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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1968

Page

18

Monterey Scores Nine In Seventh Nips Dons 15 14

Monterey High tied and pulled ahead in the seventh inning scoring nine runs to defeat the Dons 15 to 14. The game featured a tense late rally as both teams traded blows, with Monterey sealing the win in the final frame. Key players included Mike Hamrick whose double drove in the decisive runs, and Dale Thompson who homered earlier for Lubbock High.

Lubbock Avalanche Journal Monterey Nips Dons

Crutcher's HR Sparks Big Frame in 15-14 Win

Monterey edging Palo Duro 15-14 after nine-run seventh inning fuels comeback. Crutcher delivers a three-run homer and Barnard, Flenniken, Vittitow contribute multi hit games as Nelson earns win for Plainsmen. Henderson belts grand slam for Palo Duro in late frame.

Avalanche-Journal Amarillo Monterey Kim Henderson Palo Duro Dons Mike Crutcher Chris Barnard Mark Flenniken Barnard Robert Vittitow Flenniken Jonathan Douglas Dickie Jones Larry Huckabay Douglas Tom O'Jihnay Bob Haley Jan Hood Cruther Vittitow Haley Duane Griffith Henderson Dino Jones Jerry Melton David Nelson Plainsmen Nelson Crutcher Flennkien Bach S Jones Palo Duro O'Jibiway Bobby Moegel Mostrar Palo Dune Teeny Ct Runyan Odibway Otis Alburtia Melton B.douglas Sanchez Pierson Brook Darnell N S Lewis Fienniken J. Douglas Asonterey Huckabay S—Bunyan Pera Ehadtenes Kelson Haley Sree Griffith Eraere

Quench Dunbar Rally Clinches Tie For Title

In a 5-3 district 3-AAA win, Lamesa’s Jimmy Harris hit a three run homer in the fourth to break a 2-0 game open. Dunbar Panthers rallied with three runs in the fifth and two more in the final frame but fell short. Lamesa moves to 5-1 in district. Dunbar drops to 2-5 and closes the season Tuesday vs Brownfield.

Lamesa Jimmy Harris Golden Tornadoes Dunbar Panthers Panthers Tally Charles Glenn Rodney Bryant Dunbar Glenn Sloan Cunningham Cunningham Bryant Panther Brownfield Cubs

Estacado Matadors Fall to Tascosa in District Duel

The Estacado Matadors fall behind early after a three run first inning then fade as Tascosa erupts for 11-3 at Mackenzie Field. Estacado suffers a 3-15 mark while Tascosa improves to 13-4 in district play, one game behind Monterey.

Billy Ahrens Avalanche-Journal Estacado Matadors Tascosa Rebels Matadors Mackenzie Field Monterey Estacado Rebs Robert Boykin Bourland Arthur Morales Utley Drake

Free Agents Get Tryouts By Baltimore Colts

The Baltimore Colts announce Saturday tryouts for free agents. Brady Walker of Northwestern Iowa joins while defensive backs Jimmy McFarland from Jackson State and Eddie Cooper from Florida A&M are signed for training camp. McFarland will get a second chance after an injury on day three of last year’s camp.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Brady Walker Northwestern College Iowa Jimmy McFarland Jackson State Eddie Cooper Florida A&m McFarland

Wrist wrestler Benedix wins seventh world heavyweight title

Petaluma California Duane Benedix 36 of Livermore California defeated Lamon Lawrence Santa Rosa in a 21 second match to win the seventh annual World Wrist Wrestling Heavyweight Championship on Friday.

Petaluma Calif Duane Benedix Livermore Lamon Lawrence Santa Rosa

Borger Scoring Summary Across Varsity Baseball Game

The Borger team faced a heavy scoring drill with notable contributions from Dickie Hendley Ed Koton and Scarry Turcotte. Hal Claybaugh Eddie Hopkins Larry Huffine and Steve Rose added runs and defense supported by Mark Mittlester. Turcotte earned the win while Huffine took the loss in a 25-inning game.

Panna Hl Borger OFS Dickie Hendley Ed Koton Scarry Turcotte Hal Claybaugh Eddie Hopkins Larry Huffine Lynn’ S Kelley Huffine Steve Rose Rose Borger Mark Mittlester Borger Turcotte

Arkansas lands all state recruit Vernon Murphy

Vernon Murphy a 6-5 all state player from Texarkana Dunbar has signed to play basketball for Arkansas. He averaged 29.5 points and 17 rebounds per game last season. Coach Duddy Waller called him a tremendous college prospect.

Fayetteville, Ark Vernon Murphy Texarkana Dunbar Arkansas

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