High school sprinter and Texas A&M alumnus is named assistant track coach at Texas A&M. He will coach cross country in fall and assist with track this spring under Charley Thomas. Nelson set schoolboy and A&M records and is married with a four year old son.

Avalanche Journal College Station Ted Nelson Andrews Texas A&m A&m Barlow Bones) Irwin Nelson Andrews High Charley Thomas Ted Thomas Aggie SMU James Bankhead Bryan S. F. Austin Max Goldsmith Lewisville Phillis Golden Edward Max

Johnson Not Likely To Flunk Physical

Cardinals coach Charley Winner doubts Charlie Johnson will fail his Army induction physical and may keep him off the active roster this year. Jim Hart remains the starter with two rookie backups behind him as Johnson reports to Ft Sill for another exam. Elizabeth Story and Liana Zambresky contest USGA Girls Junior Golf championship in California.

Johnson Charley Winner National Football League Winner Ft. Sill Okla Army Charlie Jim Hart Southern’ Minors University Hart iCurds Jimmy Cardinals Tim van Galder Iowa State Vidal Carlin North Texas State New Orleans Saints Shreveport van Galder Carlin LA Habra Calif Elizabeth Story Clayville N.Y Liana Zambresky Pebble Beach USGA

Colonial Park to Host PGA Pro-Am Monday

Colonial Park Golf Club announces its annual PGA sponsored Pro-Am for Monday. The event features a $5 entry fee for pros and $3 for the amateur sweepstakes, with an 8 a.m. tee-off and play continuing until about 2 p.m. Ray Hardy disclosed the schedule.

Colonial Park Clovis Colonial Park Golf Club PGA Ray Hardy

New Mexico State Amateur at Hobbs amid quiet golf week

Golf action slows across the area after a busy weekend. The New Mexico State Amateur Tournament at Hobbs Country Club runs all week with qualifying Tuesday and 36 hole final Saturday. Dennis Elkins seeks a third straight title as match play narrows to the final.

New Mexico Hobbs Country Fighting Lover Dennis Elkins Hillcrest Country Club Tascnsa Country Club Amarillo

Women's Amateur and Pro-Am Golf Schedule Listed

A August to October golf calendar lists events across Texas and nearby states. Notable items include the Women's Amateur at Annadale California Hobha events, Tascosa Pro-Am, Hartford Open, Gaines County tournaments, and the Ryder Cup matches at Houston. The Iwo Jima monument in Washington weighs 100 tons.

Annadale Cal Hillcrest Hobha Gaines County Gaines County Country Club Harrison Abernathy Odessa Colorado Springs Ptember Lorenzo Club Battlefield Partnership Clovis Colonial Levelland Club Villcrest Heart of Texas Andrews Partnership Tyler Levelland Tascosa Houston Iwo Jima Monument Washington, D.C

Ortiz Laguna title bout to proceed despite riot fears

Plans to stage the lightweight title fight between Carlos Ortiz and Ismael Laguna at Shea Stadium go ahead amid police concerns over riots. Madison Square Garden officials promise order and private police. Mayor Lindsay notes prior disorder and questions bout authorization. Ortiz, Laguna are Puerto Rican and Panamanian stars with a large immigrant presence shaping City security.

NEW York Carlos Ortiz Ismael Laguna Shea Stadium Harry Markson Madison Square Garden Corporation Lindsay Howard Leary Edwin Dooley Dooley Leary Madison Square Garden Ortiz Puerto Rico Laguna Panama

Fencing and Chain Heavy Gas Fence Installed

Heavy gas fence described as 4 ft 11 in high with chain link and 99 per ft. installed gates and terminal post extra. All posts set in concrete.

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