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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1973

Page

13

Glenn Says Crampton Could Have Won Colonial Title

Glenn argues Bruce Crampton could have clinched the Colonial National Invitation if he had extended his stance to take the required drop from a grassy hazard. The discussion centers on a final-hole tee shot mishap and a controversial double bogey that cost him the 30,000 prize to Tom Weiskopf.

Memphis Fort Worth Danny Thomas Crampton Glenz Bruce Harold Henning Tom Weiskopf TPD Weiskopf Sully

Bartow to coach U S college basketball team tour

Memphis State University coach Gene Bartow reportedly accepted an invitation to lead a United States college basketball team on an eight game tour of the People's Republic of China in June. The Press Scimitar notes a New York meeting with officials to finalize details and lists players from Memphis State Providence Indiana UCLA and Brandeis among those invited.

Memphis, Tenn Memphis Press-Scimitar Gene Bartow Memphis State University United States People’s Republic of China Bartow Press-Scimitar Baretow Nick Rodin Brandeis

Frisco recalls hurler Williams to Giants roster

SAN DIEGO AP The San Francisco Giants recalled pitcher Charlie Williams Tuesday. The right handed reliever had a 5-2 record and a 3. ERA for Phoenix in the Pacific Coast League. Williams was part of last year’s Willie Mays trade and fills a vacancy on the Giants roster.

SAN Diego San Francisco Giants Charlie Williams Willie Mays New York Mets Williams Phoenix San Francisco Garry Maddox Ron Fairly Montreal Expos Kelly Pat Kelly Chicago White Sox Ed Kirkpatrick Kansas City Jim Holt Minnesota Kirkpatrick

Lee Bryant Huckaby to ink with Raiders

Midland Lee senior Lee Bryant Huckaby, national champion in the high jump, will sign with Texas Tech after choosing the Red Raiders over Texas A&M and other schools. Huckaby cited Tech track program, architecture department, and friends there, and plans to major in architecture. He is the third track signee for Tech this spring joining Ricky Wheeler and Luther Mays.

Lee Bryant Huckaby Raiders Midland Texas Tech Midland Lee Avalanche Journal Tuckaby Huckaby Hurst Texas A&m Oklahoma Christan Abilene Christian Eastern New Mexico Sul Ross Teett Huckahy Iike Tech Architecture Red Raiders Rathler Vernon Hilliard Monterey Ricky Wheeler Hereford Luther Mays

Knicks Celebrate Title With Gifts From Mayor

New York Knicks received gifts from Mayor John V Lindsay after clinching the NBA title in a four games to one series against the Los Angeles Lakers. A brief outdoor ceremony at City Tall Plaza featured praise for the championship and medals for team members and officials. Willis Reed accepted honors for the team as Ned Irish and Red Holzman joined in the celebration with players including Jerry Lucas Earl Monroe and Bill Bradley amid a festive city nod to their victory. Reed also received a new car at a Sport Magazine luncheon.

New York New York Knicks City John V Lindsay City Tall Plaza Knicks Los Angeles Lakers Emma Willis Reed Joe Knicks Tein Earl Monroe Dean Mominger Dave Pelusseher Bill Bradley Dick Barner Henry Bibby John Gamelt Hawthorne Win Walt Frazier Sport Magazine Reed

Bob Watson Fitting In Nicely As Outfielder For Astro Nine

In New York AP report Bob Watson adapts to left field with Houston after failing as a catcher. He hit seven of 16 last week, up to a .379 average leading NL. Watson ranks among leaders as Durocher returns him to outfield duties.

Bob Watson Astro Nine New York Houston Watson Astros Leo Durocher Los Angeles Missoum City Ron Santo Cineage Cubs Stechadenge Watson Matiny Mota Dodger

ENMU Golfers Hold Big Lead in District Tournament

ENMU leads the NALA District 7 golf event in Albuquerque with a 619 two day total as three Greyhounds Dan Milusnic Steve Ball and Steve Loy top individual scores 149 152 158 respectively The Greyhounds hold a 31 stroke lead over Western State and pursue a seventh straight district title and a national berth in Spartanburg S C June 5 8.

Albuquerque Eastern New Mexico University NALA Dan Milusnic Steve Ball Steve Loy Greyhounds Hounds Western Cols. Sute Startanburg S.C

Late Inning Surge Boosts Cardinals Over Phillies

The St. Louis Cardinals rallied in the eighth inning sparked by a tie breaking walk to Jose Cruz and a Mike Tyson single. Joe Torre and Ted Simmons delivered run producing hits as Lou Brock scored on a wild throw and Cruz later crossed on Simmons' hit. The Phillies matched with Mike Schmidt homer and held briefly, but the Cardinals won 4-3 after a late surge.

ST. Louis Philadelphia Darrell Brandon Jose Cruz St. Louis Cardinals Phillies Mike Tyson Rick Wise Brandon Lou Brock Cruz Joe Torre Ted Simmons Jim Lonborg Tore Simmons Phils Mike Schmidt Brock

Youth International Athletics Launches in Lubbock

Gary Daniel announces Youth International Athletics to establish a center for eight youth sports programs for ages 8 to 18 in Lubbock. The group will start with girls softball this spring and include basketball volleyball golf soccer and tennis in future plans. Prominent officers include Robert Carr Monte Hasie and Tom Lewis with board members Riley Wooten Greg Logan and Tom Young. An all America basketball game is planned for next April in Lubbock to raise funds for expansion.

Youth International Daniel Robert Carr Monte Hasie Tom Lewis Riley _ Wooten Greg Logan Tom Young Organi Ition Lubbock

Atlanta's First Choice Signs with Flames After Draft

Center Tom Lysiak, Atlanta Flames top pick, signed a multi year contract before the draft ends. Flames GM Cliff Fletcher announced the deal after Lysiak was selected second overall behind Denis Potvin. Lysiak previously led the Western Canada Hockey League in scoring two consecutive seasons with the Medicine Hat Tigers.

Montreal Tom Lysiak Atlanta Flames National Hockey League Flames Cliff Fletcher Lysiak New York Islanders Denis Potvin Ottawa 67S Ontario Hockey Association Bobby Clarke Philadelphia Flyers NHL Western Canada Hockey League Medicine Hat Tigers

Stan Musial Named First Inductee Of Polish Sports Hall

Detroit AP reports Stan Musial has been elected as the founding member of the National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame, marking a historic first in the honor roll.

Mall OF Fame Detroit Stan Musial

Lubbock Country Club hosts annual meet with 132 golfers

Play launches this afternoon at Lubbock Country Club for the Lubbock Community College meet. A shotgun start will send 132 golfers onto the course with players including Ray Lawr ents Burl Pigg Duane Anderson and many others listed among the competitors.

Lubbock Country Club

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