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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1957

Page

11

Southwest and Southern Little League results rumor

Ari Furniture romped to a 26 15 victory over Winters Manufacturing Co Saturday afternoon in a Southwest Minor Little League game. Mickey Dorsett earned the win. Burns led with three home runs and a single. Burnie Bass added three singles and a double. Cpor had two singles for the losses.

Ari Furniture Winter's~Manufacturing Co Mickey Dorsett Burns Mallet Burnie Bass Por Don's Flowers Benge Daniel Jimmy Farrell A. B. Morris Southern Little League Furr Foods Paymaster Bears Robert Roper Joe Dean Bill Marion Allen Hubbard Mathis-Wilson Construction Co Woody Tire Co Frank Johnson Ed O'Donnell Bob Anderson Joe Taulk Woody Tire Robert Draper Grays The Monarchs Draper Booker Thomas Forrest Johnson

South Plains Little Leagues Standings Rally in Regional Play

Furr Foods leads the Southwest Pony League with 9 wins and 4 losses, edging National and Lions Club at 7 7 records. James Ellis of Furrs is unbeaten in five rings while James Mitchell of Elks tops the batting with .430. Lions and Furrs head to Teen Age Tournament as the league nears season end.

Furr Foods tMhe Southwest T National Lions Club Elks Club J Stluulus James Ellis Furrs Chers James Mitchell Elks Lions My League Mitchell Elke Dennis Ry Davis Dudley Morrison Nath Black Yeeeees Sade Y Painter Dad Myers Oreo Morehead Rookard Furra G Whiteside Csssessees Lima aSteee Ellis Furre Webb Biack Avid Whiteside Hard Carson My Cochran Lionas Elks Etesecessens Sims Tahora Giants Lynn County News First National Bank Tahoka Cubs Wynne Collier Cardinals Tahoka Compress Yankees Piggly Wiggly Hank Chapa Plainview Harvest Queen Jaycees Millers Team Farm Eeeehaes Ence Plainsman Elevators Aerenenes Connor Mathes Lions Teveoneeeevseeesees Kiwanis Cree Eenaserecees Green Eee Reese Seeerentee Herald-Newsee Little League ‘S Rotary Co-op Silvertonne Furr Food Plains Green Kiwanis Herald-News Lions Mondey

Casting Club Tournament Set At K N Clapp Today

The Lubbock Casting Club holds the second of five annual summer events for members at 2 p.m. today at K N Clapp Casting Pool 42nd and Allegenve. About 50 members are expected to gather for wet dry fly and accuracy contests as part of the Southwestern casting contest series.

Bock Casting Club K.N. Clapp Lubbock K. N. App

Ford opens Western Open lead at Plum Hollow

Doug Ford fired a four under par 67 to take a one stroke lead at 207 through 54 holes of the 54th Western Open at Plum Hollow in windswept Detroit. Billy Maxwell Gene Littler trailed by one with Snead closing fast at 209 while a large group at 210-212 kept the title within reach.

Lloyd Northard Detroit Doug Ford Kiamesha Lake N.Y Plum Hollow Ford Billy Maxwell Odessa Tex Gene Littler Singing Hills Calif Gay Brewer Jr Cincinnati Marty Furgol Lemont Til Don Finsterwald Tequesta Fla Brewer Furgol Finsterwald Sammy Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Snead Ken Venturi San Francisco Paul Harney Boston Mass George Bauer Los Angeles Babe Lichardus Hillside N.J Joe Conrad San Antonio Jimy Demaret Kiamesha Marty Furgot Ed Oliver Book

Freer Brownfield Set To Face Champion Contender In Snyder Finals

In Snyder on June 29 Frank Freer of Lamesa won two matches advancing to a semifinal clash with Charlie Brownfield of Stamford. Freer defeated Shelby Cocker 5-3 and John Markham 2-1 to reach Sunday’s showdowns as Brownfield edged Bill Eschenbrenner 34 front nine to 38.

Freer Shelby Cocker Snyder John Markeham Stamford Charlie Brownfield Stamford S Betwen Brownfield Bill Eschenbrenner Fort Worth Brownfield

Rex Baxter Jr Wins 1957 NCAA Golf Championship

Rex Baxter Jr a Walker Cup team member defeated Ward Wettlaufer of Hamilton College 4 and 2 to capture the 1957 NCAA golf championship at the Broadmoor course. Baxter parred the 16 holes in the final and had late rallies including a decisive finish on the 34th hole. Wettlaufer from Buffalo NY struggled with the course woods and putts as Baxter praised by Dave Williams Houston coach as the best young player in the world. Baxter, from Houston, will marry next month and plans a three week rest after the tournament.

Baxter Rex Baxter Jr Amarillo Houston University Ted Payseur University of Houston Colorado Springs Colo Ward Wettlaufer Hamilton College Wettlaufer Buffalo N.Y Houston University Business Houston Dallas Tex Fred Rick) Jones Ohio State Fort Carson Broadmoor Cheyenne Mountain Dave Williams

Benton Charged Again in Detroit Check Incident

Al Benton 46, former Detroit Tigers pitcher, was charged with passing a worthless check at a Woodward Avenue food shop in Royal Oak suburb Friday night.

Benton Detroit al Benton Pica Tigers Woodward Avenue Suburban Royal Oka

Brewer wins Texas Jaycee Junior Regional golf title at home course

Andrews 15 year old Houstie Brewer posts 112 over 27 holes to edge Garry Littlejohn and Bill Munn by one stroke. Mike Gooden finishes fourth with 116 to earn trip to state tournament. winners span divisions from Pee Wee to 17 and under. Whale milk tastes slightly like oil.

Midland Billy Smith Iraan Brewer and Munn Littlejohn Wendell Forge Wink Joe Mac Allen Andrews Glenn Merrill Monahans Pee

Cryer fires 65 to Medal at Denver City Golf

Bob Cryer, former champion, shot a 65 seven under par to lead the Denver City Invitation at Denver City Country Club. Harry Goble, defending champion, posted 72 in qualifying and will start the championship flight, with Paul Woods of Brownfield at 74. Competition begins Sunday at 7:30 a.m. with third flight players teeing off first.

Bob Cryer Denver City Denver City Country Club A.m Harry Goble Brownfield Paul Woods

Championship Flight Results Feature Across Multiple Cities

Net of a championship flight event lists matchups with players from Brownfield Denver City Lovington Lubbock Morton Seagraves Hobbs Seminole Andrews and more. Recaps include first second and third flights with morning and evening starts and numerous pairings across towns.

J. O. Burnette Brownfield Jerry Kirschner Bernard Alexander Morton Duke Cole Ted Hardy C. R. Fulks Denver City Jimmy Stewart Lubbock Sawyer Graham George Stewart Sam Trout S. M. Monroe B. D. Brown Louis Marrs H. L. Tipton Richard Trenary Neal van Zandt Seagraves E .m Roy Tarver Hensel Murchison Lovington D. R.myers Elmer Madding Odessa H. G. Harkridger Hobbs Ray Folgman Hub Cadenhead D. W. Harkina M. Brown Carroll Sizemore Jim Middleton Dunk Warren Crawford Taylor L. H. Aldridge Luke Hall Clyde Lewis Johnny Stockdale Bill Barnhill Seminole Charley Meadow Tohoka Donald Speck A. C. Ward Jim Turner Andrews Leon Moore Stoney Hennington R. H. McAdams Bill Wright B. C. Vick Willis Black Tommy Hawkins

Perez to defend title against Young Martin in Buenos Aires

World flyweight champion Pascual Perez of Argentina will defend his title against Spain's Young Martin in Buenos Aires on October 12, as announced by Perez manager Lazaro Koci.

Scores from multiple youth leagues reveal wide margins

Baseball results show Southern Pony lTfactie Scottie Stamps 11 Police Chiefs 8 and Monarchs Southwest Major Little League Boswell Graders 9 with others like Womble Olds 8. Southwest Pee Wee Mathis Wilson 36 Woody Tire 9. Minor League Don's Flowers 16 Builders Sales 15 Grigga Furniture 26 Winter's Mfg. 13. Local church leagues report First Baptist 7 Flint Ave Baptist 0 forfeit and Calvary Baptist 12 East Side Baptist 11 Highland Baptist

Southern Pony lTfactie Scottie Stamps Police Chiefs Grays Monarchs & Southwest Boswell Graders Womble Olds Mathis-Wilson Woody Tire Fenner Tubbs Gentiy’s Fimvers Don's Flowers Builders Sales Grigga Furniture Winter's Mfg Southern Little Teache Furr Rong Paymaster Bears Merican Lernon Monterey Oh Littlefield

Golf Roundup Scattered Matches Across Texas Regions

The report lists numerous golf results across towns including Snyder Lamesa Sweetwater Stamford Abilene Colorado City and Fort Worth with players such as First Rew Frank Freer John Markham Dan Wharton Gary Alston and Bill Carlson. Outcomes show margins like 2-1 5-4 and 1 up plus several defaults and 8-2 scores in a dense series of flights and rounds.

Frank Freer Lamesa She. Cocker Snyder John Markhamamford R. J. Kidd Charlie Brownfield Stamford Travis Horton John Pickering R. S. MccCullah Soring Dan Wharton Sweetwater Bill Eschenbrenner Fort Worth Bill Carlson Abilene John Grubbs Colorado City Bill Craig Harold Rattie Gary Alston Manning Davis Howser Hall Tuttle Boren Henderson McGee McCloud Sewell Bryan Sartain Slaton Joe Munday Leonard Perry Marshall Erwin Clay Markham Harold Lacik Alton Leach Plainview Vic Bage Doug Keith Runky Grimes Big Spring Charles Johnson Russell Yorgensen R. W. Vandeiber Bryan Jordan Jamen Bardwell John Steber Ross Carroll Dan Warren A. D. Walker Ed Free Jim Stehley E. B. Clark O. K. Flecher Paul Betts John Dyer James Roaser Robert Tuttle Lamena Max Milam

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Genifry Scottie Stamps Scotties Don Bumpass Billy Cage Carl Hudgens L. B. Mounay Burr Foods Safe Bet Southwest Pony Crown South Plains Little Leagues Doug Ray Tarris Cut and Shoot National Boxing Assn North Ft. Polk Harris Eschenbrenner Don Lovelady FE. A. Brooks Hoarce Curlee Roby Dr. W. M, Jones A. G. Shaw Jimmy Cloud Jimmy Hall Lorraine Roy Thoin Pete Calhoun Joe Williams Ernest Potter Jack Collins Raugsh Rice Curlee Loveland Shaw Calhoun Potter Dick Cloud Léon Autrey Buck Frances Gene Knabel Hamline Bermon Corvell Hermleigh James Rogers J. W. Thompson Rex Li Gene Draughon Texas Lubbock Associetion Insurance Lubbock Auto Company Polar Aire Ee Texas Avenue Goble Harry Gobler A. S. Kilpatrick Billy Cashe Randall Carpenter Howard Russell Horace Taylor Tom McAllister R. S. Cryer Clyde Keith Howard Gibson Goldsmith Prentice Walker Elmer McKinney Eddie Grier Ray Warden Art Hall Levelland Roftrall Major Pad League Brady Plumbing & Armstrong Transfer Hasie-Green Engineers Hamilton- Walker Jets Dixie Church League Smuthcrest Baptist First Methodist First Baptist Flint Ave. Baptist College Ave. Baptist Calvary Baptist Exas Church League Manors Presbyterian East Side Baptist Highland Baptist First Markham Pickering Carlson Wharton Alston Craig Ralph Howser John Pipps Bill Hall John Hamner Trent W. R. Tuttle Gene Bruton John Voren B. J. Weaver Bob Henderson J. E. Brown Holt cGee, Jr Webb Vaden Ken Sewell Jim Handley Post P. W. Cloud, Jr C. V. McClatchey Recond Perry Sartian Mark Inam Leach Johnson Keith Bardwell Vandiker Carroll Walker Fletcher Stehley Dyer Ante Bartlett Atwood Bill Rice A. E. Floyd Sammy Baurd Ahiene Tom Farrier A. B. Dick Bristol Diel PO Chevrolet Firestone Ries
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