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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1963

Page

13

Wright Leads Civitan Open After Second Round

Mickey Wright held a one stroke edge at 137 atop the Civitan Open leaderboard as play paused after 36 holes. Clifford Ann Creed and Sandra Haynie trailed at 138 and 140 while Jackie Pung dropped to sixth with 142 and Barbara Romack sat fourth at 142.

Harold V. Ratliff Dallas Mickeys Wright Clifford Ann Creed Sandra Haynie Jackie Pung Miss Wright Mrs. Pung Miss Haynie Mickey Miss Creed Barbara Romack Gloria Fecht Shirley Englehorn

Walker Cup Matches Turn on Weather at St Andrews

The 1908 Walker Cup at St Andrews saw the U S taking a 2-1 lead after fourball morning play but weather shifts favored Britain as singles began. Beaman and Coe beat Lunt and Sheahan, Harris and Gray won for the U S, while Bonallack and Murray and Patton and Sikes posted wins for Britain. only Patton claimed a singles victory for the Americans as conditions improved then deteriorated again.

Page One St. Andrews Scotland Beaman Coe U.S Deane Beman Bethesda Charlie Coe Oklahoma City Mike Lunt England David Sheahan Ireland Labron Harris, Jr Stillwater Okla Downing Gray Pensacola Fla Joe Carr Charles Green Bonallack Murry Billy Joe Patton Morganton N.C Dick Sikes Springdale Ark Bob Gardner Essex Fells N.J Edgar Updegra Murray Dick Davies Pasadena Calif Davies

Furr Foods, Byrd Sand and Gravel Lead Weekend Pitching Slate

In COLT LEAGUE action Furr Foods defeated Pioneer Gas 3-0 as Charles Fisher pitched a three-hitter and Joe Maddox with two singles paced the offense. Byrd Sand and Gravel blanked Furr's Cafeteria 2-0 with Bob Purkiss scattering three hits. Greg Underwood's Read & Lion, and other small games are noted with multiple players contributing in functions across several leagues.

Colt League Furr Foods Pioneer Gas Byrd Furr Charles Fisher David Smith Joe Maddox Connie Cox Ken Brummett Bob Purkiss Rick Anderson Jim Bob Darnell Southwest Pony League Mike Adams Mike Rodriguez Raymond Bernal Longhorns Parkers Ed Brown Joe Gonzales Davey Mitchell Lafayette s@wles

LCC Signs State Vaulting Champion To Track Letter

Sam Hart, NM Class B pole vault champ and state record holder, signs with Lubbock Christian College. Hart cleared 13-1 at the state meet, losing only twice this year, from Tatum. He is the fourth LCC signee this year, joining Burleson, Nelson, and Rushing. Mary Carl Rose of Lubbock High also signed, to compete for national meets with LCC and Texas Track Club.

Sam Hart New Mexico Lubbock Christian College Hugh Rhodes Hart Ronnie Wesbrooks Eunice Tatum West Texas Relays Federation Abilene LCC Charles Burleson O'Donnell Bob Nelson Quanah Barry Rushing Sweetwater Rhodes Mary Carl Rose Lubbock Texas Track Club

Galveston Tops Bellaire In Regional Opener

In Texas regional schoolboy baseball, Galveston defeated defending AAAA champion Houston Bellaire 2-0 to start the series. Arlington Heights routed Lufkin 19-2, Carroll won 3-1 over San Antonio, with other AAAA matchups listed and schedule notes for potential 3rd games and future dates.

Galveston Houston Bellaire Texas Forth Worth Arlington Heights Corpus Christi Carroll Lufkin Carroll San Antonio el Paso Jefferson Lubbock

Softball results and misc baseball scores from area games

A cluttered recap lists AMERICAN EMPLOYEES SEAGLE BOAC beating Post Office 3 2 in seven innings with Bill Marcey outdueling Jack Sessums. It notes home runs by Red Johnson and Duane Verscheide, a McMullan triple, and losses by Charles McNutt and Ted Thompson in separate games. Other entries mention Williams, Green, Wheeler, and Harper delivering key hits, plus a Yankees pitcher Steve Hamilton playing pro basketball with the Minneapolis Lakers.

Boac Bill Marcey Jack Sessums Don Maynard Hancock Red Johnson Duane Verscheide McMullan Howard Stullar Charles McNutt del Ivey Farr Arnold Fairley Pete Marino

Gusty winds test pace at Indianapolis 500 trials

Parnelli Jones topped preparations in gusty 25 mph winds at Indianapolis Motor Speedway with 151.153 mph in a 10 mile run during the penultimate 500 mile race qualifying session. Twenty five mph winds hindered slower cars while 66 entries were trimmed to 33 starters. 15 cars remained unqualified entering the final day.

Indianapolis Parnelli Jones Indianapolis Motor Speedway Jones Cooper ton-Martin Pedro Rodriguez Mexico City Jack Turner Se Inwanapolis Lioyamupy Wienatte

Rain Washes Out ENMU Final Tilt With St Josephs

Eastern New Mexico University finished with an 18 into the win column and a 333 season mark after rain canceled the finale against St Josephs College. Jimmy Boyd led the offense hitting .365 while Dennis Hoy drove in three homers. Fred Lott topped the pitching with 3 1 and Lowell Fairbanks posted a 318 ERA. The Red Sox paid $1182 to each World Series member in 1903 as a note.

Jimmy Boyd Clovis Letterman Dennis Hoy Billy Adams Lubbock Jerry Kollar Littlefield Hoy Fred Lott Dora Lowell Fairbanks Mescalero Wayne Moore Elida Hounds

Racing Cards Display Multiple Thoroughbred Entries And Odds

A detailed listing of horse races with Purse amounts, age classes, and entry names across eleven races. Notable horses include Thelman's Joy, Branwell, Jay Cole, Sierra Hotshot, Clock Breaker, War Mate, and Blessed Glo among various TB CLM and QH events.

Justatower Phillips Noni Porter Cox Gin Rummy Powell Jay’s Bull Minehey Connie Brown Bright Wind Meaux Top Falla Don R Ford Thelman's Joy Byers Branwell Man Capri Lambert Diane le Duc Wallace Adkins Pirotta Kreider Nancy M Hi Fatla Minchey Dakota Bill Sherman Sad Boy Mid East Cawthron Jar Free Hearted Omegas Dora June Twentyone Alexa Allred Fall Out Whited D.W Mr. Spears Detega Chapman John Allen Summerow Pokey Tom Lady Steffek Crosby Copper Scat Oo NY Rival Boyes Wiel Ce Lens Mey Sierra Hotshot Lauak Faulkner Ved Vlan aMee Long Blue Racine Beau Lite Mighty Venture Andrason Miss Replica Sudden Glory Leubert Wilson Sunday Punch Nahar Brandy Big He Ovens Pride Owe Dee Grey Feather Anderson Ince Man Frosty Tail Gary R Rio Sun Joe’s Nez Baca Bowzana B. Q Mister D. G Brownsfield My Boy Lea Turkey Talk Dry Rob-Roy Honey Boy Udero D. W War Marshall Gibbons Rechamber Hy Sheriff My Hy Shady Logan N. Mex Horseman Magazine Miss Khal Bob's Slave Teda Neal King Noor Fine Uncle Budge Pockets Blessed Glo Benna Bar Akalady Isayolboy (Byers Grey Jax Frankly Yes Cee

Legion Baseball Meeting Set for Sunday in Allen Post

The 19th Congressional District American Legion baseball league will hold a meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. at Allen Bros. Post 148. Tim Tillery said 15 teams are certified and more are expected to enter. Main topic will be the summer season's organization. Teams certified include Big Spring, Coahoma, Post, Slaton, Brownfield, Denver City, Levelland, Lubbock Auto, Bell Red Chek, Littlefield, Muleshoe, Olton, Lamesa, Plainview and Petersburg.

Congressional District American Legion Baseball League Allen Bros. Post Tim Tillery Tillery Big Spring Coahorma Post Slaton Brownfield Denver City Levelland Lubbock Auto Bell Red Chek Littlefield Muleshoe Olton Lamesa Plainview Petersburg

Spur Hires Two HSU Mentors for Coaching Staff

Spur High School announces two Hardin-Simmons alumni joining the year staff. Mike Payne will serve as assistant football coach and boys basketball mentor while Pat DeBusk will coach the junior high program. Payne graduates this spring and DeBusk finishes this summer.

SPUR Spur High School Hardin-Simmons John Poindexter Mike Payne Pat DeBusk Payne DeBusk

Plainsmen, Tigers clash as regional baseball opens

Monterey faces Jefferson in a regional series opener with ace Danny MacDougall leading the Plainsmen on the mound against Rudy Valdez. Emperor foes, a strong Monterey lineup features Hampton hitting .553 and Valdez batting .380 as KFYO plans radio coverage at 7:30 p.m. MST.

Rudy Valdez Pete Real Y Vasquez Valdez Monterey Plainsmen Danny MacDougall Mac Moeglie Eldon Fox Chris Galanos Gary Hughes Haltom Moegle Huey Frost Smith Hampton Ayers Jerry Haggard Don Barrett Rudy Foster MacDougall Jefferson Realy Vasquez Roy Martinez Armando Martinez R. Valdez Pete DeLeon Moore Ignacio Chavez Roberto Aguirre P. Valdez KFYO Jack Dale Ken Apple el Paso

Qualifying Rounds Set For Jim Rollis Memorial Golf

Qualifying rounds for the Jim Rollis Memorial Golf Tournament at Clovis Country Club run May 26 through May 29, with medalist qualifying on May 26. The main event starts May 30, with rounds on June 1 and June 2. Eight-golfer flights, $10 entry.

Clovis Jim Rollis Clovis Country Club

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