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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1960

Page

16

U S Supremacy In Olympic Relays Faces Tough Competition

In Rome the United States sprint relay teams enter the Olympic Games amid strong foreign challengers from Russia France Britain Italy and Germany. The report notes U S coaches aim to secure another victory despite a history of mixed results and a Texas University relay squad praised for speed.

Robert L. Quercetan U.S Rome Germany Ate Ag United States Og Parl Winder Dave Sime Lenger Russia France Taly Budd Ray Norton Britain

Defending Champion Leads At Ottawa Golf Event

Defending champion Johnny Johnston of Canadians led the field with steady play at Hunt Club in Ottawa. He defeated Ms Walker 5 and 4 after a strong start, while Pete Zebchuck capitalized on an early setback to win his match. The 1600 meter relay poses a U.S. challenge with Ted Weeks Earl Young and Jack Yerman.

Ottawa Ont UPI Johnny Johnston Ms. Walker Melster Pete Zebchuck U.S Ted Weeks Davie Earl Young Jack Yerman Chiscago Jamaica Greer al Ata Hy Ade Ui Weel Gert Potgieter Germany Great Britain

Could Costliest Games Be Failure at Rome Olympics

Smits notes outward signs of pressure are scarce at the Rome site one week before the Olympics. Flags wave in city colors as tickets exceed prior totals with $3.5 million sold in advance. Stadium costs loom as Italy prepares for a massive event with thousands of athletes from seven nations and Rome’s grandeur as a backdrop.

Rome 'Ae Italy Ames Rams Rome Reck Erythine Smile Elena Rober Te John J. Kelley Groton Conn Kelley

Connollys Speak Out as Bickering Rises Ahead of Rome Games

Rome reports a fresh round of friction among athletes as Harold Connolly and other officials clash over track and field preparations for the Rome Olympics. Critics warn that a two day Swiss trip would hinder training while Italian sports tensions flare over amateur status and romance stories amid the opening ceremonies.

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Sorenson Advances In Junior Girls Golf Tourney

In Tulsa at Oaks Country Club, Judy Rand and Sandra Haynie were eliminated in the quarter finals. Carol Sorenson defeated Roberta Ann Albers in an overtime 78 to 79, advancing with Ann Baker's semifinal win over Heidi Seqrentice. A Churchill Downs race in Louisville saw Nine Dollars win the May 28, 1971 event paying $9.

Tulsa Oklo UPI Judy Rand Aurora Ohio Sandra Haynie Austin Tex USGA Oaks Country Club Rand Miss Haynie Sandra Sharon Fladoos Dubuque Iowa Carol Sorenson Janesville Wis Roberta Ann Albers Tampa Fla Miss Sorenson Miss Albers Ann Baker Maryville Tenn Heidi Louisville Nine Dollars Churchill Downs

Clovis High Hosts Second Annual Football Camp at Cannon Base

Clovis High athletic director Steve Graham leads five day football camp for $5 candidates at Cannon Air Force Base. Daily drills at 9 am and 3 pm with swimming pool, theater, post exchange, bowling. Intrasquad scrimmages set for Friday and Saturday at Wildcat Stadium. Preseason scrimmages vs Hereford on Aug 22 and Lovington on Aug 27. Rob Pettit, NBA star, to play here Oct 4 against Cincinnati at Lubbock Coliseum.

Clovis Steve Graham Clovis High School Cannon Air Force Base Wildcat Stadium Hereford Lovington

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