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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1963

Page

11

Nikula Leads International Field At National AAU Indoor Meet

Finnish pole vault ace Pentti Nikula headlines a world class lineup at the National AAU indoor championships in New York with Jim Beatty and Valery Brumel among contenders in key events. The meet targets multiple records as Brumel and Bragg’s pole mark face challengers from the U S and abroad.

New York UPI Pentti Nikula Russia U.S Jim Beatty New York A.C Beatty Valery Brumel Los Angeles Jim Grelle New Zealand Peter Snell Nikula Finland U. S Dave Tork West Virginia Rolando Cruz Villanova John Belitza Maryland Don Bragg Brumel America John Thomas

Meadow Beats Amherst 68 63 In District Showdown

Meadow Bronchos defeated Amherst Bulldogs 68 to 63 in a late rally to claim the district title battle. Gary Bell scored 26 for Meadow, with Dunn 16 and Sturdivant 14, while Amherst’s Pigg 20 Smith 18 and Pierce 12 led their effort. Meadow advances to meet McAdoo in regional March 1 at Canyon. Amherst faces Bula in bi district play Tuesday at Sudan.

Meadow Meadow Bronchos Amherst Bulldogs Amherst Gary Bell Ronnie Dunn Bill Sturdivant Gary Pigg Mike Smith Gary Pierce McAdoo Canyon Bula Sudan

Yogi Berra Begins First Base Coaching Role

Yogi Berra, after 16 seasons as star catcher and outfielder for the New York Yankees, shifts to first base coach. The 37 year old expects heckling from opponents in Boston and Kansas City and plans spring Florida games as a testing ground, with 30 Yankees exhibition contests ahead.

Fort Lauderdale Fla New York Yankees Yogi Berra Boston Kansas City Ed Short Chicago White Sox Berra Florida Yanks

Borden Girls Tie Series With Sands 57–44 Victory

Borden's girls evened the playoff series with Sands by defeating the visitors 57 44 here Friday night in the second game of a three game set. Stephens scored 41 for Borden and Zelda Bodeene 26 for Sands as the final game will be Tuesday at an undecided site.

Borden Sands Stephens Zelda Bodeene

Hobbs Eagles extend win streak to 24 with 75 59 victory

Hobbs overwhelms Clovis 75 to 59 to remain undefeated at 24 straight wins. Clifford Powell scored 22, Jim Bridges 17, Gary Overbeck 14 as Hobbs built a 39 23 halftime edge. Clovis, led by Jim Martin with 22, ends 17 6 season and 8 4 district.

Hobbs Hobbs Eagles Walloping Clovis Eagles New Mexico Clifford Powell Wildcats Powell Jim Bridges Gary Overbeck Carter Jim Martin Jim Shaw Roswell Artesia Hobbs Box Clovis Fg Ft Pt Hobbs Toft Fletcher Ussery Myers Overbeck Price Klein Shaw Pollard Stewart Patton Moten Bridges Martin Clay Abbott M' Adams Barlow Easley

Indians Rip Dimmitt in Postseason Practice Clash

Seminole's Indians defeated the Dimmitt Bobcats 64-42 in a district championship tuneup. Mike Patterson led with 14 points, Frank Rice 12, Chester Sample 11, while James Cowell scored 16 for Dimmitt. The Indians led 27-24 at halftime and pulled away in the second half.

Dimmitt Seminole Mike Patterson Frank Rice Chester Sample James Cowell Bobcats Indians

Sunland Park Race Results Friday Take Winners and Payouts

Sunland Park New Mexico results list winners in each race from first to tenth along with payoffs. Notable outcomes include 3 year olds maiden race won by Posys Doggie paying 12.80 to win and 7.60 to place, plus various quinellas and doubles with multihorse payouts.

Sunland Park N. M UPI Jolly Klay Goneby Jimmy J Angels Son Delusion Quinella Jennies Rocket Dr. Coy Stone Rio Sun Slippery Rock B Way Sir Jeffman Monola Ally Abbey Sally's Pride Fair Phil Katz Mack Sweeper Parsons Son

Cager JohnsonScores 67 Points as Jaguars Lose

Herbert Johnson of Jacksonville Baptist College poured in 67 points, but Centenary Freshmen defeated JB 105-95. Johnson hit 25 FGs and 17 FG-free throws, boosting his season average to 36.5 and possibly making him the top junior college scorer.

Jacksonville Herbert Johnson Jacksonville Baptist College Centenary Jacksonville Baptist Johnson Texas

Ice Cream Contains Key Milk Nutrients In Different Proportions

Ice cream includes all major nutrients found in milk though their proportions vary. It provides calcium protein and vitamins but in different relative amounts compared with milk.

Records tumble as Air Force tops Texas Tech in swimming meet

Air Force Academy defeated Texas Tech 63 to 32 at Tech Natatorium amid seven Falcons wins and Phil Simpkins posted two wins and broke pool and school marks. Ron Grim of Tech set multiple records, while Jim Jamerson led Falcons with eight points in a meet featuring a double win by Simpkins and a free admission for today’s double header.

Air Force Academy Texas Tech Jim McNally Red Raiders University of Wyo Grim AFA Jamerson Texas Jay Smith Simpkins Jim Bo) Bielinskie Falcons Jerry Lucas Bielinskie Lucas Dallas Harris Talbott Stump Tech Kott Wight Bohn Haase Phil Simpkins Burwell ATA Hatleird Smith Jewett Ferguson Oliver Baird Talcott Spahn Hues Jordan Sparks Finch Treadon Schmidt White Anderson Leveritt Moe Cracklin High Point Ron Grim Jim Jamerson

Carver Reaches Final In State Class AA Tournament

Prairie View Special report: Midland Carver Hornets, defending District 1-AA champions, advance to the Class AA state final against Fairfield after defeating Crockett Ralph Bunche 82-54 and Navassa to 80-35. Fairfield beats Grand Prairie Dalworth 65-51 and Daingerfield 60-44.

Prairie View Midland Carver Hornets Fairfield Midland Crockett Ralph Bunche Galveston ‘Central Tyler Scott Galveston Houston Wheatley

Comanche Entries Outline For Today's Track Meet

Comanche prepares for today’s track event with Nicky Gage leading the century, Mike Klein and Art Carroll in the 220, Roy Heath and Weldon Heatherly in the quarter, Coon and Ray DeLeon in the 880, and Singleton and Greg Moore in the mile. Gage, Garrison, Christian and Carroll headline the sprint relay with Heath erly, Coon or Heath in the mile relay. Tim Garrison and Merle Griffin in the high hurdles. Christian and Carroll in the lows. Field events feature Bill Pearce in discus and Carroll in broad jump. Christian and Danny Ham in high jump. Monterey prospects John McIntyre and possibly Kim Forrester in the century. Bill Shipman and Steve Warshaw in the 220. Steve Wal- read more.

Nicky Gage Mike Klein Art Carroll Roy Heath Weldon Heatherly Coon Ray DeLeon Jerry Singleton Greg Moore Gage Tim Garrison Larry Christian Carroll Alton Spence Klein Heatherly Heath Merle Griffin Christian Bill Pearce Sandy Sandusky Kerrville Danny Ham

Fort Stockton track meet lineup and stadium dedication

The article lists athletes from Fort Stockton and Big Spring for sprint and distance events, relays, and field events led by McIntyre Warshaw Forrester and Gray in multiple races. Curtis Kelley of Big Spring will referee the jointly sponsored meet by Fort Stockton Public Schools and Fort Stockton Jaycees, dedicated to the local state championship team with finals ceremonies this afternoon.

Ldron Forrester Jimmy Hopson Barry Gray Gray McIntyre Shipman Warshaw David Laughlin George Hancock Jerry Johnson Tommy Hawkins Conrad Schmid Scott MacKenzie Waldron Curtis Kelley Big Spring Fort Stockton Public Schools Fort Stockton Jaycees Fort Stockton

Texas Christian Inks Three Players

Fort Worth AP reports coach Abe Martin announced three more high school football players will join Texas Christian University next fall. The trio includes Steve Wheelis who quarterbacked undefeated Jacksboro to the Class AA state title.

Fort Worth Abe Martin Texas Christian University Steve Wheelis Jacksboro

Picadors To Host Top Ranked Rams

The San Angelo College Rams the nation’s top junior college team face Texas Tech Freshmen at 600 p.m. in a warm up before the Raider Rice varsity game. San Angelo sits 21-2 with a three game Western Junior College Conference lead and 12-0 in conference play.

San Angelo College Rams Texas Tech Ams Midland Russ Wilkinson Lubbock Dave Olsen Las Cruces Billy Tapp Jim Stephenson Berger San Angelo Odessa Howard County Rams Picadors West Texas State Canyon

Pistons Rally to Top Nationals in 126 117 Win

The Detroit Pistons rallied with a 25 point burst in the final six minutes to defeat the Syracuse Nationals 126 117. Dolph Schayes scored eight points to push his career total to 18 999 and he was nearing 19 000 points with a likely milestone at Syracuse Sunday.

Detroit UPI Detroit Pistons National Basketball Association Syracuse Nationals Syracuse Dolph Schayes NBA

Comanche Relays Records Highlight Texas Track Standouts

Records set across events at the Comanche Relays feature top sprinters and field athletes from Big Spring Andrews Snyder and other towns. Notable marks include Lasater 9.7 in 100 yards, Nelson 21.6 in 220, Barrett 4:28.5 in mile, Matson 56-9 in shot put, and Alvarez 12-3 in pole vault, with divisions I II listing further bests.

Comanche Relays L. Lasater Big Spring Ted Nelson Andrews Wayne Phillips Lubbock Phil Barrett Midland R. E. Merritt Larry Shoemaker Davis Cormier Leslie Blackburn Stanley Woolever Snyder Jesse Crawford Jerry Trenary Denver City James Russell Kermit Hector Alvarez Bobby Jones Carlsbad Randy Matson Pampa Spencer Johnson Tascosa Ronney Conner Fort Stockton Daniel Valenzuela David Baugh Rotan Lupe Yzaguirre Union Alonzo Robbins Steve Schroeder Eliseo Carrillo Daniel V Valenzuela Steve Schr

Bice Garners All-District Honors in 2AAA

Seminole's Bice earned first team honors as the Indians swept 2AAA selections. Darrell Lawson of Andrews Reggie Gilbreath of Kermit Buddy Luce of Fort Stockton Randy Jackson of Monahans joined Bice on the first unit. Shester Sample John Curry made the second team with Ken Deckard Larry Lumpkin and Francisco Quiroz on the second squad. Emory Smith and Roger Byies received honorable mention.

Frank Bice Indians Darrell Lawson Andrews Reggie Gilbreath Kermit Buddy Luce Fort Stockton Randy Jackson Monahans Shester Sample John Curry Ken Deckard Larry Lumpkin Pecos Francisco Quiroz Odessa Ector Emory Smith Roger Byies

Shallowater Mustangs to face Roosevelt Eagles in 7-B playoff

The Shallowater Mustangs meet the Roosevelt Eagles at 7:30 p.m. for District 7-B playoff rights after a weather postponement. All district champions must be certified by midnight. Roosevelt won the round robin title and Shallowater the district tournament. Free admission for district 7-B students when in groups with coaches. The winner earns a bi-district bye and advances to the Canyon regional March 1-2.

Abernathy Shallowater Mustangs Roosevelt Eagles Roosevelt Shallowater Canyon

Delaura and Loose Lead in Bowling Doubles

Don Delaura and Gary Loose of Menomonee Falls Wis lead the doubles with a 1282 total in the American Bowling Congress tournament. They outpaced Otto Krueger and Jerry Quinlan of Findlay Ohio by 32 pins in Buffalo New York.

Buffalo N.Y UPI Don Delaura Gary Loose Menominee Falls Wis Otto Krueger Jerry Quinlan Findlay Ohio

Sports Shirt Festival Canceled Over Cold Weather

San Juan Texas officials canceled the annual sports shirt festival for winter visitors due to extreme cold, ruling out participation because attendees must wear coats.

San Juan, Tex UPI

AAU Battles NCAA USTFF Over New York Indoor Meet

The AAU rejected a USTFF offer to sanction the 1963 United States Indoor Track and Field Championships at Madison Square Garden for 3 percent of gross receipts or 200 dollars. The dispute stalls a dual sanctioning compromise, with AAU reaffirming sole authority and urging cooperation for Pan American team selection and Olympic representation.

New York UPI National Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association U.S. Track and Field Federation AAU Madison Square Garden U.S Track and Field Federation United States Douglas MacArthur NCAA General MacArthur Donald F. Hull Hull Amateur Athletic Union of

Scores from college basketball across regions and pro games

Southwest games show Hardin-Simmons 97 over Arlington State 55 and ACC 78 over Trinity 73. Midwest includes Michigan State 85 over Moorhead State 70 and Illinois Tech 69 over St. Ambrose 67. Pro night features St. Louis 115 over Chicago 98 and Detroit 126 over Syracuse 117.

Southwest Hardin-Simmons Arlington State Amarillo College Clarendon JC ACC Trinity East Penn Harvard Ithaca Clarkson Yate Columbus Princeton Dartmouth Syracuse Boston College George Williams Northeastern Rochester Conn Hamilton Hobart Cornell Brown Hofstra Lycoming Clark Queens Marietta Kenyon St. Augustine Virginia Union Allegheny Austin Peay Tennessee Wesleyan West Virginia Tech Morris Harvey Lenoir Rhyne Western Carolina Huntington Shorter Joe Southern Birmingham Southern Mercer Rollins Carson Newman David Lipscomb Midwest Michigan State Moorhead State Carthage Augustana College Augustana S. D North Dakota State Illinois Tech St. Ambrose Denison Muskingum Southern Illinois Chicago State Far West Puget Sound East Washington Arizona New Mexico Air Force Denver Oregon State Southern California Arizona State Wyoming Athens College Livingstone State St. Bernard Troy State St. Louis Chicago New York San Francisco Detroit

Pioneers Rout Fort Worth Christian 97 67 In Fort Worth

Lubbock Christian College uses all 12 players in a 97 67 win over Fort Worth Christian. Stan Lynch and Ned Boaz lead with 16 points each, Mike Woods tops Fort Worth with 26. The Pioneers boost to a 42 26 halftime lead and later face Amarillo Badgers and San Angelo next week. Sayre game canceled.

Fort Worth Lester Perrin Lubbock Christian College Fort Worth Christian LCC Fort Worth CC Te Pioneers Pioneers Stan Lynch Ned Boaz George Sanders Mike Woods Jackie Albright Amarillo Badgers San Angelo Lubbock Sayre Okla

Thompson Rites Planned Sunday

Thompson James F. Thompson 60 a Santa Fe Railroad foreman died on arrival at Clovis Memorial Hospital. Services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Our Chapel of Memories Mortuary with Rev. Arthur Shaw officiating. Burial in Lawn Haven Memorial Garden. Survived by wife Winnie a son James F. Jr. Roswell a daughter Betty Carleton a brother J. C. Tulsa and two grandchildren. Pallbearers listed.

Clovis James F. Thompson Santa Fe Railroad Clovis Memorial Hospital Our Chapel of Memories Mortuary Arthur Shaw Trinity Methodist Church Lawn Haven Memorial Garden Winnie James F. Jr Roswell Betty Carleton J. C Tulsa Okla W. C. Ford M. L. Burrough Tom Pendergrass J. C. Westfall Harry Aiken Isaac Stanford

Warriors to Join United Football League in 1963

Indianapolis Warriors announce intent to operate in the United Football League next season. Club president Michael Schaefer cites sufficient financial stockholder support for 1963 after suspending operations for 1962 due to losses approaching $42,000 in 1961 and 1962.

Indianapolis Ind UPID Indianapolis Warriors United Football League Michael Schaefer Schaefer Warriors

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