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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1969

Page

10

New Mexico Class AA State Track Meet Highlights

Hobbs hosts a first outside Albuquerque state meet as Del Norte wins Class AA and Lovington takes A honors. Del Norte sets two records in the two mile and mile relay while Randy Palmer and Mike Vaughn tie divisional marks in sprints. Eunice tops B with late mile relay and 880 relay records.

Don Henry Avalanche-Journal Hobbs New Mexico Lovington Eunice Albuquerque del Norte Hobbs Stadium Albuquerque New Mexico City del. North Roswell Goddard Ft. Sumner V. Rovhal Cardinals del Norte Albuquerque Highlands Frank Rakoczy Eagles Randy Palmer Mike Vaughn David Wise Wildcats Wise

Sirois misses Indy 500 pole by rain and owner’s call

At Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Saturday, Jigger Sirois failed to complete the required four laps after owner Myron Caves waved a yellow flag, denying him potential pole status and a big payout. Rain halted time trials as the Unser family history at Indy continues with brother Al suffering a compound leg fracture in a post-session motorcycle accident.

Reso Indianapolis Leon Sirois Indianapolis Motor Speedway Unsers Sirois Jigger Myron Caves Fresno Calif Digger Hammond Ind Speedway Siro Bobby Parnelli Jones Torrance Parnelli

Hisle Stars Phillies Nip Giants 9-8 in Ninth

Larry Hisle drove in the winning run with a two out double in the ninth as Philadelphia edged San Francisco 9-8. Dave Watkins scored on Hisle's third hit of the game after Watkins had singled with two outs. Richie Allen John Callison and Mike Ryan homered for the Phillies.

Philadelphia Larry Hisle Dave Watkins Philadepha Phillipes San Francisco Watkins Richie Allen John Callison Mike Ryan Phillies

LCC Women Set Handicap Meet in Lubbock

The Lubbock Country Club Women’s Golf Association will host a one day handicap tournament Tuesday at 10 am featuring 18 holes of medal play and a nine hole flight. Pairings include Ethelyn Campbell Frances Cochran Lomna Walker Lera Ohnemus and others.

Lubbock Club Women’s Golf Association Ethelyn Campbell Frances Cochran Lomna Walker Lera Ohnemus Jean Latham Gretchen Davis Kathleen McElroy Flo Crowell Jo Ann Batson Sally Milam Beth Hill Vivian Parks Maurine Pounds Lois Forkner Verdell Hicks Mary Beth Hoffman Edna Rattiseau Fran Sheehy Christine Lewter Elaine Lewis Johnnie White Alla Boone Temple Young Trent Vincenti

Dodgers Rally Edges Pirates For Ninth Inning Win

Dodgers overcome the Pirates 6 5 with a ninth inning rally led by Wes Parker a Rosco pinch homer and Gabrielson finalizing the comeback. Stargell produced earlier runs for Pittsburgh while Parker Davis and Sizemore contributed key hits in Los Angeles victory.

Dodgers Pirates LOS. Angeles Leni Davis Andy Gabrielson Rosco Wes Parker Stargell Roberto Clemente Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Dodgers Gabrielson Pedro Ramos Willie Crawford Swith Bob Moose Ramos Ted Sizemore Crawford Willie Davis Andy Kosko Parker Behin Willie Stargell al Oliver Manny Sanguillen Gene Alley Pittsburgh Bill’ Suimn Lefebvre Jeff

Palmer Rallies at Colonial as Lead Changes

Arnold Palmer recovered from an 80 in the third round with a 69 to seize a two stroke edge at the $125,000 Colonial event. Dickinson led briefly after a closing bogey by an opponent, while Billy Casper finished at 257 after a late par. Arch er and Boros also posted scores in the 70s as the field battled for the title.

Gh Dickinson Gary Player Tamars Bob Charles I Joes meXiaus George Knudson Hawaii Dave Hill Bruce Crankon Krank Beard Larry Mowry Johnny Pott Chuck Courtney Dick Crawford Tom Shaw Bruce Devlin Charles Coody Art Yancey Billy Maxwell Tommy Aaron Bob Ducksan Shey Oye iv J, Rodriguez Fredo Mead Art Wall Mijles Barber Tadar Jack McGowan McLendon Dave Stockton Montromers Dean Beman Henne Jerobs Arnold. Palmer Larry Hinson Whee Don Beis Frank Boynton Tommy Bolt Howie Johnson Earl Stewart, Jr Bob Sei Charles Tittord Fant Lou Graham Dick Lote Julius Boros Bert Greene Co c Cease Wga Drier Jones Rene Gene Liter Pony Jacklin Putpsburgh Angeles John Loiz Rah Abrh Ernie Vosster AlAlou Russell Bobby Cole Fiebres Crawford Phc LO Mason Turfaee Ind Cramenis Rt Davis Bob Slanton Osco Oh Zoe Dudley Wysong Hot Arker Ibrig Harold Hensing Alley Sudakis George Archer Torborg Zarley Hamos Globe Hirewer Orville Moody Ees Ron Jim Colbert Pittshurch Kom Ban Angeles Ato E- Sizemore TOR Pittsburgh Tas Angeles A. Oliver Sanguillen Crawford Gabrielsandht Sfo-Rasca Hartenstein Ramos Moose Zinger T Brewer Dickinson Arnold Palmer Billy Casper

Lubbock Driver First At Conroe

Costa Dunias of Lubbock drove a Triumph Spitfire to first in Division G at Conroe SCCA race. He moved to lead the G standings while finishing fourth overall behind Emmett Whittington of Lubbock, also in a Spitfire, who led the G Production class.

Conroe Costa ‘Dunias Lubbock Sports Car Club of America Dunias Emmett Whittinton

Bullock fires first ace at Meadowbrook course

Bill Bullock of 3525 49th St. made a hole in one at Meadowbrook on the 21 yard No. 12 hole with a seven iron Sunday afternoon. He played with Gary Thomas and Harvey N. Stein. Bullock's first ace came on the 11th hole.

Bill Bullock 49Th St Meadowbrook Gary Thomas Harvey N. Stein Bullock

Owner backs move Majestic Prince skips Belmont trainer says

Majestic Prince may not run in the Belmont as trainer Longden questions a fast Derby or Preakness return. Longden notes Count Fleet failed after the Belmont while Majestic Prince’s value and future racing plan at Riverside are central. A 43,259 Preakness crowd awaited final word on the colt’s fate.

Count Fleet Longden Majestic Prince

Brooks Wins Brownfield Golf Title In Tight Finish

Bubba Brooks of Hale Center shot 74 Saturday and par Sunday to edge Randall Rieger of Lubbock by two strokes for the Brownfield tournament title. Rieger posted 76 Sunday after a 76 Saturday for 152 total. Other contenders include Ray Anderson and Ronny Ward of Brownfield, Chiia Addison and David Kemp of Brownfield, and Lubbock entries Doug Ehle and J. Richardson in the first and second flights.

Brownfield Bubba Brooks Hale Center Randall Rieger Lubbock Rieger Bubba” Brooks Randall Doug Ehle Ray Anderson Ronny Ward Chiia Addison David Kemp Ray Warden Arnold Patton Tom Evans Yven

Hale's 152 Wins Abernathy Title

John Hale won first in a one day 86 hole club tournament at Abernathy with 152 total. Porky Tewell Curtis Lebow Jack Hackler Harold McCune and Golden Ferguson also placed. Zelma Hale won the women's playoff over Betty Albers after nine holes regulation tied at five. Pear Givens led first flight with 62. Ann McCune 63. Salina Pearce 74 won second flight. Joan Purselley 76.

Ann McCune Salina Pearce Joan Purselley

Tornado threaten Indy 500 with massive crowd disruption

A Sunday tornado watch lingered over the speedway area as crowds dwindled from an estimated 250000 to 50000 diehards. Tornado activity nearby delayed practice, while garages storing $2 million in race cars faced risk. Al Unser broke a leg in a motorcycle fall, forcing Parnelli Jones to seek a substitute driver for next race.

Page One Speedway Indiana Twisters Andy Granatelli Parnelli Jones al Unser Albuquerque

Brock leads Cardinals past Padres 6-5 on late rally

St Louis beat San Diego 6-5 as Lou Brock drilled three singles and stole a base. Reliever Ron Willis halted a Padres eighth inning rally and Gary Wasiewski earned the save for Dave Giusti. Ollie Brown opened with a two run Padres lead before the Cards answered with timely hits and Brock's RBI and a seventh inning run.

SAN Diego Lou Brock St. Louis Ron Willis Gary Wasiewski Dave Giusti Ollie Brown Padres Shannon Joe Harue Brock Phil Gagliano Tim McCarver Chris Canniazaro Clarence Gaston

Davenport Carries Honors at Dr. Martin Luther King Games

In Villanova Pennsylvania Willie Davenport won the 110-meter high hurdles despite a spike wound to his left hand. John Carlos captured the 200-meter dash amid a star-studded field as San Jose State runners dominated the meet. Bob Seagren competed in the pole vault, failing at 18 feet after earlier world marks.

Villanova Willie Davenport John Carlos Villanova Stadium Bob Seagren Seagren Lake Tahoe Mexico City Vmavenpore Skimmea Une Durdies Irv Hall Davenport Leon Coleman Southern California Striders Hall Coleman Carlos Lee Evans Tommie Smith Ron Smith San Jose State Dave Romansky Pennsville N.J Larry James al Oerter New York AC Charlie Green U.S. Army Marty Liquori Norm Tate Bob Beamon Ralph Boston Herb German New York

Clovis Team Captures Friona Partnership Crown in Sudden-Death

Clark Colson and Corky Horton of Clovis won the Friona Partnership tournament in a playoff over Don Fagan and Bill Epps of Amarillo after a 135 total in regulation. Johnnie Goodwin and Pat George of Tulsa won the Presidents Flight with 142, while Richard McKinney and Bobby Sheen of Clovis were the medalists with a 65 for second place.

Friona Clark Colson Corky Horton Clovis Don Fagan Bill Epps Amarillo Johnnie Goodwin Pat George Tulsa Beanie Richard McKinney Bobby Sheen

Liston Faces Johnson in Las Vegas Title Session

Former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston 4-1 favorite to extend a win streak against George Johnson in Las Vegas tonight. Both aim for another title shot. Liston has won 12 straight, Johnson eight, with contracts signed but the bout repeatedly postponed. Johnson weighs 214, Liston 216, Liston 6 feet 1 inch with 73-inch reach to Johnson’s 654 inches.

Las’ Vegas Nev Sonny Liston George Serap Tiron Liston Cassius Clay Johnson Joe Frazier

Baseball results from Sunday in American and National Leagues

Sunday results show Baltimore 5 Kansas City etc as the American League games. Washington 3 Chicago 2 New York 1 California 1 New York 8 Oakland at Cleveland postponed Seattle Boston 6 in the National League Houston Chicago 3 New York at Cincinnati postponed Los Angeles 6 Pittsburgh San Diego Atlanta Montreal in innings Philadelphia 9 San Francisco 8. Standings note No Games Scheduled Atlanta at Montreal.

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