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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1948

Page

16

Seminole Schoolboys Named As Class A Track Winners

Corpus Christi netters win state tennis championship with Dill Herms and Royce Tate taking the Class AA boys doubles title. Oates of Waco defeats Herera of Corpus Christi in singles to claim the Class AA crown. Norma Lawrence wins Class AA girls singles for Paris with a strong serve.

Corpus Christi Austin Dill Herms Royce Tate Richard Richards Eugene Letsos Galveston Julian Oates Waco Everett Herera Oates Bob Alexander Ates Herera Cate Corpus Mervyn McCully Doris Col Crane Exas Cuero Miss Collins Norma Lawrence Paris Betty Seay el Paso Miss Lawrence Martha Dell Lawson Marilyn Metcalfe Franklin Joyce Walters Frances Boyd Wharton

Class A Track Meet Results Highlight Several Events

The report lists 10 yard high hurdles results with competitors Walker and Sem from Karnes City and Uvalde. J Young and Al Walker show notable efforts in pole vault and discus throws, with distances around 21 to 22 feet and 136 feet in the hammer. Multiple athletes including Craig and Pottsmon appear in field events, while athletes from Athens Brady and Matthe Calileon are noted in the tied 10 feet six inch mark.

Page One Junction Pearsall Richland Springs Hobbs Ro‘en Panhandle Splendora Deerpark Bastrop Alvarado Waller Lytle Floresville Orange’ Grove Bloomington Buena Vista Port Lavaca Waskom Marfa Hallettsville Unole Humbie Mexta Carthage Karnes City fAlice Carlisle Uvalde Lameron DeLeon Pecos Edison San Antonio Andrews Brady Ballinger Roscoe Sundown Walker Jehullins Cartate J-Young al Walker Smingle Craig Freeport Lewis Boling Jows Park S-Pottsmon Billions Raley Howls Corrigan Barfield Athens Tiayes Matthe Karnent Phillips Ted Ethridge Bundown Anderton Garmany Roxenberg Fambrougn McCamey d-Titaman Kamien City Jeans Alice T Jme Marley Mexia Fairly Pecon O'Neill Anderson Bie-yard Hurgien Pernon Karnes Bentinine Mexin Jusebaum Tolson Mulling Carter Tahoka Johnson Humble Adrian Mineola Tied Tidwell Linton Antonioted Page Opperimans Masonie Stomar Kermit Festa

Calumet Owner Considers Coaltown for Preakness Entry

Calumet Farm owner Warren Wright hedges on Coaltown starting in the Preakness at Pimlico. He cites a rail strike threat and field size as key factors, saying a small field might keep Coaltown out while a large field could force a bid to contend against Citation and aim for the $20,000 place money. Wright stresses both horses intend to win and denies any restraint by Derby results.

Coaltown Kentucky Calumet Wright Pimlico Oval Citation Nce Ton Jones Caltown Tne

Golf Tourneys Slated Today in Lubbock

Golfers at Lubbock Country Club and Meadowbrook face a busy weekend with Round Robin matches and Mayor's Cup elimination rounds. The Country Club enters phase two of the Round Robin as players meet every opponent twice while Meadowbrook hosts singles knockouts culminating in an 18 hole final this afternoon.

Lubbock Lubbock Country Club Herb Schroeder Country Club Pro Roeder Lubbock and Vicinity Arles New York Palvings Wlre Meadowbrook Paul Jones

Bert Haas Hit By Line Drive In Phillies Batting Practice

Bert Haas, third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, suffered a concussion above the right eye after a line drive struck him during pregame batting practice. Doctors at St John’s Hospital in St Louis treated him after he was struck on the forehead by a ball hit by Eddie Miller.

ST. Louis Bert Maay Philadelphia Phillies St. John’s Hospital Eddie Miller Philadelphia

Bluebonnet-Sunbeam Leads South Plains Loop By Slim Margin

Bluebonnet-Sunbeam leads the South Plains softball league by a half game behind ace pitcher Jackie Neel nicknamed Stingy. The Thomas Jewelers trail close in second place as the loop nears the fourth week, with Cloverlake Dairy Eldridge Bakery and Golden Light Coffee behind. Neel has six wins one loss four shutouts two no hitters and 96 strikeouts in 49 innings. Willie Holder and W Ward en lead Jewelers with spotless and strong records. Neck-and-neck race among top teams continues this week with Jewelers at Bluebonnet and Golden Light at Cloverlake schedule.

Bluebonnet-Sunbeam Laundry Jackie Neel South Plains Thomas Jewelers Jewelers Loop Cloverlake Dairy Eldridge Bakery Golden Light Coffee Neel Willie Holder Thomas Jeweler W. Warden the Jewelers Ralph Earhart Texas Tech Sunbeam Clyde Block Cloverlake Willis James Roy Butler

Shortstop Haas Injured in Pregame Accident

The accident occurred before Philadelphia faced the St. Louis Cardinals. Doctors expect Haas to stay in hospital at least 48 hours for observation. Preliminary reports indicate a frontal fracture of the forehead.

Philadelphia St. Louis Cardinals Haas

City Softball Leagues To Organize Monday Night

City recreation department schedules final planning meeting Monday at 7 45 in Room 102 City Hall. Curtis Barrett recreation director says all interested in forming industrial and softball leagues should attend. Meetings set for twilight play and late starts if feasible.

Curtis Barrett

Texas Lenghors Will Battle Kentucky U Eleven in 1951

The University of Texas will host the University of Kentucky for the home opener in Austin on September 22, 1981. The teams signed only a one year contract for the 1951 football season.

Texas Kentucky U. Eleven Versity of Texas University of Kentucky Longhorns Wildcats Austin D. X. Bible

Clements To Meet Martin In Big Wrestling Card

Wayne Martin of Tulsa faces Ray Clem ents in a non title match at Sled Allen's arena in the feature bout. The card also features Wentworth Stratton and Sandow with Abbott driving the undercard.

Wayne Martin Tulsa Okla Ray Big Train” Clements Sled Allen Martin Clements Hi Jack Wentworth Toronto Walter Stratton Youngstown Billy Sandow Toledo Ace Abbott Abilene Martin Lubbock Martin-Clements Clements

Gophers Open Season with Win Over Notre Dame

Minnesota defeated Notre Dame 17 to 9 in South Bend to start the season. Bull Wargan posted 72 in both morning and afternoon rounds while Ed Kleffman of Notre Dame also shot 72 in the afternoon singles.

Gophers South Bend Ind Minnesota Notre Dame Bull Wargan The Ed Kleffman

European Mandrake Root Identified in Bible Reference

A historical note identifies the mandrake root mentioned in the Bible as the European mandrake. The term links ancient botanical lore with the plant’s regional naming and traditional uses.

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