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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1965
Page
8
Carlton Stower laments excuses as Texas Tech sprinter Ronnie Davis chooses hard work to set a school record with a 4 11.8 mile at the 1965 Kans Relays, surpassing odds and earning a place in Ralderland lore.
The Colonial golf tournament opens Thursday with stars Ben Hogan Sam Snead Byron Nelson Gary Player and others in a strong field. Palmer Nicklaus and Casper rally for attention as Ronnie Davis Overcomes early injuries to compete in Fort Worth Texas.
The 21 year old, after a slow start to high school and a switch to Tech, has become a SWC favorite in the upcoming four lap race. He trained since June and believes a gold medal is within reach with improved speed and specially built shoes.
Nelson wins the Yankees 300 stock car race at Spanavolis Raceway Park in 3 hours 50 minutes 42 seconds. Parnelli Jones blows engine and finishes near Nelson as co-leader. Paul Goldsmith places second and Jim Hutublee third in a tight top tier. Donig low finishes fourth driving a Ford.
Texas retains the Southwest Conference golf team title for the second year running as individual contenders from Texas Tech and Texas include Steve LeCrone and Eugene Mitchell. The field remains open with 1964 champion Pat Thomps returning to defend the lead.
New York reports brisk demand for homes on sloping lots with two level entrances. The piece notes terraced steps, pet department, and durable fixtures in a store catalog, with prices around $2.50 per bottle for a product line, highlighting consumer interest in innovative home design features.
Snyder prepares for a strong showing in the Class AAA state track meet with multiple relays and seven individuals slated to compete. Coach Jim Stehty idade the Tigers bring depth, including Monahans and Robstown standouts, as they head to regional and state assignments amid prep season delays.
Texas Nees win two games to none in a key baseball race end week with decisive performances. Reclaimed results show the team steady atop the standings as Texas closes in on the title, while opponents struggle to reverse the trend.
Betsy, Mickey Wright, and Sue Maxwell lead a rough note on the Pirate Golf Open at Spartanburg as Wright shoots 70 to grab third place. Whitworth fades back with 72, while others like Torieumke and Lazare also contend. Aggies and Hokies chase conference hopes amid baseball chatter and football mentions.
Ray Porter of Andrews captured the West Texas New Mexico Seniors Golf Tournament at Seminole with a 151 total, two strokes ahead of runner up Top Davis of Kermit. Abernathy of Lubbock, the defending champion, finished with 185 to claim the net title amid on course mishaps and a broken bone in his hand.
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