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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1955

Page

16

Expert fish mounting tips and local angling reports

A column urges proper fish mounting practices and outlines best timing to mount bass and other species. Conservation Officer James L. Dillard notes anglers from the lake area catching catfish well while crappie fishing remains fair. The piece lists several anglers from South Plains and Portales reporting catches of pike, catfish, and crappie, with remarks on water temperature and gear.

Mike James L. Dillard V. E. Tudor Eubanks South Plains Bambers Lavelland Sam Combs L. Smallewands Roy Barbee John Wall

South Plains fishermen reel in catfish on warm river days

Day by day on the Coleen River anglers like Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Binks and the Burke family report channel catfish on trotlines. South Plains locals including Harley Rogers and the Hendersons brag of sizable stringers while New Home crowds gather at King Creek Lodge for a homecoming fishing spree with music and a fish fry.

Coleen R. R. Burke Buchanan South Plains Harley Rogers Midland C. P. Henderson Brownfield New Home Texas Gary Fey Rice King Creek Lodge Nere Ne Rome Donald Caudle

Local bodybuilding star Lewis leads competition and class schedule

Ert Lewis once titled Mr Dallas and Mr West Texas competes in the Mr America event while teaching at the Kahn Club in Lubbock. Centered with him is R. J. Mitchell, masseur, as the club offers daily bodybuilding classes, steam baths, rabbi sakes, and gym facilities for young Lubbock residents including high school students.

Ert Lewis Trai Erica Lewis Dallas West Texas R. J. Mitchell Kahn Th Club Tig David Hughes John Hughes University of Texas Lubbock Thal High School Las

Races Wide Open In ABC Branch Baseball

All three ABC Branch leagues stay open with leaders in Pee Wee and Junior. Yankees top Pee Wee by two games, Dodgers lead Midget tied with Yankees. Top hitters include Nabors Hampton Bell and Bronson. Hicks shines for Dodgers with .858? pitching and 17 hits in 20 at bats.

ABC Yankees Dodgers Red Dodgegers Jerald Thomas Pirates Don Nabors Buddy Hampton Ronnie Bell Jerry May Red Sox Slick Rappe Ronald Hunt Irates Gene Bronson Steve Boothe James Dunning Junior Don Hicks Dodge

Double Main Event Tops Grapple Card

Two main bouts headline the grappling card with a second featured match highlighted by names such as Ramon Torres and Colizeum arena setting. The event unfolds midweek as organizers push marquee matchups and regional talent. Fans anticipate a packed night of throws and holds.

Ramon Torres Arena Tren la Anton

Fleming Leads TL Hitters In Busy Season Highlights

The report notes Fleming leading Troy League hitters with multiple RBIs and Antonia and Dixon among leaders in triples and steals. It references Red Murff and Burnside’s durability, with several mentions of pitchers and box office notes at the Coliseum. Olsen hosted Gov Mayner and children with cerebral palsy as he prepared to meet Archie Moore Wednesday night in Asbury Park.

Merce Jim Fshont RBI Dallas Asbury Park N. J Carl Bebo) Olsen Robert Mayner New Jersey Archie Moore

Dodgers Lead In Optimist Branch Standings

Dodgers top both Pee Wee and Junior League in the Optimist Branch of Lubbock Boys Club baseball with 6-2 records after last week. In juniors Billy Bond leads batting with .750 for the Yankees while Merlin omit of Red Sox tops pitching with 6 2. Dodgers’ James Mower and Bond remain undefeated. Pee Wee leaders include Terry Autry Sex at .437 with Ellis and Gray close behind. Notable pitching records show Ellis 5-1 and Hardin 4-2. Also reports: Hoad and Staley wed in London as Wimbledon begins.

Dodger Pee Wee Lubbock Boys Club Billy Bond Yankees Merlin Omit Red James Mower Gers Bond Mowery Dodgers Darwin Hilliard Ewell Copelin Patron Boyd Sox McClendon Yankees Tony Womack Pirates Courtney Berry Donald Eving Piras Kenneth Dodgers Pgach Terry Autry Jimmy Ellis James Gray Frank Freeman Red Sox Eddie Haney Billy Hardin Ellis Pat ‘Machen Hardin Vannie Mitchell

Hallman Wins Semi Final To Face Hundley Or Acker

DOWNS NORMAN 6 AND 5 Hallman advances after beating Walter B Holland 6 and 5 in a semifinal. Norman defeats Bill Humphrey to reach the semis. In golf action Teel Caricostat Brewer and Acker win to reach semis. Archie Huffman faces Pat N Walker, Julius Sterler vs C B Stafford.

Tanner Paul Jones

Meeting to organize Lubbock Black softball league

A 7 p.m. Monday meeting at Mae Simmons softball park aims to form a Black softball league in Lubbock. Open to players over 16 and interested communities. managers with teams should bring rosters. Night games planned with two teams to start immediately after the gathering.

Mae Simmons Lubbock

Nashua Owners Offered 100000 Purse for Stage Race

Oceanport New Jersey June 188 Amory L Haskell president of aece said ae he as e owners and Nashua a purse of 1 be and an additional charity to atage a ma Monmouth rece and a Tare owner waps i Woodward Te owner of Nashua desired that no publicity be given to the offer put that he was making the event via reply to rumors about the ability of a slown at Aionmouth tween we great year-olds.

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