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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1966

Page

8

Lubbock High Celebrates District Baseball Title Victory

Lubbock High welcomed home a district baseball champion, ending a 10-year gap. The Westerners, led by Karl Parker, finished 16-2 in league play and 21-9 season, after a 13-2 win over Pampa and a Saturday loss to Borger. Player quotes and school pride highlighted a historic return to glory. The trophy symbolizes the entire LHS community.

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New York horses eye Preakness crown at Pimlico

Indulto leads a five horse New York invasion of Maryland for the $150,000-added Preakness at Pimlico. Derby winner Kauai King also faces a strong challenge from Ad vocator Stupendous and others as trainer Hirsch Jacobs weighs lineup decisions and ships Amberoid and others from New York.

New York Indulto Maryland Pimlico Edward Lasker Sycaroids Max Hirsch Withers Johnny Rotz Mrs. Lasker Industo Amberoid Understanding Hirsch Jacobs Jacobs Ira Hanford Garden State Park

Cook Triumphs In Jal Invitational Golf Final

Jal star Hardy Cook defeated Ed Yeager of Eu nice in a dramatic final to win the Jal Invitational Golf Tournament by one stroke after a first extra hole. Ronnie Huckaby of Monahans finished one back. Jal's Jim Matheny won the first flight with 155, edging Neal Laminack and Hagen Emdons. Other Jal players dominated multiple flights in a lengthy, entity-rich recap of the event.

Hardy Cook Jal Hale Ed Yeager Eunice Ronnie Huckaby Monahans Jim Matheny Andrews Neal Laminack Hagen Emdons Kermit Vruman Gaskin John Howey Ki Barnett D. Huckaby Andrew Martin Epps Jay Cox Odessa Jim Reeves Clarence Peters Monalans Vernon Huntington L. C. Butler Vernon Rogers Sonora Jack Shelton

Tribe Shortstop Brown Undergoes Surgery in Cleveland

Cleveland Indians shortstop Larry Brown underwent plastic surgery at Shaker Medical Center after a collision with teammate Leon Wayne at Yankee Stadium on May 4. Dr. Vic Ippolito said the five to forty five minute procedure corrected orbital fractures around Brown’s eyes. four surgeons participated. He is expected to stay a week with no further surgery needed and could return this season if recovery continues, though a return date remains undecided.

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Madison Square Garden Court Shortest NBA Venue

Basketball note states the Madison Square Garden court is the shortest in the NBA at 88 by 50 feet, while all other NBA courts measure 94 by 50. The snippet mixes golf results and player names with the court fact.

Madison Square Garden National Basketball Association NBA

Braves Face High Court Review On Milwaukee Status

Wisconsin attorneys plan a meeting with Chief Justice George Currie as the Braves dispute with the National League over antitrust findings and a Circuit Court deadline to file a Milwaukee expansion plan. Judge Roller ordered Milwaukee return by Wednesday if no plan is filed. the NL may appeal to the state Supreme Court.

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Hobbs Lovington Jal win New Mexico track crowns

Hobbs captures Class AA title while Lovington wins Class A and Jal takes Class B in New Mexico state meet. Carey Hollis upset by Ramon Lebya at Albuquerque High. Hobbs 63, Carlsbad 54. Lovington 59, NMMI 53. Jal 61, Eunice 29.

Albuquerque New Mexico Hobbs Lovington Aena Jal Carey Hollis Ramon Lebya Albuquque High Holelis Eagles Highlands Tworiler Steve Ross Carlsbad Paul Gibson Lavington NMMI Mike Wise

New West Point Mentor Named Army Head Coach Cahill

Tom Cahill, former Army freshman coach and long-time high school coach, was named head football coach at Army after Paul Dietzel departed. He spoke of arriving here from Manius and noted spring drills were productive as plebes O'Toole Lindell and Gary Steele shone in the intra squad game. Cahill faces a one year contract amid talks he may be replaced by Bobby Dobbs after the term ends.

Point N.Y Tom Cahill Army Cahill Paul Dietzel South Carolina Texas Western Bobby Dobbs Manius Syracuse Dale Hall Hall Dietzel Cimey Jim O'Toole Steve Lindell

Monterey Laments Fall as Plainsmen Clinch Bi District

A Monterey coach reflects on a season marked by missing a strong leader and a standout pitcher while Plainsmen seize the bi district title. Lubbock's earlier victory proved decisive, ending Monterey’s bid to advance. the club retains six consecutive bi district titles and notes the Yankees’ five straight as a distant consolation.

Lubbock Monterey Donnie Bumpass Bob Blick Danny MacDougall Yommy Toombs Gary Hughies Pitcher Moegle Keller Smith al Ayers Bob Barrett Yankees

Hillcrest Women to Start Handicap Golf Tournament Pairings

The Hillcrest Country Club announces pairings for the women’s handicap golf tourney starting Tuesday. First Flight includes Elone Moore versus Bea Duke and Koris Wright against Belly, with other matches and byes listed for 10th through 15th. Second Flight features Katherine Rivers and Lovee Miers among several byes and matchups.

Hillcrest Country Club Elone Moore Bea Duke Koris Wright Belly Stambaugh Wistronth Sustine Kerr Parmer Fagut Lovee Tienen Joan Iit Butoh Reynolds Vine” Fushi Weloorn Aige Deores “Ahern Spears Kathy Russel Linge Nemaire Drew Katherine Rivers Lovee Miers Lou, Dulin Norma Levenson Nanny’ Hoope

Creed Wins Dallas Civitan Open In Windy Finish

Creed defeats Torluemke by seven strokes at Glen Lakes CC with a final 74 amid hot dry winds gusting to 25 mph. Torluemke settles for second after a late triple bogey, while Mann Griffin Whitworth and Wilson share top money among other finishers. Creed, from Alexandra Louisiana, earns $2,250 first prize and leads the year’s standings as she bags her seventh tour victory.

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