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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1966

Page

12

Kermit Roster Details District 2-AAA Yellow Jackets

The Kermit roster lists players by position with weights and grades. It notes coaches Charles Jetton and Duane Turner among others, plus a schedule featuring Hobbs Dallas Carlsbad Snyder Pecos Andrews Fort Stockton Monahans Seminole and a prior season record. Also included is Tommie Smith winning the 300 meter dash at an international meet in Stockholm.

Yellow Jackets Charles Jetton Trinity Duane Turner Sal Ross Don Brown Oklahoma Bill McCullough East Texas Howard Porter Eddie Adams Jerry Sims Letterman Ronnie Wright Joe Scott Garrett Cook Danny Pulattle Jay Gibson Jerry Jones Barry Warnick Sam Austin Rance Belvins Don Claxton John Dampeer Carml Samuels Mike Hodges John Samuels Henry Bounds Eddie Henderson Pat Spinks Bill Thompson Leo Juarez Bobby Brown Sophmore Hobbs Dallas Lynch Carlsbad Snyder Pecos Andrews Fort Stockton Monahans Eetor Seminole el Paso Bowie Mase High

Kermit Yellow Jackets gain optimism after scrimmage

Coach Charles Jetton says Kermit’s squad showed improvement after a Lamesa scrimmage. Tim Peden and Ruben Jiminez impressed on defense with 11 lettermen returning, including several two-way players. Passing and outside running looked better as the team pursues a strong fall effort.

Jetton Tim Peden Ruben Jiminez Bob Brown Mike Dunlap Jerry Sims Don Claxton Lanny Baker David

Yellow Jackets Eye Strong Season After Key Losses

Jetton notes depth is thin with three pivotal players from last year sidelined and others lost in summer. Leo Brooks Mike Choate and Andy Buffington were key contributors, with two departures in district play. Youth could push this team toward contention if newcomers rise.

Jetton Leo Brooks Mike Choate Andy Buffington Yellow Jackets

Robinson Keeps Triple Crown Hopes Alive In Early AL Race

Frank Robinson tops AL batting with .312 as Boog Powell injuries and Tony Oliva slump aid his triple crown bid. Oliva slips to .311, Powell RBI 98, Kaline at .302. In NL Roberto Clemente climbs to .327 with Alou leading at .341 while Hank Aaron hits 35 homers and 99 RBIs.

NEW York Frank Robinson Tony Oliva Boog Powell Robinson Baltimore Cincinnati Powell Oliva Orioles Detroit al Kaline Tigers Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Matty Alou Pirates Felipe Alou Atlanta Matty Willie Stargell Rico Carty Hank Aaron Braves Rbi

AF Still Service Link Champions

An Air Force Academy instructor retained the Interservice Golf title at Maxwell AFB Alabama finishing after 72 holes Warren Simmons defended champion beat Stewart Schroeder Navy lieutenant by three strokes in final round Senior division winner Col Harry Sanders Langley AFB finished 294 Ed Peck Navy commander Pensacola NAS second Open division third place Capt J Ernie Brown El Toro Marine station 280 total Schroeder challenged to 17th hole with birdies and bogeys before Simmons pulled away with pars and birdies.

Montgomery Ala Air Force Academy Maxwell Air Force Base Warren Simmons Stewart Schroeder Navy Alameda Naval Air Station California Harry Sanders Langley Afb Ed Peck Pensacola, Fla Nas J Ernie Brown Marine Station el Toro Calif Simmons Schroeder Quece Schroder

Gilchrist Remains Unclaimed After Broncos Defeat

Denver Broncos suffer a 52-21 exhibition loss to Oakland to finish the AFL slate. Fullback Cookie Gilchrist remains untraded despite interest. Broncos begin regular season at Houston. Raiders build a lead early then pull away, with 24 points in the fourth quarter. Bob Zuppke is credited with introducing the shuttle in college football.

Denver Colo Denver Broncos Oakland Cookie Gilchrist Broncos Gilchrist Bronco Houston Raiders Bears Stadium Broncs Bob Zuppke The University of Illinois

SMU freshman Perez wows coach Fry as shortest QB shines

Ines Perez, 5-4 and 148 pounds, amazes SMU coach Hayden Fry during fall football drills. The Henderson County JC product shows he can pass and run, drawing praise for his quick release and soft spirals while doubters question his size. Perez aims to prove height doesn’t define playmaking.

Ines Perez Southern Methodist Perez SMU Fry Chuck Curtis Henderson County Junior College Billy Rooster) Andrews Texas Andrews Johnny Champion Leon Hart Notre Dame Junior Eldredge Eldredge

Eastward recruitment boosts Texas Western and peers

Texas Western coach Don Haskins expands search to the East, signing prep All-American Mike Marshall of Chester Pennsylvania and targeting New York players for the 1966-67 freshman squad. Other schools like California Stanford Baylor SMU and Texas A&M also report varied recruiting to fill tall rosters with high school and JC stars across multiple states.

Associated Press Horace Greeley Texas Western University Don Haskins Texas Western New York Miners Mike Marshall Chester Haskins el Paso Stars Tomi Isaac Lou Wells Warren Rothstein Yonkers N.Y John Rudd Azu Si Calif Caifornia California Clarence Johnson San Atonio Waddell Blackwell Pittsburgh Willoughby Johnson Los Angeles Bob Abright San Antonio Rick Hubbell Long Beach Steve Desimone Hoyard Ken Bradley Anderson Gary Applegarth San Jose Tom Henderson Piedmont Steve Seely Orindo Wendell Kallenberger Garden Nickleberry Oregon Billy Portland SMU Clude Bruce Bertrand Wyoming Medford Ore Gary Caroll Rocky Mountain Area Coquille Victor Carl Ashley Denver Brit Bartolome Santa

Soybeans Dip Amid Mixed Grain Market Trade

The Chicago grain pit saw selling pressure return after earlier advances. Soybeans fell more than three cents a bushel while corn and oats dipped. wheat inched higher near the close with September soybeans around 3.45 a bushel.

Chicago Soyhouane Wadar Hoanuiact

Roger Maris Considers Retirement Amid Slump

New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris, once owner of 61 homers in 1961, tells Milton Gross he is thinking about quitting baseball this season. He cites a miserable year, injuries in the leg and back, and a batting average of .256 with 10 homers and 37 RBIs, while earning $75,000.

NEW York Roger Maris Babe Ruth New York Yankees Milton Gross New York Post Maris Yankees Gross Tsit

London broker to pick shares by computer system

A British stock broker outlines a plan to select shares strictly through computer-based analysis and automated trading methods.

London

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