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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1969
Page
10
Golf recap from the Cleveland Open shows Crampton faltering on the final holes while Coody, leading most of the tournament, seals victory with a 10-foot birdie on 18. Trevino Moody and Archer contend in the field with mid 70s scores.
A Honduran trainer, José Sat, is consoled by Mariana Salvador of Salvador after a tense match in Mexico City. The scene, captured by AP Wirephoto, shows serious emotions as the team suffers a challenging game.
Fullingim drilled a birdie putt on the 18th to secure victory in the Abernathy Partnership Golf Tournament. He teamed with Ted Watt of Abernathy and had led the field through the final round.
Hal Schauer and Bubba Brooks chase the Sunday charge as a three stroke lead slips away. Ted Watts and Jim Fullingim post 68 on Sunday to finish at 202 for 54 holes, with Schauer and Brooks one behind. Gene Quest and Ralph Quest Jr of Lubbock take consolation in the championship flight with 70.
Arthur Ashe, from Richmond Virginia, said the South African government refused him a visa to play in the South African Open, citing apartheid. Ashe has advanced to Wimbledon quarters and is treasurer of the Professional Tennis Players Association which will discuss the issue at the U S Open in Forest Hills. Top South African players Drysdale and Hewitt are PTPA members.
The royal battle headlines a Wednesday card at Fair Park starting 8:30 p.m. Twelve wrestlers vie in a pandemonium bout, ending with one survivor. Pepe Villa and Little Eagles face Western Tag titlists Buddy Colt and Gorgeous George Jr. in a non title match. Karl Karlsson meets Nick Kozak in another bout.
Ruidoso NM reports turf racing results with wagers and payouts for races including Daily Double and Ninth and Eleventh events. Notable performances include Native Chief paying 7.00 and 7.60, with Dandy Bay and Bree discussing top finishes as the card closes. A separate Denver AP note: Grady Cavness of UTEP signs 1969 contract as Broncos top draft pick.
Robert McKinney of Lubbock and San Angeloan John Sheperson won the San Angelo Partnership Golf Tournament by six strokes. They posted a 260 total, 20 under par, after a 66 final round. Ted Covington and Tom Jenkins were second, with Covington having won last year’s tournament.
Ike Groce of Lubbock defeated Jon Gottschall of San Angelo 6 4 6 2 to win the Midland Open men singles title. Groce and David Kent of Midland also claimed doubles honors by beating Steve Buck and Randy Mayeux 6 2 6 2.
The Fourth of July Midland Invitational Slo Pitch Softball Tourney runs Friday and Saturday with 25 to 30 teams expected in a double elimination format. Organizers seek more teams before Tuesday's deadline. contact Tournament Director Bill Cole at MU 2-8271 or MU 2-7245. Entry fee is $25. The note also mentions 25 golfers who earned over $61,000 on the 1968 IPGA golf tour.
The AAU Track and Field Meet in Miami saw Jim Ryun quit the mile race at the start of the second quarter amid emotional disturbance. Carlos and Evans led fast finals with world class times, while Ron Laird and Ralph Mann posted good showings. John Cole set a meet record in the discus, and Mark Murro added a javelin mark.
Francois Cevert, 24, won the Trophy Race for formula two cars at Reims with a 1 19 21.3 time and a 136 mph average. Robin Widdows and Piers Courage placed second and third in Brabhams. Six drivers remained late after DNF incidents involving Ickx, Stewart, Siffert, and Rindt. Joe Morrison and Allen Jacobs signed 1969 Giants contracts.
Lutz defeats 17 year old Australian John Alexander 9-7 4-6 3-6 6-4 6-4 to reach Wimbledon quarter finals. Monday’s lineup features Laver vs Drysdale, Lutz vs Ashe, Newcombe vs Okker, Graebner vs Roche.
Dewey Jackson a 70 year old dairy farmer from near Roseboro North Carolina won the national hollerin contest at Spivey s Corner delivering his winning holler to What a Friend We Have in Jesus The crowd counted nearly 3000 as Jeanne Marie Brown of New Orleans won the women s division with The Dismal Swamp holler
Snyder golfer R J Kidd captured the 36 hole Snyder 25 And Over event by tying with Cloyce Talbott at 142 and winning a sudden death playoff on the par five 18th. Fred Whitlock of Lubbock secured second in the second flight with a hole in one and a 163. John Pickering of Snyder won the first flight at 153, one stroke ahead of Ted Gross of Big Spring.
Attendance slumps for the Coaches All-America game in Atlanta after a 14 to 16 loss by the West amid heat and missing stars. Organizer Kierowski defends a four year Atlanta run while Braves officials review the future and potential Oakland bids surface.
The Baltimore Colts announced three player signings on Saturday. Georgia Tech quarterback Larry Good, Purdue tight end Marion Griffin, and tackle Ken Deleney joined the Colts as they reshaped the roster through free agency.
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