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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1963

Page

12

Red Raiders praise Wiese and regional playoff notes

Cotten notes Bill Wiese as a superior runner and Red Raider pride, while Polk Robison discusses Wichita Kansas hosting NCAA regional basketball games decided months earlier. Eugene Carpenter visits Tech’s athletic offices amid major league finance references, including Dizzy Dean and Bob Garibaldi salaries.

Cotten Red Raider Bill Wiese Texas Texas Tech Polk Robison Wichita Kan Robison NCAA Lubbock Eugene Carpenter Memphis Dizzy Dean Bob Garibaldi San Francisco Giants

Ortiz Is II Lightweight Title Bout Postponed in Puerto Rico

The 15 round title fight between Carlos Ortiz and Doug Vaillant was postponed after Ortiz fell ill with gastroenteritis. The match, set for April 7, will proceed after a one week delay with Ortiz recovering. Vaillant and his camp expressed readiness to wait.

San Juan P.R Carlos Ortiz Doug Vaillant Ortiz Angelo Dundee Vaillant Billy Daly Carlos Puerto Rico Davey Moore Los Angeles Miami Joe Brown

Denver City Athletes Shine at District Meet

Denver City sprint relay placed high and third in the mile relay with Mark King third in the pole vault. A J Williams of San Angelo named outstanding Division 2 athlete, after sweeping the 100 in 9.9 and broad jump. Thurman Williamson of Denver City won shot put with 52-6 career best. Roy Henson scored points by third in the 100 and sprint medley fourth as Merkel led early before Fox and the Ponies captured finals.

Mark King A. J. Williams San Angelo Thurman Williamson Denver City Roy Henson Mustangs Merkel Fox Pat Hubbard Don Kinder Buddy Stephenson SAN Anoscap Odessa Pat Burnett Qarry Sullivan Chuck Evans Edmund Cox Ri piGans Tase Fort Stockton Hidhess Buddy Lace Stanley Woolever Snyder Jack Springer Jimmy Taylor Oesler Gerry Cockrell Cooper Williams Willams Crawford Bayder Barry Rush °Ing Brester Kenkard Raul Vasquez Pat Stockton George Besley Buster Collins Kenneth Qantlands Crane Conrad Lee Gary Herd Calera Ibiyard Craig Grelinmaarian Clark Lubbock Seminol Odessa Sweetwater Kermit Onahans Coleman Riley Dunn Billy Henderson Carl Prater Ronnie Mankin Cleco Avid Brevard Ballinger Steve One Som Winters Oo Pete Montgomery Jerry Payne Sterling City Ipovard Dash Rily Dunn Dunn Mike el Ee de Strother Coco Patty Blephenten Pat Ceer Craig Fox Sonora

Baylor Bears surprise in quadrangular track meet at Baylor

Baylor defeated Lamar Tech 75-12 with strong showings in the 440 yard dash hurdles and mile. Ray Kayser and Darwin Starling won the 440 yard dash and Sidney Donaldson placed second in high hurdles. Baylor led with eight firsts to Tech's five and Arlington State's third place.

WACO UPI Baylor Lamar Tech Arlington State TCU Bears Ray Kayser Darwin Starling Sidney Donaldson Wayne Jordan David Deboer Tech Baylor University Don Adams Tay Kayser Glynn Fields Bill Kemp James McLatchie Barry Beecher Marvin Silliman Frank Mazza Jim Lancaster Johnnescup Ken Henson Rusty Childs Arthur Whitmer Ronnie Pisler Bill Kemp Robert Rouse Colin’ Ridgeway Jacky Upton John Butler Jed Rath Nolan Brawley Jim Hetntschel Big Kemp Floyd! Thibodeaux Ronnie Plyler Jim Fauver Walter Hayhurst Baytor Floyd Thibodeaux Marvin Lapaugh Ernest Erickson Raytor John Patterson Jim Hargraves John Truelson Simon McNamee Ernie Osborme Philip Carvajad Hurses David Bailey Arlington Btate J. C. Modica Marvin Aipsnne Chuck Medanich Art Whitmer Dave Starling Mickey Nash Norris Weir Greg Horsley Jim Blackwell Charles Butead L. Peter Nimmo Mazza Vernon Crowder

Cooper Plans Cape Return After Space Flight

astronaut L Gordon Cooper will return to Cape Canaveral Florida about three days after launch rather than Houston MSC officials said he would spend about two days aboard a carrier or in an island hospital for physical checkups and rest following the longest American space flight to date

Houston UPI L. Gordon Cooper Cape Canaveral Fla Manned Spacecraft Center MSC Cooper Cape

San Angelo Relays defend titles amid fast times and records

At the San Angelo Relays meet, standout performances include Fort Stockton’s 0:14.7 in the high hurdles new mark, Abilene Christian and Midland squads leading multiple relay events, and Jerry Dyes of Abilene Christian setting new best marks in the shot put and broad jump. Texas A&M, SMU, and North Texas State also post top finishes across sprints and distance events.

Earl Records Fastest Mile For Texan

Geoffrey Earl of Midland Lee ran 4:25.9 for the mile at the Carlsbad Relays to set the top time among Texas boys. Roswell won the team title, with Hobbs, Carlsbad, Clovis and Midland Lee among the top finishers in multiple events. The meet marked its first year with several records set and listed results in sprints, relays, hurdles, jumps, throws, and distance races.

Carlsbad Geoffrey Earl Roswell Hobbs Ihad Clovis Midland Lee NMMI Brownfield Lamesa Pecos Artesia Jal Odessa Ector Lovington Texico Hobbs Tom Carter Earnest Porter Jim Childs Jim Hallmark Texas Tech Tom Goebel Yani Ernie Porter Paul Howard Billingsley Orgain Jim Prides Meloy Me Oe Hodnett Hunt Cook Woods Diveley Lee Brownfeld Franklin Glenn Williams Smith Low Hurtles Porter Isborne Carter Howard Andot Fut

Area track results highlight sprinters and distance stars

Palo Duro Smith and Jim Gilbreath led the distance events with 3 29.9 for the mile, James Cowell won the 880 in 2 00.5, and Robert Seagroves cleared 6-2 in high jump. Mike Woods ran 4 53.6 for the mile as Muleshoe’s shuttle added a 3 29.9 relay time.

Smale Childress Muleshoe James Cowell Dimmatt Larry Elliott White Deer Jerry Gilbreath Mike Brockman Iowa Park Charles Ledbetter Morton Robert Seagroves David Hutton Turkey David Roberts Mike Woods Quanah Bill White Jim Cayerera Jerry Harrison Dan Smith Jimmy Gilbreath White Beer Dalhart Tucumeart Shamrock Mam Canadian Tascosa Booker Palo Duro Gruver Claude

Lockney, Springlake win inaugural Kress Invitational track meet

Lockney captures Class AA with 111 points and seven firsts, led by Belt and Moore in hurdles and jumps, while Springlake wins Class A with 128 points and five firsts. Springlake stars Saunders and Sanders, and Kress places high with multiple finalists. Tulsa, Farwell, and Floydada also score in a crowded field across relays, sprints, and field events.

KRESS Lockney Springlake Tulsa Moore Farwell Jerry Don Sanders

Stanford teacher machines boost teaching reach

Dr. Wilbur Schramm of Stanford University notes that teaching machines enable multiple choice true false and discovery methods, a discovery he calls highly important. He says it could multiply gifted teachers' reach beyond their physical presence and hours.

Stanford Calif UPI Wilbur Schramm Stanford University Institute For Communication Research

Cowboys to Play in Baton Rouge Exhibition Doubleheader

The Dallas Cowboys will participate in a two game exhibition in New Orleans on Sept. 7. They will face the Detroit Lions in the nightcap after a Bears Colts opener at Tulane Stadium marking pro football first in the venue. The Cowboys then open the regular season at home vs the St Louis Cardinals.

Dallas UPI Dallas Cowboys National Football League New Orleans Cowboys Cleveland Detroit Lions Chicago Bears Baltimore Colts Tulane Sugar Bowl City Stadium St. Louis Cardinals Air Force Academy Colorado Springs Air Force Denver Colorado American Football League Denver Broncos Rams Los Angeles Green Bay Packers

Rodeo Hand Prevails in Sunland Park Feature Race

Rodeo Hand outsprints Py to Market and Pickadel to win the Arlington Downs purse at Sunland Park. The son of Khaled has not left the board in seven starts this season and scored a notable victory, with Sunland Park attendance reported at 2,921 and total handle $159,700.

Sunland Park N.M UPI Rodeo Pickadel Arlington Downs Khaled Vireit Nahara Brandy Tarahawk Ards Dutchman Bright Fiorps Tag Awist Mr. Tinky Bar Ritas Jet Prince Bode Sonomas Pet Mars Blue Medafirions Rodeo Hand Miles Tsglaitie Bal Ballerie Quinelia Toto Ft. Myers Pia Innings Wyatt Thies Bryan Arcue McBean Priddy Plaskett

ACC Upsets Wildcats in Indoor Meet Dominates Sprint Medley

ACC won seven of 13 events including the sprint medley where Gary Burger anchored in 1 52.5. Billy Foster of SMU defeated ACC’s Dennis Richardson in the 100 with 9.5 to 9.8. ACC’s Orrell beat Roberts in discus 159 212 to 159.5. John Lawler led the mile in 4 18.4 with Bobby Hargraves second after a late stumble. Brock finished fourth.

Coleman Winters Denver City Merkel Sonora Cisco Crane UU Fredericksburg Anson Bronte Big Lake Mason Bteking Gy Texas Tech Daniels Texas A&m Danny Roberts Roger Orrell Abi- Ine Christian Aries Jordan Texas Jerry Dyes Abilene Fran Fogelsong Abilene Christian Gary Coffman Southern Methodist Louis Poland David Dewberry North Texne Btate Donald Fox North Texas State John Collins James Womack Christian Calvin Bowser Charles Glesey Charles Jordan Ety Glover Pom Lawler Bobby Hargrave Abi- Abilene Ghrigi Ath Malichy Wade Ene Stan Y Wade Jerry Brock Jesse Grawford Ian Carroll Lawry Ban Penne A Taylor Bnyder Rex Wilson Ray Cunningham Bobby Bernard Texas Christian Ronnleles Johnson James Coopr Txas Hurdies Rex Wilson Ronny Biffle D. Ee Simon Vernon James Cooper Milo R. E. Mer- Nelson Eich Texee Wildcats Gary Burger ACC Billy Foster SMU Dennis Richardson Foster Richardson Orrell Roberts John Lawler Bobby Hargraves Hargraves Lawler Brock

Simmons Heads Little Leagues

Morton special report notes Jack Simmons will head the Little Leagues for the current season succeeding Melvin McCoy. Officers include Tip Windom as vice president Byron Willis secretary Cleve Bland umpire in chief Vincent Logan player agent. A proposed new Little League field to be funded and developed on offered southwest Morton property.

Wamington Crandall, Daniels, Duckworth Leppert Lemaster Duckworth Morton McMillan, Brown, Piniella R. C. Stricksland

Major League Line Scores From Florida Exhibitions

United Press International reports two MLB exhibitions in Florida. Chicago beats New York 5 to 15 with Herbert earning the win and Downing the loss. Minnesota defeats Los Angeles 7 to 5 in five innings halted by rain. Roggenburk and Rantz work for Minnesota with Camilli and Routax for Los Angeles.

United Press International Laudervale Fla Chicago New York Herbert Baumann Lollar Downing Costes Brown Kunkel Berra Vero Beach Minnesota Adoven Los Angeles Roggenburk Rantz McCabe Routax Camilli Hr—Alison

Baseball scores from Mesa and Palm Springs games

At Mesa Boston beat Chicago 15 to 2 with Monbouquette and Mejias homering as Monbouquette took the loss. At Palm Springs Houston and Los Angeles played a 7 to 8 game with McBride the winning pitcher and Brice taking the loss as G. Thomas hit a homer.

Mesa Boston Chicago Monbouquette Fornieles LaMabe Tillman Jackson Brewer Bertell Mejias Santo Banks Palm Springs Calif Houston S Angeles Bruce Golden Wolf Bateman McBride Osinski Rodgers Brice G. Thomas

Goldwater urges air patrol to shoot down Cuban MIGs

U S senator Barry Goldwater says the United States should shoot down Cuban MIG fighter planes and strafe any Soviet aircraft involved in the Thursday attack on the merchant ship Floridian off the Cuban coast. He questions whether the strafing was intentional and urges establishing an air patrol.

Houston Sen Barry Goldwater R-Ariz United States U.S

Palo Duro tops Hereford in district doubleheader sweep

Palo Duro Dons down Hereford Whitefaces in both ends of Saturday twinbill 10-6 and 7-5. Hereford slips to 2-7 on the year and begins District 1 AAA play against Levelland Tuesday. Participation listed includes Walker Ellis Bachon McNeil Ranspan Ramirez Green Moreman Nordquest Phillips Thomas Kendrick Boynton and Perry with Storrs and Willoughby among Palo Duro's figures.

Hereford Palol Duro Levelland Palo Duro Phillip Walker David Ellis Mike Bachon Allen McNeil Mike Ranspot Lupe Ramirez Eugene Green Dan Moreman jGene Storrs Palo Dum Ronnie David Nordquest Ronnie Phillips Nordquest Jim Thomas Gary Kendrick Danny Loerwald Jay Boynton Moreman John Willoughby Green Jerry Stagner Charlie Moreno David Perry Palo du

Tech Golfers Fall To A&M In Southwest Meet

Texas A M edged Texas Tech 4 and 2 as Higgins 67 Johnston 71 and Hoskins 68 led the Aggies in a Southwest Conference golf match at the A M course. Tech’s Dobie 69 Yates 3 and 2 and Brewer 1-up contributed. Raiders next face Rice at 1 p m at Houston Country Club.

College Station Texas A&m Texas Tech Aggie Mike Higgins A&m Richard, Yates Tech Bruce Dobie Worcester Mass Ralph Johnston Johnston Higgins Housty Brewer Red Raiders Eugene Byrd Brewer Byrd Gary Littlejohn Jay McClure Harry Hoskins Hoskins Littlejohn Raiders Rice Owls Houston Country Club

Algerian Seizures Hint at Land Reform Plan

Algerian troops and police seized two major French owned farms in Algiers on orders from Premier Ahmed Ben Bella. The night action sparked speculation that Ben Bella may pursue a broad program of land nationalization amid a tense political climate.

Algiers API Ahmed Ben Bella Ben Bella

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