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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1968

Page

15

Richeys Reach Semis at National Clay Courts in Milwaukee

Third-seeded Cliff Richey from Texas advanced to the semifinals of the National Clay Courts singles in Milwaukee. He defeated Marty Riesben of Evanston 6-4 6-2 6-2, joining fellow U S Davis Cup players Clark Graebner and others as top seeds moved forward.

Milwaukee Cliff Richey Richey San Angelo Marty Riessen Evanston Ill Clark Grae Arthur Ashe Richmond United States

Nicklaus struggles on tough Pecan Valley course in heat

At the Pecan Valley tournament, Nicklaus shot 39 on the front and 40 on the back for 79, while Fleckman led with 69 72. Casper 70 74 faded after a creek trouble at No. 18 and Weiskopf carded 82 as heat and rough challenged the field.

Page One Pott Pecan Valley Seattle Wash Don Bies Dan Sikes Florida Julius Boros Casper Creek Beard Fleckman Billy Casper Weiskopf Nicklaus Tom Weiskopf Jack Palmer Sanders

Tennis Seeds Fall In Smoky City Open Roundup

Jim Osborne of Hawaii won 6-2 6-2 8-6 in a men singles match. Sixth seed Stan Smith beat Patricio Cornejo 6-2 6-2 6-4. Nancy Richey reached the semifinals by straight sets. Linda Tuero upset Peaches Bartkowicz as the No 8 seed. Richey defeated Tory Fretz 6-2 6-1. Tuero won 0-6 6-1 6-3. Stephanie Del Fin a beat Vicky Rogers 2-6 6-2 6-5. Kathy Harter eliminated Valerie Ziegenfuss 2-6 9-7.

Nancy Richey San Angelo Peaches Bartkowicz Hamtramck Mich Linda Tuero Metairie Miss Richey Tory Fretz Los Angeles Miss Tuero Stephanie del Fina Hollywood Fla Vicky Rogers Rye N.Y Kathy Harter Seal Beach Calif Valerie Ziegenfuss Sandiego

Jackson's three run shot lifts A's past Twins 4 2

Reggie Jackson hits a three run homer in the first inning to spark Oakland to a 4 2 win over Minnesota. John Odom earned the win with five innings before Segui worked the ninth. Rick Monday and Sal Bando contributed key hits.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Reggie Jackson Oakland Athletics Minnesota Twins Jackson Jim Merritt Rick Monday Sal Bando John ‘Blue Moon Odom Cesar Tovar Twins Rich Reese Reese Tony Oliva Tovar Frank Quirci Athletics Diego Segui Bert Camipaneris Bando

Mets Top Cardinals 4 2 Behind Jones Homer

Cleon Jones hit an 11th homer of the year and drove in two as the Mets beat the Cardinals 4 to 2. Al Jackson earned the win with an RBI, Bud Harrelson opened with a double, and Jerry Grote Joey to an infield single in the eighth scoring Agee. Brock tripled for St Louis and later scored on a sac fly.

Fleekman Fran & Beard Cou Sanders Johnny Port George Archer Lee Trevino Arnold Palmer Miller Barber Dan Sikes Iree Bob Charles Julius Boros Don Bies Gay Brewer Jr Mae Lou Graham Tof al Gerberser Mia Hunter Gardner Luckinson JV Vie Frank Bosnton al Mengert Bill Casper Mason Rudolph Richard M Rryan Jerry Pittman Waart Ken Venturlinn Gene Mitchell Jr Ng Bot Tin Lionel Hebert Fachard Crawford Aeral Wit Tjasid Stockton Dig Frow Finsterwald Dorald E. White Aead Remy Tom Aaron Larry W Bruce Crampton New York Chandler Bert Yancey Fave Hill Harrelson William R Porreie Fae Or Ny Sam Carmichael Io Agee Kermit Zarley Jr Charles Jimmy Picard Thomas E. Asxcock Ling Shannon Bob Lunn Tae St Louis Larry Ziegleray Robsainy Brock Horace Moore Hee Jones Aharles Tohn Cony A. Jackson Jann Lively Brock Robert W. Crowley Laurie Hammer Jackson Stan Mosel W.short Pon Janney R.taylor Jasier Theis Ah Loya Granger Rob Hamilton Nelson i i Jim Mooney Jr ST. Louis Cleon Jones New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals Bud Harrelson Larry Jaster Jaster al Jackson Phil Linz Ed Kranepool Julian Javier Cardinals Ron Davis Masvill Bill Short Davis

Ruidoso Racing Ends With High Attendances and Payouts

At Ruidoso Downs New Mexico Friday results include multiple races across distances from 6 furlongs to a mile with winners such as Short's Playmate Paris Hostess and Rebel Roan. Payouts featured a big quinella of 252.60 and an attendance of 4,500 with total handle 170 dollars.

Ruidoso N.M UPI Ruidoso Down Rio Paris Hostess Uip Mafferty el Ritt Seatty Betonthbay Yos & Bar L. San 6.60, 3.60, 3. Go 3.60, 3.40: Three Guns Miss Myrna Mix Dallas County Banjo Blair Quinella SINTH Wembley Blue Girl Patrol Battle Bound Tamran Rose Dollar Dan Yos Ranagang Sir Boot Jolly B Twerleth Dovos & Up Mirooz Whistlers Ac Lucky Fellow RUIN Alb

New Yorker Finishes the Transatlantic Yacht Race

Bernard Rodriguez of Hyde Park New York sailed the 25 foot Trimaran Amistad solo from Plymouth to New York finishing in 47 days 16 hours 55 minutes. He is the 17th to finish as two boats remain unaccounted for with search possible in a week.

Newport, R.jr Bernard Rodriguez Hyde Park N.Y Amistad Rodriguez Plymouth England Ake Mattsson Sweden Goodwin II Michael Richey William S. Thomas New York

Alvis Placed on Disabled List for Leg Infection

The Cleveland Indians announce third baseman Max Alvis is on the disabled list after an internal infection in his left leg. An Indians spokesman says he likely bruised the leg earlier this month when hit by a stray ball. Dr. Vic Ippolito examined him before the move. vic washington signs with Ottawa Roughriders in CFL.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Max Alvis Indians Alvis Vic Ippolito

Lubbock All-Stars Eliminate Hereford In District Colt League Final

Lubbock whipped Hereford 8 to 0 at Modges Park in a District Colt League Baseball Tournament round, backed by a 10 hit attack and Joe Byrne on the mound. The win advances Lubbock to a championship showdown against Borger in a double elimination format with a potential second game at 8 30 p.m. if Borger wins.

John Jeansonne Avalanche Journal Sports Staff Modges Park Lubbock All-Stars Fense Hub City Hereford Joe Byrne Borger Bill Dean Troy Price Steve Kelly Byrne Hank Bartlett Price Bobby Lewis Ronald Kinner Bartlett Billy Sorrells Donnie Baker Mikey Klatt Bobby Baker Jack Crawford Kinner J. C. Polhmier Gene Smucker Dean Klatt Ludhoek Pohlmier Upshares Littlefield Ee Mark Graves John Rawlings Alien Keith Slaughter Jonny Rawlings Ray Billy Florer Monty Bive Layton Anderson

Dixie wins Area II title in 17-2 rout over Southwest

Dixie claims the Area II championship with a 17-2 victory over Southwest as Area II and I play conclude. Southern beats Western 5-3 in the consolation, while Area I sees Eastern top Slaton 5-3 and Northwest edge Northeast 2-1.

Nancy Hager Wins Texas State Junior Girls Title

Nancy Hager of Dallas defeated Susie Long of Dallas 6 and 5 to win her second consecutive Texas State Junior Girls Championship. The 15-year-old posted two under par over 13 holes with 11 pars and two birdies and finished eight under for the four matches. Mary Beth Morgan of Houston won the Sun Junior title 3 and 2 over Marcia LaRochelle of San Antonio. New officers of the Texas State Junior Girls Golf Association were announced: Deborah Fitzpatrick, Marsha Heitzman, Cynthia LaRochelle, Renee Tuer, and Mary Harkins.

Dallas Nancy Hager Susie Long Texas Nancy Canyon Creek Country Club Mary Beth Morgan Houston Marcia LaRochelle San Antonio Dallas Times Heriald Brookhaven Country Club Texas State Junior Girls Golf Association Deborah Fitzpatrick Amarillo Marsha Heitzman Cynthia LaRochelle Renee Tuer

Felty Tops Pro At Brownfield Meet

Brownfield special saw Mike Dugger on the winning team twice and runner up in individual as Bob Felty of Littlefield posted 70 while Felty and Hale led the pro-pro and pro-pro teams. Reynolds and Kozell claimed high team honors with 69. Hickman was the low amateur at 78.

Brownfield Mike Dugger Dugger Littlefield Bob Felty al Kozell Plainview Reynolds Lubbock Felty Floydada Richard Hale Marilyn andJack Walker Faneta ‘Graham Jo Hickman

Jockey Deported For Fifth Time

Miguel Gonzales a 42 year old Mexican jockey was ordered deported for the fifth time for illegal entry to the United States Judge Joseph Sam Perry sentenced him to two years in prison suspended and placed him on two years probation on condition he never return to the United States Gonzales had been deported in 1958 twice in 1963 and once in 1964

Chicago Miguel Gonzales United States Joseph Sam Perry U.S. District Court Gonzales Nuevo Laredo

Matchick's Two-Run Homer Lifts Tigers Over Orioles 5-4

Detroit trailed 4-2 until Tom Matchick belted a two-out, two-run homer in the ninth to cap a three-run rally and give the Tigers a 5-4 win over Baltimore. Wally Bunker and Eddie Watt held Detroit to two hits through eight before the ninth inning surge.

Detroit Tom Matchick Detroit Tigers Baltimore Orioles Tigers Wally Bunker Eddie Watt Jim Northrup al Kaline John O'Donoghue Watt Norm Cash Moe Drabowsky O'Donoghue Bill Freehan Northrup Matchick Orioles Cleveland Bunker den Wert Dick McAuliffe Baltimore Buford i Mauliffe Stanley Cf Danger Northru Kaline Powell Whorton Lolich Nan Ononhue Lasher Drabosky Brown Patterson Price Dobson Berte Balthnore Blay B.robinson Buford Fr.Robinsn McAuliffe Matchick & Belanger Blair H Bunker Pert Lonoghue Drabowsky Patterson Dobson

Little League Results Show Seasonal Tournament Action

Eastern and Northwest teams led by Kevin Gatewood and Keith Martin posted wins in district play. Northwest defeated Shallowater 7? to 5 as Gates earned the decision. Northwest and Eastern advance in AREA I and AREA II tournaments with several players duplicating solid hits and home run feats.

Dixie Southwest Southern Western Tommy McIntyre Brad Harrelson Eastern Slaton Northwest Northeast David Hooper Kevin Gatewood Keith Martin Northwest Park Shallowater Midwest Midwest Park North Lymn Reese Afb Jay Jenkins Brad Bybee Tohoka Lamesa O’donnell Layne Heald Sammy Boston

Baseball Friday Night Results Across Leagues

Eastern and national league games on Friday plus scheduled doubleheaders. Notable scores include Washington 7 Boston 3 and Detroit 5 Baltimore 4. California 2 Chicago 0. Oakland 4 Minnesota 2. New York 4 St. Louis 2. Cincinnati 9 Philadelphia 2.

Washington Boston Detroit Baltimore California Chicago Oakland Minnesota Cleveland New York Pittsburgh Atlanta St. Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Houston San Francisco Los Angeles Nash Chance Murphy John McNally McLain Siebert Barber Bertaiia Ellsworth Veale Niekro L. Jackson Arrigo Lemaster Sadecki Holtzman Riba Eaay Cleveland Eases da Baltimore Sa Ebaee Boston Seareee Oakland Feebenee Chicago Deen St Louis Algory

Hill Earns Pole For Grand Prix At Brands Hatch

Graham Hill of Britain set a pole time of 1 28.9 in a Lotus Ford at Brands Hatch for the British Grand Prix. His 2.65 mile lap averaged almost 107 mph, with 13 of 19 drivers matching or beating the listed mark in trials. Jackie Oliver was second fast at 1 29.4, also in a Lotus Ford, followed by Chris Amon of New Zealand in a Ferrari.

Brands Hatch England Graham Hill Britain Jackie Oliver Great Britain Chris Among New Zeland Ferrari

Drysdale Signals Possible Dodgers Trade Amid Rebuilding

Drysdale says the Dodgers may trade him as they rebuild. He notes 58-23 consecutive scoreless innings this season and that a trade is a definite possibility. If traded he will decide whether to play for the new team.

Dodgers Drysdale

Night racing at Arena Park sees weather halt events

Rain halted Friday night racing at Arena Park Raceways. Chuck Gallagher failed to finish as flags dropped early. In the modified division Dick Johnson and Don Zahn emerged winners. Sleepy Nelson led the sportsman class. Harold Ashock won the early model trophy dash with a 1939 Chevy. Next racing at Tohoka Highway set for 8:30 p.m.

Chuck Gallagher Arena Park Harold Ashiock Sleepy Nelson Kenneth Sandridge Amarilloymond Beadle Alton Wyatt Plainviews Gad Nelson Johnny Huskey Larryson Remny Don Zahn Dick Johnson Zahn Jerry Riley

Levelland Reaches Babe Ruth Tourney Finals

Levelland advances to the District Babe Ruth Baseball Tournament finals by defeating Tri-City 4-3 on Friday night. The Slaton-Lamesa game was rained out and will be rescheduled for today. Levelland remains the only unbeaten team in the double elimination event, with the championship set for tonight.

POST Levelland Tri-City

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