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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1957

Page

7

Kermit Tops Seminole 60 57 In Area Cage Action

Kermit defeated Seminole 60 to 57 as the fourth quarter push produced the upset. Wilson led Seminole with 19 points, Bingham had 20, Williams 9, and Cates 12 while Ker mit rallied to prevail in a tight game. Tulsa Hornets beat Plainview 63 56 with Dennis Love scoring 22 for Tulsa and Donnie Boatwright 19 for Plainview.

Spectus Nomnitn Velinmacket Seminole Kermit Bob Bingham Gene Williams Mit Sam Cates Tulsa Plainview Plainvifw Plain‘view Dennis Love Tulta Jerry Sturgess Donnie Boatwright Bobby Grace Taegel Jay Laird Bill Reeves Kenneth Littlefield

Needles Back On Track After Five Months Off

Needles the 1866 Kentucky Derby winner returned to the race track at Hialeah Park under jockey Dave Erb after a five month layoff. The Cat Stable owned horse showed balky behavior before galloping with a stable pony, training himself as trainer Hugh Fontaine noted, in anticipation of the $100000 Widener Handicap on Feb 23 where he carries 124 pounds, two less than Bardstown.

Miami Needles Cat Bonnie Heath Jack Dudley Washington Park Dave Erb Hialeah Park Joe Rutter Hugh Faontaine Calumet Farm Bardstown

College Scores List Mixed Results Across Conferences

A sprawling recap shows multiple college teams across conferences posting varied scores. Notable tallies include Arizona State beating Colorado 90 to 7, Wisconsin 63 over Minnesota 70 64, and North Carolina State edging Wake Forest 102 to 75. Other results feature Houston over Oklahoma 64 to 56 and Rutgers 62 in a different matchup.

Georgia Mississippi Vanderent Texas Western Arizona Colorado Maxton Montana Denver Susano Nebraska Kansas State Wisconsin Minnesota Indiana Chigan Northwestern Pete Bradley Houston Oklahoma SN Ae Texas Fear Angelo JC Se Howard Kenty Georsia Auburn Carolina Virginia Wake Forest South Nn Lang Oh Washi Marine Rutgers Mewe Farvart Eceton Cornell Brown

Angelo Tops Andrews in San Angelo Basketball Clash

The San Angelo Bobcats defeated the Andrews Mustangs 57 to 40 Saturday night as three Bobcats scored in double figures. Brian Barber led with 15 points while Kenneth Am got 2 and Phil e Layne 11. Jay Sherrard scored 19 for Andrews.

Angelo Andrews San Angelo Spe San Angelo Bobcats Andrews Mustangs Brian Barber Kenneth Phil E Layne Jay ‘Sherrard Mustangs

Brownfield Lets Plan New Little League Park

Brownfield plans a southeast Terry County Park Little League stadium with a concession stand press box grand stands and dugouts. Roche says preliminary layout starts immediately with completion no definite date though park should be ready when the season opens. County Judge Cheshir and County Commissioners approved the plan as local bids will be sought for construction.

Brownfield Terry County Park Hal Roche Reupert Chesshir County Commissioners Court Roche Beafely County Park James King County Recreation Clyde Bond, Jr

Giese Reveals Houston Post Interest During Visit

South Carolina coach Warren Giese said he will visit Texas next week to discuss the Houston head coaching vacancy. He stressed he is not seeking Houston nor Indiana. Meek left Houston for SMU. Giese has two years left on a SC contract at about $12,000 yearly after a 7-3 season following a 3-6 prior year.

Columbia S.C South Carolina Warren Giese Texas University of Houston Giiese Houston Post Indiana St. Louis Houston Bill Meek Southern Methodist Giese Jim Tatum Maryland Gamecocks

Baylor Tops Arkansas In Low Scoring 52 51 Win

Baylor Bears withstand Arkansas rally to win 52 51 in a SouthWest Conference matchup. Gene McCarley posts 16 points and 18 rebounds, Jerry Mallett adds 14 points, Tom Kelley 15, as Baylor improves to 2-1 in conference while Arkansas drops to 1-2. Day leads Arkansas with 13 and Grim 12 in a tight contest.

Fayetteville Ark Baylor Bears Arkansas Baylor Jerry Mallett Gene McCarley Bears McCarley Mallet Tom Kelley Terry Day Fred Grim

Dunbar Panthers Triumph At Odessa Meet For Ninth Straight

OLLA DEAN CHEW powered the undefeated Dunbar Panthers of Lubbock to their ninth consecutive win and Odessa Tournament title with 32 points. Peppers added 27, McCormick 18 as Dunbar prevailed and Chew earned MVP honors. Blackshear’s Lincoln led with 20 points in a 61-45 semi final, while other top scorers included Richardson 19 and Daniels 12.

Odesea Olla Dean Chew Dunbar Panthers Lubbock Odessa Chew Colorado City Jimmy Dunbar Blackshear Panthers Lubbock Quint Chey Peppers Don McCormick Bobby Lincoln Richardson Daniels Foreman McCormick F. Walker Crane

Cowboy Injured In Rodeo Here Wins Bareback Crown

Buck Rutherford of Senapah Oklahoma, wearing a plastic helmet after a skull fracture, won the bareback bronc riding at the national western rodeo in Denver. The event highlighted Rutherford’s return to full-time competition after a 1955 Lubbock trampling. Harvey May of Deming New Mexico, last year’s steer wrestling champion, posted a 7.8 second time, while Guy Weeks of Abilene led saddle bronc and Glen Nutter of Thedford Nebraska won calf ropers with 19.7 seconds.

Denver Buck Rutherford Senapah Okla Rutherford Lubbock Harvey May Demiing N. M May Whit Whitenhunt Guy Weeks Abilene Glen Nutter Thedford Neb

Meadow Takes Seagraves Meet Title In Finals Upset

Meadow defeated Seagraves 72 59 to win the Seagraves Invitational title. Henson led Meadow with 24 points as Blakely 18 and Phillips 12 paced Seagraves. Idalou took third behind a 65 55 win over Seagraves in the consolation bracket, with Vincent Faulkinberry and Henson among top scorers.

Seagraves Idalou Seagues Meadow Plains Honerly Denver Cry O'Donnell Seagases Endow Denver City Sundown Leep Serracee Blakey Carroll Phillips Tarold Henson Gilbee’ Ell Dan Nice Wander J. A. Hanks Ae Vincent Icxtoy Kenneth White O’donnell Sean Filkinberry Jim Judy Bane McJoy Eagles B. Srini Abate Inter Iision Chat Johnson Oni Henson Bell Don Warren Blakely Jim Hamilton Phillips Seagrees

Reese Rattlers Top Webb AFB 74 66 In Rematch

Reese Air Force Base’s Rattlers defeated Webb Air Force Base of Big Spring 74 66 for the second straight night. Lt Bernie Janicki scored 28 points to lead Reese while Lt Max Hooper added 13. Webb's McDonald Sewell and Thomas each had 11.

Reese Webb Reese Air Force Base Rattlers Webb Air Force Base Big Spring Bernie Janicki Air Force All Stars Max Hooper Illinois A Rattler McDonald Sewell Thomas

Hacker Signs 1957 Pact With Cincinnati Redlegs

Warren Hacker, pitcher traded from the Chicago Cubs after 1956, signed a 1957 contract with the Cincinnati Redlegs marking his move to the National League club for the upcoming season.

Chicago Larry Doby Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox

Northwestern State Hires New Coach

Northwestern State College named Jack Clayton as athletic director and head football coach, succeeding Harry Turpin. Clayton, previously head coach at Western Kentucky State College, will assume football duties Feb. 1 and AD duties July 1 after the College Athletic Council vetted 12 applicants.

Northwestern State Natchitoches Jack Clayton Western Kentucky State College Northwestern State College NSC John Kyser College Athletic Couneil Clayton Harry Turpin Turpin Bowling Greer, Ky Centenary College Shreveport Basier City Vivian Navy

Rice Re-signs with Braves Eight Brave to Return

Milwaukee Milwaukee Braves catcher Dl Rice signed a new contract on Saturday becoming the eighth Brave to rejoin the club. The move solidifies the catching position as the team heads toward the upcoming seasons.

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