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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1963

Page

8

Texas Tech star Donny Anderson weighs 200 pounds seeks speed balance

The article profiles Stinnett halfback Donny Anderson aiming to stay near 200 pounds to preserve speed after Spring training. It also notes Texas Tech coaches meeting with Red Raider Clubs in Abernathy and Hobbs, and various Texas sports moves and acquisitions across colleges and leagues.

Donny Anderson Stinnett Texas Tech Anderson Sport Center Dave Campbell Waco News-Tribune Texas Arkansas Randy Matson Pampa Texas A&m Danny Ayers Aggie Charlie Thomas Ayers Floyd Wagstaff Tyler Junior College Babe Hallmark Bill Nutter Conway Ark North Carolina State College Raleigh Dallas and Fort Worth Burnett Field Dallas LeGrave Field Rangers LeGrave Cowtown Big D

Takes After Mother Gary Player Far Shorter than Father

Gary Player, tall father George Bayer and other golf figures are discussed in a Thunderbird classic via Oscar Fraley. Gary, 5'7 and 150 pounds, is said to take after his mother while his father, a six footer, teases his son’s shorter stature. The piece highlights Don Cherry and Julius Boros, plus Arnold Palmer and Bobby Nichols as rising stars amid tour talk.

Oscar Fraley Rye N.Y UPI Fearless Fraley Gary Player Johannesburg Gary United States Pop Big George Bayer Big George Bobby Nichols Arnold Palmer Jacky Bonvin Switzerland Shell Don Cherry Julius Boros

Boxer Remains In Serious Condition After Ring Injury

Luther Ray Hubble 24, an oilfield worker who boxed as a hobby, stayed in serious condition after a June 7 bout in Amarti when his head struck the ropes in the final round. He was knocked down, revived, and has remained in a coma though shows slight improvement. His wife said he fought for $10 a round, and the family of four hopes he may retire from boxing for good.

Amarillo UPI Luther Ray Hubble Hobby Hubble Willie Franklin Amati

Sharon Bell Tops At Meet in Texas Junior Champs

Sharon Bell of Lubbock won three firsts and a second in the 12 13 division at the Texas Junior Champs Meet and was named outstanding athlete. She claimed the 50 and 75 yard dashes and the broad jump with second in the standing broad jump. Donna Sparks won the 10 11 division 50 yard dash and placed second in the 125 yard dash. Ronnie Hughes led Lubbock boys in the 75 yard dash and low hurdles. others posted seconds in multiple events. The event was sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce.

Fort Stockton Sharon Bell Lubbock Texas Donna Sparks Texas Tech Don Sparks Ronnie Hughes Larry Burnett Greg Moore Brian Woolsey iCastleberry Kathy Lack Miss Bell Sue Schexnayder Port Arthur Janice Rinehart Snyder Junior Chamber of Commerce

Hubs and Skyliners Triumph in Interleague Doubleheader

Mike Calloway pitched a two hitter as the Hubbers blanked the Red Birds 8 0 at Lowery Field. Donnie Bumpass drove two triples for NBC Hubbers while W C Gardner took the loss for the Industrial League Birds. Barry Keckler and Jimmy Fullerton led NBC Skyliners to an 11 2 win over Lubbock Electric with Keckler adding a double and single. Fred Hamrick took the loss.

Mike Calloway Hubbers Red Birds Lowery Field Donnie Bumpass NBC Hubbers W. C. Gardner Barry Keckler Skyliners NBC Lubbock Electric Jimmy Fullerton Fred Hamrick

Creed Takes Firm Lead In Cosmopolitan Women's Open

Clifford Ann Creed 98 pounds from Alexandria Louisiana fired a two under par 70 to take a one stroke lead over Shirley Spork and Gloria Armstrong heading into Sunday's final round. Creed has a two day total of 141.

Rockton, Ill UPI Clifford Ann Creed Alexandria Miss Creed Shirley Spork Gloria Armstrong Miss Spork Betsy Rawls Ruth Jessen Sandra Haynie Marlene Hagge

Darlene Ward Wins Notts Open Title In Nottingham

American player Darlene Hard from Long Beach defeats Maria Bueno of Brazil 7-5 to win the Notts Open women's title in Nottingham, England, on Saturday.

Darlene Ward Nottingham England Darlene Hard Long Beach Calif Maria Bueno Brazil

Thunderbird Golf Classic Final Round On NBC

The final round of the Thunderbird Golf Classic, worth $100,000, will be televised nationally by NBC from 4 to 5 p.m. EST Sunday.

Golf ON TV Today Harrison, N.Y NBC

13-Man Russian Roulette Headlines Wednesday Wrestling Card

A 13-man Russian Roulette event leads the Fair Park Coliseum card with $1500 to the sole survivor. Participants include Verne Gagne Dory Funk Sr Dory Funk Jr Fritz Von Erich and others with three champions among them. The show features three other bouts including Gagne vs Von Erich and a six man tag team match. First bell is 8:30 pm, tickets available at PO5-7070.

Fair Park Coliseum Verne Gagne Dory Funk Sr Fritz von Erich Tony Borne Jose Lothario Bob Geigel Tokyo Tom Dory Funk Jr Dick Dunn Roy McClarity Bill Romanoff Alex Perez Wahoo McDaniel Gagne Judy Glover Peggy Allen Borne Dunn Funk Jr Geigel Lorthario Perez Amarillo Lubbock

Last Round Goes Today in Tule Lake Golf Tourney

Defending champion Ken Hicks of Amarillo barely edged C L Andress to reach the championship round at Tule Lake. Amarillo trio Buddy Hamilton Bob Baker join Hicks Webb Jr in the final 18 hole medal play with Paul Webb Jr. as the fourth finalist after earlier victories.

Tulia Ken Hicks Amarillo C. L. Andrews Hale Center Tule Lake Buddy Hamilton Bob Baker Paul Webb Jr Hamilton Ove Kenny Colwell Wayne LeGate Baker Dick Dyer D. J. Northcutt Tulsa Morgan McReynolds Floydada Ronnie Huckabee Bob Fawcett Northcutt Barry Ward McReynolds Jim Butler

Runners and Purses From Daily Race Card Highlights

Daily race card results show multiple races with payouts and times. Notable finishes include Debs Delight and Hard Luck Bob with midfield shows, and an overall handle of 201,072 dollars with 3,500 attendees. Quinella paid 335.20 dollars.

Thelmas J Bro Chas Serde Yys Debs Delight Uarantine Bob Far Aigben Rica Moon Bar Pusae Charndel Bulls Twentyone Cagey Calhoun Brown Dude Royal Go Donna Trap Second Cabin Call Me Red Quick Mist Deep Fathom Buea Dildine Go Eagle Rhoda Creel Miss Deck m_ eyan Dusty Dan Quinella Handle

Unheralded B Major Edges Candy Spots in Chicagoan

In a whip lashing stretch drive at Chicago, unheralded B Major, 35-to-1, overtakes odds-on Candy Spots by a nose to win the $113,333 Chicagoan for 3-year-olds. The mile and an eighth race in 1:47 1-5 sets a new track record on the redesigned layout. Get Around finishes third as Candy Spots fades after initial speed.

Chicago UPI B. Major Candy Spots Elmendorf Farm Max Gluck Willie Shoemaker Maine Chance Farm

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