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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1965

Page

9

Jets Shun By Texas After Sauer Signing

Texas coach Darrell Royal said New York Jets are no longer welcome on campus after signing George Sauer Jr. a red shirt fifth year star. Royal faulted pro clubs for tempting the player with money and said he would restrict Jets from practice and viewings while Sauer has remaining eligibility.

WACO Darrell Royal Texas George Sauer Jr New York Jets Sauer Jets Royal Dave Campbell Waco News- Tribune

Rams Open Grid Drills at Svare Mile in Camp Start

Orange California AP reports the Los Angeles Rams opened 1965 training camp with the Svare Mile named for coach Harland Svare. Clarence Williams of Washington State won in 5 30, breaking last year’s 5 36 record. Two players failed physicals and were released.

Orange Calif Los Angeles Rams Rams Harland Svare Clarence Clancy) Williams Washington State Jerry Richardson Chapman College William Butchart Augustana College Bill Swartz College of Emporia

Tahoka Hosts SPWGA Playday Wednesday

Tahoka will host the South Plains Womens Golf Association monthly playday with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. Pairings list multiple players across seven groups, including Jo Hickman, Jo Ann Wenzel, Mac Edwards, and numerous others ready for the event.

South Plains Womens Golf Association Jo Hickman Jo Ann Wenzel Mac Edwards Aleta Thomas Janet Warwick Lois McClure Betty Stumbaugh Mary Palmer Billie Jo Carroll Freda Townes Barbara McNeely Eloise Moore Ann Morrow Lorene Ward Irene Harris Mary Wright Peggy Jones Lera Ohnemus Hazel Elevens Billie Moreshead Lola Hyde Jerry King Joyce Carmeo Helen Lair Bertha Fritz Jean Leake Doris Wight Terri Collins Katy Quest Vivian Parks Jean McCord Frances Pennington Betty Rushing Jean Latham Venita Hamilton Hannah Supuver Verne Wickstrom Finata Graham Etta Seinik Wanda Gill Frances Campbell Jeannette Harvey Ruby McClendon Ruby Moore Ota Jordan Frances Holder Lou Nell Carpenter Jo Sparks Neil Blakeny Ian Dunnigan Maxine Mauldin Jo Biehler Lottie Walker Ima Williams Lea Harns Louise Rogers Jean Creed Evelyn Botsk Evelyn Cruise Justine Kerr Kathrene Mcllroy Lois Patterson Annie Mae Tucker Maggie Turner Frances Gillham Mona Waters Jean Collier Kathryn Thrush Bella Huffman Billie Bumpass Jennie Halford Peggy Atwell Ethyl Herringe Johnnie Trammell

Automen edge Thunderbirds 5 4 for district final berth

In Plainview the Automen beat the Thunderbirds 5 to 4 to advance to an all Lubbock finals clash in the American Legion District 19 baseball tournament. Clawson drove in the winning run in the bottom of the sixth after a series of errors, with McCutcheon adding three hits for the Thunderbirds.

Plainview Lubbock Auto Thunderbirds American Legion Automen Bell Red Cheks State Legion Bobby Moegle Cheks Earl Parker Lubbock Nathan Lindley Thunderbird Jim Boyd Erro Dorian Clawson Clawson Jim Poe Tar Joe Mackilson Plainviews Roland McCutcheon

Promoter Drives New Orleans NFL Bid With Backer Pledge

Promoter Dave Dixon pushes to lure an NFL team to New Orleans with backer David McConnell pledging permanent local residence if awarded a franchise. McConnell and Dixon meet Gov. McKeithen in Baton Rouge and plan talks in New York with NFL officials as Houston and Miami compete.

New Orleans Dave Dixon National Football League David McConnell Dixon Angel New York NFL McConnell Avon Cosmetics Baton Rouge John McKeithen McKeithen New Orleans Pro Football Club, Inc Pete Rozelle McConnel Victor H. Schiro Atlanta Atlaniia Houston Oilers Astrodome City Park Tulane Stadium Dullsville U.S.A Miami

Aussies Sweden Split First Two Tennis Matches

In Varberg Sweden Australia and Sweden split the opening two matches of an informal team tennis event. Sweden’s Jan Erik Lundquist defeated Fred Stolle 6-4 8-5 while Roy Emerson beat Ulf Schmidt 7 0 6 0. Schultz led Lundquist 6-5 in the second before Lundquist won with sharp passing shots.

Varberg Sweden Australia Jan Erik Lundquist Fred Stolle Roy Emerson Ulf Schmidt Schmidt Emerson Stolle Lundquist

Seeded Players Advance At River Forest Tennis

In the National Clay Courts at River Forest, all seeded men and women won first round matches. Notable upsets came from two teenagers who defeated 12th and 13th ranked players, as veterans like Ralston Ashe and Riessen progressed toward the Davis Cup tune up.

River Forest, Ill River Forest America Mexico Dallas Richardson Hamilton Richardson Ric Jeffree Carmichael Calif Dennis Ralston Bakersfield

Pony League Meeting Slated For Tonight

The Southwest Pony League will hold an organizational meeting at 7 30 p m tonight at the Kountry Kitchen Restaurant. Officials say the agenda includes electing officers and mapping plans for next year.

Southwest Pony League Kountry Kitchen

Smith Olsen Sign With Cincinnati Royals

Adrian Smith and Bud Olsen became the Royals first two regulars to sign for the 1965 66 season. General Manager Pepper Wilson announced the deals as Cincinnati planned workouts starting September 14 at Miami University in Oxford Ohio.

Coody Leads Team To Win In Canadian Open Prep

Charlie Coody of Fort Worth shot two under par to lead his pro-am team to a 55 best-ball win at Mississaugua Course ahead of the Canadian Open. Coody teamed with amateurs Dewson Sinclair and Gogek, beating Sam Snead Gary Player and others by one.

Toronto Charlie Coody Fort Worth Coody Dick Dewson del Sinclair Mickey Gogek Sam Snead Gary Player Dean Refram Jack Rule Howie Johnson Palm Springs Calif Dudley Wysong Casper, Wye Miller Barber San Antonio Kel Nagle Australia Snead Mississaugua Hugh Rocky) Thompson Wichita Falls Tex Markland Wood Golf Club Thompson Eddie Johnson Florissant Moon Mullins Kermit Zarley Yakima Wash Hobart Manley Savannah Ron Drimak Corona Joel Goldstrand Worthington, Minn

Johnson to Manage Stars for Interleague All Star Game

Rochester manager Darrell Johnson will lead the International League All Stars July 29 against the Milwaukee Braves in Atlanta. League president Tommy Richardson cited Johnson's Governor's Cup win as the basis for the selection. Coaches include Grover Resinger and Bill Adair with starters to be announced July 20.

Rochester N.Y Darrell Johnson International Baseball League All- Stars Milwaukee Braves Atlanta Tommy Richardson Johnson Red Wings Richardson Harry Walker Jacksonville Suns Pittsburgh Pirates Grover Resinger Bill Adair Jacksonville League Pilots All-Stars Cleveland Baltimore

Indy Champion Sells Interest

LOS ANGELES AP Lou Meyer the first three time winner of the Indianapolis 500 has sold his half of Meyer Drake Engineering Co to partner Dale Drake. The firm built the Offenhauser racing engine that dominated Memorial Day racing from 1946 to 1964. Meyer won in 1928 1933 and 1936. Drake was his chief mechanic. They had worked together 19 years.

Los Angeles Lou Meyer Offenhauser Meyer Dale Drake Drake meyer-Drake Engineering Co Indianapolis

Hall's .325 average fuels Twins charge in AL race

Jimmie Hall of the pace-setting Minnesota Twins leads the AL batting race at .325 with 52 RBIs as Harmon Killebrew shares the club home run lead with nine in the latest half-season update. Hall hit .448 last week, rising to second in AL batting as Carl Yastrzemski sits injured.

New York Jimmie Hall Minnesota Twins Twins Harmon Killebrew Minnesota Hall Killebrew Boston Carl Yastrzemski Vic Davalillo Cleveland Felix Mantilla Willie Horton Detroit Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Philadelhia Richie Allen Pittsburgh Roberto Clemente Mays Allen Donn Clendenon Hank Aaron Milwaukee Clendenon Aaron Ernie Banks Chicago Deron Johnson Cincinnati Rocky Colavito Horton Colavito RBI

Reds Win Sabre Title at World Fencing Champs

Russia defeated Italy 9-7 in the team sabre final to clinch its fourth world title. Marc Rakita beat Gianpolo Calanchini for the decisive win as Yakov Rilski sealed the last point. France placed third after Hungary protested a semifinal officiating. Poland claimed fifth with a 9-6 win over Germany. Russia led the meet with multiple golds across events including women's and men's foils and men's team sabre.

Paris Russia Italy Tokyo Marc Rakita Gianpolo Calanchini Yakov Rilski Paolo Narduzzi France Hungary Poland

Amarillo College Lands Abernethy Basketball Recruit

Amarillo College announced Monday that Bill Abernathy a 6-5 former Monterey Plainsmen player has signed a letter of intent with Coach C W Myers. Abernathy joins Mickey Vaclav of Amarillo High and Mike Wolfe of Caprock as District 3-AAAA signees. He started for Monterey last season averaging 10 points per game for Gerald Myers Plainsmen.

Amarillo Amarillo College Bill Abernathy Monterey Plainsmen C. W. Myers Abernathy Mickey Vaclav Amarillo High Mike Wolfe Caprock Myers Monterey Gerald Myers Plainsmen

Local Scores Highlight City Leagues and Playoffs

City Commercial League First Round results include SWPS 7 Litton 0 and Lubbock Pharmacy 8 Nelson Pharmacy 7. Eastern Little League Monarchs 5 Indians 1. Church League softball saw Southwest Baptist 12 Arnet-Benson 11 and Asbury Methodist 6 First Baptist 1.

Reese Air Force Base Jo Hodges Hubbers First Methodist SWPS Litton Lubbock Pharmacy Nelson Pharmacy Cecil's SWA Post Office Hancock Indians Southwest Baptist Arnet-Benson Asbury Methodist First Baptist

Barnes Wins Easily in Antwerp Tennis Final

Ronald Barnes of Brazil defeated Belgium's Jackie Briant 6 1 6 4 to win the men's singles title at the international tournament in Antwerp Belgium on Sunday.

Barnes Antwerp Belgium Ronald Barnes Brazil Jackie Brichant

Swedes Edge U S Tourists in Wrestling Showdown

Lane Lewis won at lightweight and Richard Wright captured the light heavyweight bout as the Swedish Alone club defeated the touring Oregon schoolboy team 6 1/2 to 2 1/2.

Sundsvall Sweden UPI Lane Lewis Richard Wright U. S Oregon

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SIS Cliff Richey Nancy Cliff Tahoka SPWGA Jim Bob Darnell Randy Leach Tom Sawyer Joe Mac Tilson Lindley Ralston Richey U.S Southern Illinois University Mike ‘Sprengelmeyer Arthur Ashe Jr Richmond Nancy Richey Connie Cristler Shawnee Mission Kan Carole Graebner Evanston Alice Pym Peoria Ill Peaches Bartkowicz Hamtramck, Mich Kathleen Harder Sea Beach Pony League Jack Davis Wigzeen Tony Lama “Boors Wit College SU Sr D Wilkins & CO Indy Champion Jim Hall Reds Germany United States Abernethy Lubbock Athletic Club Bert Kahn Syverson Commercial Credit Corporation Credit Life 23Rd Street Bill G. Brown Insurance Financial Planning SUN 'N Fun Club Elgin Southwest DODGE DART Hagger Haggar Dacron the Men’s Department Dunlop
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