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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1962

Page

8

Bubi Tries Johnson Saturday In Title Fight

Berlin AP report details Gustav Bubid Scholz challenging Harold Johnson for the light heavyweight world title at Olympic Stadium. Max Schmeling will attend ringside to observe Scholz in this era defining bout with potential to join history as second man to win a world title.

Joan Pighn Berlin Gustav Bubid Scholz Harold Johnson Sehm Max Schmmeling Iwill Olympic Schol Ries Schmeling Stenet PD

Littlefield tourney shocks as Ken Shields rises

In Littlefield country club action the 2L-year old Marion Tinkster Lawson falls in the quarterfinals while Ken Shields gains praise for guiding his club. Haberer wins the Littlefield title with 68 as Adams places second. Rosland struggles, and Shields contemplates continuing his gamble and growth.

Littlefield Ken Marion Tinkster Lawson Eth Shields Gary Middie Lave Haberer Adams Rosland Roland Guess

Former Open champion Sargent dies at 79 in Atlanta

George Sargent, English born former U S Open golf champion and 1920s National PGA president, died after a long illness in Atlanta. Aprot of 15 years at East Lake Country Club after moving there with Bobby Jones, he mentored many players and fathered 10 children with three sons also becoming pros.

Atlanta George Sargent National Professional Golf Association Sargent East Lake Country Club Bobby Jones Dorking Sut County England Sargent Bean Tom Mc What Epsom Downs Harry Vardon Ganton Golf Club Yorkshire Royal Crein Inglewood Alex Smith National Pga Chilren Harold Tonth Pga

Hereford golf tournament crowns Kincaid and Hardy

In Hereford Hardy and Kincaid win the event while Muleshees and Ban from Clovis earn top places. Walter Howell Kincaid and O W Barry with Bud Gunter of Plainview clinch the team title with a low score. Pro-pro crowns go to Kincaid and Pendergrises with a 0% score. Hertfordshire hunt funds suffer as poor turnout wastes food.

Muleshees Ban Clovis Mi Ted John Pit Ifure Ann Kinsbron Ken Hicks Ho Larry Bib Als Amarillo Kincaid Walter Howell O. W Ray Mardy Brad Wilser Anyod

Americans Rally In London Grass Court Wins

Americans seize tennis victories at the London Grass Courts with notable rounds. Caroline Leap and Red Laver advance. Billy Hogin misses this year's US Open after collecting $20,911 in prior Opens.

StopAnn Marsaet Osborne duPont London Previes Bledon Coral Gables Scott Roger Hecke Britein Angele Tex Sante Monica Calif Gaya Cleviland Billie Jes Maliat Long Beach Mangaret Viner Wilmington Det Mers Bes Weer Vietoria Phoenix Arig Ttt Caroline Leap Arcadia Ben Hogin

Frick Is Partial Veeck Charges New York Look Magazine Claims

Veeck accuses William D Frick of favoritism toward the American League and labels Walter OMalley of the Dodgers as the rat boss of baseball in Look magazine. He also says Frick skipped Kennedy’s season opener to attend a party for OMalley in Los Angeles. The second Look article repeats the charges against Frick and extends his feud with co owner Del Webb of the Yankees. Philadelphia Phillies place Frank Sullivan on waivers for possible release. Billy Smith recalled from Buffalo IL.

New York Ford Fric Ossner Walter O'Malles Dodgers Wiils Sullivan Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia Phillies Frank Sullivan Ytcher Billy Smith Fron Buffalo

Cornell Pennsylvanian athletes compete in track events

The report details a competitive track meet featuring runners from Cornell and the University of Pennsylvania with multiple names and performances. Robert Schnutt of Short Hills, Nal won the event with a long toss. The piece mentions several colleges and athletes across events and results, highlighting a joint effort by Cornell and Pennsylvania teams.

Sverstreek Hedmnet Carnell Robert Schnutt Short Hills Nal Trish John Tarwsen Cornell Thomas Shanitve Ronnie Martin Dibbawis Prescott Bliterrsut Never Penn Pred Kiddleton Drake Uiversity Pennsylvania

Nicklaus Besieged by Rumor and Return to Ohio

In Columbus the story follows Jackie Nicklaus amid hometown speculation about his future with Ohio State. Officials discuss draft plans, potential coaching decisions, and the impact on the university golf program as September enrollment looms.

Columbus Jackie Nicklaus Winie Phanard

English Tired Of Losing Cup Debate Looms in London

Reports from London describe tensions over the Wisitiaan Cup setup with calls to broaden competition. Margaret Dubont and Hazel Wightman advocate changes while British officials cling to an Arvbo-American format, amid tight results in late rounds and fears of a single-contest outcome.

London Reterius Val Landon T Australie Secuth Bakuiess Margaret Dubont Hazel Wightman The Sores Bertatn Amorim Sworn Ap

Red Cheks Face Levelland Today

AL Chek coach Bobby plans Danny Mac Dougall to pitch as the Lab hock mine meet Levelland for the final game of the first. Ameren Legion play features a 4 0 record with Gary Huey at short Eldon Frost Baldy Hampton Don Barrett and AT x Smith in the lineup. MacDougall will pitch with Rudy Foster catching. game time not specified.

AL Chek Bobby Danny MacDougall Hades Labhock Levelland Ameren Legion E'S Legionnaires Gary Huey Eldon Frost Baldy Hampton Don Barrett Atx Smith MacDougall Rudy Foster

Kansas City Extends six game streak with extra base hits

The Kansas City team surged to a six game streak powered by a barrage of extra base hits. The Athletics faced a tough stretch as they struggled to contain the offense and halt the run of successes in recent games.

Kansas City SAS City Kansas City Athletics

Major League Leaders In Contests And Home Runs

National League leaders include Mays Banks Cepeda Mejors and Robinson while American League leaders feature Killebrew Aaron and Gentile. Pitching leaders list Purkey McLish Pappas Donovan and Wickersham. The narrative notes a wave of victories and strong pitching fueling a late-season surge, with mentions of Norm Siebern, Jerry Lumpe, and Dick Howser contributing offense.

Willims Athison Phill Davis LA Dusted TaAdrre Walvis Siebern Cuninghian Tattey Asith Thomas Moran L.A Mays Giants Banks Cubs Cepeda Mejors Colts American Sels Gentile Orioles Tigers Killebrew Anerlean Robinson White Sox Athletics Wagner Angels Rollins Twins Orioles Purkey Reds Ably McLish Phils Bruce Colts Ifsx Dodgers Ishaw Tave Pierce

Littlefield Hosts Lubbock Auto Meet This Afternoon

Local note reports Littlefield hosting a Lubbock auto event today at 6 or 7 PM with standings and district marks mentioned. Names and specifics are garbled but indicate a track or automotive competition involving Littlefield and Lubbock participants.

Hamlin Seeks Football Aide For School Programs

Hamlin High School seeks an assistant football coach and track coach per superintendent Foster Cook. Shorrill Bottoms, previously an assistant football coach and head track coach, is listed as athletic director. Applicants are asked to call or write. The program plans include roles in multiple locations, with assignments anticipated next fall.

Hamlin Hamlin High School Foster Cook

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