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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1968

Page

8

Hubbers Sweep Plowboys Behind Henderson and Dement

Rip Griffin's Lubbock Hubbers swept Amarillo Graham Plow 5-0 and 8-7 at Lowery Field. Joe Henderson drove in five runs with two singles and two doubles, Gary Dement added four RBIs including a three run homer, boosting the Hubbers to their 32nd and 33rd wins. Larry Horton earned win in the first game while Mike Bromley allowed the late rally in the nightcap.

Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal Joe Henderson Gary Dement Rip Griffin Lubbock Hubbers Amarillo Graham Plow Lowery Field Hubbers Plowboys Henderson Henge Dement Steve Molberg Fred Dumler Johnny Bowman Hender‘son Jimmy Carter Larry Horton Mike Mitchell J. B. Palmer Carter Plow Terry Burkhalter Archie Jennings Molberg Stanton Moore Donnie Bumpass Moore Jennings Burkhalter Johnson Prince Ixim Henderson Herry Johnson Fred Dumfer Grahant Jerry Johnson Mike Bromley Jimm Batty I. B. Palmer

Hub City Netters Claim Titles At Lubbock Closed

Tim Brown defeats David Erwin 6 2 6 4 to win Boy's 16 singles and joins Mike Jones to win Boy's 16 doubles 6 3 6 3 over Michael Gatewood and Erwin. Winners advance to Amarillo regional. event tied to TAAF and state meet in Fort Worth.

Tim Brown David Erwin Mike Jones Michael Gatewood Erwin Lubbock Amarillo Texas Amateur Athletic Federation TAAF Fort Worth

Ruidoso Downs Sunday Racing Results Summary

chaotic OCR lists multiple races at Ruidoso Downs with a long tally of finishing times and payouts. Notable items include Big Quinella payout of 4743.20 and total handle of 245790 dollars across events, with winners such as Gavie Pere and Tudor Peace.

Ruidoro, Nlm LPL Ruidoso Downs Gavie Pere King Winds Peres Amiles Navifleet BO Indian Brush Jive Yan Gomer Besterna Mister Bar Dawes Clv Firth Ajax Granma Grey Cinder Lea Levan Creek BIG Quinella Poly Tina High Mick Sos Tudor Peace Jim’s Lee Bowman

Neophyte Karter Wins Debut at Lubbock Karting Meet

John Waitt won the intermediate junior division in his first karting event hosted by the Lubbock Karting Assn at Panhandle South Plains Fairgrounds on Sunday. Kenny Hayhurst Amarillo took junior fast. Steve Lindsey won slow junior. Adult divisions saw Sam Drum fast, Richard Petty intermediate, Ferrer Daniel slow.

John Waitt Lubbock Karting Assn Panhandle South Plains Fairground Kenny Hayhurst Amarillo Steve Lindsey Sam Drum Richard Petty Ferrer Daniel Brownfield

Pairings Set For State NBC Meet

Rip Griffin's Lubbock hubbers face Clyde Raiders in the opening game of the 11 day Texas NBC pre tournament. Fort Worth Rams vs Odessa Oilers open Lowrey Field at 6 45 p m with city officials at ceremonies. Tickets on sale for 4 sessions at 1 50 each or 10 for the tourney. Other first round games include San Angelo Vikings Arlington Cardinals and more.

Cleveland New York Boston Washington Baltimore Detroit Minnesota Oakland Chicago Ag California St Louis Houston San Francisco Pittsborody Atlanta Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Los Angeles Dallas-Fort Worth Amarillo Albuquerque Memphis Pet Boston California New York Wee Washington Wee Cincinnati Paceare Pittsburgh Bally Shreveport Bahnsen Siebert Adamson Hunter Fisher Milwaukee Fryman St Lews Carlton Niekro Marichal Ryan Rip Griffin Lubbock Hubbers Texas Nbc Clyde Raiders Fort Worth Rams Odesa Oilers Lowrey Field W.D. Rober, Jr

Texas Tech golfers Arnold White win Levelland title

Jim Arnold and Ronnie White of Texas Tech captured the championship flight in Levelland finishing 23 under par with a 190 total over 54 holes. The Tech duo led with rounds of 61 65 64 and won the event as Jimmie Johnson and Gene Rush, the defending champs, fell to fifth. Local Levelland entrants claimed several other flight titles.

Avalanche-Journal Levelland Levelland Partnership Jimmie Johnson Gene Rush Johnson Rush Jim Arnold Ronnie White Lubbock White Arnold Texas Tech Jim Conine Hal Schauer Tech Red Raiders Max Harrington Carlsbad N.M Larry Simmons Red Raider W. L. Walker Eddie Crawley Texan James Harder J. T. Pugh Leveland Lobo al Dawson Levelland Country Club Jim Connie Doug Ehile Steve LaCrone Rusty Reiger Dick Dyer Ehle Lacrone Reiser Liver N. M Cliff Sutherland Jim Hodo Vernon Ban Autrey Harold Hassell Seminole Larry Roberts Don Roberts Autreys Hassell Kiddie Crawley Sonny Seipert Jack Garnett Lennie Stern Johnny Stobauzh Larry Sides Bob Halford Lobo Flight Levellend Jim Graves John Talbert Littlefield Harder

Graebner Dominates Smith With 14 Aces In Victory

Graebner, 21 year old Smith clash as Graebner wins the match in straight sets, boasting 14 aces and seven breaks while Smith tires and struggles to sustain pace. Tuero loses to Richey in a baseline battle as Richey wins five straight games after a tight opener.

Page One Smith Graebner Love Miss Tuero Louisville Miss Richey Duece

Bueno Rios wins women's title at Eastbourne

Maria Bueno of Brazil dominated Judy Tegart of Australia 6 2 6 4 to win the invitation tennis tournament women's singles. The 29 year old healer on tour returned from injuries to showcase tactics under sunny skies as she heads home to consult her doctor. In the men's final Mark Cox defeated Owen Davidson 6 4 16 4.

Eastbourne England Maria Bueno Brazil Judy Tegart Australia Tegart

Boros Captures PGA Crown After Trek Through Heat

Jack Boros, the Hartford native known as Big Jay, charged from two behind after a hotyt day at Pecan Valley. He birdied the 5th and 6th, then seized the lead on the 11th with a 15-foot putt to beat Fleckman and Casper for the PGA title, while Trevino, Beard and January trailed.

Page One Palmer Arnie Lee Lee Trevino Trevino Salado Creek Louisville Frank Beard Pecan Valley Fleckman Bill Casper Boros PGA Jerry Barber Don January Chicago January Big Jay The Moose Hartford

Boros Wins After Palmer Rally In San Antonio Scorecard

Boros built a late lead with a 15-foot birdie on the 16th and then survived a bogey on 17 as Palmer surged with a strong finish. Palmer’s missed putt sparked cheers while Boros chipped to avert a bogey and closed with a clutch putt for victory. Gene Mitchell Jr. finished 79 to 306, tied with Schoener Jr. and Gene Webb.

Page One Smith Marilynn Miss Mann Miss Smith Wirtz Boros Charles Fleckman Palmer Boros Charles Lubbock Country Club Gene Mitchell Jr Robert Schoener Jr Gene Webb Julius

Boros and Trevino To Represent U S At World Cup in Rome

Boros, PGA champion, and Open winner Lee Trevino will represent the United States at the World Cup in Rome, November 14 to 17. Boros recalled a 1952 money tally of $37,000 while Palmer lamented missing 11 birdie chances late. Marty Fleckman teased Boros about future money for young players.

Rome Boros Lee Trevdno PGA Arnold Palmer Marty Fleckman Port Arthur

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