Stuart Chooses Baylor Over Tech and Houston
Nederland star Steve Stuart picked Baylor after considering Texas Tech and Houston. Bridgers praised the 6-3 quarterback, noting his football mind, arm, and size, while Stuart credited high school coach Gene Henderson and cited proximity to home as a key factor.
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All Stars Named From Texas League by Association
The Eastern division champion Arkansas and Albuquerque each placed three players on the 1968 Texas League all star team announced by league President Hugh Finnerty. El Paso and Memphis had two players each, Amarillo and Shreveport contributed two apiece. Jim Spencer heads the infield with Eli Pasa John Lipin Bill Lucakis and Bill Grabar kewitz Wall Hriniak and Jim Barfield. Boots Day Rod Gaspar Jarvis Tatum and Robert Taylor headline the outfield with Santiago Guzman and Richard Folkers as the pitchers. Spencer also won the Ray Winder Award for skill leadership and sportsmanship. Taylor leads the team with a .320 batting average.
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Baylor Bears face tough non conference slate and turnover
Baylor coach John Bridgers previews a lean 1968 season with an inexperienced lineup and a new defensive philosophy. The Bears open on the road against Indiana Michigan State and LSU before SWC games, relying on quarterback Alvin Flynn and a revamped line led by Richard Stevens to drive a running game.
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SWC Press Tour Stops At Fort Worth Frogs
The Southwest Conference press tour moves to Fort Worth to spotlight the TCL Horned Frogs. Executive sports editor Burle Pettit will provide a detailed rundown in Wednesday's Avalanche Journal editions.
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Baylor players discuss offense defense and team unity
Linebacker Randy Cooper praises spring offense under Flynn and Steve Stuart. Safety Jackie Allen cites Hargett or a Tech passer as the best last year. Defensive tackle Tommy Reaux explains choosing Baylor for weather and non scholarship tryout. Offensive tackle Richard Stevens notes gains since 1967. Fullback Pinkie Palmer stresses team togetherness and the coach's push for 110 percent effort.
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Chiefs reshuffle signals new KC offense and youth
Kansas City Chiefs overhaul the 1968 lineup with Holub moving to center and E. J. Holub shifting roles as Stram targets speed and depth. Five of eight changes on defense, while offense remains potent led by Dawson Garrett and Taylor as Oakland edged Kansas City for the top of the division.
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Duo Wins Title At Brownfield Tee For Two
Joe Christian and Doc Nolen overcame a slow start to win the Brownfield Tee-For-Two with a 401 total and a 14 stroke lead. Herb Chesshir and Jeff Chesshir finished second at 415, tied with W V Lassiter and Benny Nichols.
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R. E. McElroy Delivers Tahoka’s First 1968 Cotton Bale
Tahoka Texas saw Lynn County’s first 1968 bale ginned at 8 15 p m Monday at Tahoka Co op Gin. R E McElroy of Tahoka who farms about 1 1/2 miles southeast brought in the six acre crop weighing 1880 pounds with 460 pounds of lint and 800 pounds of seed. He will receive free ginning and 50 cents per pound for lint. The Tahoka Chamber of Commerce also plans to present him a $100 cash award.
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South African Rally Winners Named in 2200-Mile Race
Chris Swanepoel and Gus Crous of South Africa won the International South African Rally driving a Renault Gordini in a 2200 mile event.
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Karate Body Conditioning Classes Begin in Area
Bert Kahn directs a body building and karate course at the Lubbock Athletic Club promoting fitness. Many area youths benefited from the program as it starts a new session in November 2007 with contact at 2007 Main, PO2-2922.
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Hatchett Wins LCC Meet With 218 Total
Dean Hatchett led from start to finish to win the Lubbock Country Club championship with a 218 total and a four stroke margin over Johnny Rodgers. Rodgers second with 222, Burnett third at 226, Furr fourth at 229. Reagan Gasaway won the consolation flight with 75. Gerry Dixon captured the Saint John Open with 141 after 36 holes.
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