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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1968

Page

11

Doug Russell Opens Gold Medal Rush

Doug Russell leads the gold medal chase in a swimming event with notable rivals from various states. The race features competitors including Kite Daniel of Elkins Park and Sue Shields of Louisville, who take silver and bronzes in a tightly contested 100-meter butterfly. Ada Iwok and Miss Daniel post fast times as the field narrows.

America Kite Daniel Elkins Park Sue Shields Louisville

Boomers Top Texas Tech In High Scoring Football Showdown

Mildren directs the Boomers to a 34 18 win over Texas Tech as Rebold scores a safety and a late TD run. The game features multiple lead changes with sustained drives and key stops, including a decisive late surge by Oklahoma State’s offense and a critical onside kick.

David Green Picador Dale Rebold Tech Ae Dome Scormios Botiah Kennedy Mildren Pope Ah Tt Sheiles Seave McCulehen Infantewihan Seluie Rebold Hisoon

Olympic 100 Meter Butterfly Leads Up to Medals

Readable text shows a maze of names with Mark Spitz, Santa Clara, Ross Wales, Youngstown, and U S teams. It mentions 100 meter butterfly and freestyle events, heats and semifinals with nations like United States Australia Japan and West Germany. The fragment hints at records and medal contention but is garbled and uncertain.

Erecord America U.S.A Yale Don Schollander Australia Soviet Union Nelson Schollander Tokyo John Nelson Parapano Beach Fla East Germany Frank Wiegan Steve Beryvel Paterson Invade Spitz Scholkinder Mike Wenden Russia Buddy Friedrichs New Orleans Doulas Russel Midland Uisimpie Bs Russels Markspitz Santa Clara Calif Russ Wales Younsstaws Viladimiac Narmatuloy Hussan Satoshi Maruya Japan Suzdaltses Tapssiac Roehertusack Wworayeter Freestide i Mike Weaden Abask Sisty Renee Woodland Phdis Nack Pam Rissa Poeng Russell Midland Mark United States Bernie Wrightson Phoenix Ariz Klaus di Bias Italy Jim Henry Tatas T. Hiekros Phoensy Bo Minute Ola Yo Shaw Canada Lol Ho Bere Ate Ristewal Spain Pid & Mavaroy Foes Viatimir Wosinsky Thuswa Nubutaka Taguchi Kenneth Merten Parowma Oave Yoat A Saain Hall Ireland Ausala Rogers Windle Darke Bebts-Geanan G. Rathkes Larhes A & Ube Vest Tserninangs von Sehillinkg Memuw Kremer Ropes Obe Wiegand Greg Eweden Barbers Larssen Awerenene Parheere Boet Fore Lakes Bamenuye David Thiete Branca Feunhard Blechart West Germany Jans Acosta Mexico Vin G Friedrich Jokiseh el Salvador Roland Matthes East Wong Man-Chiu Hong Kong Jim Shaw Victor Mazanov Roderick. Jones Britain Cose Santibanec Herman Ver Bauwen Belgium Gary Goodner Puerto Rico Yavoub Masboungs Liberia Lilli Charles Hitkcox Phoe UNTEL France del Campo Trals PO Ge Pantiel Verovsek Yugoslavia Joseph Jackson Steraid Byard Switzerland Artoro Catranaa Bi Salvador Pobvot Righ Yuri Gromak Baenardy Barenboun Argent Lassie Creh Hungary Pane Hats ‘Teseback Sweden Jame Hivera Eran Cico Ramis Puedo Rico Ronnie Mills Fort Worth Tex Bob. Schoutsen Halland Lanes Karlawpem Ruste Tanaka Cesar Antonio Cruz Guatemala USA Lied Ceight Australic G. White Ro Windie Mo Wendens Cabada Smith Ry Jacks Dalehrist Huttoni Lyungbere Ferm G. Larsson Mrikssans Sole J. Thurles R. Verret Medesor Achnevist Silb Italam Ina Becerra J. Sicard RB. Gonzales J. Aransor Krance Em Sauna JG Laetast Layce A. Mascon Passnacht W. Kremer Vi Meeuw von Schiliing Holland Langerhorst Iosehitns A. Cadi Bo Ferenths Philippines Noduistafur Asati Gath Akers Ayr Dare Geouan Ch. Watkow U. Flehess Ab Schomermany Wasik Wo Wilant Waseiliy c. Nah A. Spar Teva Chey I. Martinesseo Teva Chey I. Martinesseo Mest Rood Aventis J. Urieta A. Cw Maser Ko Ajahiss Woined Delbie Mever Debbie Meser Sacramento Calf Olga Kozicava Czerhuistovakia Zilet Susan Witham Heide Regneck Dantele Dourelans France Kirsten Campbell Denmark Yeod Lasnette Bell Claude Mandonnand Danet Stembecs Ate Ribot Navelle Calligaris Tale Marcia Anicaga Meeo Boo-tn Sheet Taiwan Lorna Blake Portugal Jan Heat Oakland Cale Manion Lay Marin Ramirez Menxtro Alodackson Piotain Kristina Mor Portland Donnateda Crecractis Calvade Hy Gudmunddothy Tortand Gabriele Wetrka Dysane Angela Coughlan Canaa Wo Maroa Srtamjola Mats Statda Bauer Wea Germany Rida Poruetea Cuba Dane Barkan Wasne Va Mare Rkrersaudy Aly Lorenzo Bosisto Oipriance Chemello Lug Ronvagha Craigie Morbiatos Ozintars Lats Stanislav Moskvia Vladimir Kuznetsoy Mikhal Koliushevs aDamed Metelin Jene Trentimo Holland Cjohannes Jansen Leon Loevestiny

Statewide Schoolboy Grid Poll Notes Mixed Entries

Fragmented list shows Class AA and Class A high school teams with names such as Dallas South Oak Chit Galveston Baul t Odessa Pettiman and Austin Reagan Brazosport Houston Sam Houston along with multiple misread items and unclear affiliations. Reader guidance unavailable.

Dallas South Oak Galveston Baul T Odessa Pettiman Austin Reagan Brazosport Honston

Abilene Grid Star Critical After Shooting

Abilene high school football star Musgrave lies in serious condition after a Sunday shooting. Police say no suspects are yet identified as Musgrave and Barnett, with coach David McWilliams, were approached by youths who demanded wallets. a .22 caliber pistol was fired as they fled. Barnett wounded in the right side.

Austin Barsnett Abilene David McWilliams Musgrove Barnett Arkansas Bane

Estacado Climbs in Texas Schoolboy Poll Despite Narrow Win

In the Dallas Morning News Texas Schoolboy poll Estacado rises to No 5 in AAA after a 7 6 win over the Chiefs snapping its unscored run at 40. San Angelo Lake View remains unscored and Dallas South Oak Cliff holds the top AAAA ranking.

Dallas Lubbock Estacado San Angelo Lake View Matadors Jimmie Keeling Dallas Morning News Dane Canes Aalal Chiefs 2Us Dallas South Oak Clif Golden Bears Galveston Odessa Permian Odessa Amarillo Palo Duro Lubbock Coronady Dons Harris Silsbee Corsicana Perryton Henderson Town Park Crane San Antonio Path Pirates White Oak Garrison Hones Grove Clarendon South Plains Olton Bland Aspermonth

Tech Coaches Praise Players After Tie with Mississippi State

Tech coach Bobby King lauds kicker and receivers while noting MSU quarterback Tommy Pharr did better than expected. Freshman coach Bert Huffman recalls a river fishing tale. Acree warns SMU offense remains dangerous with third and long situations and averages near 100 yards per game.

Page One Raider Joe Matulich Wing Kang Jackie Stewart Mike Patterson Bobby Allen Allen David Parks King MSU Tommy Pharr Tech Pharr Bert Huffman Mississippi State Ol” Beck Mandy Huffman Grandad Bert Acree SMU

Russians and Americans to resume home and away track meets

Coach Gabriel Woratkey said the United States and Soviet Union will resume home and away track and field meets. The next encounter may occur in the U S in 1969 with dates not definite. The last meeting was in 1965 in Wiesbaden and Los Angeles canceled in 1966 over the Vietnam War protest.

Gabriel Woratkey United States Soviet Union Wiey Los Angeles

Reeves wins first annual Assistants Tournament at Plains

Spectafe Martin Reeves of Pampa captured the title with a 4 64-69 0 total. Jim Wilcoxson from Amarillo Southwest Golf Club finished second with 137. Laird Finch of Odessa CC placed third at 145 and Kenneth Moss from Hogan Park Midland was fourth with 148.

Plainvitew Martin Reeves Pampa Jim Wilcoxson Amarillo Southwest Golf Club Laird Finch Odessa Kenneth Moss Hogan Park Municipal Course Midland

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