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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1964

Page

13

Open berths sought by 2135 golfers across nation

UPI reports 2,135 players including Mike Souchak and Bobby Jones Jr. compete in U S Open qualifying tests today and tomorrow. Defending champ Julius Boros leads automatic entrants for June 18-20 at Congressional CC Washington. Sectional tests June 8-9 trim fields to 129, joining 21 automatic qualifiers and Boros for a 150 player start. Gene Mitchell Jr. aims to qualify at Indianapolis. also eyeing the 500 Golf Tour opener.

New York UPI Mike Souchak Bobby Jones Jr Julius Boros Washington’s Congressional Country Club Memphis Souchak Gay Brewer al Besselink Ken ‘Venturi Bruce Devlin Rex Baxster Joe Campbell Phil Rodgers Bill Collins Robert T. Jones II Albany Boros Washington Jack Nicklaus Gene Littler Arnold Palmer Billy Casper Deane Beman U.S Bob Charles Jacky Cupit Palmer Gene Mitchell Jr Lubbock Indianapolis

Betsy Rawls Wins Dallas Civitan Open

Betsy Rawls, veteran from Spartanburg, S.C., won the Dallas Civitan Open at Glen Lakes with a 72 hole total of 282, reclaiming the title in windy conditions. Mickey Wright finished second with 284 as Ruth Jessen claimed third. Rawls earned 2100 dollars while Wright took 1550 and Jessen 1250.

Dallas Betsy Rawls Spartanburg S.C Mickey Wright Miss Rawls Miss Wright Miss Jessen E .Aoe Ruth Jessen Sherry Wheeler Ditfard Ann Creed Louise Bugs Kathy Whitne Marilynn Smith Moriene Shirley Ebsh Fandraenee Judy ‘Rorluemk Kathy Orneius Bert Jameson Sybil Gr Fe Mary Giora Roates Carol Mann Tong JoAnn Prentice Ary Lena Faulk Beth Stone Eae

Berths Sought In Amarillo Open 36-Hole Medal Play

About 28 golfers vie for five U S Open berths at Amarillo Country Club. Pairings and tee times list players from Amarillo Lubbock Floydada Jal Pampa Dumas Carlsbad Lorenzo and others. Addis Ababa invites designs for a national museum to house Ethiopia heritage in the capital.

Amarillo Amarillo Country Club Richard Yates Laidback Mike Dugger Dick Coon Bill Garrett Wichita Falls L. Duniven Bobby Westfall Floydada John Farquahar Bill Eschenbrenner Jal Dick Jennings Lubbock Troy Badgett Ben Lane Jr John Austin James Smith Edldie Jones Lorenzo Miles Childers Vern Farquhar Max Hickey Pampa Bill Mann Carlsbad Frank Carter Bob Hickson Dumas Roland Adams Robert Hill Vern Addis Ababa Ethiopia

White Sox fall as Narum shuts down Chicago in nightcap

Washington pitcher Bus Narum quieted Chicago with six hits allowed as the Senators blanked the White Sox 3-0 in the nightcap to end Chicago's five game win streak after the Sox won the opener 6-4 on Floyd Robinsons two run pinch double in the eighth inning.

Chicago Bustier Narum Washington White Sox Floyd Robinson Narum Don Blasingame John Kennedy Chuck Hinton Don Lock Blasingame Hinton al Weis Sox Senators Jim King

Ruidoso Downs Race Results Summary

Racing results from Ruidoso Downs New Mexico show multiple races with winners and payout figures including First Fifth Ses Fresh Doll Touchable and others. Notable horses include Bachelor Daze Miss Boom Boom Bar Tawny Langley Queen Just Gaza Gulf Gate Star Jewel and more with payouts ranging from 3.40 to 31.00 and times noted for several races.

Ruidoso New Mexico Ruidoso Downs W. Whited Ee Eeews Khalewon Stolen Pride Whatley Kennemere Lubbock Tex P. Moore Boy Waldin Sir Gaza Thompkins Am Vista Calif P Moore Medicine ‘Lad Dub Phillips Ruldoso Downs BE. Minchey Oso Viva del Rio Red Dent Wure Margery Wallace Su Wr Land Tex Abbeys Jet Gulf Gate L.A. Patton Brownard J. Wallace Star Jewel Chee Bones Quinella—Gulf Gate

Nicklaus Fires 66 But Falls Short in Open Chase

PGA champion Jack Nicklaus shot a final four under par 66 to finish four behind leader Souchak, as Littler and Sanders also contended. Defending champion Tony Lema of San Leandro, California finished four behind at 274.

Page One Littler Sanders Jack Nicklaus ePrelee Tony Lema San Leandro Calif Chicago Blas Ame McCraw Kennedy Weis Hinton Robinson King Ward Hansen Mike Souchak Brumley Nicholson Billy Nape Phillips Wihber Tommy Bronkan Martin Bob Rosbure Horlen Loottlart Wall Jr Narum P aStephens Mason Rudolph Fisher Gene Littler Buford Doug Sanders Ibelin Jay Brewer Jerry Steelsmith Toby Johnny Vatt Terry Dall Washington Iouve Marr E -Ward Wels Bill Dunk DP Weis Arum Brinkman Phil Pete Mieming Joe Narum Ae Fam

Eight-Run Inning Sparks Reds Past Cubs in Twinbill

Cincinnati seized the second game with an eight-run third inning led by Tommy Harper and Vada Pinson. Pinson and Rose each drove in three as the Reds pounded out 12-4 in the nightcap after a 6-5 opener. Banks homered for Chicago as Billy Williams collected three hits.

Cincinnati Tommy Harper Vada Pinson Reds Chicago Cubs Harper Pinson Rose Bill Henry Ellis Burton Cubs Jim O'Toole Jim Stewart Burton Andre Rodgers Hal Smith Larry Jackson Gordy Coleman Leo Cardenas Ernie Banks Chicago Billy Williams Chicago Cencinnate Abrhbi Stewart Brock Williams Coleman Santo Johnson Banks Robinson Cardenas Rodgers Bertell Boros Cowan OcKeough Jackson Klaus Sehurr Smith Burke Toole Spring Henry Elston Amaifitano Mao A E-Santo Roders Stewart Penaieaue Oes Jackson O'Toole Jackson U Jarckowski Crawford Vargo Forman Flake Plain Stewart Rowe Melendon Amarillo Brock If Burton If Keough Santos Joe Latrone Dawe Phil Hawkins Jim Bradley Queen Hodgers Ox Ardenas Ranew Kisus &S Hawking Panhandle LaCrone Ann Cowan Edwards Toth Arite Consolatiy Hobbie Bills McWhorter Slaughter Glenn Render George Hichards Weyman Mehaniel Donte Jonason Kiaur LOK Pio- Edson Wards Ellis Hobbie Schorr McDaniel A_Crawford Vargo Jackowaki

Barrett Wins Life Begins at 40 Golf Tourney Title

In Hereford at John Pitman Municipal Golf Course special report, Stan Barrett of Muleshoe defeated Bob Giese of Amarillo 1 up to claim the fourth annual Life Begins at 40 tournament title. Barrett led by 3 up with four holes left, Giese won 1 hole and 17, then halved the final hole to seal Barrett's victory. Barrett finished 36-32-68, Giese 36-33-69, Paris 70.

Hereford Stan Barrett Muleshoe Bob Giese Amarillo John Pitman Municipal Barrett Geise Paris Jess Sorrells Dalhart Rex Brown el Paso Dink Abernathy Lubbock Ted Young Dave Carson Friona Bob Thurman Henry McCreary McCreary Carson Thurman

Pirates Sweep Giants With Doubleheader Wins

Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the Giants 3-0 in game one and won 5-3 in game two to pull within two games of the NL lead. Bob Veale pitched a two hitter for the opener, while Tom Butters drove in three runs in the second game as Pittsburgh moved to two games behind Philadelphia. Veale faced one near no-hitter through five and struck out seven, with Priddy and McBean relief aiding the victory. The Pirates used timely hitting and a three-run second inning to secure the twin bill, as Willie Mays went 1-for-5 to finish the day at .093.

SAN Francisco Bob Veale Tom Butters Pittsburgh Pirates San Francisco Giants Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Veale Harvey Kuenn Shortstop Jose Pagan Bob Priddy al McBean Pirates Giants Bob Shaw Gene Freese Bill Mazerosski Clendenon Jerry Lynch Jack Sanford Willie Mays

Sam Houston State Wins Texas NAIA Championship

Sam Houston State defeated Pan American 6-1 to clinch the best two out of three series and claim the Texas NAIA baseball title. The Bearkats built a 3-0 lead in the first inning on two singles a double and three Pan American errors. Sam Houston finished the season 24-6 while Pan American ended 19-8.

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