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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1966
Page
10
Atlanta gains a doubleheader sweep over Los Angeles with a 5 4 opener win and a 4 2 night victory. Don Drysdale suffers his sixth straight loss and his 10th of the season as 47 228 fans watch the action.
Cincinnati won their eighth straight as Tony Perez delivered a pinch single in the 10th, driving in Chien Ruiz after Leo Cardenas beat out a bunt for the winning setup. Frank Linzy relieved Marichal, who allowed only three hits and briefly shut down the Reds.
The Plainview course hosts a foggy leaderboard with Herring and Huber tied at the summit after Williams dominates the crowd with 4 birdies on the opening hole. Notables include Ray mond Marshall of Lubbock who previously topped the meet, while several players from Wichita Falls and nearby cities vie for the title across multiple flights.
Pare Oney faltered after 43 holes dropping a stroke to par while Zarley surged with two birdies on the back nine for a 66. Gay Brewer stood three behind at 215 along with Toone and Devlin who shared spots as leaders.
Kav Siore at Cali Nanianat highlights a schedule of weightlifting events in Olton with competitions and participants set to compete across multiple weight classes and sessions in coming days.
The Brooklyn Dodgers of the Continental Football League traded flanker Tom Blind and linebacker Ed Post to Orlando for fullback Mike Hagler, linebacker Tom Gunderman and defensive back Bob Balderston. This follows a prior nine-player deal with Toronto for quarterback Frank Mirriott and a top pick.
Sisson voices bitterness about returning to the tourney as AI forward. The world meet occurs every two years and emphasizes pursuit of a crown. The 1968 tournament is eyed as a potential repeat or renewal for the team.
Semifinals loom across all divisions at the Tennis Center as teams push through crowded rounds. Players like Mel Ralllack and Mark Dhilveith advance in singles and doubles brackets, with notable results in boys and men’s competitions and several quarterfinals set for upcoming sessions.
The report outlines results from the women and girls singles events with quarterfinal and semifinal rounds. Names such as Kuskenstad, Hedinminse, and Leea appear among the competitors, with scores and placements noted across multiple divisions.
The piece covers roller hockey hosting and amateur status in the RSROA with the 1967 Fort Worth national tournament, plus local notes on Lubbock teams and players such as Billy Sisson and the Sisson brothers. It also references Ongoing discussions about Lubbock hosting bids and the tough courses tasking golfers on narrow trees and precision shots.
Nineteen races filled Whorten coupe events at Avan Park Raceway with Victor Comers, Vick Johnson, and Odis Scott among winners. The trophy dash, heats, and feature in the super modified class highlighted a day of prize money and steady doubt as Nelson and Gibson disputed results.
Yoakum County Golf Club directors announce the Yoakum course will open for play July 29 with Roy Fain advising. The greens are in good condition after recent growth and rain, with final touches pending. Racing pages note heat and semi winners including Don Zahn Johnny Dance and Carl Sutton in motor events.
Vanderbilt star Clyde Lee leads an AAU squad announced by G Russel Lyons to tour the Soviet bloc nations this summer. The team includes Purdue’s Dave Schell hase Duke’s Jack Marin and Minnesota’s Lou Hudson among others and will assemble at Annapolis July 5 for a week of practice before sailing to Budapest.
The AAU meet saw Lee Evans from San Jose and eight qualifiers push to the finals in the 440 yard event. Nelson of the California Striders tied the meet record in a trial heat as Theron Lewis of Southern U won his semi with 46.3. Southern California Striders led the team standings with 7 points, Pasadena AA second with 30, NY Athletic Club 22, 49ers Track Club 19, and Athens AC of Oakland 14 among leaders.
An obscure historical note recalls an Indian reservation once at Brothers ton, Nol, now known as Indian Mills. The fragmented text mentions American employees and a regional context, hinting at broader Native American settlement patterns and a change in place names over time.
Eddie Arcaro delivers the last score in a sweep across the Tri Crown classics seizing top position in a New York racing feature. Arcaro’s ride dominates the field as the event concludes with a decisive victory.
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