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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1968

Page

13

Aggies Back To Prove Visit To Crown Room No Fluke

College Station. A&M, returning 17 of 22 starters, aims to repeat Cotton Bowl success. Coach Gene Stallings notes optimism but warns of offensive line uncertainties and the knee of quarterback Eddie Hargett may be pivotal.

Crown Room Burle Pettit College Station Aggies Eddy Hargett A&m Gene Stallings SWC Hargett Bob Long Billy Hobbs Billy Manwell Steve O’neal

HCC Mens Tournament Opens At Willcrest Country Club

The Willcrest Country Club hosts 182 players in a 54 hole stroke play event starting with a 9 am shotgun. Morning and afternoon tees split the field as Robert McKinney skips defense to play in Columbus. Pro Frank Baker expects a long course after recent rains and an opening round scramble of names across 18 flights.

Willcrest Country Club Robert McKinney McKinney Columbus Ohio Lubbock HCC Frank Baker

Aggies rail at press spin as Stallings defends Maurice Moorman

Baying at media for deemed insults, Aggie coach Gene Stallings refutes portillo Moorman tape claims from the 1967 season opener. Players like Billy Hobbs stress hard work and confidence, noting Tech and TCU game memory while preparing for the 1968 season.

A&m Gene Stallings SMU Hayden Fry Mustang Bruce Portillo Aggie Maurice Mo) Moorman Dallas-Fort Worth Press Corps Hayden

Quotes and bust-ups color Texas A&M gridiron briefing

The Horse's Mouth features sophomore Mike Denisa recalling Ohio jokes as teammates Larry Stegent and Edd Hargett comment. Hargett praises Bart Starr for flawless drives while Krueger mentions a younger brother and film-borne scrutiny over a controversial end zone tackle.

Mike Denisa Rosie Ohio Polack Larry Stegent Denisa Edd Hargett Bart Starr Rolf Krueger Krueger Bob Long Arkansas Harevett

Horton Scores Winning Run In Twins Split Doubleheader

Horton drove home the deciding run in the 10th inning as Cleveland beat New York to split the doubleheader. Fritz Peterson held the Indians to four hits in the opener. Alvis and Harper featured in the late-inning activity while Azcue advanced runners on sacrifice.

Cleveland Tons Horton Mas Alvis Walley Cleveland Indiana New York Yankees Fritz Peterson Indians Horton York Nelson Wroebnen Lev Llane Smith Trorton Ahiechael Cardenal Ie Howser Walter Oy Wrobnan Ambaniel Ry Oy Ares If Dy Tresh sHanmilin Mylavita Colasvito Womack Oborg Harper Alvis Buarest Mitawell Clarke T Ertty W.radisen Robiunset Michael Pepitone Alcue Bk Mantle Brown Moeloshel Peterson Hamcton McDowell

Press Tour Heads to Austin with Longhorns

The SWC touring press visits Austin today for a feature on Sir Darrell and the Longhorns. Burle Pet-Hits reports Texas' hopes ahead of Sundays Avalanche Journal edition.

SWC Lone Star State Sir Darrell The Longhorns Burle Texas Avalanche Journal

Senators Rally Past Red Sox 5-3 in Ninth Inning Surge

Ken Harrelson knocked in a run with a homer while Dalton Jones erred twice and Russ Gilson opened the gate to a five-run ninth. Gary Bell worked two innings before Washington completed a 5-3 victory over Boston on Friday night.

Loston Ken Harrelson Dalton Jones Russ Gilson Washington Senators Boston Red. Sox Gary Bell

Westerns Wes terner continued at ACC with lineup shifts

The article details anticipated starters and replacements for Travis Home at ACC season, naming QB Jack Butler and Kelly, receivers Eddie Peres and Fletcher, backs Youngblood Easter, and line players Perez Fletcher Baker Davis Gilbert Whiteside Durham. It notes shifts in offense and defense with specific positions and players.

Travis ACC Jack Butler Kelly Wilson Eddie Peres Fletcher Youngblood Easter Williams Ronnie Casderough Harrell Perez Roger Baker Don Taylor Terry Gilbert Joey Chapman Sammy Davis Ruben Flores Tony Whiteside James Durham Baker Davis Chapman Gilbert Donnie Cate Iarrell Caldclough

Lubbock High Eyes Pass-Forward 1968 Season

Whiteside or Pavlov will be at linebacker with Kelly at safety and Youngblood Williams or Easter at halfback. Fister handles all kickoffs punts PATs and field goals. Lubbock Highs 67 0iumph beat Palo Duro 7 6 as Muster booted extra point. Williams led Westerners in scoring a month ago. Coach Stone promises a potent passing game and a fast paced offense for the 1968 team.

Whiteside Pavlov Kelly Youngblood Williams Easter Fister LHS Muster Mp Palo Duro Lubbock High Stone

Larson nets first ace in Meadowbrook round

John Larson of Alexandria IVa. used a two iron to ace the 195 yard par 3 No. 4 hole at Meadowbrook on Friday amid Army discharge wait. Brother Jerry Larson witnessed the 26yearold's feat in Hub City golf.

John Larson Meadowbrook Larson Alexandria Iva Jerry Larson

LHS Roster DISTRICTS 4-AAAA Westerners Football

Westerners roster lists players by position with weights and class year. Includes multiple coaches from Texas Techs and Southeastern colleges, and notes 1918 varsity slate with games and last year’s results. Mentions districts, schedule, and playoff plans.

Westerners Tommie Stone Sam Houston State Ken Milliken Texas Techs Jerry Elbert Johnny Crouch Tou Mike Barnes Oklahoma Southeastern Marvin Mexpadon Texas State Bob Gay Me Marique

U S Open seeds advance as Williams spikes upset

In Forest Hills, Australian John Newcombe and Americans Marty Riessen and Clark Graebner won to reach the second round. Joyce Williams, a 23 year old Scot girl, upset seventh seed Mary Ann Eisel 5 7 6 2 6 4, becoming the tournament’s upset highlight.

Forest Hills N.Y John Newcombe Marty Riessen Clark Grabner Joyce Williams Williams Mary Ann Eisel St. Louis America Joyce Miss Hisel Newcombe Allen Quay South Orange N.J Riessen Graebner Zeljko Franulovic Yugoslavia U.S Premiit Lall India Lall New York

Twins Slip Past White Sox In Illinois

A fragmentary AFL game note shows the Minnesota Twins edging the Chicago White Sox with a tight score in Illinois. Other league fragments mention teams like New York Cleveland Buffalo and San Diego, but details are unclear.

Twins White Sox Cleveland Buffalo San Diego Denver

Ruidoso Race Day Results Feature Variety of Scrimmage Stakes

A chaotic recap lists multiple races from Ruidoso with mixed results for 3 year olds and up, distances from 400 to 915 furlongs, and payouts including a quinella. Notable horses include Re Mon, Clap Your Hands, Miss Myrna, Bar Masterpiece, and Bees Best Buy with various placings and show wagers.

Nero Joe Fe Yoo el Caminante Jimmie Lierk Dovos Ty Arnold Quinella Myrna Mix Sonsimon Pommel Bees Best Buy Diamond Charge Sam

Baseball Schedule Highlights Across American and National Leagues

Tonight's doubleheader card features AL matchups including Oakland at California and New York at Cleveland with noted pitchers Robson Bennett and Bahnsen. NL slate has Cincinnati at Philadelphia and St Louis at New York and Los Angeles at San Francisco, with multi team starters Cloninger Sutton and Pappas among listed pitchers.

Oakland Robson California Bennett Chicago Minnesota Chance Baltimore McNally Detros Hiller New York ¢Bahnsen Cleveland Willams Might Washington Bertaina Boston Longborg Cincinnati Cloninger Philadelphia Wise St. Louis Carlton New York McAndrew Los Angeles Sutton San Francisco McCormick Houston Wilson Crickro Holtarman Atlanta Pappas Pittsburgh Blass Detroit Washington Houston Californa Chicaco Oh Chicasa Allanta Steerer

Phils End Brief Losing Streak With 7-4 Win

Doug Clemens hit a three run homer as the Philadelphia Phillies stop a five game skid with a 7-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.

Phils Philadelphia Doug Clemens Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Reds

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