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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1966

Page

10

Phillips Sets New Meet Vault Mark

Phillips posted a new meet vault mark while Don King of Overton suffered a pulled muscle in the finals after leading by three yards. Highlands won Class AAAA by 21 over Odessa Permian, with Miller and Cooper tied for fourth. Coahoma led Class A with 36 points, Pettus third, Springtown fourth. Class B saw Barnlett beat Friendswood by 20 with Skidmore-Tynan Orchard and Follett tied for fourth.

Coahoma Pettus Springtown Barnlett Friendswood Rule Skidmore-Tynan Orchard Follett

State Track Meet results show Timmy White tops 440 dash

Timmy White of South Houston ties the state record in the 440 yard dash with a 0.7 to secure first in Class A. Top finishers include Mike Bouche of Spring Branch Memorial 48.0 seconds second and Robert Poe of El Paso Austin 48.45 third, with multiple schools from San Antonio Dallas and Abilene represented in sprint events and relays.

Timmy White South Houston Eddie Southern Mike Bouche Spring Branch Memorial Robert Poe el Paso Austin Mark Fry Abilene Cooper Stanley McDaniel San Antonio MacArthur Larry Crawford Austin McCallum Mel Bennett San Antonio Highlands Jesse Ball San Antonio Fdgewood Tris Charles Cannon Odessa Permigna Juan Carbajal Ysleta Bel Air Beck Wilemon Fort Worth Arlington Heights Jerral Landers Hurst Bell Baxtown Dwight Denson Billy Littlefield Renny Fenelon Bill Askeys Corpus Christi Miller San Angelo Fort Worth Paschal Lubbock Monterey John Carey Houston Sam Houston Steve Stephenson Sammy Maddox Dallas Kimball Gregg Gilesand Amarillo Tascosa Juan Cardinal el Paso Bel Air Baytown Cly Baylor San Antonio Jefferson Herb Eliison Carl Johnson Witte Black Fort Wrrch Tech Charles Robins Ware University George Calta Abilene Posner Larry Tiele Milby Bill Elfstrom Galveston John Walker Ken Eeech Pete Vanlt Dickie Phillips Galena Park North Shore Pinto Beene Abilene Cooper Jim Mallard Austin Ste Caltumy Lares Gartis Galena Fark North Shore James King Olessa Permini Bill Bolen Kingaville Larry Mumaw Richard Gery Rufis Oden Cornus Chest Miller Herb Buisen Sans Antonio Highlands Willie Black Fort Worth Tech Wee Dase Tuare Jeff Mankoff Litas Hillcrest Kenny Cauble Midland Lee Ben Wadlinttion Steve Kennedy Ites John Jordan Denison Ronald Dittman Grand Praire John Marquis Houston Austin Niseust Steve Carles Odessa Perermaan Mike Perie Midland Lee Mike Fox Arkington Heredts Sealt Haher Rethuretaf Ed Jarrett Waco Tebfield Charles Heedricks Bastown Robert Botee Lester Winningham Doflas Adarmson Onehmas Odessa Permian Ieee Waren Gras Erdtig Charles Abstin Paris Jas BK Sautt Hanston J Nurs Riles San Antono Alamo Heights Dat

Brumfield Seizes Derby Victory On Kauai King

Louisville Kentucky AP Jockey Don Brumfield nicknamed the happiest hillbilly won the Kentucky Derby riding Kauai King In a post race interview Brumfield said the key to winning is staying in front He noted Kauai King was skittish at first but settled and urged the horse on as the race neared the final eighth of a mile He felt overwhelmed with emotion as crowds saluted the win.

Louisville Don Brumfield Brumfield Rouai Brumsfield Kauai

Kauai King Wins Derby In Sunny 1955 Upset

Jundai King, bred to win the Derby, rose to the occasion under Henry Forrest after Loyd Gentry mentored Native Dancer offspring. The colt broke quickly, led to the first turn, stretched the backstretch, and held off rivals to prevail on a sunlit afternoon.

Page One Henry Forrest Loyd Gentry Graystark Native Dancer Dark Star Jauai King Beok Quita Brumfield

Track meet results from Friday and Saturday events

Schoolboys Ira finished second in the high hurdles while Hoppy Jennings of Lazbuddie placed fourth. Larry Wiggins of Ira took sixth in the lows, David Nelson of Lazhuddie was second in the mile, William Sokora of Pep tied for fifth in the broad jump and Wendell Williams of Three Way finished fourth in the high jump. David Bentley of Brownfield placed fifth in the AAA broad jump during Saturday morning competition to complete that division's events.

Page One Ira Hoppy Jennings Lazbuddie Larry Wiggins David Nelson Lazhuddie William Sokora Pep Wendell Williams Three Way David Bentley Brownfield

Verner Delivers Victory in Tight Baseball Tilt

Verner earned the win guiding a pitching staff that shut down Ama rillo’s offense while Brown reached base with a timely single. The lineup featured names such as Becket, Cobb, and Perdue in a game marked by strong defense and clutch two-out hits as fans witnessed a hard-fought win.

Loop Dads Continued Fron: Conference Votes on Expenses Rule

The conference debated paying expenses for athletes beyond travel for athletic trips, focusing on meetings of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Talks on a possible tieup with the Big Eight and transfers rules, with no actions taken, were noted. Baylor and SMU will start fall football practice before Sept. 1 under NCAA rules.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Howard Grubbs Big Eight Grubbs NCAA Cherburg Dr. Chapman Baylor l Southern Methodist Baylor Charles Whatley Rice Victoria Junior College Texas Agm

Rule leads Champions International with 68 in Houston

Jack Rule Jr. fired a three-under-par 68 in the opening round to lead the Champions International Golf Tournament at Houston. He opened with consecutive back nine birdies using a croquet-mallet putter, finishing one stroke ahead of Harold Henning Gordon Jones and Earl Stewart.

Houston Tex Jack Rule Jr Cleveland Minnesota Baltimore Boston Chicago Detroit Kansas City Washington New York California Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati San Francisco Atlanta Aba Aecehia Og Penstone Warner Harold Henning Tres Siebern Ib Gordon Jones Pum Neties Matis Piersall Earl Stewart Boyer Doug Sanders Abeer E Eeery St. Louis Thy Rodgers George Knudson iCincinnati Howard M.lopez iChiciano Peterson Cardenal Phi Balty Ragan Mariindale Ies Baan al Geiberger Downing Cal Tela George Arche Ortega Frank Bearda Talbot Uta YORK iHomero Blancas Santiago Wilson Ja Mason Rudolph Pie Grant Perry Fregost Siebert Dave Hillry Palmer Bunker Peterson Cw I Gay Brewer Taengie M.lopez Dale Douglass O'Toole Sukla iJohlnson Gibbon St Louis Jaster Veal Pittshurch Philadelphia Ceisowrth Ands Hamilton Robant

Yanks Beat Angels 3-1 in Houk Managerial Debut

Mickey Mantle drove in all three runs as the New York Yankees snapped a four game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the California Angels. Manager Ralph Houk, debuting two hours before first pitch, earned his first victory guiding the last place team.

Anaheim Mickey Mantle New York Yankees Ralph Houk California Angels Houk Johnny Keane l New York Yankees

Tech Sweeps Two At ACC

Texas Tech finished their 1966 baseball season by sweeping Abilene Christian College in a doubleheader, winning 7-2 in game one and 6-5 in game two to improve to a 10-15 record.

Abilene Texas Tech Red Raiders Abilene Christian College Tech Techsans Callarmae Janet Collier Uarris Moss Holle Mossy Aer Ak Cntanas Smith Acton Haggard Andersson Galbreath Hacks Holly Veoh Huffey PD Adardsy AVC HA Ward Acc

Hyphenated NM 3 B Results From HEV Meet

Readable fragments show event results for Jal Eunice and Dexter, including races such as 220 yard hurdles and mile relay. Notable mentions include new records in mile relay and long jump with names Dexter, Mike Pettis, and Bobby Williams among others.

Hev Ato Boslay Munee Daas T. Phears Marin Jabbo Peeston Catpivesa Mille Uy Mike Hfaftes Fumie Candeleria Heidase Ce dL Hunice Nonnie Shanks Eunice Steve Simmons Henry Martin Jal Rea. Austen Jim Baker Chiff Yell Eunte Jal Moyardd Pastood Tek Malar W.C Mike Pettis Carrigoso Dexter In Pitas Pole Vaulp Bde Smah Dab Wa Didbert Lucero Carrizoso Bobby Willams Eunnce Rene Carter Cloudcroft Rasy Baca Carr Zoxo Randy Dayal Manice Catiiasa

Yankees Install Keane Yiantees As Manager After Pennant

Keane Yantees fired York Deora, who had won an American League pennant in his first year as field boss. On Oct. Yo, the Irishman was introduced in New York as the Yankees pilot and signed a one year contract for a reported 45000. This is a great day for the Yankees Houk said.

Yantees York Deora New York Yankees Houk Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Elston Howard Keane

LCC Netters Capture Win in Western JC Tennis Meet

Lub bock Christian College netters won three of four blue ribbons at the Western Junior College Conference tennis meet in Roswell. Jimily Burrer won the women’s singles 3-6 6-1 6-1 over Jodie Ramsey, and Burrer with Kay Young claimed the women’s doubles 6-3 6-3 over Ramsey-Lopez. Gary Lehue and Shert-Fenny Mankins beat Tommy Parks Asher 7-6 6-3 0-6 8-6 in men’s doubles to reach finals, while Randy McDonald finished second in men’s singles after beating Moses Ruiz and prior win over Gary Schubert. Don Robertson and Gary Schubert placed third and fourth in singles.

Roswell Lubbock Christian College Jimily Burrer Jodie Ramsey Odessa College Eva Lopez Burrer Kay Young Ramsey-Lopez Randy McDonald Moses Ruiz Odessa Gel Gary Schubert Don Robertson

Cooper High hosts volleyball tourney May 26 to 28

Cooper High School will host a men’s and women’s volleyball tournament in the Cooper High gym May 26 27 28. Deadline to enter is May 21. Contact Johnny Kubacak at 4808 24th Lubbock for entry and the five dollar fee.

Cooper High School Cooper High Gym Johnny Kubacak Lubbock

SWC Meet Highlights Four Freshmen Record Efforts

Rice freshmen posted a 3:09.7 mile relay, SMU Bankhead clocked 46.4 in the quarter, Holtzman 160-10 in discus, and Matson led Texas A&M with 160-15 in shot. Texas led team scoring with 68 points, SMU 42, A&M 48, and Rice narrowly won freshman division title 66-65 over Texas.

Tech Holtzman Rice Bankhead SMU Smith Matson Agries A&m Texas Tech TCU Mooney Raiders Art ‘Carroll Sam Hart Foster ‘Miller Texas Baylor The Picadors Southern Methodist Chuck Evans Steve Clayton Jim Bankhead Marshall Edwards Texas A&m Richard Romo Joe Villarreal Preston Davis Curtis May Arkansas LeRoy — Storbeck Dale McDonald Basler Tex Nelson Jim Ellington John Moss Dick Bourland Tommy Keene Randy Ed Mooney Toby Belt Georges Besley Gerald Holtzman Gil Smith Wayne Brandt Ronnie Conner Billy Schmidt Don Parkhurst Art High Turdies Steve Sansom Tex Chuck Smith Jim Parr Bige Wray Roger Hunt Texas Christian Bob O’bryan Warne Brandt Mike Schrider Gene Wilshire Lynn Morris Steve Holtz Foster Miller Randy Matson Toky Oe Joe Williams Richard Roma John Deatdorff Ken Sunderland Bryan Woolsey George Stroup Rive Ben Hower Mike Miatchigan Ricky Snuth Bar Lor Gordon Welch Med Steve O'Neal IHS Bot Brown Gol Rice John Mass Bob "Thompson Fred Cloud Jimmy Ellington cRecord Texas A Joo Baylor Jai Texas ‘Tech ITCU David Matina Texan Ray Dyck Ronnie Warner Tommy Maupin Barry Reno Rudy Alaniz Dale Heraney Rice James White Eddie Canada Lonnie Schiller Apa Doug Belzung Mike McKre Steve Belvens Tommy Moore Joe Rattitt Baylies Don Kaoser Fen David Hairston Tammy Moore Joe Ratt Don Kooser Jerry Eeht Dicky Fhiker Rice Doug Belzung Mike Casey Mike Mckee Dale Bernanerd Rowman Methodist Mie’ Run L Steve Montoya Jim Metzger John Heffner Mark Westbrook Mike Hypward Conley Brown Mike Brown Tony Chandler Frank Johnson Dale Bernauer Poug Belzung Jackie Alten Dick Chinn High Hurdies Steve Lane Jimmy Gillham Deward Strong Marvin Alexander Dennis Lally Mile Relas iMike Casey Tewh

Cepeda Grand Slams Giants Storm By St. Louis

The San Francisco Giants crushed the St. Louis Cardinals 15 to 2 as Orlan Cepeda hit a grand slam in a 14-run third inning. Juan Marichal earned his sixth win, with Willie Mays driving in three runs and Tito Fuentes belting his first major league homer.

ST. Louis San Francisco Giants Orlando Cepeda Jim Hart St. Louis Cardinals Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Boston Willie Mays Hal Lanier Marichal Cepeda Charley Smith Cardinals San Francisco Smith Tito Fuentes San Fran Ie Landrum Brock Brown Shannon Haller Floo Peterson Franco Mays Jalow Hart Ruchek Davenprt Javier Woodswikr Gabrielsn Kernek Barton Simmons Fuentes Johnson Lanier Briles Skinner Herbel Mahaffey Austop Onao Biallard J.whams St.Louis Care Nono Buchek Brock, Smith SU Louis Lanter Mass May Hatichal Mehatteyly Nog la Stallard

A's Top Senators 5-2 Behind Hunter Charlies Power

Jim Hunter limited Washington to six hits and Ed Charlies posted a double and a triple to pace Kansas City’s 5-2 win over the Senators on Saturday night.

Kansas City Jim Catfish) Hunter Washington Ed Charlies Athletics Senators

Astros blank Braves 3-0 as Dierker and Raymond combine five-hitter

Houston took a 3-0 win over Atlanta behind Larry Dierker and Claude Raymond who limited the Braves to five hits. Dierker gave up three singles in six innings before Raymond finished, with Sonny Jackson and Jim Wynn starting a double steal and Felix Mantilla delivering the run with a base hit.

Houston Larry Dierker Claude Raymond Houston Astros Atlanta Braves Dierker Raymond Wade Blasingames Sonny Jackson Jim Wynn Jackson Wynn Felix Mantilla

Area Netters Win Crowns at State Meet

Barbara Bramlett of Seminole won the Class AAA girls singles title with a 6-1 6-2 victory over Judy Tenery of Mission. Cherri and Anne Rappe of Jestelline took the Class B girls doubles crown 9-7 6-2 over Susanne Luce and Shelia Large of Nueces Canyon. Harvey Case and Alton Setliff of Turkey won the Class B boys doubles title 7-5 6-1 4-6 6-0, while Dale Walker of Lapryor defeated David Majors of Turkey 6-0 6-0 6-2 in Class B singles.

Austin Barbara Bramlett Seminole Cherri Anne Rappe Jestelline Harvey Case Alton Setliff Turkey Miss Bramlett Judy Tenery Mission Rappe Susanne Luce Shelia Large Nueces Canyon

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