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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1963

Page

11

Barber Clings to Azalea Open Lead With Two Under Action

In Wilmington North Carolina Jerry Barber, aged 47, shoots a two under par 70 to hold a three round total of 207 at the Azalea Open. Bruce Crampton and Billy Maxwell chase at 208 and 209 while Gene Littler slips to 211. Barber’s round features six birdies and a costly two stroke penalty on the 11th after a tee shot out of bounds.

Wilmington N.C UPI Jerry Barber Barber Bruce Crampton Billy Maxwell Crampton Maxwell Cape Fear Country Club Gene Littler George Knudson Knudson Los Angeles N. C Jerry Barbera Jim Ferrier Seeee Larry Beckles Jack Rule Jr Jim Ferree Peerenses Charlie _Sifford Jerry Steelsmith Lionel Hebert Dave Marr Bob Harrison Ee Bill Dunksane Billy Farrell Seve Jim Wright Art Wall Jr. Eeere Seene Harold Kneeee Weeee Claude King Saeeee Ron Letellier Mike Fetchick Mike Bouchak Tommy Bolt Wes Ellis Jr Bob Robinson Steee Recesees

Lindberg Upsets Minnesota Star in NCAA 100 Yd Freestyle

In Raleigh USC’s Ola Lindberg, 23, edged favorites Steve Jackman of Minnesota and Yale sprinters. Lindberg won in 47.1 seconds as Yale clung to a slim lead in team scoring with 63 points to USC 61, Michigan third.

Raleigh N.C Southern California Per Ola Lindberg Steve Jackman Minnesota Yale Yales Southern Cal Eli Michigan Lindberg Sweden Steve Clark Jackman Clark Mike Austin Dave Lyons Bob Bennett Bennett Louis Schaefer Ohio State Richard Nelson Princeton Gardner Green

Pirates seek new home as stadium spat escalates

Pittsburgh Pirates receive interest from Dallas Fort Worth Montreal and Toronto as club prepares to meet county commissioners over a proposed 45 million stadium funding plan. The move follows ongoing municipal stadium controversy and opposition from local officials.

Pittsburgh UPI Pittsburgh Pirates Pirates Dallas-Ft. Worth Tex Montreal Toronto Canada Tom Johnson Pirate Allegheny County

Grandmother Wins Big on Lottery Ticket at 78

Lena Frutkoff of Miami Beach, a 78 year old grandmother, won 140000 on a 2.80 Irish Sweepstrokes ticket linked to Ayala in the Grand National. She plans little immediate use for the prize and notes taxes will be taken.

Miami Beach Fla Lena Frutkoff Frutkoff Dublin Ireland Aintree England Ayala

Toronto Leafs Blank Canadiens to Take 3-0 Playoff Lead

Veteran goalie Johnny Bower posted the first Stanley Cup playoff shutout of his career as Toronto defeated Montreal 2-0 to move ahead three games to none in the best-of-seven semifinal. Eddie Shack scored at 13:14 of the second period with a Bob Pulford assist. Montreal trails need sweep to reach the finals.

Montreal Johnny Bower Toronto Maple Leafs Bower Canadiens Eddie Shack Leafs Bob Pulford

Borger and Pampa Split Twin Bill in Non-District Doubleheader

Borger and Pampa split a non-district doubleheader on the Saturday afternoon. Borger won game one 6-5, while Pampa took game two 5-1. Box scores show Arthur Cantrell and Gregory for Borger with Hyatt Robinson Coffer pitching. for Pampa Wright Smith Hurst Gabler Molden Johnson Glasscock and Coffer contributed on offense and defense.

Borger Pampa Bulldogs The Harvest Arthur Cantrell Gregory Hyatt Robinson Coffer Gams Wright Smith Andhurst Gabler Molden Johnson Glasscock

Yankees fall to White Sox 5-1 in Grapefruit League action

In Fort Lauderdale the New York Yankees, cellar dwellers of the grapefruit league, lost 5-1 to the Chicago White Sox. Al Downing took the loss as Chicago pushed across two runs in the second and three more in the eighth off Skinny Brown. In Vero Beach the Dodgers beat the Twins 4-2 after rain halted play in the fifth. John Roseboro and Dick Tracewski produced the decisive hits. In Pompano Beach the Braves beat the Senators 7-4 as they rallied with three ninth inning runs after Washington tied 4-4 in the seventh.

Fort Lauderdale Fila UPI New York Yankees Chicago White Sox White Sox al Downing Skinny Brown Vero Beach Fla Braves Nats Pompano Beach Ofla Milwaukee Braves Washington Senators Washington

Mets Beat Phillies In Spring Action To Match 1962 Win Total

In St Petersburg Mets beat the Phillies 7-1 behind Al Jackson and Carl Willey to reach 12-9 in spring play, matching their 1962 win total. Bubba Phillips led Detroit to a 5-2 win over Cincinnati with 16 hits in six games. Santo and Banks fueled Cubs 9-4 over Red Sox in Mesa, Santo homering and Banks adding doubles. Don Clendenon's 11th inning single gave Pirates a 3-2 win over Kansas City. Angels shutout Astros 8-0 in Palm Springs as McBride and Osinski combined for 13 hits allowed. Twin Sidman brothers announce they will attend Texas A&M College.

METS PHILS ST. Petersburg Fla UPI New York Mets Philadelphia Phillies al Jackson Carlston Willey Tampa Bubba Phillips Detroit Tigers Cincinnati Reds Tiger CUBS Fort Myers Don Clendenon Pittsburgh Pirates Kansas City Athletics Pirates John Wyatt Wyatt Dave Thies Pittsburgh al McBean

West Lake Readies Weekly Pro Am At West Lake Golf Course

West Lake Golf Course will host the weekly West Texas PGA sponsored pro am on Monday with foursomes teeing off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Pros may bring one amateur and two partners. amateurs may receive a half handicap. Entry fees run 11 dollars for pros and 4 dollars for amateurs.

West Lake West Texas Lions Club Sunset Country Club Henry W. Norwood Weeks Park Men's Golf Association Wichita Falls Texas Oklahing

Palmer Tops Masters Field as Favorite for Back‑to‑Back Win

Palmer, 33, Latrobe, Pa., favored at 3-1 to end the jinx and win the Masters for a second straight year and fourth overall. Nicklaus and Player sit at 4-1 as top challengers. 82 top pros and amateurs tee off across four rounds starting Thursday in Augusta.

Augusta UPI Muscu Arnold Palmer Palmer Latrobe Gary Player Don Finsterwald Jimmy Demaret Snead Avauvoluv Iluisuay South Africa Jack Nicklaus Columbus Ohio Nicklaus

Gonzales Stops Rubin Carter In Sixth Round

Jose Gonzales won by technical knockout over Rubin Carter in New York. The Puerto Rican fighter cut Carter's right eye in round two and the ring doctor halted the bout after six rounds as Carter suffered his first pro knockout.

New York UPI Jose Gonzales Rubin Hurricane Gonzales Carter Samuel Swetnik Petey Della Gallant Gonzales Puerto Rico Paterson N. J Jose Dr. Swetnik

Ex-Champion Schmeling Calls Boxing Safety Reforms

Former world heavyweight champ Max Schmeling in Cologne argues Davey Moore's death won’t ban boxing in the United States. He urges only fully trained, healthy boxers be allowed to box and questions glove weight Eight-ounce vs six-ounce debate.

Cologne Germany UPI Max Schmeling Davey Moore United States Schmeling

Pennel Falls Short Of 16 1 4 Foot World Mark InRelays

World champion pole vaulter John Pennel of Northeast Louisiana State cleared 16 feet with difficulty at the Florida Relays in Gainesville. He missed breaking his 16 foot 32 inch world record as the bar wobbled at the record height on his final attempt. Pennel earned the Kearney Rayborn Trophy as outstanding athlete of the meet. Furman University led unofficial team scoring with 39 points, while North Carolina was second with 29.

Gainesville Fla John Pennel Pennel Louisiana State Monroe Kearney-Rayborn University of Florida Charles Moseley Alabama Furman University of Greenville S. C North Carolina

Texas Golf Calendar Lists Pro-Ams and Championships

A dense list of events across Texas and nearby towns from May through October. Pro-Ams, invitational tournaments, city championships, and state events stretch from Houston and Dallas to Lamesa, Hobbs, and Abilene with venues like Webb AFB Sunset CC and Old Ocean. Includes Texas Open at San Angelo and Texas Golf Association Championship in Dallas.

West Sales West Lubbock Webb Afb Big Spring Augusta Wharton Angleton Hobos Houston Hobbs Hobbs Country Club Ocean Sweeny Bellville Tulsa Amarillo Conroe Riverside Lake Jackson Colonial Fort Worth Reese Afb LaMarque el Paso Texas Andrews Adessa Wichita Falls Dallas Veterans State Temple Avayst Texas State San Antonio Brownfield Monahans Sooee

Bulldogs Sweep ENMU With Two Tight Wins

Southwestern Oklahoma defeated Eastern New Mexico of Portales twice in Weatherford Oklahoma 2-1 and 9-5 to take the four game series. Larry Powers doubled in two runs in the fifth inning to break a pitchers duel with Lowell Fairbanks and Emery Newberry. Ken Bragg had a seventh inning RBI for the visitors.

Weatherford Okla Oklahoma New Mexico Portales Larry Powers Bulldogs Lowell Fairbanks Emery Newberry Ken Bragg

Relatives in Muleshoe Wilcey Moore dies at 65

Wilcey Moore former star Yankee hurler and Babe Ruth roommate died in Hollis Oklahoma at 65 Funeral services set for 3 p m Sunday at the First Methodist Church Moore born May 20 1897 in Bonita Texas rose to fame with the 1927 Yankees posting 19 7 with a 2 28 ERA He later pitched for the Red Sox and had a final Yankee season in 1932 He and his family later farmed in Oklahoma and Texas and he helped organize the Harmon County reunion at Mackenzie Park in Lubbock Survivors include his wife a daughter three sons two sisters and seven brothers and 11 grandchildren

Hollis Okla Wilcey Moore New York Yankees Moore Bonita Tex Babe Ruth Yankees Baseball Ruth Pittsburgh Pirates Moore i Boston Red Sox Oklahoma Texas South Plains Harmon County Mackenzie Park Lubbock A. T. Shied Fort Iworth Billy

Orange Wins In Longhorn Drills

The Orange defeated the White 43-12 in a spring football scrimmage at the University of Texas. Duke Carlisle threw four touchdowns to lead the Orange, while Harold Philipp rushed for 76 yards on 15 carries. Marvin Kristynik led the Whites with 69 rushing yards on 11 attempts in the annual drill.

Danny Scarbrough Red Raider Reds Texas Tech Glen Koch Marc Bryant Quanah John Porter Bill McElland Ray Westbrook Austin The Orange University of Texas Duke Carlisle Harold Philipp

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