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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1957

Page

9

Whitewing doves back as protected by Texas Game and Fish

The Texas Game and Fish Commission plans an open whitewing season this year with protected nesting grounds in the lower Rio Grande Valley. 535 acres known as the Norwegian Plantation near Brownsville, plus 200 acres in Cameron County and 54 acres south of Donna, are managed as sanctuaries with owners cooperating. Biologists banded over 2,000 young birds in Mexico and South Texas to track movements, while nesting reports spread from Beeville to the valley.

Game and Fish Commission Rio Grande Valley Texas Commission Eugene A. Walker Brownsville Cameron County Donna Rio Grande Game Department McManus Walker Bill Kiel Pierce Uzzell Mexico Beeville

Eagles hire Villanova coach Elliott to assist staff

The Philadelphia Eagles announced Jim Elliott, Villanova University's track coach, will join the football staff for training beginning July 28. Elliott led Villanova to a grand slam of indoor and outdoor track titles in 1957.

Elliott Philadelphia Philadelphia Eagles Jim Elliott Villanova University Villanova

National League Roundup: Cards, Phillies Triumph in Big Wins

MLB recap notes St Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies winning big as Pittsburgh and New York stumble. RBi leaders Mazeroski Spencer and Thomas power the Pirates while Don Cardwell and Dick Drott earn wins.

Pittsburgh New York Kline Friend Worthington Gomez Miller Philadelphia Brooklyn Cardwell Hacker Maghe Koufax Craig Chicago Milwaukee Hillman Burdette Cincinnati St. Louis Jeffcoat Lawrence von McDaniel Jackson R—Virdon Thomas Ind Spencer RBI Mazeroski S—Rand Bressoud Harris Fondy Bblaw Purkey Barclay Sq—Law Ho—Law R ER Law W—Purkey L— Miller U—Crawford Venton Ballanfant Jackowski

Marshall Lott Reach LCC Finals In Tight Golf Showdown

Marshall defeats Mitchell 1 up in 19 holes and Lott edges Edwards 2 up to reach the Lubbock Country Club men’s final. Humphries and Groves win in the women’s semis, set to meet in the title match at 8:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. respectively.

Raymond Marshall Robert Rodgers Butch Mitchell Murrell Tripp Larry Lott Jim Finley Pete Edwards C. A. Rodgers Marshall Mitchell Lott Edwards Lubbock Country Club Helen Humphries Merle Groves Humphries Peggy Elliott Mrs. Groves Bertha Widener Humphries - Groves Marshall - Lott Murrell Trip Rick Bill Jennings Dick Jennings

Ferris to retire as AAU secretary treasurer after 50 years

Dan Ferris announces his decision to relinquish the post of AAU secretary-treasurer he has held since 1927. He reflects on five decades of service and vows to continue promoting amateurism, supporting young athletes, and advising the AAU from New York with plaques including a gift from President Eisenhower.

Ferris Dan Ferris AAU Eisenhower New York

Lubbock Legions Split With Pampa In Doubleheader

Lubbock Legions split a doubleheader with Pampa at Hodges Park. Monterey defeated Lubbock 5 to 4 despite being outhit, using a five errors in a decisive fifth inning. Lubbock Auto fell 10 to 2 as Stephenson limited opponents to three hits.

Lubbock American Legion Pampa Hodges Park Monterey Lubbock Auto Legion Panhandle Arlan Flake Carl Benthusen Ray Stephenson Stephenson Bolton Farley

Outsider Corbetts Star Wins Ruidoso Pearl Purse

At Ruidoso Downs July 6 Ex Corbetts Star owned by W. W. Wilson Amber Okla ridden by El bert Minchey ran 400 yards in 20.6 seconds to win the Pearl Brewery Purse earning 37.50 21.10 and 13. Long shot Ardell captured the 12th race paying 26.30 6.10 and 18.90 for Sweet Kathie. Arizona horses took six of twelve races and handle reached 198800 with weekend bets likely to top 800000.

Fern Smith 42Nd Street Lubbock Fox Hollow Possum Kingdom Smith J. S. Smith Afton Jeff Randolph Yo Yo Thomas Lubbock Casting Club Southwestern Amateur Casting Association K. N. Clapp Mth College Ruidoso, N. M Corbett Star W. W. Wilson Amber Okla Elbert Minchey Pearl Brewery Ruidoso Downs Corbetts Star Ardell Sweet Kathie Arizona Dynast Expressionist Royal Torch Rods Mike Thelma Miss T Bone Daily Double Long Gone John May High Rover Bill Wee Arial Bakers Hornet Exchange Tagaway Doc Pardee Proud Heritage Galgo Jne Winwar

Derucki Jones Lead TL Batting Chase Amid Standings

Shreveport’s Walter Derucki and J W Jones battle for the Texas League batting lead through July 3 with Derucki at .316 and Jones at .315. Frey Brubrink Haas Little and Valenzuela also notable among top hitters and home run leaders across Tulsa Houston Fort Worth.

Associated Press Shreveport Walter Derucki J. W. Jones Derucki Jones Jim Frey Tulsa Frey Nelson Brubrink Houston Fort Worth Eddie Haas Keith Little Oklahoma City Buffs Ben Valenzuela Larry Stankey

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