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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1961

Page

8

Plainview Bulldogs coast to 74 62 win over Lubbock Westerners

Plainview dominated early and pulled away to beat the Lubbock Westerners 74 to 62 at Chapman Fieldhouse in District 3-AAAA action. Jackie Swanner and Tommy Aday, each with 18 points, sparked the Bulldogs, who connected on 26 of 33 free throws while limiting Lubbock’s scoring to one field goal in the second quarter.

Bill Hart Avalanche-Journal Plainview Bulldogs Fed Lubbock Westerners Chapman Fieldhouse Westerners Dogs Plainview Lubbock Tommy Aday Jackie Swanner Bulldogs Swanner Thealoes Mike Webb Jimmy Ton Andy Taylor Nicholson Robert Renfro Lamesa Levelland Ut Pitt Lewis Golden Tornadoes Halling Tornadoes Lobos Tornado Levelland Rock Hill David Schmidier Doug Reed Leslie Williams Roy Sage Ted Turnbow Ken Crouch Turnbow

Kroll Sets Early Pace in Los Angeles Open Round

Ted Kroll grabbed a one stroke lead after opening with a 65 in the Los Angeles Open as Arnold Palmer and other big names struggled. Roy Sage led scoring in other local games while Cary Middlecoff marked his 40th birthday with a 72 in his return to formal competition.

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Totals 17 34 17 3 2s i nos

Fragmentary OCR notes show a line of numbers and letters. No clear names dates or events readable to form a full headline or summary.

Ingo's Protege Secures Crucial Victory in Sweden

In Goteborg Omart Risberg, light heavyweight stablemate of ex-champion Ingemar Johansson, scored an important win tonight. The bout showed Risberg’s rising form as he presses toward higher title consideration in the European circuit.

Ingo Goteborg Sweden Omart Risberg Ingemar Joaannson Ima

Pitt Coach Predicts Baseball Season Could Stretch All Summer

Pittsburgh reports coach Lewis of the University says college baseball may play into summer with teams fielding as many as 40 to 6 games a season due to trends. He warned schedules could extend through the warm months. American Association Baseball Coach King commented.

Pittsburgh UPI Lewis Godby Lewis Ronger King American Association Baseball

Lamesa Edges Levelland In Rough District Showdown

Levelland led 21-10 early but Lamesa rallied to a 58-55 victory. Key free throws, late scoring, and turnovers shaped a tense finish as Lamesa held off Levelland despite fouls and missed chances.

College Cagers Blame Telecasts For Dulling Stars

college basketball coaches say televised games hurt players and reduce effort as the Senior Bowl and other events attract attention. Mentors argue shows in Mobile and elsewhere drive up costs and tempt stars to chase fame, echoing fears that pro telecasts spoil college talent.

Steve Snider York UPI Manumezers Art Ods Theslonaut South Mobile Ala Satur Tnday Bob Cousy

Monterey Lancers Stun Borger In District Showdown

Monterey overcame an early deficit to beat Borger 60 to 52, led by John Crippen with 21 points and Buddy Gregory 13 as the Lancers improved to 9-6 overall and 2 in district play. Welch paced Borger with 15, while Bumpass added 12 for the Plainsmen.

Monsterey's Imints Joe Castle Gerald Myers Siecarina Monterey Pen Jis Borger Welch Ronnell Shockley Bulldogs Bumpass Monterey Berger Johnny Holloway Wilkinson Plainsmen Holloway Levine Shockley Sizling Lancers John Crippen Buddy Gregory al Ayers Roland Franklin Jim Stephenson

Odessa College tops South Plains in Pioneer Conference opener

Odessa College Wranglers beat South Plains College 80 to 60 as Billy Lang 18, Berzec 17 and Ken Mores 16 led the scoring. Don Ham Rudmond and Tommy Morris each had 19 for South Plains, but Odessa pulled away after halftime and led 60-37 entering the final period. The win followed earlier tournament notes about Dunbar and Odessa.

Odessa Odessa College South Plains College Billy Lang Berzec Ken Mores Bill Butts Texans Alton Robertson Blackshear Lubbock Dunbar Indians Panthers Black Panther Jet Joharity Joe Williams L. V. Jackson Jerry Beckum Marcellous Garett South Don Ham- Plains Rudmond Tommy Morris South Plains Lubbock Christian College

Harlem Stars topple Rens 84 to 71 in Exhibition

Goose Tatum stars for Harlem Stars in a 84 71 victory over the New York Rens at Municipal Coliseum Friday night. Tatum and Sweetwater Clifton provide crowd entertainment as Harlem pulls away after halftime.

Harlem Stars Rens Goose Tatum New York Renson Municipal Coliseum Tatum Sweetwater Clifton Tom Clifton Goose

College Basketball Scores From Various Games

ACC and SEC action with multiple results including Tennessee Wesleyan 81 over Morris 70, Emory & Henry 101 over a opponent, Central Michigan 63, Temple 60, Manhattan 6, Rhode Island 90, and Boston 108 over Bett 103. Teams and exact opponents are inconsistently listed due to OCR errors.

Onus Wert Vira Wesleyan Morris Tennessee Wesleyan Emory & Henry Alabama State Midwest Ilinols State Central Michigan Milwaukeech George Willams Detroit Beton Hall

Former big leaguer Fred Luderus dies at 75

Fred Luderus, 75, former major league first baseman, died at his Three Lakes home Thursday night from an apparent heart attack. His MLB career spanned 1906 to 1920 starting with the Chicago Cubs and the last 11 years with the Philadelphia Phillies. His lifetime batting average was .20.

Three Lakes Wis Fred Luderus Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Phillies

Seminole Defeats Andrews for Second District Victory

Seminole Indians extend league lead with a 61 to 39 win over the Andrews Mustangs on Friday night. Kenneth Huggkins scored 20, Bob Measles 17, Ronny Norton 10 as Seminole built early leads and maintained control, while Andrews state Charles Hillis led the Mustangs with 12. B team: Seminole 53, Andrews 30.

Ners Betty Scott Queens Linda Sims Ley Radia Intergirls Andrews Seminole Indians Andrews Mustangs Indians Seminole Kenneth Huggkins Bob Measles Ronny Norton Charles Hillis Mustangs Mike Benham Kenneth Frasier

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