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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1971

Page

17

Palmer Triumphs In Skirmish With Nicklaus In Match Play

Palmer wins a round in a stroke play style event while Nicklaus contemplates not playing remaining tour events this season. Coody eliminates Zarley in a playoff after both shot 70. Nichols Archer and Beard upset by Brown Weaver Graham in late rounds. Trevino and Casper sit out due to health.

North Carolina Sandhill Bobby Nichols George Archer Frank Beard Pete Brown Nichols DeWitt Weaver Archer Lou Graham Beard Bob Smith Bob Lunng

Quarterbacks Dominate Red Raider Scrimmage

Napper led the first unit with strong passing as Carmichael and Barnes showed flashes. Jim Carlen noted rough spots in the offensive line and receivers dropping passes, praising the secondary while planning two-a-day workouts and a Saturday controlled scrimmage at 2 pm.

Page One Willis Rebold Jim Carlen Tech Napper Charley Carlen Carmichael Barnes Raiders

St. Louis Cards activate Melendez. Stinson sent to Tulsa

St. Louis activated right fielder Luis Melendez off the disabled list after his hamstring tear. Catcher Bob Stinson was optioned to the Tulsa farm club to clear room on the 25 man roster. Melendez had been hitting .252 and playing regularly in right field.

ST. Louis St. Louis Cardinals Luis Melendez Bob Stinson Tulsa Melendez San Diego Padres Stinson

Midnight Partnership Golf Tournament Lights Up Treasure Island

Treasure Island Golf Course hosts the annual Midnight Partnership Golf Tournament under night lights with 36 teams taking part. A 9 30 p m shotgun starts the first round of a 36 hole event and rounds continue Friday night. Host pro Wilson Swinney said sentries will be held until 5 p m and standby teams may replace any unable to play. Darrell Haney and Larry Anderson won last year.

Nicklaus Heritage Disney Floyd Fort Bragg N.C Jack Treasure Island Golf Course Wilson Swinney Swinney Darrell Haney Larry Anderson

Tech Opens Era With Victory Over Washington State

Donny Anderson scored his first varsity TD as Tech defeated Washington State 16-7 in 1963 opening a new era. The Raiders later dominated openers, including a 52-0 win over Iowa State, and have not lost a lid-popper since 1962 as football grew in stature.

Tech Washington State Donny Anderson H. L. Daniels Raiders Techs

Dory Funk Jr. Retains World Title After Disqualification

Dory Funk Jr. kept the World Heavyweight Championship when Pak Song was disqualified for illegal karate at Fair Pak Coliseum. Haystack Calhoun and Luke Brown were counted out, the six man tag ended in a draw, and Edd Graham beat Alex Perez while Killer Karl Kox defeated Jerry Kozak. Marie Lavern defeated Pam Rogers in the girls match.

Dory Funk Jr Pak Song Fair Pak Coliseum Haystack Calhoun Luke Brown Lorenzo Parente Bobby Hart Cyclon Negro Ricky Romero Bob Roop Mr. Wrestling Edd Graham Alex Perez Killer Karl Kox Jerry Kozak Marie Lavern Pam Rogers

Boyd Glover makes first hole in one at Pinehills

Boyd Glover carded his first hole-in-one at Pinehills Golf Course on Wednesday. Playing with Dennis Hilliard and Gene Mowery, he holed out from 173 yards on the second hole using a 6 iron.

Boyd Glover Pinehills Dennis Hilliard Gene Mowery Glover

May drives Reds past Cubs with five RBIs and two homers

Lee May powered Cincinnati with five RBIs including his 35th and 36th homers as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 9-4. Tony Perez also homered for Cincinnati and Tommy Helms added a ninth inning drive. Grimsley won after an early 3-0 lead, with Carroll finishing the eighth after a Cubs four-run burst.

Chicago Lee May Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs May Cincinnati Tony Perez Bill Hands Tommy Helms Ross Grimsley Cubs Clay Carroll Johnny Callison

NBA Owners Expand Commissioner Powers and Merge Talks

NBA owners backed expanded powers for Commissioner Kennedy to fine players beyond 1000 only with Players' Association agreement. They pressed Congress to approve a merger with the ABA, hearings set for late September, with bills led by Hruska Tunney in Senate and Brooks in House.

NBA Players’ Association Kennedy Congress American Basketball Association U.S. Senate

Raiders Exes Plan Freshmen Welcome Barbecue at Lake Ransom Canyon

The Tech Ex-Lettermens Association hosts a Saturday barbecue at Lake Ransom Canyon Party House to greet incoming freshmen football and basketball players. Dan Law, president, says an ex-letterman will mentor each newcomer and invites all former letter winners to attend. Letters should be sent to P.O. Box 56, Lubbock, if not yet received.

Tech Ex-Lettermens Association Lake Ransom Canyon Party House Dan Law Law Tech P.O. Box Lubbock

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Jack Nicklaus Ray Floyd Palmer Coody Charles Coody Kermit Zarley Devlin Lee Trevino U.S Billy Casper Trevino Casper Napper, Carmichael Red Raider Burle Pettit Charcoal Cody Iowa State Dory Jr Reds Romo Abrhbl Ab Torres Grimsby Bonham Carroll Popovich Davis Hon E B.williams T. Perez Santo B.williama T.perez L.may Callison Helms B— Grimsley Hands Grimaley Tompkins Serratee J Save—Carroll Grimsley Raider Exes Firestone Blice Pbns Cuan Club S,m 15Th & Avenue J Winchester Square Indiana Ave Conoco Car Clinic Firestone Store South Turner Hobbs, New Mexico Plainview, Texas Austin
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