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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1963

Page

12

Monterey Netmen Lead Wichita Falls Invite After Day One

Monterey’s top seeded tennis team leads the Wichita Falls Invitational with 22 points after preliminary rounds. Dennis Carter of Monterey advanced before falling to James Jackson, while Steve Brandon and Mike Jones dominated doubles. Liz Parker and other Monterey players reached later rounds in both singles and doubles competitions.

Wichita Falls Monterey Lubbock High School Laughton High School Laughton Oklahoma Hillcrest High School Dallas Plainsmen Dennis Carter Ronnie Rutherford Garland High School James Jackson Haltom City High School Fort Worth Jackson Alabama Carter Steve Brandon Mike Jones Lubbock High Liz Parker Patsy Rippy Shawnee Miss Rippy Miss Parker Sherrie Sloan Francis Davis Nancy Steed Marilyn Marshall Highland Park High School Alan Kay Stevie Gamble Abilene Jimmy Tate Kenny Keenum Gwynn Botik Gwynn Connelly Sharon Lee Rutherford Garland Able Smith Berger Scott Chreen Highland Park Clase Stotts Wichita Fatish Lawton Okla Baker Bryan Adams Kenny Keecum Simmons Bloeker Amarillo Davis Smart Dennison

College Scores Across SWC and Nation

Texas Tech topped Texas 83 to 99 while Texas A&M beat Texas 83. Arkansas, Houston, Tulane and others posted wins. In the Northeast, Harvard over Brown 62 to 58 and Princeton over Cornell 78 to 65. NBA and NHL action with Chicago vs Los Angeles 114-108 and Quebec 5 Cleveland 4 in overtime.

Texas A&m Texas Tech Texas Arkansas B Southwest Houston Oklahoma City University Tulane Louisiana State Abilene Christian McMurry South Duke N.C. State Wake Forest North Carolina West Virginia Furman Davidson Virginia Tech Virginia St No. Car A&t East Union Rensselaer Poly Harvard Brown Columbus Pennsylvania Princeton Cornell Potsdam State New Paltz New York AC St. Michael St Lenoir Rhyne Catawba Carolina Erskine Susquehanna Drexel Temple Long Island Vermont Clarkson Joseph’s Pa Dayton Yale Dartmouth Cortland St Nacontast Plattsburg Oswego Hofstra Haverford Randolph-Macon Roanoke Midwest Kansas Missouri National Basketball ASSN Chicago Los Angeles Detroit St. Louis Quebec Cleveland Rochester Providence Hershey Springfield

24 Win Season Converts Jack Sanford To A Hurler

CASA GRANDE Ariz AP Jack Sanford discusses a 24 game winning season with the Giants and his new view as a pitcher not just a thrower He signed a 40 000 contract this week and says he now can pitch to hit his spots using a slider in tough counts while recalling past opponents.

Casa Grande Ariz Jack Sanford San Francisco Giants Giants Dick Groat Billy Hoeft Phoenix Hoeft

Nigerians to be Hired at Ferrous Metal Factory

Lagos reports that a ferrous metal factory plans to hire about 200 additional workers, reflecting job growth in the sector and regional employment expansion.

Lagos

Lefties On Top In Houston Charity Classic Bowling

Doyle Briggs of Houston leads the left-handed pack in the Houston Charity Classic after 18 games, with a 3 836 total. Don Ellis trails by 21 pins. Ed Brickell Johnny Meyer and Bill Allen also sit strong as 16 players advance to Saturday’s head-to-head matches for a $4 000 prize.

Houston UPI Professional Bowlers Association Doyle Briggs Briggs Don Ellis Ed Brickell Dallas Johnny Meyer Nesconset N.Y Bill Allen Fern Park Fla Portsiders Brickell Meyers Allen

Monterey blanked Levelland to open season with 10 3 win

Monterey took a 10 3 victory over Levelland in Friday baseball action led by pitchers Chris Galanos and Gary White. The Plainsmen next play Permian in a doubleheader in Odessa as Hampton, Avers, and Huey produced multiple hits to back a four run fifth inning and key early rallies.

Chris Galanos Gary White Monterey Plainsmen Levelland Odessa Permian Panthers Lobos Buddy Hampton al Avers Gary Huey Eldon Frost Keller Smith Hampton Ayers Don Barrett Randy Pumphrey

Training Camp Briefs Highlight Early Baseball Moves

In Florida spring reports, O'Toole aims to pitch the Reds opener against the Pirates. Senators GM Selkirk cites trouble getting Alvarez out of Cuba, hoping he can report soon. The Braves begin spring with 46 players present, Aaron absent due to son’s pneumonia. Colavito and Cash run their own workout camp in Detroit. Throneberry signs with the Mets after a tense contract session with Weiss and Murphy.

Washington Senators Pompano Beach Fla UPD George Selkirk Rogelio Alvarez Cuba Alvarez Cincinnati Harry Bright Senators Pinar del Rio San Diego Milwaukee Braves West Palm Beach Fila UPI Henry Aaron Mobile Ala Larry Joe Torre Mack Jones Howie Bedell Bedell Braves Toronto Torre Jones Lakeland, Fla Rocky Colavito Norm, Cash Detroit Tigers Jim Campbell

Big Eight title race tightens as Kansas State meets Oklahoma State

The Big Eight race narrows to a three team scramble with Kansas State facing Oklahoma State Saturday. A win would put K State a full game ahead and set up a showdown with Colorado March 9. Colorado stands second at 9 3 and should beat Nebraska Monday to chase the leaders.

United Press International Kansas State Oklahoma State Missouri Kansas Lawrence Oklahoma Nebraska Lincoln Stillwater Iowa State Tex Winter Wildcats Colorado Boulder

Cage Star Says He Has Grown Up After Duke Glory

Duke star Art Heyman, 6 5 senior from Rockville Centre New York, accepts AP Player of the Year honors and outlines plans to play pro basketball at least two years before studying law. He credits coaches Vic Bubas and Fred Sabel for guiding his temper and humility during four years at Duke.

Durham N.C Duke Art Heyman Heyman Associated Press Jone Heysman Rockville Centre N.Y Vic Bubas Fred Shabel

Owls Open 1963 Baseball Season Versus Corpus Christi

Rice Owls begin the 1963 baseball season with a Tuesday game against the University of Corpus Christi. They will play four non conference games before tackling Baylor in Southwest Conference play on March 16 at Waco.

Houston UPI Rice Owls University of Corpus Christi Owls Baylor Waco

Bouton Reported Yet unsigned as Yankes Hold Frustration

New York Yankees pitchers Jim Bouton arrived in Fort Lauderdale without signing his 1963 contract. The righthander, who won seven and last seven last season, his first in the major leagues, reported from Army duty amid the holdout.

NEW York Yankees Fort Lauderdale Fla UPI Jim Bouton Bouton

Indians Open Spring Training With Adcock Davalillo Spotlight

In Tucson Arizona Joe Adcock and Vic Davalillo led the Indians as the full team officially opened spring training. Pitchers and catchers had already been workouts since February 21.

Cleveland Indians Tucson Ariz UPI Joe Adcock Vic Davalillo

Harmon Killebrew Eyes Spring Start With New Nickname

Minnesota Twins slugger Harmon Killebrew announced he will be known as Happy Harmon this spring as he readies to defend his AL home run and RBI titles. He noted four seasons in the majors and experience at three positions, ending up in left field last season and expecting to stay there.

Minnesota Twins Orlando Fla UPI Harmon Killebrew Happy Harmon

Leo Durochers Form Powerful Righty Hit Trio

WERO Beach Florida reports Frank Howard Bill Skowron and Tommy Davis formed a strong right handed hitting trio to lead the team. The three sluggers generateearly offense and lift the Leo Durochers in a Friday matchup.

Wero Beach Fla Frank Howard Bill Skowron Tommy Davis Leo Durochers

Cardinals Hold Long Batting Practice in Florida

St. Louis Cardinals manager Johnny Keane drilled 53 players in uniform at St. Petersburg Florida with Ed Bauta and Minnie Minoso absent for a long workout that included two hours of batting practice.

ST. Louis ST. Petersburg Fla Ed Bauta Minnie Minoso Johnny Keane St. Louis Cardinals

Adair Slams Opening Pitch in Orioles Full Squad Start

Baltimore Orioles staged their first full-squad spring workout in Miami. Jerry Adair hit the first batting practice pitch over the left field wall. Adair will play second base exclusively this year after filling shortstop last season due to Ron Hansen's Army service.

Baltimore Orioles Miami Fla UPI Jerry Adair Adair Ron Hansen Orioles

Angels Praise Duncan Campbell After Extended Drill

Los Angeles Angels manager Bill Rigney praised Duncan Campbell a 25 year old third baseman outfielder after a lengthy infield and outfield throwing drill in Palm Springs California Rigney noted Campbell does everything well and praised his .311 batting last season with Asheville in the Pittsburgh organization.

LOS Angeles Angels Palm Springs Calif Duncan Campbell Pittsburgh Bill Rigney Rigney Campbell Asheville Pirate

Texas Beats Arkansas For 99-86 Record Sweep

Texas preserved its perfect Southwest Conference mark by beating Arkansas 99-86 to stay 13-0 in conference play. Larry Franks led Texas with 18 points while Matt Heller added 16 off the bench, as Arkansas star Tommy Boyer scored 24.

Austin UPD Texas Arkansas Razorbacks Southern Methodist Dallas Longhorns Baylor Waco Steers Hogs Matt Heller Larry Franks Tommy Boyer Texan Alf Gilbert Puryear Humphrey Fisher Franks Smith Heller Nelms Clark Carter Oe Dugan Holman Wolford Magness I J. Wilson Coffman Roger Au Bane Vouel Jayan Hogue

Tigers Rip Reds For Midget Title

The Tigers defeated the Rebels 29 to 12 to win the Midget League basketball tournament final at ABC Boys Club on Friday night. Billy Howard led Tigers with 7 points while Claude Tatum and Bruce Rush scored 4 each for the Rebels.

Tigers Rebels ABC Boys Club Billy Howard Claude Tatum Bruce Rush

Siebern Signs Highest Kansas City Contract

First baseman Norm Siebern checked into the Kansas City Athletics camp in Bradenton Florida and signed for 34000 dollars the highest salary ever paid to a Kansas City player. He arrived too late to work out but will join the team Saturday. Outfielder Manny Jimenez sent his contract to the Kansas City office but did not indicate a camp arrival date.

Bradenton Fla Norm Sijebern Kansas City Athletics Kansas City Siebern Manny Jimenez

White Sox to Stage First Intra Camp Game Saturday

The Chicago White Sox will enter the second phase of spring training with the first intra-camp game on Saturday. Four intra-squad games are planned over the coming days with matchups on Sunday Tuesday and Thursday.

Sarasota

Williams predicts big year for Stuart at Red Sox camp

Ted Williams joined the Red Sox spring camp in Scottsdale as regulars arrived. He watched Dick Stuart hit six more home runs in six days of batting practice and said Stuart should have a big season, predicting he will like Fenway. Stuart has drilled 45 homers in six days of practice.

Boston Red Sox Scottsdale, Ariz Ted Williams Dick Stuart Pittsburgh Stuart Fenaway Williams

Colts Open Spring Drills With 64 Players On Roster

Houston Colts opened full-scale spring drills in Apache Junction Arizona with 64 players in uniform. Craft scheduled the first intra squad game for Sunday. Dick Farrell Bob Bruce Ken Johnson George Brunet Don McMahon and Jim Umbricht slated to work three innings each.

Houston Colts Apache Junction Ariz UPI Craft Dick Farrell Bob Bruce Ken Johnson George Brunet Don McMahon Jim Umbricht

Stock roundup and grain quotes from Fort Worth market

American Exchange notes major stock and bond activity on Friday with Fort Worth grain prices listed including wheat at 61 1/2, corn 146 1/4 to 148 1/4, oats at 91 3/4 to 92 1/2 amid market activity.

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Grain futures blur by spreading amid mixed Board activity

Chicago grain futures varied in light to moderate trading on the Board of Trade. Speculators spread across contracts withdrawing from March to open long positions elsewhere. Old crop wheat led demand and rose with some strength tied to a reported Saudi Arabia flour purchase. March prices around 2.08 per bushel for wheat and around 1.18 to 1.19 for corn. Oats and rye moved modestly with mixed results. soybeans mostly steady.

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