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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1969

Page

10

Charley Hiewih Faces Hidden End of Baseball Dream

In Albuquerque a 32 year old minor league player named Charley Hiewih ends a long chase for the big leagues. Once a promising shortstop with a $2,000 bonus, he spent years on the bench and in the minors, earning meager pay while chasing a dream that never materialized.

Albuquerque Charle Dave Charley Seout Charles Wassien Tampa Stockton Calif Elmira Tie Charles Hiewih Texas Mantles Mayses Musiais

Eight Women Compete In City Golf Championship

Eight contestants tee off at Meadow Brook for the annual city female championship. Defending champion Bersl Humacher faces Lois Mielure in opening round. Lorene Ward meets Jeannie Collier at 9 with Pat Comerford vs Irene Harris and Ruby Moore vs Johnnie White in early pairings.

Meadowbrook Jay Mcwhite A.m. Tony Oher Bers Humacher Lois Mie Lorene Ward Jeannie Collier Pat Comerford Irene Harris Ruby Moore Johnnie White Gong

Gilbert Signs With Fort Worth Braves In Houston

Chris Gilbert former Texas All America record holder for rushing signs a pro contract with the Fort Worth Braves of the Texas Football League in Houston. Braves owner Tommy Mercer says the fifth round Jets pick joined Fort Worth after failing to reach terms with New York Jets. Gilbert three time All Southwestern Conference selection and second team All American in senior year.

Fort Worth

Bengals Waive First Round Pick Lonnie Paige

Wilmington Ohio AP reports the Cincinnati Bengals waived defensive tackle Lonnie Paige the 11th round draft choice who played at North Carolina College after joining the AFL club this season.

Wilmington Ohio Cincinnati Bengals Lonnie Paige Paige North Carolina College

Midland team blanks foes in Legion sectional opener 11 1

Prince pitched Midland Bleor Chemical to an 11 1 victory over Lubbock in the first game of the American Legion sectional playoffs. Stark added two singles and a triple with four RBIs as Midland Lee players powered the win. The two teams advance to Friday’s game in Lubbock for the second contest of the series.

Randy Lubbock Midland Prince Farr Mound Ralph Stark Montay Bleor Chemical American Legion Hee Stark AvYross SM

Fiore Wins Petersen Bowling Classic in Chicago

Tony Fiore of New Lexington Ohio claimed the $15,000 first prize in the Petersen Bowling Classic marathon ended Sunday after starting November 20. Louis Burr of Detroit took second with $17,500, while top finishers from Chicago New Orleans and Michigan earned additional prizes in the $512 total purse.

Chicago Cape Tony Fiore Dres Ling New Lexington Ohio Ae Us Prives Louis Burr Detroit Jack Brown Albert Johnson Jr New Orleans Roger Hutton Braidwood Hugh Coupa Frankenmuth

British win seen as they prepare for Davis Cup semifinal

Britain lines up on Wimbledon’s center court for the July 31 inter zone semifinal against Brazil with a team of Cox Stiwe Curtis Patirick and others. A win would set up the inter zone final against India or Romania on August 14 18 on the center court.

The Lawn Tennis Association Brazil India Romania Tost Ted United States LTA South Africa Mark Cox Graham Stiwe Peter Curtis Gerald Patirick Cox Stile Sine Kies Con Curtis Battrick Britain Fred Perry Win Toni Koch Ion Tirlac the Nastase Iyo Cleveland

Broncos Trim Five Players Amid Camp Roster Moves

Denver Broncos cut five players on Monday as camp began. Four were released for medical reasons after failing physicals including rookies Dave Hasa Calver Stockton Rion Linquist Ian Moudemeld and Joe Paldan. Quarterback Tir Joteos from Weber State was also released.

Denver Tap Denver Broncos American Football League Dave Hasa Calver Stockton

Be affecting Beards and Caspers Edge for Alcan Golf Honor

Frank Beard and Billy Casper clinch berths in the Alcan Golfer of the Year Championship at Portland Golf Club. Dave Hill and Gav Brewer mount late challenges after Philadelphia results set totals and a sudden death tiebreaker.

Philadelphia Frank Beard Billy Casper Portland

Zyglewicz Defends State Title in Beaumont Showdown

Boxer Zyglewicz, a former title challenger to Frazier, travels to Beaumont's Southeast Texas Fair Grounds Rodeo Arena for a 15 round defense against debuting Falls of Austin. He enters with 10 knockouts and aims to prove he can contend with a big puncher as he reasserts himself.

Austin Beauvont Texas Fair Grounds Rodeo Arena Karke Zzyciewics

Davis Released From Hospital After Pitch Injury

San Francisco AP reports Davis, Los Angeles Dodger center fielder, was released from St Luke's Hospital after a pitch struck behind his right ear causing a fracture. He hopes to return Thursday as LA faces Chicago.

San Francisco Wile He Davis Los Angeles Deelgrave Juan Marichal Davis St. Luke's Hospital Chicago Montreal Duin Mevnn Atlanta Claude Raymond

Weird Race Completes Amid Heat in Freehold Expedition

Report of a four day King Highway-Freehold race from Atlantic City to Freehold. A veteran rider dropped out on day one due to heat exhaustion after changing horseshoes, while Vamanx and Houston Hanover finished the leg with Vamas hampered by poor footwear and Horseshoes delays. Tracy Hanover led early but was overtaken near the finish as Housten Hanover surged ahead.

Ifield Haustion Atlantic City Freehold Vamas Houston Hanove Vamanx Vomark Smithville Heuisten Hanover

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