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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1963

Page

10

Plainview Bulldogs Rally for 66-64 Victory Over Palo Duro

Plainview improved to 4-0 in district play with a 66-64 win over Palo Duro. Peret led with strong 30 points as the Bulldogs turned a tight first half into a late-fourth-quarter hold. Storrs led Palo Duro with 17 points, while Ellis added 14 and Hawley 13 in a hard-fought district clash.

Amarillo Plainview Bulldogs Palo Duro Dons Manuel Nagar Donnie Hollis Gene Storrs David Ellis Henry Hawley Tom Gilley Dons Palo Duro Hawley Storrs Perez Amarillo Sandies Lubbock Max O'Banion Westerners Plainvi Tx Nt Pfto Elhs Nagar Hendrick Storrs (Peret Pai Grant Echols Nicholson Cook Ouch Woolsey Philips Pitas Palo Dum

Houston Sophomore Wins 60-Yard Dash at Gulf Coast Indoor Meet

Houston sophomore Boyd Timmons won the 60 yard dash at the first Gulf Coast Federation Indoor Track Meet in Houston, edging Prairie View A&M’s Alfred Green. Timmons led by about 30 yards from the blocks. He is a halfback for the University of Houston Cougars.

Timmons Houston Texas Cougar Alfred Green Prairie View A&m

ACC Tops ENMU At Free Throws In Closed NCAA Battle

Abilene Christian defeated Eastern New Mexico 77-68 aided by a strong full court press and ACC hitting 21 of 26 free throws. Pat Agnew led ACC with 28 points as Gordie Hill led ENMU with 14. Eastern’s late push fell short despite 70-65 gap with four minutes left.

Abilene Abilene Christian Wildcats New Mexico Greyhounds Eastern Hardin-Simmons University ACC Pat Agnew Gordie Hill

Spur Banquet Sets Tonight For 1963 Cheer Leaders

Spur High School hosts its annual football banquet at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. The event features the announcement of the 1963 cheer leaders, a pep squad sweetheart reveal, and honors for all-district football players.

SPUR Spur High School Mike Martin George Neaves Jim Thomas Jack Alexander Robert Williams Benny Hahn J. B. Settle B. W. Bilberry John Poindexter Randy Claude Mike Thomas Becky Reid Suzy Bell Marilyn Carothers Jan Jis Dement Ray Hindman Joan Jordan Lois Putman Hindman Laverl Kite First Baptist Church

Anton Lokes Out Win Over Elks

Anton Bulldogs beat Cotton Center 51 49 in District B game as Crews 20 points and Harrell sparked a late rally. Cotton Center led 17 8 after the first, trailed 25 23 at half, and 40 37 in the third before securing a conference 2 0 record.

Cotton Center Larry Crews Bob Harrell Anton Bulldogs Crews Anton The Elks Bulldogs Tom Lowry Martin de Leon Ronnie Hammord Derby Moring Patsy Nutt Donna Shackleford Elkettes Sharon Cooper

Tulia Tops Abernathy in District Opener Boys

Tulia slips past Abernathy 61-57 as Frank Hooper scores 20 for the winners and Tom Ritchey adds 21 for the losers. Tulia girls win 59-50 with Cheryl Culwell scoring 32 and Martha Struve 18 for Abernathy.

TULIA Abernathy Frank Hooper Tom Ritchey Ronnie Latham Cheryl Culwell Martha Struve

Lockney Tops Muleshoe In Non conference Showdown

Lockney Longhorns beat Muleshoe 46 to 35 in a non conference men’s game as Lavon Baughman and Dick Allison tied with 17 points each. Lockney girls defeated Muleshoe 45 to 41 with Karen Ashton leading on 24 points.

Muleshoe Lockney Longhorns Lavon Baughman Dick Allison Karen Ashton Lockney Girls Peggy Lewis Lola Harrell

MacArthur Sets Meet Next Week

In a heated dispute among major amateur sports bodies, Louis Fisher of High Point North Carolina accuses NCAA of disrespect toward the U.S. president as MacArthur prepares to hear both sides next week in New York. The AAU and NCAA clash over sanctions and dual approvals for national team selection.

Orlo Robertson NEW York Louis ‘J. Fisher High Point N.C Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association United States NCAA AAU Kennedy Douglas MacArthur MacArthur U.S Fisher Track and Field Federation Castro Cuba Mao Red China National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics NAIA Kansas City al Duer Charles Chick) Werner U.S. Tracks and Field Federation Werner Penn State State College U.S. Track and Field Federation Mect Boston Knights of Columbus Clarence Dussault

Meet Results from Houston Track Meet Highlights

Meet results show finalists across sprints relays and distance events. Notable performances include Boyd Timmons of Houston placing in the 100 yard dash, Howard Payne and Houston Track Club bolstering relay marks, and Prairie View leading in invitational mile relay with Lorenzo Tims Clarence Muse Alfred Green and Raymond Coleman.

Boyd Timmons Houston Alfred Green Pratte View Dennis Richardson Abilene Chmatian Howard Payne Lowell Bishop Jack Petty Frank Gandago Glenn Petty Bob Merlo Charles Jordan Texas Steve Guynes Lewis Polan Texas A&m Kris Stengel Royars Charles Ingram Praire View Ray Cunningham Atche McClure Victoria den Fox North Texas Ted Allen McMurry Danny Valenzuella Bob Cozens Gregg Robinson J. al Lawrence Houston Track Club Dan Fuselier Louisiana Track Club Alien Irwin J. Jack Russell John Collins Texas A & M Don Deaver Walt Jones Robert Cozens Larry Albertson Joe Dowr John Macy Mal Robinson Southwestern Louiiiana Robert Cooper Prairie View Lorenzo Tims Clarence Muse Alefred Green Raymond Coleman

Three Way Blows Pettit 74 34 In District Action

Three Way on the boys side won 74 to 34 over Pettit in a District 6-B game. Virgil Thomas led the winners with 23 points and Jerry Thomas 15. Delilah Hill led Pettit with 19. The Three Way girls followed with a 170 to 35 victory, Shirley Fine scoring 27 for Three Way. Linda Sims added 14 and Madelaine Gault 12. Glen Dale Mike topped Pettit with 16.

Thomas Brothers Virgil Jerry Three Way Pettit Shirley Fine Linda Sims Madelaine Gault Delilah Hill Virgil Thomas Jerry Thomas Tommy Dupler Johnny Harris Glen Dale Mike

Happy Cowboys dominate Bovina in district showdown

Happy Cowboys defeated Bovina 47 to 34 in a District 4 B game. Ronnie Middleton led Happy with 17 points while Jerry Frazier scored 16 for Bovina. Happy improves to 4 4 district record and Bovina moves to 1 1. In girls action Happy won 43 to 23 as Irita Bowe scored 16 and Vicki Strawn 14 for Bovina.

HAPPY Happy's Cowboys Bovina Ronnie Middleton Jerry Frazier Irita Bowe Vicki Strawn

Odessa Downs Dunbar In District 1-AAA Clash

Freezing night winded through the gym as Odessa Blackshear beat Lubbock Dunbar 62-59 to stay undefeated in league play. Willie Smith led Odessa with 15 points, Ephraim Jones 14, and four Panthers reached double figures.

Odessa Dunbar Panthers Odessa Blackshear Lubbock Willie Haynes Dunbar Panthers Charles Hawkins Stardust Country Club Ers Blackshear L. V. Moore Willie Smith Ephraim Jones Rufus Hudgins Billy Harris Midland

Denver City Seagraves reach Sea graves invitational final

In the Sea graves Invitational semifinals Denver City trimmed Plains 41 35 and Seagraves defeated Brownfield 67 49 to advance to the championship set for 8 30 p m today. Crosbyton edged O Donnell 63 46 and Sundown defeated Frenship 50 45 for the consolation title at 5 p m with O Donnell and Frenship meeting for seventh place and Plains facing Brownfield for third at 7 p m. Jim Mobley led the Mustangs with 20 points while Bill Bean stood out for Brownfield with 26 and Teddy Howell contributed 19 for the Cubs.

Seagraves Denver City Trimmed Plains Brownfield Crosbyton O'Donnell Sundown Frenship Plains Jim Mobley Mustangs Ron Hendricks Ernie Anderson Bill Bean Eagles Teddy Howell Cubs Lyndol Watson Charles Burleson Bill Patton Mike Burgamy

Lee Knocked From First Place Tie by Abilene Eagles

In Midland 2 AAAA action Friday night Abilene's Eagles upset Midland Lee 62 to 52. Robert Newton led Lee with 12 points, followed by Lambert 11 and Fowler 10. Don Osborne led the Eagles with 17 points and David Wray added 14. Lee falls to 12-7 on the season and 2-2 in district play while Abilene improves to 15-4 overall and 2-2 in district standings.

Midland Abilene Eagles Midland Lee Rebels Reds Lee Robert Newton Robert Lambert Newton Arthur Fowler Don Osborne David Wray Warbirds Midland Fe Koftn Abilena Ptty Lambert Wilburn Street Fowler Wray Frizzell Osborne Smith Harlowe Riders Tu Marvin Weber Myatt Nichols Midland Lee

Dimmitt Triumphs Over Morton 55-46 in District Duel

Dimmitt Bobcats stay unbeaten in district 2-AA with a 55-46 win over Morton Indians. Calvert led Dimmitt with 20 points while Dan Trice topped Morton with 24. In girls action Morton edged Dimmitt 38-36 as Lynn Freeland scored 20 for Morton.

Morton Dimmitt Bobcats Morton Indians Calvert Dan Trice Lynn Freeland Messenger

Smyer Tops Panthers In District 5 B Clash

Smyer defeated Whitharral 52-43 in a district 5 B boys game to go 2-0 in league play. Gilbert West scored 16 for Smyer while Bubba Sires and Larry Wade added 11 each. In the girls game Whitharral beat Smyer 41-36 as Laverne Smart had 20 and Linda Tatum 17 for Smyer.

Whitharral Smyer Gilbert West Bubba Sires Larry Wade Panthers Laverne Smart Linda Tatum

Genet Litner Tops Hometown Favorite Casper in Open Return

Foremost among them was Genet Litner, like Casper a hometown favorite and a former U.S. Open champion.

Genet Litner Casper

Friona Dominates Olton 67-31 in District Action

Friona opened a strong lead by halftime and finished with 67 points to Olton’s 31 pushing their District 3-AA record to 2-1 while Olton drops to 0-2. Dan Murphree 12 S D Baize 11 Larry Buckley 11 Bill Thompson 10 led Friona scoring. George Jones 9 for Olton. Friona girls beat Olton 58-47 led by Tito Jennings 21 Janet Buckley 19 to move to 3-0. Gail Nicholas 84 points for Olton is noted in the report.

Friona Speciali Friona Olton Joop Action Friona Cagers Dan Murphree S. D. Baize Larry Buckley Bill Thompson George Jones Friona Girls Tito Jennings Janet Buckley Gail Nicholas

Sunland Race Day Results Show Mixed Payouts and Large Handle

Daily racing at Sunland produced varied results across ten races with multiple payouts. Notable finishes included Beau Baker in first with Red Bed and Slave Jacket second. Miss Beck Charge and Ramona Sho among third place getters. Ked Faster and My Boy Lea among fourth. Miss Bailey Bara and Red Btraw among fifth. Hiho Hood and Royal Shun among sixth. Old Dee Brown and Carrizo among seventh. Pine Valley and Jimmy among eighth. Muddy Water and Get Rich among ninth. Green Band and Blur Host among tenth. Attendance was 1907 with a total handle of 121,818.

Beau Baker Miss Beck Ramona Sho Chilpod Joeal My Boy Lea Quinella Linker Carrizo Pine Valley Jimmy Gulhenley Blur Parsons Son Handle

Highlands Tops Wayland 84-73 In Non-Conference Fight

Highlands edge Wayland 84 73 as Bill Dinwiddie scores 29 points Friday night. Charlie Vandiver leads Wayland with 22, Lu Gilman 14 and John Alexander 12. Highlands improves to 3 1 in the season. Wayland drops to 4 9.

Las Vegas N. M Bill Dinwiddie Highlands Wayland College Wayland Charlie Vandiver Lu Gilman John Alexander

Pampa Beats Borger 59-51 to Lead District Standings

Pampa overcame a halftime Borger lead to win 59-51 Friday night. The Harvesters improve to 4-0 in district and 19-1 overall, sharing first in the conference with Plainview. Borger drops to 0-4 in district after a 29-27 halftime edge.

Borger Pampa Bulldogs Harvesters Plainview Randy Matson Wayne Kreis

New Deal Edges Southland 62 60 In District Game

Southland led by Rod Callaway with 24 points as New Deal overcame them 62 60. Boothe scored 18 for New Deal while in the girls game Phil Reagan poured in 38 for New Deal to beat Southland 67 44 with Cathey Smith scoring 20 for the losers.

Southland New Deal Rod Callaway Boothe Phil Reagan Cathey Smith

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