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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1964

Page

12

Springlake Invitational Track Meet Sets Stage For Top Class

Bovina returns as a charter champion while Longhorns from Hart Large Field loom for the Class B title at the Springlake Invitational Track and Field meet. Over 1000 athletes are expected across three divisions as winds whip the event, with last year’s standout 29.6 performance and key relays highlighted despite missing Dunbar and Jackson.

Burly Rerrit Avalanche-Journal Sports Water Springlake Bovina Hart James Ray Jackson Dunbar Panthers O'Donnell

Azalea Show Sparks Golf Round With Notable Putts

In a windy round at the Azalea tournament, veteran players contested the lead as 31 putts highlighted a strong greens performance for Faxon. Gaida, aged 47, struggled with four long putts and three hours of play, while Ed Jusfa and Dateh Harrison emerged as surprise third-place contenders at 69, with others like Bruce Devlin and Jerry Barter close behind.

Fromm Faxon Gaida Rocky Mount N.C Ed Jusfa Dateh Harrison Tommy Jacobs Jack McGowan Don Fairfield Bruce Devlin Gene Liter Tony Lepin George Bayer Lael Hehert Billy Casper Mbati Fla Jerry Barter Gene Mitchell Tr Lubbock Yankie

Kilpatrick Captures Low Pro Honors at Seminole

Kilpatrick of Denver City breezed to a tour rounder par 68 to win low professional honors in the Gaines County Pro Am golf tournament at Seminole. Low amateur honors went to Jim Hundrey of Post with 72. Team title went to a quartet including Paul Wood and Henry Goble of Brownfield, Hamldt Binck and Bill Kemper of Jul. Bartho Webb AFB Rob Smith Web AFB Al Carpenter Plains Betty Taylor of Mesa and the Davis Kermit Marvin Owens team tied for runnerup in low ball.

Cottom! Kilpatrick Denver City Gaines County Low Pi Post Paul Wood Henry Goble Brownfield Hamldt Binck Reese Afb Bill Kemper Jack Bartho Webb Afb Rob’ Smith Web Afb al Carpenter C. G. Griffin Junsi/ Hach

Missing Airmen Reported Over South Vietnam

Saigon reported two U.S. Airmen missing on a reconnaissance flight over South Vietnam. A light single engine plane disappeared in the northern highlands likely after going down in dense jungle. Authorities launched a large air search.

Saigon South Viet Nam

Shrider Named Miami University Athletic Director

Richant G. Shrider was appointed athletic director of Miami University of Ohio on Friday and will continue as head basketball coach. The 41 year old, who had been acting AD since the death of John L. Brickels ten days earlier, is noted as a successful basketball coach and player. Postal rates are up in India.

Oxford Ohio Richant G. Shrider Miami University of Ohio Shrider John. L. Brickels

Olson Beats Thornton In Close Light-Heavy Bout

In San Francisco Bobo Olson, the ex middleweight champion, won a decision over Wayne Thornton. The Associated Press scored 7-2 for Olson, with Downey and Michel's judges calling it a split draw. Olson, 35, used body punches and sharp counters to edge the younger Fresno fighter, who weighed the same at 176 pounds. Olson remained ranked No. 6 by WBA and Ring. Thornton was No. 5 NBA and No. 7 Ring.

Jack Stevenson San Francisco Bob Michel Associated Press Bobo Olson Bobo Mitchell Vern Bybee Jack Downey Wayne Californa Thorsing Olson Fresno Calif Thornton World Boxing Association Ring Magazine NBA Ring

British manners meet Aggies in April cricket clash

Invitations by John F Griffiths at Texas A&M spark plans for an A&M versus University of Texas cricket match on April 11. The London-born weather expert urges restraint from yelling and suggests polite applause, with luncheon at noon and a possible tea interval if play runs long.

John Roscoro Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles Robert Kerlan Roseboro College Station Tex John F. Griffiths Iweather A&m University of Texas Griffiths

Record of boys track meet results and winners

Athletics notes from the meet show Andrews trailing Hobson and Sepa, with Rennie Payton leading Palo Duro Monterey in various events. Mile relay sprint relay results list Lubbock and other schools with multiple double wins and top placings, naming Bill Everett, Kermit, Smith, Hubbard, Melton Hutt, Carver, Denver City, and Palo Duro among others.

Hobson Rennie’ ‘Payne Palo: Duro Monterey Lubbockig Bill Everett Lef Kermit Smith Hubbard Melton Hutt Cart Taviot Kermit Frisell Palo Simpson Palo Dura Arnold Pap Burp Hobson Bank Hobie E. Howard Dash Mayet Ives Pers Tan Melton Hardies Abilene Garrison Baphoek Vaid Daal Everett Brows Ek May Lubbock Rautitt Mondhans Cravens Beory Dane Burterm Harms

Six in finals as Oklahoma State wins NCAA wrestling title

Oklahoma State earned its 11th NCAA wrestling championship by advancing six finalists, the most of any program, while defending champs and other contenders each had multiple wrestlers reach the finals. Notable moments included Jim Nance of Syracuse seeing his 78-match streak end in the heavyweight quarterfinals and several upsets shaping the final rounds before the title match.

Ithaca N. Y Oklahoma State Winener Oklahoma University Iowa State Colorado University Southjém Tilthols Jim Nance Syracuse Collee Bob Billberg Moorhead State Minn Billberg Vicory Moorhead Nance Delib

Baylor Beats Missouri 5 2 in Boxing Scoop

Angelo Dundee explains pushing reluctant fighters into action. He recalls forcing Cassius Clay to duty and notes similar tactics with Liston Valdes and others. Dundee defends tough coaching as necessary to reach top performers and secure victories.

Passover observance noted amid baseball game chaos

In a fragmented AP report from New York and Waco, Baylor pitcher Henry Perkins homered in the third as Baylor beat Missouri 5 to 2 during Passover week. The item weaves in religious observance with a baseball recap, noting unleavened bread and the festival’s timing while detailing key plays and players.

New York Waco Baylor Henry Perkins Rockies Bears Missouri Tigers Missouri Sliams Dudley Doug Cannon Gary Price Egypt Ayers Fred Neely TCU Pat Peebles Perkins Larry Kveton Wholeitcher Keith Weber Tech

Samoa plans a new church and local speed limit ask

In Samoa residents and wildlife biologists discuss plans for a new church with Donnie Anderson and others named while nearby park areas see activity involving Alvis Bailey Huffmans and Joe Fox. In Norfolk, Gorleston residents urge a five mph speed limit to curb speeding through town.

Norynem Te Park Alvis Bailey Huffmans Joe Fox London Gorleston Norfolk

Texas Featured in Big Show as Universities Swing In

San Angelo notes a field of contenders across divisions with Winters Menard Eldorado and Abilene Christian among top finishers. Texas favorites target record marks in shot put discus pole vault as Baylor Texas A&M athletes expected to challenge long-standing marks and championships with strong relay and finals prospects.

Menard Eldorado Denver City Abilene Christian Billy Pemelton

Violence Reported on Bihar Orissa Border

Police in Eastern India opened fire as armed Christian tribesmen plundered Muslim villages along the Bihar Orissa border. The Press Trust of India said the number killed and wounded could not be determined.

New Delhi UPD India Musiem Bihar Orissa Press Trust of India

Fiji Islanders Begin Recovery After Storm Ravages

Honolulu AP reports Fiji islanders faced a tropical rainstorm aftermath leaving 2,000 homeless and millions in damage. In Washington, Interior Secretary Udall announced 80 tons of surplus American food would be shipped to Fiji from Samoa to aid relief efforts.

Honolulu Fiji

Houston Keeps Lead In All-American Intercollegiate Golf

Houston led the 16-team field after Friday with a 309 total and a five stroke edge over Oklahoma State at the All-American Intercollegiate golf tournament. Mark Hopkins shot 75 to maintain the individual medal lead, while Wright Garrett posted 74 as the host Cougars prepare for the final round and a potential NCAA title defense against Oklahoma State.

Houston Uni America Alahoma State Mark Hopkins Wright Garrett Marty Fleckman Jim Grant Oklahoma State Houston I Houston Cougars Hopkins Garrett Eichelberger Dickson Southern Methodist Rod

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