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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1968
Page
15
Morton high school opens 1968 football with a pass oriented plan led by Lane Tannehill. Wasner Thompson improves passing, with 45 fall players and a prioritized B-team schedule. The Indians return 1 letterman on a 4-6 squad and face strong District 4-AA competition including Denver City.
The roster lists Indians players and weights with positions from quarterback to guards and centers. A 1967 record shows 4 6 with upcoming schedule including Plains Friona Sudan at Farwell Ralls Frenshey Met Denver City Idalou Tahoka and Post.
Sundown enters 1968 with a rebuilding plan led by coach Max Washington and star back Bill Morgan 110 points scorer 1 144 yards from 202 carries. Jon Lee and Morgan return as top backs with a new quarterback Robert Edwards guiding a predominantly passing attack amid a lean line. The Roughnecks face a slimmed down district with Meadow Ropesville Whiteface as contenders and a history of strong defense and high expectations despite a weaker line slate.
The Roughnecks roster lists players such as Sam Montes Dennis Johnson and Mike Morgan with captains and positions. Coaches include Max Washington Hill Dendy Donnie Leonard Billy Wood and more. Open dates show games against Sudan Plains Wilson Ropesville Meadow Amherst and others with last year’s results noted.
Petersburg notes a hollowing of talent as 17 Buffaloes depart since last fall leaving a 7-3 record from the prior year. Coach L A Noles trims to Wing T offense and 5-2 defense while preseason workouts reveal a mix of veterans and inexperienced players led by Wendell Sollis and Hoyt Stephens.
Rod Laver the No 1 seed in the U S Open draws Tam as Wach of Brazil in the second round after a first round bye. Arthur Ashe the top amateur seed also had a bye with Frank Parker awaiting in round two. Top American amateurs Clark Graebner and Charles Pasarell draw first round opponents as the Open begins at Forest Hills with 100000 prize pool.
Three teams tied for first with 66 in Brownfield Country Club women s partnership event. Jean Stanton and Jimmie Wilson of Lorenzo shared top honors with Jo Hickman of Brownfield and Nita Lamiake of Lubbock and Miusx ine Steele of Brownfield with Norma Thoms of Tahoka. Bess Curry and Muldred Brassfield of Seminole tied with Helen Norris and Venita Treadway of Lamesa for second with 67. Two teams tied for third.
Fragmented draft lists players by position for a Buffaloes team with black and gold colors. Names include Joe Scarborough, Lavon Tain, Scott Miller, Kim Trearter, and Benny Martin among others. Also mentions last year results with teams like Abernathy and Cresbyton and dates in September and October.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Denny McLain is troubled by a long standing trapezius muscle irritant causing shoulder and neck discomfort. Team physician Dr. Russell Wright and trainer Bill Behm report no danger to pitching, with meds to relax the muscle and massages after games. McLain eyes a 30 win season and a historic feat if he reaches it.
New Orleans Saints face expectations of rapid improvement as coach Ten Fears targets 14 victories. Key additions include Dave Parks and Monte Stickles enhancing the receiving corps while Bill Kilmer leads at quarterback. Don McCall and a strengthened defense round out the lineup for the Century Division schedule.
The West 9 German Olympic committee announced a 266 member squad for the Mexico City Olympics October 2 to 27. It is expected the East German team will be about the same size.
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