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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1970

Page

16

Opening Day at Quantico Relays Brings Records and Fast Times

Villanova wins distance medley relay as Marty Liquori edges Ron Dyce in a 4:01.4 anchor leg. Norfolk State sets 440 yard relay mark while Tom Gage shatters hammer throw record with a 215 foot effort. Donald Walsh leads 5000m in 14:15.6 as Wildcats post 9:24.41.

Et Quantico Marty Liquori Byron Dyce Villanova Wildcats Norfolk State Tom Gage New York A.C Hamier Bob Steele Ann Arbor Dyce NYU United Ava Tiquori Bob Carpenter Dick Buerkle Donald Walsh Bill Clark Quantico Marines Andy O'Reilly Dave Wright Spartans William Cuffee Condie Pugh Zack Rogers Rob Boyd Gage Hal ‘Connolly

Frogs Shocks Texas A and M To Grab SWC Wins

Texas Christian capitalized on A and M fielding errors to win 1 0 and 3 0, dropping the Aggies to 11 2 in SWC play and tightening the title race as Texas moves 12 0. Jeff Chase earned the opener win while Monahan pitched the complete game for the Frogs.

College Station Texas Christian Texas A&m Aggies Texas Longhorns Frogs TCU Roger Williams Danty Ragland Te A&m Sit AEM Doug Ray Jeff Chase iMonahan Tojck Davenesh

New Mexico Highlands Hosts Critical Four-Game Series

The Nagas host New Mexico Highlands in a four game set that could decide berths for the NATA national playoffs. ENMU stands 17 13 with nine wins in ten games while Highlands sits at 14 12 in hot contention with Northern Arizona for the playoff bid. First games start at 1 a m MST each day.

Vegas Num New Mexico Highlands Stern New Mexico Today ENMU Highlands Northern Arizona

Red Raiders Training to Ready for Easter Break

Red Raiders continued spring work and early exams as Coach Carlen praised the team’s attitude. A recent game was moved to Jones Stadium after installing false grass, with no other suitable site in Lubbock. Carlen said recruiting, conditioning, and spring drills went well, noting only one lazy practice day.

Jones Stadium Lubbock Carlen

Palmer Opens Nelson with Four Under 66 in Dallas

Arnold Palmer shoots a 66 to lead the Byron Nelson Classic by one stroke over Jack Nicklaus at Preston Trail. He belts six birdies, two bogeys, and cites a revived putting touch after rain delays and course revisions.

Dallas Arnold Palmer Preston Trail Golf Club Jack Nicklaus Arnold Nicklaus Steve Melnyk Peter Townsend England Joe Carr Bill Brask Jerry Abbott John Jacobs Gary Player Bruce Devlin Lee Trevino Orville Moody Billy Casper Palmer

Coronado hosts Lubbock qualifiers track meet for state

Area track stars gather at Coronado for a final tuneup before the state carnival. Notables include Estacado sprinters Lethridge Hollins and Hines, Midland Lee’s William Curnow in pole vault, and Hirschi Gainesville crews in relay action. The meet features top regional competitors vying for state AAA honors with key events in the 100 220 and hurdles and the mile relay.

Coronado Lubbock Maccideath Obock Ado Monbeery Lubbock High Craig Brooks al Havens Kenny Matado Matadors Genkon William Hall Paul Moody Marvin Turner Hsiacado Jesse Lethridge Nathaniel Hines Barclay Monterey Wichita Falls Hirschi Gainesville Estacado Midland Lee William Curnow Curnow Odessa Texas McKinney J. T. Holling Lethridge Hollins Borger Cole Fraley Midland Lee Mike Holt Kenneth Sellers Crowell Decatur Freddy Allen Lightfoot Plainview Randy Lightfoot Hines South Garland John Washington Graham Ronnie Robertson Larbuddie Charles Lee Corsicana Jim Payne Randy Randolph Washington Robertson Havens, Brooks and Glassen Pat Kelly Hobbs

Derby buildup as Hartack seeks sixth win and field grows

Bill Hartack pursues a Derby record as 125000 added race stirs talk on post positions. Corn Off The Cob trainer Millerick notes rail or outside spots matter less than a fast start while My Dad George and George Lewis loom as strong contenders. Terlago bids two straight for California, Admiral's Shield may benefit from a jockey change with Stanley Spencer replaced by Jimmy Nichols.

Buster. Millerick George Lewis Raymond Curtis George Alan Magerman Bill Harta Samuel Agnew Terlago California Fathom Miss Crump William Robinson Admiral Shield Stanley Spencer Jimmy Nichols Manganellos Hartack Behrman Baltazar Hazy Land Piry Val Campas Rotz Moyers Valenzuela Venezia Etilla Adamai Joad Broussard Tertago Shoemaker Naskra Haczai Admirals Shield Nichols Belmonte Corn Corder Ethel’ D Jacobs

Monterey Netters Triumph In City Championship Action

Monterey Netters defeated Estacado 9-3 in the Bill Clark Memorial City Championship. Lubbock High toppled Dunbar 9-3 as netters competition continued, with Monterey posting a 9-3-9-3 team score in the tournament.

Monterey Estacado Bill Clark Lubbock High Dunbar Panther

Evans Alderson teammates win junior high track titles

Evans athletes swept two of three titles at the City Junior High Track Championships on Friday. McIntyre, Harris, and Rozelle led records with MeIntyre clocking 7.2 in the 60 and 10.2 in the 260, Rozelle in 51.7 the 410, while Evans won ninth and seventh grade trophies and Alderson captured eighth grade.

Tommy McIntyre Mike Rozelle City McIntyre Evans Rozelle Hutchinson Barry Anderson Alderson Tommy MeclIntyre Jay Herriage Maike Rozelle MelInixve Rovelle Coronado

Junior High Track Meet Results Include Records and Relays

Readable portions show ninth grade and eleventh grade relays, hurdle times, and records. Athletes from Atkins Estacada Mackenzie Hutchinson Evans Dunbar and others compete in low hurdles sprints and mile relays with multiple records noted across prelims and finals.

Atkins Eixtacado Mackenzie Dunbar Evans Staton Jay Hermage Rick Burk Mike Bewley Steve Meatt Thomas Howard Andy Enaver Hermage Mike Rozelle Tlutchinson Bibel Keenes Tim Botkin Ricky Wheeler Hevans Steer Welch Hutchinenn Airnn Hill Hutchinson Tommy Memntivre iMeinivre Harry Isaacs Enfarcatian Fo Gites Yarbrough Atkina Charlee Nanles Estacada Ricky Box Tommy Dean Mackenair Mark Smith BMS Tom Jones Wayne Cannon Atbing Harre Harris Mike Lane Richard ‘Esparma Matthews EM Hurdles Fies Saick Fluke Bryan Davis Steve Mate Bobby Johnson Wilson Reve Sy Bailey Tommy McIntyre Atkins MelInore Bobby Pipkin Larry Isaacs Estatado Mike Keeney Daniel Bibby Scott Ryborn Stan Buchanan Chris Hestie Louis Rodriguez Webb Jones Mike 'Bkeen Bmguth Struges Ainithews Ewans Hyeltohinsnn Jilly Tat Alderson Robby Evans Evan Iden Crawford Larre Writs Gary Garth Kenneth English Aluggs Ricky Foster Strugaes Bobby Evans Marlo Hamilton Rene Vargas Larry Wright John Jenner BBC Mike Sparks Atking Wil Dodaan Auuing Santos Casarez Thompson Ricky Laaverton Brad Bartek W. Holmes Billy Roler Bobby I Mackenzie Struggs Racing Reventh Struggy Alor Randy Ramsey Ramsey Brettmay Ricky Keith Ronnie Benson Jeff Scott Kevin” Lemmons Kleve White Joe Riod Bteve Hester Atkian Wendell Davis Strages Venny Baers Mackenzie Kevin. Preston I Lison Bobby ‘Hodge Btriggs Dean Allam Glaton Armando Ybarra Stanley Bolton

Tech Wins Reaches comeback in SWC matchup

Cecil Norris and Max Martin led Tech with two doubles and an RBI each as Tech tops Baylor 3 1 in a tight SWC game. Baylor's David Smith mishandled a ball allowing two Tech runs and Johnny Owens added a sacrifice fly. Bratcher nearly matched an SWC assists record with nine.

Cecil Norris John McGluire Max Martin Randy Walkers Doug Tharley Jerry Banard Tech Thorley Ballard Baylor David Smith Johnny Owens Bratcher Monterey Balthrop Baysar Abrhhl Tech Walker Shaw Owens Ab Landy Norris Crabb McGuire Gwin Martin Lowin Garcia Braicher Dusek Barton Jdmith Khaw Smith Mare SR. Woliver Sandy McQuire Owens Vasquez Bavithy Bay Vasiurz

Joe Louis Admitted to Colorado Psychiatric Hospital

Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis was admitted to Colorado Psychiatric Hospital in Denver on a hold for treatment order. He arrived at 5 30 am with police present and requested time to contact his attorney. a board will decide on possible treatment within 90 days.

Denver Joe Louis Colorado Psychiatric Hospital Rob Perkin Louis University of Colorado Medical Center Medbe Zeroa Prrovale Nason Oficer Mose Trujillo Trujillo

Kentucky Surges Past Indiana In OT Playoff Thriller

Darel Carrier scored six points in the final two minutes and Kentucky defeated Indiana 114-110 in overtime to take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Division playoff finals. Carrier and Cartier key the Colonels offense while Breslin and Daniels paced the Pacers in a tight series opener.

Indianapolis Ind Darel Carrier Kentucky Indiana Louis‘vile Carrier Colonels Cartier Gene Mere Roger Breswn Pacers Mel Daniels Bob Netolicky Brown Daniels Netolicky

Stars Rally To Tie ABA Western Finals

Denver fell 114-105 as the Stars overcame a cold start to beat the Roets in a Western Division playoff game. The win ties the series at one game apiece and ends Denver’s 24 home-winning streak. Belmont has been head coach since December. The series moves to Anaheim Monday.

Denver API Los Angeles Roekets Stars Joe Belmont Anaheim Calif Siall

Rain Delays SWC Indoor Champions And Baseball Showdown

Rain delays championship events as Rice leads in squad and individual play. Ian Guerry of Rice tops seed race, with John Gardner of Australia seeded second and Theo Carrera of Rice seeded third, Mike Estep of Rice fourth. Rains washout Rice-Texas baseball game under two day series rule. Texas sweeps Owls in doubleheader for 1 season loss. Officials announce quarterfinals and semifinals today with finals set for Sunday for both singles and doubles.

Rice Ian Guerry John Gardner Australia Theo Carrera Mike Estep Texas Owls Teninis

Hobbs and Permian vie for Hobbs Relays crown

Hobbs and Permian, top state powerhouses, clash in the Hobbs Relays finals with 23 teams entered. Prelims start 2 pm MDT, finals at 7 pm, featuring Gary West Dennis Morrison Mike Waugh and Mike Meyphy as standout performers.

Hobbs Permian New Mexico Lubbock High Colorado City Crane Eutor Kermit Brownfield Andrews Clovis Roswell Goddard Lavington Portales Carlsbad Texas Lubbock Gary West Dennis Morrison Panthers Mike Waugh Mike Meyphy Dagonnie Gerth Texas Schors

Coronado Ponies Open Spring Grid Drills with lineup reshuffle

Coronado begins spring drills at 10 am seeking two cornerbacks and overall defensive depth. Coach Wayne Wisher refines a 73-man sophomore and junior squad including position switches such as Charlie Carpenter to fullback and linebacker and Joe Byrne to end as the Ponies replace 22 seniors. Practices run 6 by 8 pm on Mon Tue Thu and 3 to 4 20 pm on Wed Fri with Saturday scrimmages.

Coronado Mustangs Ate Arditanty Charlie Carpenter Joe Byrne Wayne Wisher Gary Olive Dickie Craddick Wayne Willams Don Grimes KAAAA Bill Tarbox

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