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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1960

Page

10

Andrews 880 yard relay team sets WT Relays mark

Andrews high school won the 880 yard relay in 1 29.9 at the West Texas Relays, breaking their own 1 30.7 record. The Mustang foursome included Shoemaker Nelson McKissack and Merritt, with McKissack previously on the squad. The event was part of a day of strong performances and several relay qualifiers across Lubbock area teams.

Lubbock Avalanche Journa Andrews Bill Hart Avalanche-Journal Odessa Andrews West Texas Mustang Larry Shoemaker Ted Nelson Joe McKissack R. E. Merritt McKissack Hobbs Midland Eagles Aly Tom S. Lubbock Monterey Plainsmen Lubbock Tascosa Jerry Austin Gary Milburn Tommy Middleton Barley Wayne Phillips Berger Seminole Milburn Odessa Page Jesse Crawford John Weaver Woolever Wayne Berry Snyder Timmy Tollette Brownfield Mike Morris Hommy Maroney Tiger Plainview Levelland Post Tommy Minton

Tech Duels Texas in San Angelo Relays

Abilene High leads the high school division with 30 percent of points after five finals at the San Angelo Relays. Four Abilene athletes reached finals and records fell in pole vault, high jump, 880 relay, and shot put as San Angelo and Snyder challenge for Saturday finals.

San Angelo Abilene High Eagles del Rio Snyder Kermit Colorado City Larry Meek Elwood Leonard Abilene Perry Culwell David McGuire Marvin Ratliff Gerald Hall Wayne Ridgway David Allen Dumas Abilene Christian University of Texas Texas Tech TCU North Texas Southern Methodist Texas Lubbock Tiger Crew Stanley Woolever Woolever David Glover Ned Butler Jesse Crawford John Weaver Bill Cameron Roy Lowery James Collins Steve Leddy Perry Callwell Leonard Meek Bob Owen Killeen Jeri Franklin Rob Heck James Russell Jerry McKay Eugene Franklin Abbllene Charles Williams

Ohio State Blitzes NYU to Reach Finals

Ohio State overwhelmed New York University 76-54 in the NCAA semifinals led by All-America Jerry Lucas. Lucas scored 19 while Siegfried and Furry each added 19 and 10. Sanders held to four baskets but led NYU with 22 rebounds.

Hal Wood San Francisco Ohio State Buckeyes Jerry Lucas New York University Violets Lucas Sanders NYU Harlem Globe Trotters Larry Siegfried Dick Furry Siegfried Jerry Joutput Furry Little Russ Cunningham Bucks John Havlicek Joe Roberts Cunningham Mel Nowell New California Cincinnati

Plainview Bulldogs topple Hereford with four stolen bases in win

Plainview Bulldogs beat Hereford Whitefaces 6-2 as four steals in the sixth inning fueled the victory. Benny Plank pitched all nine innings allowing nine hits while Eddie Clark led at the plate with two doubles and a triple.

Bulldogs George Ragle Plainview Edwin Thomas Doug Lewis Benny Plank Eagle Lewis Plank Don Jones Jones Leslie Reeves Reeves Joe Ferguson Hereford Donnie Markentel Thomas Andy Taylor Eddie Clark Clark Wesley Pearch Whitefaces

Pair Named As Honorary Relays Referees

Oscar W Strahan of Southwest Texas State and Lee Mitchell of Columbus High School were named honorary referees for the 1960 Texas Relays. Strahan, in his 41st season as SWT track coach, will referee collegiate divisions. Mitchell, 1959 high school coach of the year, will oversee the high school section. Strahan’s SWT teams won Lone Star Conference titles in 1926 27 34 51 and 54 and was Helms Foundation Hall of Fame inductee in 1954. Mitchell’s son Pat is a noted sprinter. another son Sonny starred for White Oak in 1949.

Lonis Strahan Texas Sonny Mitchell White Oak Southern Methodist University Southwest Texas Helms Foundation Hall of Fame

Odessa Meet Hurdles And Sprints With Fast Times

Eighty yard events and relay finals highlight Odessa results. Teams from Permian, Tascosa, Hobbs, Carlsbad, Midland, Andrews, Lubbock and El Paso Tech posted fast times and new marks. Bests include Tatum 15.2 in 20 yard hurdles and Wogan 10.2 in 100 yard dash.

Don Graham Tascosa Bill Kiser Palo Duro Ray Milburn Tatum N.M Roy White Hobbs N.ml Larry Tatum Permian J. B. Doyle Midland Jim Moore el Paso Burgos Gary Hobbs Bill Yarbro Carlsbad Gary Tidings Alex Saenz el Paso Tech Ernest Campbell Ysleta Bel Air Bruce Hale Amanita Ralph Townes Denver City Ray Northam Artesis Robin Byrd Richard Wogan Ray Hillburn Fred Brown Big Spring Jerry Bowerman R. A Lasater Ronald Crockett el Paso Borges Randy Chenault Odessa Lang Kinsey Monahans Truett Maddox el Paso Gary Alexander Jerry Austin Lubbock Randyl Hall Borger David Crooks New Home Barrett Bright Odes Ronnie Mershon Clovis Hollis Clay Ysteta Tommy Carter Phillips James McLaughlin Andrews Larry Shoemaker Joe McKissack Ted Nelson KR. KE. Merritt Merritt Nelson Kneemaker Jerry Jetton Robert Hodges Bob Camp Muleshoe Robert Bandjin Roger Whitehead Amarillo James Hassell Texico Bob Duvall Discus sIn Robert Whitehead Ama- Tilo Hubert Sandhin Marvin Evans Jim Carpenter Ysleta Roger Munn Mile Juny Phil Barrett Abel Ortiz el Paso Bowle Adalberto Salazar James Cranfill Gary Milburn Sian McPherson Ross Dawkins Jack Petty Larry Smith Beminole Barrett Ronnie Boerberg Tom Va King Marshall McCrummen Monterey Bill Thompson Buddy Rawls Pampa Gary Overcash Bel Air Lou Balenton Borges Terry Carpenter Richard John Ted Teegarden Parnell Christopher Pecos George Osman Johnny Osman Guy Seher Gene Weever Rob Penn Teddy

College and Pro Sports Scores From Varying Regions

NCAA cage playoff results Ohio State 16 NYU 3A. NBA playoffs Paradeishee Boston 110 0. Baseball scores Cleveland 6 Boston 7 and St. Louis 6 Milwaukee 7 New York 4 Philadelphia 1. Canceled games in Cincinnati Angeles vs Pittsburgh and Washington due to rain. High school baseball outcomes list multiple city matchups with final tallies.

NYU Boston Cleveland Detroit Louis Milwaukee New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Angeles Pittsburgh Baltimore

Tech Netters Host Cowboys Here Today

Tech tennis coach George Philbrick brings the Tech Netters to a 1:30 pm dual match against the Hardin Simmons Cowboys aiming for a second win this season. The lineup features Bob Macy No 1 singles Johnny Kniffen Danny Scales and Derald Breneman.

George Philbrick Texas ‘Tech Hardin- Simmons Cowboys Philbrick Abilene Christian Bob Macy Post and Coral Gables Fla Johnny Kniffen Clyde Danny Scales Lubbock Derald Breneman Honolulu

Tahoka to Sponsor Pony League Exes

Tahoka forms a Pony League Exes team for older boys under the Marion G. Bradley Post of the American Legion. Committee in charge includes E. L. Short Jack Smith and Dean Taylor. Eligible players born Sept 1 1942 or later. District placement to be announced by the State Board, expected District 2 with multiple West Texas towns.

Tahoka Marion G. Bradley American Legion E. L. Short Jack Smith Dean Taylor State Board Tahhoka Lubbock Brownfield Abernathy Olton Denver City Earth Levelland Littlefield Muleshoe Nazareth Plainview Ralls Slaton Tulia

ACC Fresh Grab Meet Highlights Five Way ACC Competition

LCC finished last with 12 points in a five team meet won by host Abilene Christian College freshmen with 9444 points. Rusty Childs led LCC with 514 points and Lewis Gould for ACC earned a 214 broad jump and ran on the 440 relay. Dennis Richardson was high point man for ACC with 11% points, winning the 100 and 200 dashes.

Abilene Lubbock Christian College Abilene Christian College Rusty Childs Pace Lcc Richardson Larry Gould ACC Gould Dennis Richardson John Lawler Alan Yeager Emmett Essin Russ Vail Dennis Moore James Louis Sam Whitney Brooke Army Medical Center HCSC Brooke Whitney Bill Krebs Dave Graham Howard County William Carter Eugene Franklin Tiffon Stone Tarleton State South Plains

Meet Results Report From 440 Yard Relay and Field Events

ACC dominates with Lynn Hooper, Dennis Richardson and Bud White leading in sprints and relays. Brooke Army Medical Center and Tarleton State follow as Howard County JC and LCC batch of scorers cap the meet with strong showings.

Pen Hallow Scores Oaklawn Victory in Feature Race

Pen Hallow led early and won the Oaklawn Park featured $4,500 purse by two lengths in a 1:44 mile and 70 yards race. Dusty Admiral and Sorex finished second and third as Styrunner faded to fourth. Purse payouts were 13.60 6.80 4.00 for Pen Hallow. The next big event is the $10,000 Southland Handicap with Grand Wizard and Statistic carrying top weights.

Hot Springs, Ark UPI T. A. Grissom Pen Hallow Oaklawn Park Styrunner Lloyd Mistrot Dusty Admiral M. H. van Berg Sorex Grand Wizard Ccarry

Plains Take Third At Wink Relays In Relays Meet

The Plains Cowboys scored 39 points to finish third among 11 teams at the Wink Relays. Wink claimed first with 47.15 points, Fabens 40.5, while Plains standout Ray Faught led in the 220 yard dash and helped the winning 440 relay. Norman Huddleston won the mile in 5 04.8 minutes. Don Williams contributed in multiple events.

Wink Plains Cowboys Fabens Ray Faught Plains Don Williams Norman Huddleston Sandy Canales Walt Coffman Don Todd Sam Romain Marfa Jal N.M van Horn Pyote Imperial Grandfalls Rankin Poyah

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