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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1966

Page

8

Ex Raider Net Star Named Pro At Lubbock Tennis Center

Wheatley former Texas Tech star and 1950 Raider Border Conference tile player visits as a visiting pro at Lubbock Tennis Center. He will offer private and group lessons with the managing pro during the summer season. Wheatley lives in Las Vegas and Beverly Hills and is a former army intelligence officer who played on the service tennis team that won the European Asian title.

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Local High Schools Discord Over Fall Football Prospects

In a spirited intra-squad showcase, Lubbock High Monterey Coronado and Dunbar analyze fall football potential for 1965. Analysts weigh district chances, with Tascosa and Westerner noted for offensive punch while Monterey and Coronado show mixed signs. Amarillo Globe-News poll honors Hub City players. Pete Shotwell Stadium renamed in Abilene.

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Angels Split Twin Bill in Washington

In the nightcap Ricky Reichardt and Jim Fregosi gunned down Jim King at the plate in the ninth to preserve California’s 2-1 win and give the Angels a split of a doubleheader after Washington won the opener 6-2.

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Red Sox Rally Past Kansas City For Fifth Straight Win

The Boston Red Sox, held to one hit by Ralph Terry through six, broke through in the seventh with three runs two out to beat Kansas City 5-1 and extend their winning streak to five games.

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Torres Wins First Title Defense In Dramatic First Round

Jose Torres defeated Wayne Thornton in a one round light heavyweight bout to retain his title. Torres struggled with Thornton’s kidney punch and foul play but sent Thornton to the mat twice in the opening round before the referee’s count.

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Final Season Baseball Honors For Monterey Plainsmen

Robby Moegle led Monterey Plainsmen to a 22-9 season while placing second in District 7-AAAA standings after a 22-9 run. Max Martin and Mike Parker tied for season batting honors with .344. Jimmy O jibway led district batting at .675 with Martin at Sos. Steve Hurt posted the best pitcher record, while Jim Bob Parnell finished strong as pitcher and first baseman.

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Warren Spahn's son Greg aims for major league baseball

Hartshorne High senior Greg Spahn, 165 pounds, 6-0, hits .400 for 1969, seeking to follow father Warren Spahn into pro baseball. Greg, a natural athlete who switched from left handed to right due to a childhood burn, excels in football and academics while weighing college ball at Oklahoma. The Spahns see leadership and potential, with coach Winford Smith and Principal Carl Butler praising Greg as a standout.

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Hubbers Triumph Over Big Spring in Baseball Exhibition

The Lubbeck Hubbers pounded 20 hits for a 17 4 victory over Big Spring at Lowrey Field on Sunday. Joe Vick joined with a three run homer and four RBIs as Bruce Boyd with four hits and Ronny Arrington with three supplied strong support. Gary Dement earned the win while Hank Hanks took the loss as Big Spring used three hurlers.

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ENMU Freshman Crowned Miss Portales 1966

About 500 attended the Portales Miss Portales pageant where ENMU freshman Jean Parker of Santa Fe won the title. Johnson of Hereford and Myers of Clovis, both ENMU students, were named first runner up and contestant honors.

Ralston Wins Stockholm Tennis Title With Newcombe Victory

Dennis Ralston the Bakersfield California star and United States No 1 defeated John Newcombe to claim the Saltsjoekaden singles title in Stockholm. He also shared the doubles crown with Marty Riessen after a 9 7 8 6 win over Australia’s Riessen and Davidson. It marked his second straight Scandinavian title after last week’s Helsinki win.

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