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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1961

Page

8

Vikings Set Pace At $50,000 Lucky Inter

At the halfway mark the field is jostling as Viking leads with a 111 under par score. strong contenders from stockton stock club vie for top honors in the international competition.

George Bayer Sein Stan Teonars Ary Ted Krol Bill Casper Sais Charles Siford Sais Don Jamaary Aroola Palmer Ny Mike Joucnak Voester Baie Wee Ele Reon Enon Bod Holecher Dose Ford Ae Tolonel Hebert i Roses Dave Ragan Ken” Ventart Ibo Wininger Kalpn Boston Tenessee ALL I Thomas Villanova Frank Kansas Charlie Tidwell Caine

Lamesa Dominates Snyder In High Scoring Rout

Lamesa built a big lead with 25 points in the second quarter while Snyder mustered seven. Four Lamesa players reached double figures led by Leslie Williams with 17, Ken Crouch 15, Wallace Franklin 12 and Gene West Moreland 10. Snyder’s Res Cotton 13 and Rex Nolen 12 paced the losers.

Lamesa Tigers Leslie Williams Ken Crouch Wallace Franklin Gene Westmoreland Snyder Tim Marcum Larry McNair Sam Mitchell Res Cotton Rex Nolen

Golfers Ready Despite Weather In LA Event

A 6 ft 4 in, 240 pound player carded a 65 in the opening 18 holes and posted a 36 hole total well under par. His seven birdies and long puts from 18 feet fueled a strong start as he led a field of Los Angeles selectees amid warm conditions and a crowded course.

Osborne Karl Rubke Los Angeles Vikings

Three Frogs Lose Battle Of Books

The Bayer trio and the Palmer trio split the competition as three frogs failed to win the Battle Of Books.

Eany Wan Ve Wes Bayer Palmer

Lane Is Signed By Houston Team

Houston officials announced Jack Lane signed a contract with the 1962 National club, with a large bonus cited by executive VP George Kirksey. Lane will report to Houston's Jacksonville farm club. signing occurred Thursday night in St Louis with scout Johniny Sturm.

Houston Tex Jacks George Kirksey Houston Sports Association Lane Housto Jacksonville St. Louis John- Iny Sturm Gabe Paull

Syracuse Won’t Rejoin International Baseball League

Syracuse executives met for two hours and decided against rejoining the International Baseball League this season, avoiding an immediate return despite earlier discussion. The discussions focused on schedule, travel, and competitive impact for local fans.

Syracuse N.Y

Ewbank's Fines Didn't Hurt Unitas' Pocketbook

The story notes Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts benefited as Ewbank's fines had no impact on Unitas. LCC led Amarillo early and held the widest margin at 23 points as the game unfolded.

Ewbank Unitas Pocketbook

Tech Loses Two Gridmen Via Grades

The Pioneers slipped in the second half as Badgers top scorer Herb Johnson was held to six points while Tech faced grading woes. A mix of college football chatter and roster notes follows, with mentions of Unitas and Ewbank amid broader sports recaps.

Tech Pioneers Badgers Herb Johnson Texas America Iresman Services Hy Majrily Red Ealers Camel Dion Steve Snider Tow Tig Balbury Richard, Mahan Shet Alee United Press International Unitas Dickie Rogers Titties New York Omer Carlier Feeb Ewbank Rosenbloom Mabanna National Football League Bell Fnnstead Ofssists Rogers Coolidge Elutent Althente

Borger Rout Plainview in District 34A Basketball

Borger Bulldogs beat Plainview 73 to 56 as Jett Levine led with 18 points all in the first half and Borger toppled Plainview after a 16 14 first quarter. Monterey and Borger each held 62 records in conference play while Frank and Tidwell starred in sprints and hurdles for their teams.

Borger Monterey Plainview Jett Levine Jacki Swanner Bulldogs Borger Bulldogs Wit Lonterey Inj Paul Inder C. King Joe Mullins Clif Cashman Kansas Jjerry Siebert California Cashman Siebert Jim Wedderburn New York

Ropes Wins Three From New Home in Close Series

Bonita Brown leads with 25 points as Ropesville defeats New Albany in a three game set. Moore adds 19, Biggs 12, Bridwell 10, Swenson 18 for New Johnson Philadelphia Friday. Untred and others contribute small totals in a rough matchup.

Ropesville Newalogs Moore Bonita Larry Brown Ropes Sharla Biggs Pat Bridwell Harold

Crandall Signs Pact After Brief Conflab

Crandall agreed to a contract after a brief meeting. The deal ties the player to the team through the season with the bat and glove contributing 19 home runs and 77 RBIs while posting a .294 average in the prior campaign.

Crandall

Host Teams Reach Finals In Tourney

Montreal AP notes Seagraves defeats O'Donne 31-23 as eighth grade bracket proceeds. Plains and Brownfield face off for seventh grade consolation with cast injury updates and rejoinments in the eighth grade division amid bracket play.

Hee Eaves Sota Seagraves O'Donne Montreal Plains Bernie Geot Lamesa Brownfield

Stanton Bulldogs Stun Slaton 76 63 to Break Tie

Stanton Buffaloes defeated Slaton 76-63 in a District AA boys game to break a first place tie. Jerry Polson scored 26 for Stanton with 18 by David Pruitt and 17 by Herb Sorley. Slaton top scorer Larry Burk had 21. Stanton improves to 1-2 in league play. Slaton at 2-2. Slaton girls won 63 48 led by Judy Bishop and Judy Dunn 15. Frances Graves 30 for Stanton and Janice Glaze 10.

Stanton Stanton Buffaloes Slaton Jerry Polson the Butts David Pruitt Herb Sorley Larry Burk Tom Claiborne Judy Bishop Judy Dunn Frances Graves Janice Glaze

Barnett Leads Unbeaten Anton Past Amherst in District Game

Barnett scored 22 to pace the unbeat en Anton Bulldogs to a 58 to 21 rout of Amherst in a District 5B basketball clash. Amherst girls opened with a 68 45 win over Anton as Judy Bowman dropped 31 points while Joy Hardwick and Leona Hardwick added 16 each for Amherst. Johnny Blair led Amherst with 11 in the boys game lopsided loss.

Barnnett Anton Bulldogs Fot Amherst Amherst Anton Judy Bowman Joy Leona Hardwick Ab- Amherst Hugh Iney Mote Johnny Blair Bulhoes Amber

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