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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1966

Page

8

Castro County plans large recreation center with golf course

Castro County Recreation Association bids construction of a 170 acre site near Dimmitt starting after Jan 1. Project includes a brick clubhouse of 3750 square feet, nine hole golf course, swimming pool, baseball parks, skeet range, and a 1500 square foot two room meeting area. 303 members pay 100 dollars each plus 10 dollar monthly dues with Farm Home Administration financing. Pool to open June 1 and a golf tournament is planned for September 1967.

Dimmitt Castro County Recreation Association Farm Home Administration

Roper to Coach Tide Fresh Team at Alabama

Bobby Roper a former all-SWC defensive end for Arkansas in 1964 and 1965 has two coaching roles this summer. He first coached Arkansas supporters for Rockefeller and now accepts a freshman football coach job at Alabama under Bear Bryant while pursuing a master's in education administration.

Little Rock Ark UPI Bobby Roper University of Arkansas Roper Arkansas Withrop Rockefeller University of Alabama Paul Bear) Bryant Sherman Tex

Wayland Queens Sign Iowa Star Lana Graf

Lana Graf of Olin Iowa accepted a scholarship to play with the Wayland Baptist Colleges Flying Queens. Graf led her senior year offense with 621 points and a 34.5 point average while totaling 2185 career points. She also played for the East squad in an exhibition game.

Plainview Lana Graf Olin Iowa Wayland Baptist College Flying Queens Harley Redin Miss Graf Town Girls’ High School Athletic Union Redin

Littlefield Wildcats face rocky start under new coach

Littlefield, led by George Kirk in his return to Texas, open 1966 football with injuries hit star players. Mack Mangum fractured vertebrae, Jerry Fudge broke a hand, Lindy Stansell broke a hand, and Randy Birkelbach has a lung infection. Kirk remains optimistic about battles for starting jobs at quarterback and fullback as youth fills key spots.

Randy Birkelbach Lindy Stansell Littlefield Wildcats Kirk Cameron Tim Tapley Mik Grissom Danny Lambert Nevil Manning Phillip Pace Kevin Hutson Iletterwinners Mike Lums

Littlefield Wildcats Roster and Schedule Detail

The Littlefield Wildcats district 2-AAA roster features coaches Kirk Moss Elliott Wilkins fRices Walker and Wilker son with a long list of players at all positions led by Phillip Pace and Kevin Hutson. The schedule lists games from September through November against Plainview Lubbock Coronado Tulla Brownfield Sweetwater Snyder and Levelland with last year’s results summarized. The article also notes a Baltimore Bullets NA B A working agreement with Lansing Michigan.

Wildcats George Kirk TCU Jack Moss Hardin-Simmons Wilson Elliott Sam Houston State John Wilkins Fred Walker McMurry Fred, Wilkerson Texas Tech Plainview Muleshoe Lubbock Coronado Tulla Brownfield Sweetwater Snyder Lamesa Levelland Lake View

Better Attitude Makes Lovington Optimistic for 1966 Wildcats

Lovington coach Charles Painter says the Wildcats show a better attitude and expect to be stronger than last year despite a 1–2–1 finish. Key changes include Thomas Caudle moving to split end, with Mike Enloe, Joe Stewart, and Dan Williamson competing for backfield and end positions as Hobbs opener looms Sept. 2.

Lovington Charles Painter Wildcats Letterman Jerry Buckner Thomas Caudle Mike Enloe Joe Stewart Mike Groves Jarecek Mik Enlo Hobbs Caudle Joe Kinman Dan Williamson Dan Cammack James Rich Groves Jackie Noack

Lovington Wildcats Grid Roster and 1960 Schedule Preview

Lovington district 4-A roster lists Wildcats with Blue and White colors coached by Charles Painter ENMU and assistants. Key players include Caudle Kinman Cammack Rich Harlow plus transfers and lettermen across Ends Tackles Guards Centers Quarterbacks Wingbacks and Fullbacks. Schedule shows Sept Hobbs Brownfield Roswell Goddard Huntee Ysleta Eastwood El Paso Coronado Portales NMMI Tucumcari and a Nov 11 date with Tucumcari. last year results noted 6-? and various scores.

New Mexico Wildcats Charles Painter ENMU Dale Buck Northwestern Okla Jim Williams Texas Western Thomas Caudle Letterman Joe Kinman Danny Williamson Dana Cammack James Rich Mike Groves Jack Noack James Calloway Milton McMinn Jetterman Benny Wright Randy Clevenger Jimmie Beverly Ronnie Humphries Ricky Tr John Willoughby Jerry Buckner Hobbs Brownfield Roswell Goddard Huntee T-All Ysleta Eastwood EL Paso Coronado Portales Openate NMMI Tucumcari Goddard Neaver

TATUM ROSTER DISTRICT CAYOTES RED AND WHITE TEAM

TATUM announces roster for district play with coach Herb Pier and Gary Fisher. End Benny Anderson and other seniors lead a deep line including tackles John Smith and John Eubank. Ronnie Brinker and Ronnie Humphreys compete at quarterback and guard depth includes Milt McMinn and Ben Wright. The schedule lists Sep 2 through Oct 21 district games with last year’s 5-2 record and Painter’s hopes for a stronger season.

Coyotes Herb Pier West Texas Gary Fisher ENMU Benny Anderson Teddy Gandy Freddie Defoor Alfred Stringham John Smith Letterman John Eubank Danny Stevens Bill Murphy Lfbacks Terry Justis Alan Robinson Bobby Duncan Billy Patterson Hrctar Charles Pickerell Roy Melrose Cloudcroft Carrizozo Capitan Dexter Vaughn Corona Ronnie Humphreys Ricky Trujillo Noac George Rich Jim Tulk Painter Wildcats Portales NMMI Tucurncari Bill Hart Pier Ronnie Brinker Bob Cone Lovington David Helmer Jessie Ritcherson Robinson Brothers Alan Gary Charles Pickerel Bill Patterson John Rodriguez

Foeldi Breaks Flyweight Lifting Record In Budapest

Irme Foeldi of Hungary shattered his world flyweight mark by lifting 270.6 pounds in Budapest. He previously held the 262.2 pound record, as reported by AP.

Budapest Hungary Irme Foeldi MTT

Tatum Coyotes Hire Five Veterans for Next Season

Tatum coach Herb Pier, undeterred by rain, fields a 22-man squad with five lettermen returning. Sophomore Ronnie Brinker leads the young offense while Ben Anderson, John Smith, and John Eubanks anchor the line. District rivals Carrizozo loom as tough tests with 225-pound fullback Lopez.

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