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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1962
Page
9
Roger Hennigath shined for Texas Tech as the Red Raiders upset SMU with a late surge. Officials and fans debated calls while Tech supporters from Lubbock filled the arena ahead of a Dallas trip for a key Air Force matchup.
The fifth annual Whirlwind Relays at Texas Tech drew gusty winds as Canyon men won AA with 105.3 points and Lorenzo led AB with a top finish. Harry Lisle of Canyon led AA with 23 points, while Charley Edwards of Ralls and Travis Creamer of Muleshoe also posted strong marks.
Texas Tech defeated Highlands University 6 to 5 in four innings as Rankin drove in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth. Jim Harris totaled five runs and a triple for Highlands, while George Nichols pitched the eighth for Tech in a tense finish.
In Albuquerque Eunice trailed San Jon by as much as 10 in the first half but closed the gap in the final minutes to a 69-65 defeat. Joe Hall led Eunice with 21 points while Gene Martinez scored 22 for San Jon. Also noted were Westbrook 15 and Walker 14 for Eunice.
The University of Texas tennis team dominated St. Edwards University in Austin, sweeping all four singles matches and both doubles to secure a 6 0 victory Friday.
Hobbs prepares for spring sports with Coach Jene Wells leading Eagle track athletes in a dual meet against Lovington and a trip to Odessa for the West Texas Relays. Baseball, tennis, and golf plans include district meets May 4-5 and state meets mid May, with events spread to Hobbs Roswell Lovington and Las Cruces.
Sam Houston State edged the University of Houston 6 to 3 in the telecast opener of a college baseball series Friday.
The University of Texas defeated Oklahoma 1-0 in a preseason baseball game on Friday. Texas pitcher and lineup details were not disclosed. The matchup showcased UT's early-season form as both teams fielded experimental lineups.
Texas Tech and Air Force playoff game tickets moved slowly Saturday with about 300 sold as demand lagged due to weather and Monday night timing. 3 000 tickets were allotted with prices 3 for reserved, 2 general, 1 for court bleachers. Creighton vs Memphis State set for 7 20 p m and Tech vs Air Force at 9 30 p m ahead of Midwest Regional.
The U S women’s field hockey team battled to a 3 3 draw with England at Wembley before 56 000 schoolgirls. The tie spoiled England’s 12 year home winning streak and avenged a 6 0 defeat from 1955 as Gertrude Dixinn of Springfield Pa. scored the equalizer after England led 3 2.
Southwest Conference co-champs Texas Tech and Creighton favored in first-round games at Southern Methodist Coliseum. Tech beat SMU 71 67 to claim the conference berth and faces Air Force. Creighton backs Paul Silas and battles Memphis State amid schedules for a Western regional with Colorado or Cincinnati and Bradley looming.
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