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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1968

Page

11

Hickcox Qualifies CO Again In Swimming

Hickcox, an all around star from Indiana University, qualified for a fourth final event at the United States Olympic Trials in Long Beach. Don Schollander paced the 100 meter freestyle prelims as new contenders posted fast times and records.

Long Beach Calif Charlie Hickcox United States Don Schollander Hickcox Indiana University Horsley Jackson Horsley Seattle Mitch Ivey Santa Clara Ray Rivero Gary Hall Cail John Kinsella Oak Brook Hinsdale Central High School Australia Robert Windle Mike Burton Sacramento Mark Shelly Kinsella Burton Lincoln Neb Mesicos Guillermo Echevarria Phoenix Ariz Belmont Plaza Schollander Tokyo Zac Zorn Fimers Wen Walsh Oreconian Swan Yale Don Planns Mexico City Den

Record chase ends as Oh's colt wins at Ruidoso Downs

In a nine race career the brown colt Oh's records six wins and one second with a final time of 20.06 seconds under Jockey Jerry Nicodemus. Owners will share about 16 000 dollars each for the win. The horse has earned 177 695 dollars to date and previously placed third in the Raton Futurity at La Mesa Park. A crowd of 14 500 attended the final day of the 1968 season at Ruidoso Downs with Jet Deck Junior Revel George Go Flight and Kent's Boy Creek also in the field.

Page Qne Jerry Nicodemus Charles W. Caseto Nicodemus la Mesa Park Ruidoso Down Jet Deck Junior Revel George Go Flight Kent Boy Creek

Ruidoso Downs Race Results Field Notes

Racetrack results from Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico include multiple stakes and sprint events across 400 to 550 yard distances. Winners and payouts listed show Hillsy Near Beer Miss Sports Bar United Nations Tom's Charge and other runners with inferred placements and disqualifications noted.

Radio Ruidoso Downs Shawnee Chick

Tubb and Johnson win crown at Littlefield golf

Tubb and Jamimie Johnson edged rivals to claim the Littlefield Partnership Golf Tournament by three strokes. They started the final round with a one stroke cushion and preserved it finishing 149 after a 69 Monday, ahead of Dub Malaise and Bill Powell of Levetland by three strokes.

Little Riel tSpeerah Vick Tubb Jamimie Johnson Littlefield Partnership Tubb Johnson Dub Malaise Bill Powell Levetland Jobreon Parcell Harringtom Carcell Mcdonald Hollingsorth Monroe Carl Lustighi Plas Imanue Yeung Ben Yeager Ben Yeager, “al Amt Upton Frank Crone Consolation Halls Merce Ren Williams

Gibson Shuts Out Reds for Sixth Win of Season

Javier hits a leadoff homer as Gibson fires a four hit shutout over Cincinnati. Nolan allows five hits and eight strikeouts before leaving with a pulled Achilles tendon.

Dalian Javier Baby Gibson St. Louis Cincinnati Javier Ted Abernathy Reds Gary Nolan Cards Nolan Sharks Gibson Duvier Ted

Broncos Trim Roster With Four More Cuts

Denver cuts four players including veteran kicker and flanker Bob Seurpitto as they reduce to the 40 man AFL limit. Also released were defensive backs Tom Obeere and Lol Ply and kicker Jack Abendschiau, all from different colleges.

Denver Colu Bob Seurpitto Denver Broncos Seturpitty Broncos Tom Obeere Portland State Lol Ply Baylor Jack Abendschiau New Mexico

Howell and Placek Win Clovis Colonial Park Tourney

Walter Howell and Dick Placek won the Colonial Park Member-Guest at Clovis after a late swing, finishing on the 18th hole. They overcame a three stroke Monday lead and held off two second place teams led by Randy Womack and Tim Nesbitt in a playoff.

Clovis Walter Howell Dick Placek Colonial Park Howell Pligek Teins Randy Womack Tim Nesbitt Midland Jack Pharek Randy Wormeeck Pim Nesbitt Med- Jand Gorden RisersSkin Martz Amardla Womack Nesbitt Piayotti Louis Yarborough Bill Jack Aracy Capps Jerry Barrett Amaalla Bilb

Baseball score roundup with multiple league results

A dense recap lists American and National League scores across several games with varying innings. Entries reference teams such as Washington Chicago New York Baltimore Oakland Minnesota Boston Cleveland Oakland and other clubs with results and noted late innings or night games.

Washington Chicago New York Baltimore Oakland Detroit Minnesota Boston Cleveland California Pittsburgh Muuston Atlanta Iain San Francisco Karee Loui Cinceinnati Nngght Philadelphia Los Angeles Twimiaht Wilson Califor Fiswerth Merritt Chagoe Carlos Wastinston Colemmia Wey Peterson Phoebus Andes Osteen Davkson oParpas M Teaver Pict St. Damus San Frey Houston

Top players falter as U S Open round unsettles field

Billie Jean King and Ann Haydon Jones survived tight sets while Maria Bueno and Margaret Court advanced. Maryna Godwin upset Kanthy Harter, and Gonzales delivered a steady win as Pasarell battled in a fierce serve game. A prep note seeks a practice game for Ropes Eagles.

Billie Jean King Ann Haydon Jones Britain Brazil Mara Bueno King Denise Carter Los Altos Calif Jones Vicky Reseers Rye N.Y Miss Bueno Love Patti Hogan la Jolla Margaret Smith Court Australia U.S Brookline Mass Francoise Durr France Maryna Godwin Kanthy Harter Seal Beach United States Avinge Gonzales Dodoto Gonzales Pille Pasarell

Yarborough Captures Southern 500 At Darlington

Cale Yarborough drove a Mercury to victory in the Southern 500 at Darlington, beating David Pearson who closed the gap late. Yarborough earned 6253 125 in purse and moved season earnings to 126000, while Pearson's 10850 for second raised his year total to 100,327. Buddy Baker finished third, with Glotzbach fourth and Goldsmith fifth. The race lasted four hours two minutes at an average speed of 124.090 mph with seven stoppages.

Darlington Aphcale Yarborough Mercury David Pearson Pearson Ford Burely Buddy Baker Charlie Glotzbach Paul Goldsmith Winening

Murphy edges Thunderbird with late birdie surge

Murphy overcomes a bogey by three putting on the eighth to surrender the lead, then charges ahead as Murphy makes a late run with birdies on Nos. five and six and a birdie on the ninth. Lung counters with birdies on Nos. ten, thirteen and fifteen before Murphy seals a two stroke advantage with a birdie at 18.

Murphy Lung

Talbott and Kidd Capture Snyder Golf Championship

Cloyce Talbott and Roo P. Widd won the Snyder Partnership Golf Tournament title with a three stroke lead over Mitch Rambin and day Wadi who trailed entering Monday finals. The event saw strong performances from local players and several names repeated in top positions.

Snyder A. Terrid Cloyce Talbott Roo P. Widd Snyder Partnership Mitch Rambin Day Wadi Cloyee Talbourk Kiged Moiteh Damiun Day Lide Vi Babbloider-Buek Batata Hirst Pligue Billy Kuonsmank Frank

Raiders Begin Fall Drills With Scrimmage and Notes

Coach notes a controlled Saturday scrimmage with contact to acclimate players. Monday and Sunday workouts featured running and procedure teaching. Rob Junell receives praise for defensive work against the Scout team while Kevin Ormes, Gary Golden, and Leon Lovelace show progress in the secondary and line. Ticket sales for family members start at the athletic office with faculty access early.

Page King Alinebacker Rob Junell Tenn Wing Bead Raider Kevin Ormes Gary Golden Leon Lovelace

Amarilloan Wins NAS Boat Race at San Juan Regatta

Gordon Culwell of Amarillo won $1000 and the New Mexico Governor's Cup in the 9th San Juan Skip pers Regatta. The marathon split into three divisions, and Culwell led overall by riding a Chrysler powered inboard to 87 laps in two hours.

Farmington Gordon Culwell Amarillo New Mexico

Robinsons 10th Inning HR Caps Orioles Split With Yanks

Frank Robinson belted a 10th inning homer to lift the Baltimore Orioles 4 3 over the New York Yankees and split a doubleheader after New York won the opener 4 2. Lindy McDaniel retired the first Baltimore man in the 10th before Robinson delivered the deciding blast for his 14th homer. Eddie Watt fanned Andy Kosco with bases loaded to end the seventh rally. Colavito singled to start a late threat but Nelson left with a six run lead narrowed by Brabender walks and Richert control issues.

Baltimore Frank Robinson Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Yankees Orioles Lindy McDaniel Robinson Yanks Eddie Watt Andy Kosco Colavito Roger Nelson Rocky Colavito Bobby Cox Gene Brabender Pete Richert Tenmund Mel Stottlemyre Steve Hamilton Dave Leonhard Mickey Mantle Bill Robinson Stattlemyre Boog Powell Don Buford Rettenmund Hamilton

Giants Blast Chicubs 8-4 in Labor Day doubleheader

San Francisco used a 17 hit attack to win 8-4 over Chicago in the opener as Mel Stottlemyre earned his 5th in relief after a rain delay. The nightcap was tied 1-1 after nine when darkness halted play with Sandy Hundley on third in the ninth.

Chicago Juan Marichal San Francisco Cubs Sandy Hundley Don Kessinger Ron Hunt Billy Williams Giants Jesus Alou Jack Hiatt Dou

Phillies Sweep Dodgers Behind Lock's Tie Breaker

Don Lock delivered a tie breaking pinch single in the first game and Dick Farrell held the Dodgers to seal a 4 2 victory. In the nightcap Philadelphia built a seven run lead by the third inning with a five run rally as the Phillies extended their winning streak to five games.

Philadelphia Don Lock Dick Farrell Philadelphia Phillies Los Angeles Lock Doug Clemens Clemens Phillies

Rollins Homer Gives Twins 5-1 Win Over Red Sox

Rich Rollins hit a three run homer as Jim Kaat limited Boston to one run in five innings. Rollins belted his sixth homer in the third to push Minnesota ahead 5 0 and set the tone for a 5 1 victory in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis-St. Paut Rich Rollins Jim Kaat Minnesota Twins Boston Red Sox Rollins Minnesota Sant Washington Washington Senators Chicago White Sox Jim Hannan Barry Moore Brant Alvea Frank Howard Senators White Sox Alvea Howard

Pirates sweep Astros as Mazeroski, Cannizzaro deliver

Pitts burgh Pirates win both ends of a double header at home against Houston. Chris Cannizzaro drives in runs with key hits including a first inning single to score Mazeroski. Lob Veale earns his 11th victory, while Jose Pagan Maury Wills and Donn Clendenon contribute in support.

Pittsburgh Chris Cannizzaro Bill Mazeroski Pittsburgh Pirates Houston Pirates Lob Veale Mazeruski Jim Wynn Cannizzarro Rusty Staul Dick Simpson Jose Herrera Matty Alou Maury Wills Jose Pagan Vealer Jose Paucan Donn Clendenon

Braves Whip Mets in Day Game as Rain Halts Nightcap

Mike Lam hits a two run homer powering Atlanta to a 6-1 win over New York in the first game of a Labor Day doubleheader. Rain halted the second game with the score tied 2-2 in the seventh. A twonight doubleheader will be scheduled to complete the makeup.

NEW York Mike Lam Atlunta

Silverton Cowboy Third In Rodeo

Ellensburg rodeo opened before 11 000 fans the largest crowd to view the event. In calf roping first go Thin Prather Chico Tes led the field with John W Jones San Luis Obispo and Walter Barnald Suverten Tex tied close behind.

Ellensburg Wash Thin Prather Chico Tes John W. Jones San Las Obispo Walter Barnald Suverten Tex

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