SMU Third in NCAA Tourney Draws Coach Debate on Consolation Games
After SMU finished third, coach Doc Hayes criticized third-place games as concession affairs that exhaust players and waste effort. He praised Tech hospitality and noted only a few fans attended without a SWC finalist. Don Haskins’ Texas Western won first, with broad support in the finale.
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Westerners Host Eagles In 4 P.M. Baseball At Lowrey Field
Westerners meet Abilene Eagles at Lowrey Field in a 4 p.m. game after a strong weekend against Roswell. Monterey plays Big Spring and Coronado visits Brownfield as part of a day of district action. Parker lauds infield, plans Purkiss to pitch with Boyd behind plate and Bourland at short. rest of lineup outlined. Meanwhile Coronado struggles and Monterey seeks winning rhythm with Parnell and Parker on the mound. Magee, 76, former major leaguer for five clubs, dies in Columbus after brief illness.
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Astros Plan Go Go Batting Start With Speed Heavy Lineup
Houston manager Grady Hatton plans to lead with four speedsters Lee Maye Sonny Jackson Joe Morgan and Jim Wynn to turn the Astros into a go go team. Jackson and Wynn boosted by 21 and 43 stolen bases respectively Morgan 20 steals. Pitching depth includes Roberts Farrell Bruce Dierker and Raymond with a mix of young arms and veterans. The goal is a top five finish and contending by building speed up front and adding players yearly.
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Lubbock Hosts Teams At Tourney With Wide Community Support
Lubbock organized strong hospitality for visiting teams during the tournament. Each entry had escorts and cars for athletic directors and coaches, while locals provided motel, hotel, and dining information. A bustling press room operated by Joe Kelly kept reporters served and informed, drawing wide regional media attention to a successful event.
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Liquor Sale Ban at Atlanta Stadium Sparks Legal Clash
A court suit challenges restrictions on serving alcohol at an Atlanta stadium for Braves games. The matter involves authorities, venue clauses, and pending decisions on whether alcohol can be sold during home games starting this season.
PGA fines imposed on Sanders and Bondeson for rules violations
Doug Sanders and Paul Bondeson were fined $100 each by PGA Tournament Supervisor Jack Tuthill for ethics violations and for failing to honor commitments. Sanders criticized PGA staff after disqualification from the Pensacola Open. Bondeson failed to honor a commitment to play in the Maracaibo Open. Both are at Rio Pinar Country Club in Orlando as the Citrus Open approaches.
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Belgian club to play in New York tourney
Officials of Standard de Liege announced Sunday that their team will leave Belgium on June 1 to participate in the International Football Association Tournament in New York.
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