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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1953
Page
13
Hal Sayles of Abilene was elected president of the West Texas New Mexico League at the league meeting in Cap Rock Hotel Lubbock. The directors approved changes to the player rule and salary limits while outlining 1953 schedule and operations.
Temperamental Tommy Bolt of Durham and Houston fired a two under par 70 to hold a one stroke edge at 204 over Al Brosch and Doug Ford after 54 holes. Brosch set a course record 64 while Ford shot 66 to stay within reach.
Bill Metzig named new manager of the Lubbock Hubbers will be honored today from 2 to 4 30 p.m. at the Caprock Hotel mezzanine. He will greet well wishers as refreshments, balloons with his name, and gifts for children are offered. Attendees include Sid Hudson Jim McDonald Sam West, former Hubbers Wiley Moore Don Moore and Bob Clodfelter coaches DeWitt Weavers C R Pattison and Hubber owner P B Odom. The West Texas New Mexico League president elected last night also plans to attend. Amateur photographers are invited to take pictures.
In Ropesville on January 17 the Ropesville boys beat Smyer 55 to 53 while Meadow girls clinched third with a 62 to 43 win over Whiteface. Whiteface edged Meadow in the girls game 57 to 43, Smith led Pettit and Wellman to consolation wins. Pettit and Wellman also posted 13 and 13 respectively.
Temple defeats Memphis State Saturday to extend a seven game winning streak. The cup victory at the event showcases Temple’s steady performance and scoring pace amid the season.
Sherrod a former All-American end at the University of Tennessee has been signed as an assistant coach at Texas Tech. Athletic Director DeWitt Weaver announced the hire, noting Sherrod will assist in training, free dates, and recruiting as Tech returns to single platoon play.
Between the Lines applauds Hal Sa for election as West Texas-New Mexico Tone president and salutes Ray Winkler for his prior leadership. The piece notes Milton E. Price’s respected tenure and praises Rod Sherrod as a welcome successor while discussing coaching moves and Texas model leadership.
Seventy one golfers contributed $35.50 on the first day of the hole in one contest at Meadowbrook Golf Club. Pro Paul Jones notes the event runs five more days every Saturday and Sunday through February first with eight Hill Erich and registered Orbilt irons as prizes.
Virgil Johnson led with 18 points, compensating for a prior poor showing against Hardin-Simmons. The Raiders surged to a 3-22 halftime edge and dominated the second half as reserves added 10 points.
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