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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1959

Page

5

Adams Downs Lawson 1 Up To Win Littlefield Title

Lubbock veteran Roland Adams beat Dave Lawson 1 up in the seventh Littlefield Invitational final after a tight 18 holes. Adams sealed victory with a 16 foot birdie at the 17th, finishing three under par to Lawson two under as Lubbock golfers swept the event margins.

Adams Downs Lawson Littlefield George Wallace walanche-Journal Sports Roland Adams Lubbock Dave Lawson Adams Johnson Levelland Jimmy Johnson Jimmy Stewart Mac Tubb Mac Texas Tech Ton Janson Adame Hell L. D. Hines John Berry Carl” Rushing Tony Andress Lubbeck Lubock Tubb

Charmpion Finna Helene RauRs in Texas semis

Lubbock area records report semifinals results with Littlefield and Levelland students contending. Lawson defeats Dimm Sewer and Mackess of Lubbock advances to finals. multiple matches list scores and consolations across Levelland, Lubbock, and surrounding towns.

Charmpion Finna Helene RauRs Lubbock Dave Lawson Adame Jimmy John Levelland Up Lawson Laveland Dickupp Levelland Crnittalwets Joe Marshal Guenela Dawid Fenbiey Latteneia Hint Po Hines Hines George Isbell Mackess Mackes

Bartzen Wins Tennessee Valley Tennis Crown

Bernard Barten of Dallas won the Tennessee Valley Invitational singles title in Chattanooga defeating John Skogstad of Coral Gables 2 6 2 6 0 6. Mane Martin of Australia upset Carol Hanks for the women's title 6 2 6 2. Bartzen and Grant Golden beat John Powless and Skogerad 6 2 6 3 to win men's doubles. Marilyn Montgomery and Sarah Mae Tuber won the women's doubles by defeating Miss Martin and Leslie Ann Sparling 6 3 6 7 6 3.

Chattanooga Tenn Bernard Barten Dallas Tex John Skogstad Coral Gables Fla Mane Martin Australia Carol Hanks St Louis Bartzen Grant Golden Chivazo John Powless Tallahassee Skegerad Marilyn Montgomery Houston Sarah Mae Tuber Evansville Ind Miss Martin Leslie_Ann Sparling Canada

Golf Calendar Signals Pro Am Invitational Events

A garbled OCR list outlines multiple golf events and pro am invitations across Texas venues and clubs. It mentions players such as Ross Rogers and various Pro Am and amateur pairings, with references to venues like Seminole and Tulsa areas, and events labeled as Pro-Am and Invitational along with dates and locations.

Muiesdoe Borgel Sabirene Bouin Leveiland “Inviiation Vile Guesae Veverams Amateur de Floyanne Amari Ross Rogers Seeamaniio Parvneranip Pubine Fon Bo Dumar PGA Tame My Waave Parvne Bate Panhandle Dumas Invit Samant CC Floydada Mulesnoe Muleanoe SaTopa Texas Labbece Inettarion Uct Texas Pga

Longshot Birum Wins Paris Grand Prix in Photo Finish

Birum, a long shot, wins the Grand Prix de Paris for 3 year olds in a photo finish against Le Loup Garou at Longchamp. Time 3 minutes 13.36 seconds for 1 1/8 miles. Birum pays 168 francs to win as France’s richest race of the year.

First Native Champion McDermott Wins Open Title

Johnny McDermott became the first native-born American to win the USGA Open Championship, capturing the title in 1911 and defending it successfully in 1912.

Johnny McDermott

Plainview Tops Roswell Behind O Melia 6 To 2

Plainview Athletics beat the Roswell Pirates 6 to 2 as Dennis O'Melia held Roswell to two runs before shutting them out late. O'Melia allowed nine hits with two walks for his second win, while Tommy Wood took the loss. Roswell tallied in the second, Plainview answered in the fourth then pulled ahead on a fifth inning passed ball, adding three runs in the seventh.

Plainview Dennis O'Melia Roswell Pirates Plainview Athletics Athletics Pirates Leroy Luketich Tommy Wood Ron Spring Vic Roznovsky O'Melia John Mason Tom O'Conner Ronowsky Jim Weston Bob Carothers Bob Vostry Rosnovsky Vostry

Rain Wipes Out Alpine At Hobbs

A Sophomore League doubleheader between Alpine and Hobbs was postponed by rain and wet grounds in Hobbs. The Cardinals will host the Cowboys Monday at 6 30 p m with Ed Popowski naming Gary Modrell and Don Schwall to face Hobbs pitchers Bob Funge and Gene Parent.

HOBBS Alpine Cardinals Cowboys Ed Popowski Gary Modrell Don Schwall Bob Funge Gene Parent

Telford Wins Playoff For Medalist At Lubbock Meet

Lindsey Telford edged Bruce Kattmann and Dixon White to win medalist honors in the LCC meet at Lubbock Country Club. Telford shot 74 and 2 over par, with Kattmann finishing second at 173 and White at 77. Other results include Murrell Tripp defeating Ray Marshall and Jack Garrett edged by White in a 1 up finish, while Dick Jennings was upset by Jim Finley. Defending champion Larry Lott opened with a 5 and 4 victory over Al Cooper.

Lindsey Telford Lubbock Country Club Bruce Kattmann Dixon White Kattmann White Telford Rattmann Murrell Tripp Jack Garrett Dick Jennings Jim Finley Larry Lott al Cooper Raymond Marshall Fenner Tubbs Tom Murphey Lawrence Clark

Hobbs Driver Injured In Galveston Race Upset

In Galveston Texas Dal las drivers Jim Hall and Delmo Johnson led a 126 car field to wins in several sports car events. Jack Connolly of Dallas captured first in the Bandini 750 class while Dr George W Sprankle of Hobbs New Mexico suffered a elbow injury when his TR 3 overturned in the early race. The day drew about 10 000 spectators at the Galveston Municipal Airport.

Galveston Tex Dallas Jim Hall Delmo Johnson Jack Connolly George W. Sprankle Hobbs N.M

Aleshi Leads Casters As Invitational Tourney Ends

Steve Aleshie led Lubbock Casting Club’s fifth Invitational Casting Tourney closing day with multiple wins. He captured All-Accuracy with 3R2 of 1400, won Class A dry fly accuracy with 92, and contributed to a strong two-day performance. Wanda Wilkins of Dallas topped women’s All-Accuracy at 213, while B L Farley of Lubbock won the intermediate division with 243.

Steve Aleshie Lubbock Aleshi Farlier Dave Altridae Rene Tek Wanda Witking Fane ‘Wilson Piimpike Evelen Smith Wiwian Grorte Lynn Rayere Reelen

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