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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1967

Page

9

Bi District Clash Set Between Wichita Falls Lamesa and Hirschi

Lamesa, 18-0 in AAA, faces Hirschi, 11-7, in a 4 p.m. Bi District opener at Spudder Park today with Terry Davis toiling for Lamesa, Tony Wilson for Hirschi. A second game follows Friday at Lamesa's Lobo Park at 3 p.m. with a potential third tilt if needed.

Wichita Falls Lamesa Hirschi Spudder Park Lobo Park Terry Davis Tony Wilson Tornado Gary Williams Danny Cobb Steve Brown Dennis Jordan Gene Everheart Amador Tijerina Pat Centilli Tom Bram

Zann Dominates Arena Park Racing With Four Wins

Zann captures first in the trophy dash, second heat, semimain and feature in four of six Sportsman class events at Arena Park Raceway. Lub bock’s Buddy Strong wins trophy dash in the supermodifieds while Lyndon Moss and others claim other features. Strong turnout noted after postponement from Saturday due to cool weather.

Don Zann Arena Park Raceways Lyndon Moss Amarillo Bobby Glenn Ray Rickey Roy Jones

Orioles Sign Shasta JC Infielders For Bluefield Team

The Baltimore Orioles announced they signed two Shasta Junior College players for the Bluefield Virginia Appalachian League squad. Hubert Morphew is listed as a shortstop and third baseman while Steve Ettles is a shortstop.

Stockton, Calif Balimore Orioles Bluefield Hubert Morphew Steve Ettles

Wichita Falls Stars Lead 1967 Batting Pace and Pitching Trail

Robert MacPhail tops Wichita Falls batting with a .431 average as six of the top ten batsmen hail from the team. Lamesa's Mike Lees hits .385 to lead, while Davis of 1-6 Lonses endures four losses including a double no-hitter against Andrews. Wilson compounds nine of Hirschi's eleven wins, with Kearne and Scotty Baker contributing infield and field roles.

Wichita Fall Robert MacPhail Lamesa Mike Lees Davis AAA Andrews Wilson Hirschi David Kearney Scotty Baker

Ehle Reiger Win Slaton Invitational Partnership

Ehle and Reiger captured first place at the Slaton Invitational Partnership tournament with a 197 score. The event lists other pairs including Chameleon 187 Eale and Reiger and teams such as 19 Mankins and Medcalf plus Byrd and Beavers in top results.

Slaton Doug Ehle Randall Reiger Chameleon Eale and Reiger Tubb Ace Byrd McClung Mankins Medcalf Carter Jand Beavers Crutcher Long Bingham Lambert Byrdland Yocum

500 Race Report Notes and Names on Track

Fragmentary OCR lists runners and places including Roger Metleskey Kasie M Cart Willares and Jochen Ringt with scattered city and country origins such as Kansas City Me Vienna Austria and Surrey. The text references a sparrow on the track and time 16.61 but facts are incomplete and uncertain.

Roger Metleskey Ier Rece Arte M Cart Willares Kansas City Dennis Hulme Lower Surbéien Surrey Graham Mill Ford Jochen Ringt Vienna Austria Brew Ford al Milterie Mick Rea Tee Gerkarét

Chiefs By 22 Tie U.S. Soccer League Match

New York Generalss and the Atlanta Chiefs drew 2 2 at Yan kee Stadium after sub Mickey Ash entered in the second half and scored twice off rebounds. Atlanta led 2 0 before Ash leveled the score at 0 and 32 minutes of the second period. Peter McParland opened the scoring for Atlanta with a goal in the first half.

NEW York Mickey Ash New York Generals Atlanta Chiefs Ash Sven Lindberg Atlanta Yankee Stadium Peter McParland Vic Crowe Geoffrey Sidebottom McFarin Paul Freitag

Twin Engine Kart Races Light Up Lub bock Track

Lub bock Karting Club hosted twin-engine karts as the feature event. Carl Sayles wowed spectators with a wheelie turning in the turns. Lee Christian won the super class with Carl Sayles second and Bill Fry third. Allan Drake flipped in the fast class, Jerry Hector also flipped. Benny Poston captured two firsts and a second for overall first place, Randy Shropshire second, Steve Hacker third. In intermediate class B L Hatcher took second, Sam Drum third. Junior class saw Kenny Hayhurst win with Arno Britt Rushing third and Terry Chris first in slow junior.

Lubbock Karting Club Carl Sayles Lee Christian Carl Ot Bill Fry Allan Drake Jerry Hector Benny Poston Randy Shropshire Steve Hacker B. L. Hatcher Wilson Sam ‘Drum

Stockton Wins First PGA Crown In Four Years

Dave Stockton captured his first PGA Tour victory in four years at Colonial National finishing 278 with a 73 in the final round to earn $23,000. The San Bernardino native battled a tough course and a late wobble on 18 but secured a two stroke lead as rivals faltered. Stockton cited Greensboro failure as motivation and noted his focus on the field rather than leaders behind him in the final round.

Fort Worth Dave Stockton Colonial National Invita San Bernardino Calif Colonial Country Club Stockton George Archer Greensboro Ja Ton Tom Opt

American team adapts as Walker Cup predicts tough weather

The Americans, led by Campbell and Blackwell, discussed how wind and rain shaped play at St Andrews. Players noted the weather tests, with anticipation for Formby’s British Amateur, while praising their deep squad and resolve despite the British conditions.

Set Carr Ron Cerrudo San Rafael Calif Campbell Hunttain Royal and Aemient Club St. Andrews England Formby Liverpool Bill John Blackwell cap_gington W. Va

Plainsmen Lineup Details Spread Across Innings

Plainsmen starters and substitutes listed by positions and batting averages. Jim Anderson leads with .484 at first, Jim Kelley second with .320, Tommy Johnson .383 at third, Don Boden .315 at short. Outfield features Tommy Baggett .414 in left, Rusty Ward .424 center, Mike Young .200 right. Stiles Bratcher and Barry Ar lad noted in lineup.

Colts Jim Anderson Jim Kelley Tommy Johnson Don Boden‘hamer Tommy Baggett Rusty Ward Mike Young

Stockton capture closes with late surge at PGA event

The 23 year old Stockton, a USC alum, won his first tour title after a rain interrupted weekend. He led at midway with 131 then posted 73 final rounds to finish three strokes ahead of Hogan Archer and Coody. Coody, returning star, opened with steady scores as hometown fans watched.

Ted Dan Sikes Frank Beard Weiskopf Stockton University ‘of Southern’ California Hogan Archer Coody Houston Lonly Texas Randy Glover Dave Ragan

Matson Headlines Lamar Invitational Track Meet

Randy Matson of Texas A M leads the Lamar Tech invitational in Beaumont, aiming to extend world records in the shot and discus. Rice’s Jimmy Milkinson Ricky Jacobs and Steve Montoya also entered with others invited to compete in hurdles javelin and the half mile. New York defeats Susquehanna 15-10 as Pat Cummins nails two late field goals for the Irish.

Rice Jimmy Milkinson Ricky Jacobs Steve Montoya New York Pat Cummins

Oklahoma State Clinches Big Eight Baseball Title in Rain

Oklahoma State over Iowa State in a rain shortened series secured the Big Eight crown while Nebraska split with Oklahoma to place third. Kansas State dropped a pair to finish in fourth as rain canceled the Saturday game. The Cowboys await the site and date for the NCAA District 5 bid against Missouri Valley champion.

Oklahoma State Cowboys Iowa State Oklahoma Nebraska Sooners Kansas State Kansas

Whitworth Aims For Record After Opening Round

Whitworth shoots 70 to add to an opening 71 while defending champ Shirley Spuzich sits sixth at 145. The backstory notes a breezy day with 20 mph winds and a damp course as players faced a challenging nine and a half. A quirky detail mentions two touring women threatening to kill snakes with clubs as they played.

Page One Shirley Spuzich Rice Fide

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