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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1960

Page

9

Border Olympics Preview Sees Baytown Loom in Title Chase

Baytown, Corpus Christi Ray, Midland and Houston Lamar led the high school division as prelims set up a Saturday final in the Border Olympics. Howard County of Big Spring led the junior college action with 17% points, while Raymond Wesley of Aldine Carver dominated sprints and jumps for the high school class. Calvin Cooley’s groin injury robbed Abilene Christian of its top hurdler and cooled some title hopes.

Harold V. Ratliff Laredo Tex Baytown Corpus Christi Ray Midland Houston Lamar Howard County Big Spring Raymond Wesley Aldine Carver Wesley Midland Lach Abilene Jnot Jan Ahlbert Southern Methodist John Macy Cooley Texas Abiene Christian Abilene Christian Calvin Cooley Schreiner Institute of Kerrville Paris Corpus Christi del Mar Blinn Eugene Franklin William Carter Ernest Smith Tiffen Stone

McAdoo, Claude, Higgins win in Canyon girls tourney

In Region 1B girls basketball at Canyon South Plains teams split results. McAdoo beat Meadow 44-39, Claude defeated Cotton Center 50-27, and Higgins edged New Deal 56-55 in a tight playoff slate. Kay Bussard led Higgins with 20 and Hundley 24 for Claude.

Avalences Journal Canyon Claude Higgins Cotton Center New Deal South Plains McAdoo Meadow Trent Knox City Lionesses Sterling Higgins Ollie McNeely McNeely Lioneses Kay Bussard Shirley French Kay Weese Bussard French Donna Hundley Betty Ransom Hundley Ransom Theda Prather Judith White Jodie Barrett MeAdoo Kay Burrow Betty van Meter van Meter Burrow Kay Settle Clara Duncan Annie Culp Sarah Payne Syra Swinney Peggy Crownover Culp Sreter Barrow Arrow Settle Joplin R.V' Meter Duncan Belaska Benson Edinburgh Solsberg Afro Jones Peat Toles Bussard T Stanley Jenkins Q D.handley J.barret Am Prather Almon White Stephenson Barrett Eddleman F' Poovey Caren

Joyner Advances as Philbrick Reaches Net Meet Finals

Jill Philbrick a ninth grader from J. T. Hutchinson won three matches at the Wichita Falls invitation tennis tourney to reach the girls singles final against Jan Chinn of Highland Park. She defeated Ada Smyth of Tascosa 6-0 4-6 6-0, Becky Gould 6-3 6-0, and Carolyn Lain 6-1 6-1. Bobby Joyner of Monterey advanced to the boys singles semifinals by beating Cliff Rickey 6-1 6-1 and Charles Lutz 6-4 6-2. Other results include Kenneth Fulton over Roger Camp 6-4 6-4 and Bill Berg over Belverd Needles 11-9 5-7 7-5. In boys doubles, Jim Collier and Mike Malley of Tom S. Lubbock lost to Manuel Edquist and Dick Palmer of Amarillo 6-2 3-6 6-4. Clint Symes and David Osborne of Monterey won 6-2 6-2 then fell to Jim Garrick and Robert Peterson of Wichita Falls 6-1 6-3. Linda Gardner and Bunny Burlington of Wichita Falls defeated Vickie George and Nelda McQuien of Plainview 6-2 6-2. Celia Forest and Sadie Halsey of Tom S. Lubbock beat Joyce Martin and Carolyn Hory 6-3 6-0 but then lost to Barbara Lain and Pat Kus of Midland 6-2 6-2. Beverly Ball of Lubbock had two byes in Class B girls singles and will face Kathy Ham mar of Highland in today’s semifinals.

Wichita Falls Jill Philbrick J. T Hutchinson Jan Chinn Highland Park Miss Philbrick Ada Smyth Tascosa Becky Gould Carolyn Lain Midland Bobby Joyner Monterey Carey West Fort Jim Collier Mike Malley Tom S Lubbock Manuel Edquist Dick Palmer Amarillo Clint Symes David Osborne Ed Coe Garrett ‘Boone Jim Garrick Robert Peterson Linda Gardner Bunny Bullington Vickie George Nelda McQuien Plainview Celia Forest Sadie Halsey Tom S. Lubbock Joyce Martin Carolyn Hory Fort Worth Poly Barbara Lain Pat Kusby Beverly Ball Kathy Hammar Highland

Wichita Falls Wins Tourney in Freezing Weather

Wichita Falls hosts won the schoolboy invitational golf tournament, beating Amarillo Tasco by five strokes 672 to 677. Paschal of Fort Worth finished third at 678, with Andrews placing seventh. Don Fizer of Paschal won medal honors at 154.

Wichita Falls Amarillo Tascosa Fort Worth Paschal Oe Andrews Don Fizer Paschal Harry Joyner Marvin Dick Housty Brewer Andrews Dale Underwood Tommy Stubbs Mike Pusey

Blocker Low at Laredo in Border Olympics Golf

Texas Tech’s Chris Blocker claimed low 54 hole total 211 to finish third as Houston led Texas A&M by three at the Border Olympics. North Texas close behind Tech while Aggies Dickey Duble and John Lively Jr. fired sub par 66s to surge into contention and set a new 18 hole record.

Aggies Hal Winston North Texas State

Barone brothers shine for Penn State wrestling duo

At University Park Henry and John Barone form a notable brother act on the Nittany Lions wrestling squad. Their father is a mathematics professor on the university faculty, adding a scholarly backdrop to their sports profile.

University Park, Pa NEA Penn State Henry John Barone

France Introduces New Heavy franc Worth About 100 Old Ones

France unveils a heavier franc valued at roughly 100 old francs per new unit. Authorities explain the reform aims to simplify pricing and stabilize the economy amid ongoing monetary adjustments.

France

Bowling Meet Opens in Toledo at 57th Congress

The 57th American Bowling Congress tournament starts in Toledo with more than 30,000 bowlers expected. This edition is the 10th largest, and Toledo marks the sixth time hosting, tying Chicago and Buffalo. Thirty-six lanes were installed in the Toledo Sports Arena at a cost of $350,000.

Toledo, Ohio

Coffman First Team Plains Players Named To Class A All State

Plains star Walter Coffman led the Class A all state basketball selections with 42 points in the Texas Sports Writers Association ballot. James Slaughter of Llano topped the voting at 65 points, with Sammy McCrary of Cushing and Frank Williams of Huntington also on the first team. The second team included Eugene Canavan Boerne Charles Kamp J F Dulles George Roman Marfa Billy Martin Waco Midway Howard McKissack Junction. Third and honorable mentions followed.

United Press International James Slaughter Llano Texas Sports Writers Association Walter Coffman Plains Sammy McCrary Cushing Frank Williams Huntington Dickie Farris Madisonville Fof Eugene Canavan Boerne Charles Kamp John Foster Dulles Fort Bend County George Roman Marfa Bill Martin Waco Midway Howard McKissack Junction Canavan Eugene Canavan J. F. Dulles Billy Martin Howard iMcKissack Ronnie Helms Burnet Harmon Meixner Jackie Burns White Deer Wayne Lambert West Orange Gerry Broom Leverett’s Chapel

Big Ten Bars Postseason Play Era Except Olympic Tryouts

The Big Ten voted to stay out of all post season events including the Rose Bowl and NCAA tournaments with an Olympic team exception. Faculty reps approved amid disagreements, while athletic directors opposed due to missing Rose Bowl participation.

Big Ten Columbus Ohio UPI Bill Reed

McAdoo star leads 1960 Class B all state basketball team

Morris Schmeltekoff of Kyle tops the Texas Sports Writers Association Class B all state selections with 23.6 rebounds per game and 17.2 points. Jimmy Puryear Santo, George Scott McAdoo, Leon Campbell Henrietta Midway, and Gayle Driver Woden round out the top five on the second team chosen by a committee led by Pete Smith.

United Press International Morris Schmeltekoff Kyle Texas Sports Writers Association Schmeltekoff Central Texas Cage Power Scott Jimmy Puryear Santo Pete Smith Cleburne Times- Review George Scott McAdoo Leon Campbell Henrietta Midway Gayle Driver Woden Jimmy Walker Masonic Home David Schmidt Valley Mills Billy Wiggins Hedley Horst Paul Copperas Cove Conroy Lacy Turkey Masonic Home Senor James Collins Lipan Kenneth Wallace Whitney Dwight Dow Wink James Holt Pat Agnew Carl Henry Tom Womble Morse Larry Aldridge Jim Ned Joe Bryant Everman Malcom Basham Venus Kurt Johnson Hutto Woodie Owens Roscoe Highland Ronnie Aldridge Norman Hardy Derrell Jennings Larhaddie Brice Thompson Hartley Dennis Calverley Garden City Ronnie Young Hawley Kenneth Trice Marvin Thompson Vega James Glass Wall Donny Garrett China Spring Martin Wilhite

Frenchman Leads Meet in World Figure Skating Championship

Alain Giletti, 20, led after six compulsory figures with 709.9 points and seven ordinals, promising the title as 17 men from nine nations compete in Vancouver. Donald Jackson, 19, of Canada, held second with 676.9 points and 20.5 ordinals, while Giletti seeks his first world crown after Dave Jenkins.

Vancouver B.C Europe Alain Giletti Dave Jenkins Colorado Springs Colo Giletti Canada Hope Donald Jackson Jackson Alain Cal‘mat Austria Norbert Felsinger United States Bradley Lord Gregory Kelley

Yankee Contract Signed By Duren

Reliever Ryne Duren signed his 1960 contract in St. Petersburg as GM George Weiss blasted holdouts as ungrateful. Four players remained: Mantle Kubek Carey Hunt. Duren’s deal reportedly 16500 dollars, with Hunt expected to sign. Mantle remained silent amid a 75000 dollar annual, 15000 cut dispute.

ST. Petersburg Fla Ryne Duren George Weiss New York Yankee Duren Mickey Mantle Tony Kubek Andy Carey Ken Hunt Mantle Weiss Hunt Shght Dallas Tex

Share to report to Lakers after change of mind

Chuck Share has reversed his decision and will report to the Minneapolis Lakers of the NBA. The shift in stance confirms his arrival with the team for the upcoming season.

Share ST. Louis Chuck Share Minneapolis Lakers National Basketball Assn

Weather Cancels Early Spring Baseball and Golf Meets

Bad weather in Odessa forces postponement of a Tom S. Lubbock doubleheader with Odessa High and Monterey against Permian. Monterey’s opener at Snyder moved to avoid conflicts. two games vs Snyder now set for Saturday at home. A five team golf meet and a Tech track meet were also affected with heats used for races.

Tom S. Lubbock Westerners Monterey Plainsmen Odessa Tom S. Lubbock Odessa High Monterey Permian Big Spring Lamesa Plainsmen Snyder Canyon Reef Lubbock Midland Tech Levelland Littlefield Brownfield Seminole

Irish Turn-To’s Flamingo winner sired Cain Hoy’s All Hands

The Miami race scene notes the Flamingo winner Irish Turn-To produced a foal named Cain Hoy’s All Hands who also ran at Hialeah. The report highlights the horse’s lineage and presence in Florida tracks.

Miami, Fla Hialeah Cain Hoy All Hands

Amsterdam Firm to Build Four Cutters for Sweden

An Amsterdam firm tendered a contract to build four steel fishing cutters for a Swedish account. The deal involves offshore fishing vessel design and construction, with delivery expected within the year.

Amsterdam

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