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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1968

Page

16

Colombian Rallies For WT Net Wins

Victoria Holguin of Colombia won both the women's singles and doubles titles at the West Texas Tennis Championships in Lubbock. Holguin defeated Barbara Bramlett 6-3 7-5 for the singles crown and partnered with Cheri Edens to beat Susie Burgess and Cindy Crane 4-6 6-2 6-4 in doubles. The event, part of the Highway 80 Circuit, featured players from Lubbock, Odessa, Abilene and Amarillo with a crowd of about 300.

Billy Ahrens Avalanche Journal Victoria Holguin West Texas Lubbock Tennis Center Colombia Miss Holguin GIRIA Bramlett-Bramlett Susan Torrance Susan McNutt Corpus Christi B. Bramsett Holguin-Cheri Edens Pampa Susie Gray Burgess Lubbock Miss Bramlett Seminole Miss Crane Miss Burgess Bullet Returns Ike Groce Coronado High Hardin-Simmons Jerry Treadwell Eastland Treadwell Groce Bramlett Andrew Rudi Nelson Chastain John Kruser Amarillo Tim Brown John Phillips Snyder San Angelo Midland Odessa Andrews Netters Ike Grace Meet Bill Byrd

Ruidoso Race Day Results From Sunday’s Card

In Ruidoso New Mexico UPI tallies Sunday results across twelve races led by Joyful Joyce winning the six-furlong opener at 13.80. Big Find captured the one-mile second with 18.00 odds, while Five K Diamond took the 400-yard sprint. The day’s wagering reached 234 543 total handle with 5,690 in attendance and a $10,988 payout on the quinella.

Rutdoso N.M UPI Joyce Sun Shelter Mark K Big Find Henry Cabot Chicago Valiant Valor Wertin Gorey Quinella Vos & Up Dial Dallas Jav Gates Miss Bar High Fur Vos Tamran Doyle G Graw Pratlitt Pruweista Bic Tegas V. Mill Fleventh Mystic Victory Leveeland Dobra Bay Yar Bloomin’ Opnao Irish Moon

All Stars Lineups for the National and American Leagues

The Nationals and AL star pitchers will be named in the morning. Tiant is expected to start for the AL while Gibson may start for the Cardinals in the NL. Rose breaks his thumb and Mays replaces him in the NL outfield. The NL infield features Mc Covey Helms Kessinger Santo with Grote catching. NL outfield includes Flood Aaron and Mays. AL infield has Killebrew Carew Fregosi Robinson with Freehan catching. NL pitchers Koosman Seaver Reed Fryman Carlton headline the staff.

Rose Nationals Willie McCovey San Francisco Tommy Helms Cincinnati Don Kessinger Chicago Ron Santo Jerry Grote New York Mets Curt Flood Cardinals Hank Aaron Atlanta Pete Rose Los Angeles Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Rod Carew Jim Fregosi California Brooks Robinson Baltimore Bill Freehan Detroit Jerry Koosman Tom Seaver Mets Ron Reed Woody Fryman Philadelphia Steve Carlton St. Louis Carlton Fryman Koosman

Harper Wins Senior Golf in Dundee World Championship

Chandler Harper, 54, of Portsmouth, Virginia, defeated Max Faulkner of England two up over 36 holes to win the world senior championship at Downfield Course in Dundee Scotland. Harper earned 1200 dollars while Faulkner took 600, with Harper opting out of the British Open at Carnoustie starting Wednesday.

Dundee Scotland Chandler Harper Portsmouth Max Faulkner England Harper Faulkner Carnoustie

Ed Merriman Robnett Win LCC Tourney

Ed Merriman and James Robnett won Lub bock Country Club’s annual member only partnership golf tournament with a net 127 after four days of play. The top five teams held their Saturday positions as Robnett and Merriman edged three runner ups by one stroke.

Ed Merriman James Robnett Lubbock Country Club LCC Robnett Merriman Tom O'Kelly Bill Kelley Fred Chauncey Rick Jennings Chip Monk Clint Parsley

Open Women’s Open ends in tie and Berning wins

Betsy Berning captures the title with a 72-hole total of 300 including rounds of 37 38 36 36 to finish ahead of a crowded field. Kathy Whitworth ties for fifth at 296, with Marilynn Smith and Marle Lindstrom also in the scoring mix as Phyllis Preuss earns low amateur honors at 300.

Page One Marilynn Smith Jupiter Fla Whitworth Kathy Whitworth Marle Lindstrom Fort Wayne Ind Lindstrom Clifford Ann Creed Largo Gerda Whalen Phyllis Preuss Pompano Beach Berning Dale Benning San Francisco Hawaii Susie Benning Mickey Wright Carol Mann Nancy Syms Gerda Whale Judy Rankin Sandra Spuzich Sandra Post xCatherine Lacoste Pam Barnett Judy Kimball Ruth Jessen Erlisit Mary M Tore Betsy Cullen JoAnn Prentice Donna Caponi Chee Jane Woodworth Margie Master Seee David Wells Wee Wees Pried Sybil Griffin xGail Davis Teeatene Louise Suggs Patty Berg Wee Linda Craft Sharron Miller Msetee Betsy Rawls Katheleen Aherne Althea Darben xRoberta Albers Laney Smith Paul Dye Jr Lesley Holbert

Raiders Split With Cardinals in San Angelo doubleheader

Holt's Raiders won 5-2 in game one but fell 2-1 in the nightcap against the San Angelo Cardinals. Next, Raiders face the Hubbers at Mackenzie Park at 7. Strong pitching by Buthorn and Woods supported the Raiders.

San Angelo Holt Raiders San Angelo Cardinals Hubbers Mackenzie Park

Mexican swimmer sets world mark at Santa Clara invitational

Guillermo Echevarria of Mexico clocked 16:28.1 in the 1500 meters freestyle to set a new world record at the Santa Clara International Invitational. He beat Mike Burton, who finished second in 16:47.1, as Echevarria backed by a late kick surged from mid-race.

Santa Clara Calif Guillermo Echevarria Mexico Mike Burton Echevarria Burton Ron Johnson Canada Karen Muir South Africa Zorn UCLA Schollander Yale Ken Walsh Miss Tanner Miss Muir

Colson Wins Clovis Crown in Colonial Park Playoff

Colson birdied the 20th hole to win the Colonial Park club championship over Walter Howell after a 261 tie. Howell failed to par in the second extra hole while Gene Glidewell was third at 265. Johnny Townsend won the presidents flight with 115, and multiple flight matches followed with decisive finishes across seven divisions.

Clovis Clark Colson Colonial Park Walter Howell Colson Howell Gene Glidewell Johnny Townsend Jack Isham

Buick Open standings show late fade by leaders

Erland Park's Buick Open leader stood eight under after nine but bogeyed four times on the back nine to finish 74. Hill parred 72 to win while Trevino dropped to four over for 76, tying for fifth with Boros and Pott. Lunn and Thompson tied for third, three behind.

Erland Park Kan Hill Trevino Julius Boros Johnny Pott Bob Lunn Rocky Thompson Tom Weiskopf Rod Horn Thompson Lee Trevino Frank Bear Seer Fred Marti Lee Elder Bert Greene Bob Murphy Steve Spray Johnny Stevens Terry Dill Rod Funseth Jetta Laurie Hamer Charles Sifford Miller Barber Homero Blancas Jim Colbert Dean Refram R.H. Sikes Jerry Steelsmith Ron Cerrudo Ford Marty Fleckman Doug Ford Harold Henning Howie Johnson Bob Goalby Dick Mayer Rick Richards Bobb Gilbert cCallister Gene Littler David Jiminez Ken Still Lionel Hebert Arg Ie Babe Hiskey Hale Irwin Ee Eorias Jerry McGee Pete Brown Dale Douglass Herb Hooper Terry Winter Chi Chi Rodriguez Ory Bob Smith Weer Wayne Yates Eaee Me Bob Stanton Mason Rudolph Ken Venturi Seteee Chick Evans Eee Mac McLendon Ie Ae Roy Pace Ewe Ee Bene Don Fairfield Hugh Roger Dick Hanscom Teeee Wee Rich Bassett John Schlee Ane Bill Mattson Bob Mitchel Bob Verwey Ite Jain

Americans Schoonmaker and Aker Son Sail to Third in Final Race

Naples Italy AP reports United States team James Schoonmaker and Arnold Akerson sailing Dingo finished seventh in the final race of the Star International Championships and claimed third overall in the last race Krangel of Sweden placed second among the results Spectators included King Constantine of Greece, Olympic gold medalist in 1960 Dragon class in Rome.

Naples Italy United States James Schoonmaker Arnold Akerson Krangel Sweden King Constantine Greece Rome

Brooks' 213 Wins Lorenzo Golf Crown

Bubba Brooks captured the Lorenzo Invitational with a 213 total after a 74 in the final round. He edged Steve Farr by three strokes as Ted Watts Dickie Dyer and Randall Rieger tied for third at 219. Rieger shot 72 to lead the championship flight.

Don Henry Avalanche-Journal Lorenzo Bubba Brooks Brooks Abernathy Ted Watts Steve Farr Furr Laurels Watts Dickie Dyer Randal Rieger Rieger

Lorenzo Results Championship Flight and Round Leaders

Golf tournament results list players by flight with scores and placements. Championship Flight includes Bubba Brooks and Steve Furr with high placements, while other flights name competitors such as Jerry Darrow Lyndal Womack Johnny Goodwin Alfred Harrison and Earl Coulter among others with their positions and occasional notes like Miers winning a playoff.

Ronnie Darby J. A. Sherrod Muney Carter Bill Walker Ken Gray Alfred Harrison Carlos Arellano Donnie Johnston Fay Midkiff Dwayne Johnston Coy Keene Ray Knowlton Jerry Weaver Don Aycock Martin Vega Steve Hill Earl Coulter Jay Gray Max Scarborough Marvin Gray Phil Brummett Damper Weaver Leon Moore

Foyt Wins Rocky Mountain 150 at Continental Divide

A. J. Foyt Jr. won the 150 mile Rocky Mountain race at Continental Divide Raceway with a 1966 rear engine Coyote Ford. Lloyd Ruby finished second in a Mongoose Ford, rookie Jim Malloy third in a Vollstedt Ford, Al Unser fourth in a Lola Ford, and Art Pollard fifth in a Lotus turbine. Joe Leonard started seventh but retired with a broken half shaft. Pollard’s turbine became the first turbine to finish a USAC road race.

Castle Rock Colo A. J. Foyt Jr Rocky Mountain Continental Divide Raceways Foyt U.S. Auto Club Ford Houston Lloyd Ruby Wichita Falls Jim Malloy Denver Vollstedt al Unser Albuquerque N.M Art Pollard Medford Ore Andy Granatelli Pollard Joe Leonard San Jose Calif Leonard

Astrodome Hideaway Holds High Tech Living Quarters

The article details Hofheinz’s continued residence separation from his Yorktown Estate after his wife’s December 1966 death. It describes a five level hidden complex with a target range, auto rising bar stools, magnet guided mugs, a directors’ room, pup showroom, nursery, beauty parlor, and laundromat with a view of the ball game.

Hofheinz Yorktown

Wimbledon Proves Amateurs Can Compete With Pros

Amateurs upset professionals at Wimbledon as rain and rain delays challenged play but raised the overall standard. Rod Laver and Billie Jean King won singles crowns, while several amateur players reached semis and finals, signaling the sport's widening competitiveness.

England All England Rod, Laver Billie Jean King Australia Billie Jean Long Beach Calif Laver Tony Roche Judy Tegart

Hubbers and Raiders Lead NBC Standings Amid Tight Schedule

NBC standings show Hubbers 3-3 and 4-2, Truckers 6-2, Raiders 1-0, with a dense week of games at Mackenzie Park. Individual leaders include Donnie Bumpass and Bobby Black with five victories, and Gary Washington with three losses.

WEEFA Hubbers Raiders Colts Electric Skyliners Liberal Kan Odessa Lowrey Field Mackenzie Park Donnie Bumpass Bobby Black Gary Washington Fred Olmstead Mike Bromley Larr York Larry Horton Buddy Hampton Bert Mendez Johnny Campbell Mike Muschalek Don McKee Mike Mitchell Fred Dumler Franklin Mathis Raymond Ater Jim Montgomery Raida Lou Bagwell Nathan Lindley Steve Molberg Lonnie Whitfield

Griffith Harris Bout Delayed To July 15 In Philadelphia

Emile Griffiths July 8 scheduled bout with Gypsy Joe Harris in Philadelphia was postponed to July 15 to allow Griffith to heal from a groin injury suffered in a recent fight.

Philadelphia UPI Emile Griffith Gypsy Joe Harris Griffith

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Lynn McLanahan Susie Smith Lory Hathorne Es Paler Kim King Tula Mary Tredernick Abilene Pam Harrison Carla Weathersby Ann Harrigon Margaret Lovett Jeanne Owen Larry Levinson Fort Worth Robert Dowlen Dowien Blake Bonner Levinson Vance Goss Sandy McLanahan Tom Courson el Paso Tommy Fee Dan Courson Jener Lavercombe Mel Winger Courson Dale Corbin Lavercombe Lynn Ingram David Hale David Chastain Dan Novak Chastain John Kruser Frown Jerry. Treadwell Groce-Diewes Dub Rushing Jennings- McNutt Grace-Crane B. Bramlett Henson-Causseaux Daniles-Lohman Rushing-Williams Burgess-Burgess Glaze-Holguin Chastain-Bramiett Jennings-McNutt Daniels-Lohman Chaistain- Bramiett Ruidoso Dick Williams Boston Red Sox Tiant Schoendienst Gibson Gene Sarazen Indianapolis Judy Tor-' Iuemke Rankin Catherine Lacoste France Mike Annipp Steve Hurt John Owens Neal Buthorn Havelick Coats Buthorn Mini Raide Mike Leach Mike Muschelek John Beat Max Martin Woods Etrick Owens Sue Pederson Jack Horsley Red Shield Triton Seattle Wash Oyiliethe Clovis Crown Gracy Capps Charlie Pugh Gerald Gunnels Jim Allison B. N. Hudnall Jim van Sickel Bill May Leroy McKinney Marco Skeen Earl Robinson Darren Stilwell Bob Hammond Spencer Harrell Harry Gray Dingo Max Harrington Dean Hatchett Steve Furr Jim Fullingim Hal Schauer Harrington Charles Hughes Jerry Darrow Lyndal Womack J. C. Cooper Tandy Johnny Goodwin Tom Miers Bob Parks Miers Astrodome Wimbledon Britain Rain John Newcombe Ken Roseall Fred Stolle Rosemary Casals Mrs. King Ann Haydon Jones Francoise Durr Ken Fletcher Margaret Smith Court Alexander Metroveli Olga Morozova Russia Clark Graebner New York Ray Moore Bob Hewitt Cliff Drysdale Lew Hoad NBC Dallas Truckers Ahh Turday Hubbers Truckers Petonate Raider Bass Sky Wesley K. Byers Avenue Texas Life Insurance Compa Waco
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