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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1961

Page

7

Longhorns open season amid defense focus and new rivals

Defending state champions face a tougher all around schedule as Calvin Mason and guard Harrol Redwine pace a defense heavy lineup. Cooper Young and Mack Bean support the backcourt while Koelaar and Seaton boost the attack. Upcoming matchups include contests with Groom and Adilene style rivals, with state course hopes hinging on improved two way play.

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West Texas football schedule and roster notes

Fragmented OCR lists upcoming games and player notes for Texas teams across towns like West Walton Lamesa Big Spring and Amarillo. Mentions names such as JERRY ENG COOPER YOUNG and Natine Dex among seniors and freshmen. interspersed with locations Carter Grand Prairie Baytown and Galess.

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Top Echelons Spark Texas High School Grid Tests

United Press International reports this week centers on top AAAA and AAA teams in Texas preparing for solid tests as Sweetwater Breckenridge and a string of AAAA battles (Paris Carthage Snyder Borger Lamar Consolidated Alvin Sherman Nederland Orange) loom alongside AA clashes like Denver City versus Brackett, Lavaca versus Victoria, and San Benito. Strongs include Jones at Baytown, Austin SF, and Galena Park, with Odessa Amarillo and Dallas Terrell fixtures noted in early season highlights.

United Press International Thomas Jefferson jLamar Port Arthur Houston Texas Jones Baytown S.F Wichi Austin Galena Park San EAS Antonio Highland Austin SF Ausan Sweetwater Breckenridge Anerivision Paris Carthage Snyder Borger Gainesville Lamar Consolidated Alvin Sherman Nederland Orange Art Lavaca Victoria Jackson Powers Corpus Christi Ray Denver City Antonio Brackenhage Koubens Seminole Brownsville San Benito Quanah Stamford Strong Vernon Odessa Amarillo Dallas Terrell Athens Devine Adams Garland Dallas Sam Uvalde Linton Tell Highland Fark Beeville

McKinney Takes Hillcrest Lead In Two Day Golf Meet

Elmer McKinney posted a two day total of 145 to lead the Hillcrest Country Club men's tournament, two strokes ahead of J B Whizzer White. Dave Lawson and Randal Carpenter finished tied for third at 148, with Ross Mitchell and Tommy Wilson just behind. Sunday rounds saw McKinney, Carpenter, and Wilson shoot even par, while White led after Saturday with a par round.

J. B White Elmer McKinney Hillcrest, Country Club Texas Tech Dave Lawson Randal Carpenter Ross Mitchell Tommy Wilson McKinney Carpenter Wilson Lawson Mitchell Randal Penter Houston Trammel Ken Holton Jack Sharpe Fred” Hinson Bull “Blaton Vermond Newton Robt Gckinney Joe Nix Jack Uderson John’ Shropshire Chaun- Zeal Dep Paul Emerysts Malone George Capon GE Howard Hicks Boo Dohn Jack Trammel Jack Crawford Ben Hicks Larry Graves Tom Bampion Glen Lawson Stan Grey Bee A White Bo bin Kete Y Connine Sherman Norais Johnson T Bob Pierce Biw Ehroeder Homer Gage Bob Barrick Ralph Quert Messeramith Dick Sharp Horace Baye Oy Sol. G Bulgore Cigh Neat Duxeisis Maticbe Guley Allen Hammer Ion Zeleny Brewingen

U S Dominates Israeli Games in Tel Aviv Meet

The United States led by Mike Herman of Yonkers and others swept medals in Tel Aviv, earning eight golds, one silver, and one bronze as American athletes dominated the Israeli games in a wide men’s team showing.

Tel Aviv Israel Mike Herman Yonkers NLA Why Los Angeles United States California Amerigann Sevin

Downes Hospitalized With Infected Hand

Terry Downes British holder of a world middleweight share was admitted to London Royal Homeopathic Hospital with an infected left hand. His bout with Paul Pender in Boston on Sept. 23 was postponed due to the sore thumb and infection spreading.

London Terry Downes Royal Homeopathic Hospital Downes Boston Paul Pender Sam Burns

Perini Finally Names Tebbetts Braves Manager

Milwaukee Braves owner Lou Perini appointed George Tebbetts as manager after long delays as Charlie Dressen resigned from his executive post. The Braves won their 40th victory of the season against the Dodgers, marking a pennant pursuit under front office leadership.

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Firing of Dressen shocks Braves as Tebbetts takes over

The Braves oust Dressen in a surprise move after McHale names Tebbetts manager for 1962 and 63. Perini and McHale clash over leadership while Tebbetts vows to bring focus as the heat and changes unfold. Laver and McKinley advance in the National Tennis Championship as Burns, Emerson, and Seixas show form.

Dressen Tebbetts Perini John McHale Cholly Charlie Scimo Re Laver Newal Flander U.S McHale API Chauncey Steele III All Bridge Mass Fay Ned Braves Birdie Milwaukee Cincinnati Reds

Shackleford Second Craig Wins In Orton Invitational

Ronald Craig of Lubbock won the 36 hole Consolation championship by two strokes over Melvin Bradley. Louis Hair tied for second at 80, with C. A. Cox of Olton fourth at 86 as wind and rain affected play at the Par 72 course.

Olton Gene Boyds John Shackleford Ray Harof Plainview Texas Tech Red Raiddy Sun Ler Buddy Hamilton Amarillo Conditioned Orton Invitational Golf Journal Stan Barrett Muleshoe Hamilton Boyd Shackleford Ronald Craig Lubbock Melvin Bradley Twain Akoe Campionsur Mulesboe Tulla - Souis Olson CA. Cox Ortoa Pie Fixgut Charles Moore Basil Johns Archie Foriey Paul Webb Hoyt Sté Cloug J. R. Chamberlain Herb Owens Bil Eading D. HL Saeed Eddson Copeland W. C. Newberry Sam Gholton Harold Booby Raymond Newberry Don Franke Jay Graves Chester Jones Jack "Yours Jones Franks Gunter Flake Price Jerry Bittle Eldon Pranks Bittle Fla John Mecune Leroy Wilbanks D. J. Hooper I. Hr. Carson Hooper McCune Conseattion Neil Wells Ken Wosencraft Sonn Trimmater Biltcho Elle Trimmer

Chargers Dominate Texans In AFL Exhibition

San Diego Chargers crush Dallas Texans 31-10 after three first quarter TDs led by Paul Lowe’s 72 yard punt return and a 4 yard run. Chargers force seven turnovers as Texans lose four starters to injury and hope to rebound in Dallas next week.

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White Sox sweep Senators in twin bill to close season

Chicago White Sox swept a Sunday doubleheader from Washington, winning 4-1 and 4-0 to finish their schedule with 13 wins in 18 against the Senators. Juan Pizarro threw five-hitter for win in game two, while Billy Goodman hit a two-run double in the first game as J.C. Martin contributed three singles.

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Canadian Marathon Champion Kelley Wins Again in Heat

John Kelley, 30, of Groton Conn, an English teacher and leading American marathoner, captured the Canadian Marathon Championship in 2 31 50 amid 90 degree heat. He finished 30 minutes ahead of Toronto’s Orville Atkins, repeating his 1958 victory.

Whittier Wins 1961 Women’s World Softball Title

Whittier California defeated Stratford Connecticut 2 1 in the 19th inning to clinch the 1961 Women’s World Softball Tournament in Portland Oregon. The final went scoreless through 14 innings before Whittier broke the deadlock with one run in the 15th and another in the 19th to secure the championship.

Whittier Portland Ore Calif Stratford Conn

Option Players Recalled By Tribe

Cleveland Indians recall 10 optioned players to join Salt Lake City farm club. Pitchers Sim McDowell Hal Jones and Joe Schaffernoth, infielder Jack Kubiszyn, outfielders Ty Cline and Al Luplow to report later this month. Bearcats Beat Ysmael Steel Team In Manila for fourth straight win before 20,000 at Araneta Coliseum.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Indians Salt Lake City Sim McDowell Hal Jones Jack Kubiszyn Ty Cline al Luplow Joe Schaffernoth Bearcats Manila University of Cincinnati Bearcats Ysmael Steel Philippines Araneta Coliseum

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