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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1966
Page
7
Memoir of Larry Rhodes Abilene High School 880 yard star and Brownwood meet record holder. Focus on his modest character, leadership, and relentless training that earned him statewide fame and a place as a beloved figure in the author’s life.
The Associated Press reports Texas A M moved to 1 1 and took the lead in the SWC baseball race after a beating of Texas. Baylor and Rice tied 5 5 in 14 innings when darkness halted play. Texas fell from the pace after losses to TCU, while TCU dropped to fourth after SMU upset them.
Canada’s George Chuvalo, 28, eyes victory over Cassius Clay in Toronto after a rough path to the bout. Clay, 22-0 with 18 KOs, seeks to floor Chuvalo, who is 34-11-2 with 27 KOs. Ontario may not recognize a 15 round title status, but gate hopes top 180000 dollars with 7 to 100 dollar tickets as two-fighter showdowns unfold.
Southern California won the 1960 NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships with 302 points, ahead of Indiana in second place at 286. Roy Saari of USC dominated the meet by winning the 200, 500 and 1650-yard freestyles, while Indiana’s flu-weakened team pressed USC but fell short. Michigan, Michigan State, Stanford and others trailed in the standings as USC staged a late surge to claim the title.
Oregon State University athletic director and longtime basketball coach Amory Slats Gill was admitted to Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis with an undiagnosed ailment suspected as a stroke. He is 65 and had a career at OSU from 1929 to 1964.
Fred Hinson scored a hole in one Sunday on Hillcrest 13th hole a 227 yard par three using a four wood. Witnesses were Dave Lawson Larry Graves Jack Sharp and Tom Wilson.
In Dortmund, Igor Ter-Ovansian and Tatjana Shchelekanova set world indoor records in the broad jump. Ter-Ovansian jumped 27 feet, surpassing his 26-10 indoor mark, while Shchelekanova's 22-1 leap exceeded her listed record by 7 inches.
Abilene Christian claimed its third title in four years at the Corpus Christi Relays despite rain delaying events. Randy Matson and Gil Smith led Texas A&M with two firsts each, while records fell including Wayne Badgley 14:26.4 in the three mile and Charles Christian’s 4:08.1 mile. Rice, Texas, Baylor, SMU also notable, with A&M second 66.1 points to ACU 66.1 and 44.2 for Texas A&M. Baylor and Rice posted strong showings.
Parents sponsor a volleyball tournament in Ralls April 11 16 to raise funds for a new players field. Entry costs 5 dollars, refundable at tourney end. Deadline April 4 with entries to Mrs Patsy Neitsch Lorenzo or Mary Webb Ralls. Trophies awarded to first second and consolation teams in both men and women divisions.
Britain considers sending pier building specialists to Australia as part of wartime assistance. The proposed loan would place British engineers with Australian crews to speed up harbor work and strengthen allied capabilities.
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