Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lubbock Avalanche Journal in Lubbock, Texas

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1968

Page

23

Towry Keeps slim lead in Publinx Tourney battle

Gene Towry cards five under par 75 on the rain affected Tenison East course to hold a two stroke edge at 220 through 54 holes in the National Public Links. Lt. Chester Gorgas and Robert Unger sit at 222, with Gorgas shooting 71 and Unger 74. Defending champ Verne Callison and Paul Langager at 224. Final round set for today with possible 18 hole playoff if tied.

Dallas Gene Towry Towry Texas Instruments Richardson Tenison East Chester Gorgas University of Oklahoma Robert Unger Milwaukee Gorgas Unger Imark University of Wisconsin University of Houston Verne Callison Sacramento Calif Paul Langager Orem Utah Callison Vetoes Richardson Tex Arlington Va Taesveee Paul Milwaukee Wis Langager Mike Ray Uccelletti Blue Bell Tommy Jackson Tex Wendell Keptte Honolulu Hawaii Les Mattocks Greeley Cole John Ugotatu Los Angeles Joe Naha Heeree Ween Louisville Don Maddox Tee Wichita Kan James Miller Hialeah Fla Tom Pendlebury Seeteeeege Anneon Mich Bill Sees Stinneapetla Minn Ray Ar

Stanky Era Begins Amid Coaching Shakeup for Sox

Stanky’s new coaching staff debuts as his three year contract is torn up and a new deal through 1971 is offered. General Manager Ed Short says Stanky is relieved of current duties but remains under contract through 1971. Lopez, 60, recalls 1950s with Cleveland and later White Sox, including 1959 pennant and 40 year drought, and World Series losses to Giants and Dodgers.

Page One Stanky Ed Short Lopez Cleveland Indians New York Giants Sox Los Angeles Dodgers

Farwell seeks girls basketball coach

Farwell superintendent W M Roberts announces the school needs a girls basketball coach. Those interested should contact him.

Farwell W. M. Roberts

Deadline Wednesday For Tennis Tourney

Entry deadline for the Lubbock City Tennis Tournament is 5 p.m. Wednesday for July 1921 at Coronado High School. Fees are 2 dollars per singles and 1.50 per doubles per entrant. Contact tourney director Joe Wheatley at SW2-2502 or 2400 44th St Apt 252. Winners qualify for TAAF regionals in Amarillo July 26-28. divisions cover age groups from 12 to over 45.

Lubbock City Coronado High School Joe Wheatley Tennis Center 44Th St Apt TAAF Amarillo

Rainbow Derby Prep and Related Races at Ruidoso Downs

Comprehensive summary of a packed Sunday card at Ruidoso Downs featuring multiple races across purse levels. It lists horses, jockeys, trainers, and weights for nine races including the Rainbow Derby Prep, a two and three year old program, and a brigand Handicap race, with many entries such as Jimmer Gold, Rex, Mack A Gogo Power, and Dozens of others across divisions.

Rockette Powell Charm Hart Bar Masterpiece Cox Ruthie Richards Rebel Figueroa Sportmobile McBride Byers Clovis Bid Hodges Ray Priest Dickey Bar Mr. Rocket Shawnee Chick Bank Jimmer Mark Richardson Assure Me Hart Bowers Chicaro Allison Abes Walker Adams Byers Richards Jimmer Jr Asmussen Miss Steelmark Dial Jack Clovis Rocket College Mr Fly Bear Mack Gogo Power Bustamante Todd Allison Diamond Daro Hodges

NFL Players Debate Pension Plan With Owners

Gordy says players and owners should settle pension plan differences without Commissioner Rozelle involvement. He cites leaders as intelligent and capable to reach a final agreement, urging players to act as players and owners as owners to return to football.

Atlanta Jim Marshall Minnesota Dave Robinson Green Bay Gordy Pete Rozelle

Track coach signs 440 specialist Gnerre

Vernon Hilliard announced the signee Gnerre, a 59 year old 145 pound athlete, will run the 880 and likely the mile due to height. High school coach Ed Robertson, formerly at O'Donnell and Kermit, notes Gnerre plans to major in languages.

Tech Vernon Hilliard Gnerre Gneere Ed Robertson O’donnell Kermit

Dozier Fourth In Fort Worth Open Bowling Qualifiers

Ed Bourdase of Fresno led the Fort Worth Open with a 1401 six game total and high games of 269 in the opening round. Dale Seavey and Don McCune trailed in second and third, while E B Dozier of Lubbock stood fourth with 1524 as the 122 players move toward 24 qualifying games for Sunday finals.

Fort Worth Ed Bourdase Fresno Calif Munster Ind E. B. Dozier Lubbock

District II TAAF Meet Set for Estacado High July 20

The District II TAAF track and field meet will be held at Estacado High School on July 20. New rules require top three finishers in each district event and one relay team per event to qualify for the state meet. Counties include Scurry, Borden, Yoakum, Terry, Lynn, Garza, Kent, Hale, Floyd, Motley, Cottle, Gaines, Dawson and Andrews. The state meet is July 26-27 in Fort Worth.

TAAF Estacado High School Scurry Borden Yoakum Terry Lynn Garza Kent Hale Floyd Motley Cottle Gaines Dawson Andrews Fort Worth

Packers Raven Pension Plan Called Outrageous

Packers linebacker Dave Robinson, serving as player representative, criticized NFL owners for pension terms and pay during a private training camp at Premontre High School. He said the proposed plan, about 14 000 per club, is far below baseball standards and urged better offers before any vote. He warned of efforts to weaken the players association and cited uneven rookie contracts as examples of dual standards.

Green Bay National Football League The Players Association Green Bay Packers Dave Robinson Robinson Packer Premontre Cantrell Robison

British Open net slows as greens thwart Casper's gusting round

Casper said his Friday round equaled his record 68 from the day before, but poor putting limited his scoring as a chill North Sea wind whipped across the 17,252-yard par 72 layout. Defending champion Roberto de Vicenzo posted 74 to reach 225, while Peter Thomson shot 78 to stand at 226 amid the tough conditions.

Casper North Sea Ben Hogan Roberto de Vicenzo Argentina Peter Thomson Brian Barnes Teeter Thee England Keith MacDonald Gorden Ahee A Scotland Eric Brown Vessecsees David Webster Pre Erenes David Huish Joove Web Eernee Peter Thomson Sateen Awe Genes Australia Ales Day Michael Murphy Treland Mohamed Said Moussa Tree Usar Malcolm Gregson Tony Grubb

Hubbers vs Bee Jays Preview Takes Center Stage in Liberal

Liberal Bee Jays clash with Lubbock Hubbers in a two night twin bill testing the 22 game Hubbers streak and Lone Star state NBC form. Lib eral counters with Nickason Bourg Starrow as Bee Jays pursue another state tourney win.

Avalanche Journal Kan Rip Griffin Lubbock Lone Star State NBC Skein Bee Jays Kansas Hubbers Hubber Jim Sutter Bobby Black Larry Horton Fred Olmstead Jim Allen

Golfer Field Makes the Cut at 145 Mark

Milwaukee ir and Jim Colbert of Kansas City joined Julius Boros Tom Weiskopf and U S Open champion Lee Trevino in the field that advanced after rounds, with the cut set at 145.

Ualifiers Dave Stockton Jim Wiechers Tibb Mac McLendon Lus Bob Goalby Peete Neat AY Gooiret Seco Dave Marad Seee Rocky ‘Thompson Ener Vehearses Harold Henning Tee Eeeneees Steve Oppermann Ory Eee Fred Martin Steve Spray Hale Erwin Ken Venturi Deane Beman Terry Dill Frank Beard Tommy Aaron Laurie Hammer Bob Rosburg Wee Bill Garrett Marty Fleckman Randy Glover Don Whitt John Lotz Randy Petri Gene Littler Tom Weiskopf Bob Stonethane Hugh Roger Pees Don Bies Een Enestones Dale Douglass Don Massengale Bob McCallister Peerareee Wayne Yates Larry Wood Joel Goldstrand Dick Rhyan Chris Blocker Beers Eestreasee Rives McBee Veneers Wee Jerry Steelsmith Butch Baird Oy the Wee Tne Charles Houtstone Octotecvee POG. Feu Sj Tnsace Erry Mason Rudolph Jack Rueseee Monty Kaser Lee Elder Therstees Jim Colbert Kansas City Julius Boros Lee Trevino

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ruidoso Downs N.m.b-F Furts Teddy's Tower Curry Fran's Venture Rock Mr. Fisty Lopez Melonote Sack O Jack Byers Marcavella Hart Scatdan Cox Morocco Fox D.D Furls H. Allowanc Tay Joe Quinella Rex Thomason Rayski Hunt Maitland Hodges Shandho Mower Tago Walker Howell Haloom Rock Margarette Clare Wall Ace Scotty Caro Jan Miss Wild Deck Walker Chuna Deck Hart YO & Upward Duke's Strings Rock Island Hart Air Duty Mower Dino Straw Bannowsky Klu Hodges Sudet Afton Tex Bustamante Roma Bresa Bar Hart Dickey Gem Byers Sleepy Toe Henning Baby Allison Moore Wallace Rockarbars Walker Miss Bank Night Hodges Corsair College Sete Gtewe Hif Valiant Valor Bannowsky Roman Hodges Indian Brush Powell Devon's Delight Byers Poly Tina Wallace Bloomin Clem Gar Rock Locksley Mick Bannowsky Relic Cox Hart Rodeo Hand Howell Hodges Joy Curry Felice Man Wits Despacho Sena Vee Bannowsky Texas Tracer Williamson My Charge Senor Sam Hodges Bull Rastus Fish College Italy Bob Arnett Thomason Prince Wally Torres Porfido Hodges Hostillity Nick Bannowsky Aldaviong McBride Curry Doc Marcadra Bob Cubby Ronald—Kilmer Quaker Ave. U Bart Starr Vince Lombardi NFL Signee Dozier Net A. W. Blake Record Center Radio & TV Service 34Th St. Lubbock Texas Ave COLT RUGER Browning Alamo Farmer's Exchange Wichita Candlelighters Keller Texas Lutheran Bulldogs Sam Houston State Mike Holt NAIA Holt Wayne Pitcock Ken Marler Pitcock Arkansas State Marler Liberal St. Edward's Roger Metzger Rice Billy Costa Jim Muellar Lance Nichols J. B. Martin Metzger Costa Dick Howard Rich Osentowski Carter Jimmy Carter RBI Steve Molberg Lou Bagwell Dennis Willett Fred Dumler Molberg Willett Donnie Bumpass Mike Mitchell Bagwell Lee Watts Suiter Odessa Graham Electric Raiders Texas State Nbc Sani Ince Fina Station KFYO Astros Tapas ST. Louis State Farm Mutual Sea Dan K. Williams 19Th State Farm Bloomington Ill 4Th and University
Search Courier

Search the Lubbock Avalanche Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lubbock Avalanche Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication