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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1964

Page

11

Gary Hughes Is Probable Pitcher For Plainsmen

Monterey Plainsmen edge toward playoffs after clinching District 3-AAAA crown for the fifth straight year. Gary Hughes and Tommy Toombs loom as aces for game one against Arlington Colts led by Mike Hedlund and Larry Jones. Hughes Sportswriter Randy Brown notes Hughes 14-4 with a 1.51 ERA, while Hedlund is 5-0 in district play, with Jones also 5-0, as both managers plan to start their top pitchers.

Randy Brown Avalanche-Journal Arlington Monterey Plainsmen Plainsmen Arlington Colts Monterey Gary Hughes Tommy Toombs Hughes Bobby Moegle Toombs Royce Womble Baltimore Colts San Diego Chargers Mike Hedlund Larry Jones Hedlund Jones Moegle Don Barrett Rudy Foster Foster RBI John McIntyre Jerry Haggard Barrett Phil Ellette Max Martin Carlos Byrd Jim Bob Darnell Gerald Baker Lee Harmon Eddie de Young Albert Barcroft Ken Kunkle Finn Jensen Harold Speer Charley Jamison

Souchak Is Memphis Open Champion

Souchak wins Memphis Open as a top headline in a day of major league results. The afternoon features American League and National League scores, plus minor leagues, with Texas and Pacific Coast leagues listed. A Hamburg AP brief notes 14-year-old Anna Maria Kemp earning a U.S. trip after stopping a runaway school bus in Germany, where her soldier father was stationed.

Hamburg Anna Maria Kemp United States Germany

Texas may leave SWC over probation amid conference reshuffle

The University of Texas Board of Regents discussed a possible withdrawal from the Southwest Conference after a recruiting rules violation. A committee would study intercollegiate athletic policies, with talks of independent status, Houston’s entry, or forming a new conference. Other university athletic directors expressed surprise and varied reactions to the probe.

Dallas Oklasoiana State Texas A&m Texas Tech Alabama University of Texas Board of Regents Fei ‘Paso Texas University of Texas Dallas Times Herald Uni Versity Houston The Times Herald Darrell Royal Harry Fouke University For Texas

Field Set For 500 Auto Race

Indianapolis Speedway fills a 33-car field for the Indianapolis 500 with front engine entries led by Clark as Dutch Grand Prix winner, while Dave Philley shifts to managing the Statesville Colts in the Western Carolinas League.

Indianapolis Jimmy Clark Scotland Clark Bill Cheesbourg Tucson Ariz Bob Wente St. Louis Cheesbourg Speedway Paul Russo Wente Jim Rathmann Melbourne Fla Dave Philley Statesville Colts

Luukkonen Retains European Bantamweight Title In Helsinki

Risto Luukkonen of Finland defeated Pierre Vetroff of France in a 15 round bout to retain the European bantamweight title. The sell out crowd of 7,000 booed the decision, showing mixed support for the Finnish champion.

Helsinki Finland UPI Risto Luukkonen Luukkonen Pierre Vetroff France

Paschal Wins World 600 Stock Car Race in Charlotte

Jim Paschal of High Point North Carolina driving for Lee Petty won the World 600 mile race at Charlotte, earning 25540 dollars as Glenn Roberts suffered severe burns and critical injuries. Richard Petty finished second with Rex White third as only 15 of 44 starters finished amid a fiery early crash.

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Air Force Track Meet Heads to Wichita Falls

The United States Track and Field Championships come to Wichita Falls with Olympians expected across events. Command meets determine finalists at Shepard Air Force Base as Air Training Command vies for the team title, facing Air Defense Command, last three year champions.

Wichita Falls

Souchak Wins Memphis Open With Birdie Finish

Big Mike Souchak wins $50,000 Memphis Open after a dramatic finish. He birdies the 18th from about 60 feet to post a 69 and a 270 total, edging Billy Casper and Tommy Jacobs by one stroke. Casper and Littler tied for second at 271 as Jacobs shot 66.

Memphis Souchak Billy Casper Tommy Jacobs Casper Doug Sanders Gene Littler Littler Sanders Jacobs Bob Rosburg Art Wall Mason Rudolph Gay Brewer Dallas

Singapore shipbuilder designs a vessel that cannot be sunk

A Singapore shipbuilder announces plans for a vessel engineered to resist sinking. The project focuses on reinforced hulls and advanced ballast systems aimed at achieving unparalleled survivability at sea. No sinking scenario is expected to compromise crew safety or mission success.

Singapore

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