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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1967
Page
12
Yankees and Mets perform for home television cameras as team rosters put on a show for local fans. Steve Snider notes the lighthearted display and improved play when the cameras roll.
Graham Hill unhurt after ramming a wall and losing a wheel in a Lotus Ford during a British Grand Prix practice. Clark led day with 123 mph, Hill was second fastest at 122.53 mph, Gurney third at 120.70 mph in early sessions.
The Lubbock Country Club junior tournament entry deadline is extended to noon Monday. A clinic Monday at 5 p.m. features Chris Blocker of Jal New Mexico, with Gene Mitchell and Jay McClure assisting. About 200 boys aged 12 to 17 are expected to participate, with a practice round and barbecue to open the event.
Lorenzo special golfer L J Hurst and George Carter joined Jim Comeaux of Lubbock with 69s to share the first round lead in the Lorenzo 47 and over invitational. Elmer McKinney of Lubbock, winner the past two years, is in a four way tie for second with 71, two back.
The 50th running of the $75,000-added Dwyer Handicap at Aqueduct lists nine 3-year-olds led by Damascus returning to form after a prior handicap foray. Bill Shoemaker rides Damascus with top weight 128 pounds, while Bold Hour and Air Rights are the other top challengers with 2-1 and 6-1 odds respectively.
Friday announced its 1967 all star baseball team managed by Almo J Ledberry and coached by George Smothers. The all stars are Gary Lee Crawford John Lewis Harvey Jr Bobby Glenn Adams Clovis Sneed Pendgraft Doyl Gerome Snell Steve Manahama Gregory Howard Carter Larry B Chase Jay Don Quickly Leon Armstead David Donnell Hooper Bobby Dean Barry Tommy Lee Collins Larry Donald Sneed The alternates are Kenneth Ray English Larry Joe McCormick and Ronald Ray Walker.
Dr Fager the standout 3 year old tops a seven horse field in the $75 000 added Rockingham Special at Rockingham Park Salem N H. Braulio Baeza rides the top weight 124 pounds with Reason to Hail Jack of All Trades and others chasing the favorite in a 1 mile 1 furlong main event.
Wilferd Ussery head of CORE calls for the five Black heavyweights in the eight man World Boxing Association elimination series to skip. He cites Cassius Clay’s California license rejection as proof of Black people’s rights being denied in the sport. Four Negroes, Ernie Terrell Thad Spencer Jimmy Ellis Leotis Martin, are billed for a Aug. 5 Houston doubleheader with Floyd Patterson and Oscar Bonavena and Karl Mildenberger also listed for lucrative purses of 50000 each.
Sue Lewis of Morton, valedictorian with a 4.0 GPA, was chosen to represent Whiteface High School in the July 22 All-Star Girls basketball game in Duncanville. An all-district forward, she averaged 24 points a game, 29 in district play, and excelled in track with a fourth place 60 yard dash and a third place 440 relay. She earned four letters in volleyball, three in basketball, two in tennis, chaired her junior class, belonged to the National Honor Society, and was a candidate for homecoming queen.
San Antonio Toros announce signing of Harold Stephens former Hardin-Simmons star and Abilene High School standout to replace quarterback Stuart McBirnie who was sidelined by surgery. Stephens was a top collegiate passer in 1960 and later played for the New York Jets and Sherman Denison in the Texas League.
Washington full team Aberdeen Dons of Scotland faces Los Angeles Wolves from Wolverhampton England in the United Soccer Association final. Imported European squads were adopted by American cities to compete for the inaugural season title.
Houston Astros rookie Sonny Jackson may be sent to the minor leagues within two weeks if his performance does not improve. Manager Grady Hatton gave him two weeks to adjust after 84 games with 24 errors and a .225 batting average.
The Cap Shelton Memorial Scholarship was announced at Howard Payne College in Brownwood. It honors Cap Shelton a lifelong track coach who died recently of a heart attack. President Dr. Guy Newman said the fund continues Shelton’s work through friends from athletics and church. Donations can be mailed to Howard Payne College for the scholarship fund.
AUSTIN AP Texas Coaching School at San Antonio nears final signup. Executive VP L W McConachie says today is last day for advance registration for the July 30 to August 3 clinic. Through Friday 2,264 had signed up versus 1,941 a year ago.
Ruidoso Downs New Mexico hosts a Sunday program with multiple races. Notable results include 400 yard sprints and graded events featuring horses like Stolen Song and Beatia, plus a strong attendance of 3,700 and handle over 126,000 dollars.
Sharan Bell led the Lubbock entrants to a Jaycee Championship victory by winning the prep girls high jump at 4-8. Terri Mitchell finished second in the high jump and broad jump, while Cliff Thomas placed third in senior boys 180-yard low hurdles and fifth in the broad jump. Don Armstead won the senior boys 180-yard low hurdles in 19.6 seconds.
About 25 to 30 entrants from West Texas and New Mexico are expected for Buffalo Springs Lake races hosted by the Lubbock Boat Club. Amarillo pair Charley Showers and Jimmy Seitz are favored after strong showings last month. Hydros and runabouts join the program with races at 2 p.m. Admission is the lake authority fee only.
In Hollywood Park's 1 1/8 mile Hollywood Gold Cup Pretense is a strong favorite in a small field of five. John Sellers rides 131 pounds atop the 4-year-old son of Llanwonllen Farm’s bay, aiming to beat Native Diver and others including Quicken Tree Biggs and O’Hara while Forli stays unentered.
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