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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1968

Page

14

Midlands Lee Pro Offense On Rush Against Lubbock High

Midlands Lee will again use its pro offense this season. The reporter notes the starting lineup: flanker Johnny Fore halfback Mike Cross end Ielley Roach quarterback Jody Turner center Robert Stover halfback Ross Graham and end John Weldon. The opener is set with Lubbock High in Midland on September Wn.

Midlands LEE Midland Lee Robert Stover Ross Graham John Weldon Lubbock High Midland Sept. Wn Lubbock Burris Midland Carver Carver Robert

Midland Lee relies on speed in tough district race

Midland Lee shifts to speed over size for the 3-AAAA district with rivals like Midland and Abilene Cooper. Coach Burris emphasizes a quick, pro style offense led by QB Jody Turner and receiver-defensive end Kelly Roach as the team tests a largely new lineup after Carver’s closure.

Billy Ahrens Avalanche-Journal Midland Lee Acrosstown Burris Jody Turner Turner Burns

Golf meet opens today at Firestone Country Club

Four players in the World Series of Golf arrived at Firestone in Akron for a practice round and found the par 70 course unusually tough. Masters champion Bob Goalby carded 74 and said the layout is playing longer than ever while Lee Trevino gave a sharp assessment of the setup.

Akron Ohio Firestone Country Bob Goalby Lee Trevino Goalby Trevino Gary Player PGA Julius Boros Boros Firestone Jack Nicklaus Alrs

Men's City Golf Tournament Opens at Meadow Brook

The Men's City Golf Tournament starts today at Meadow Brook for a nine day run with about 90 Lubbock golfers of certified handicap. Matches include eight holes today and 18 holes on Sunday with finals in the championship flight on Sept 15. Housty Brewer defends the title as top contenders tee off in the championship flight alongside notable players like Wig Kim James Ford Robertson and John Alonzo.

Meadowbrook Lubbock Housty Brewer Kim James Ford Robertson John Alonzo Bobby Caldwell Keith Randal Reiger Hal ‘Tayior Jim Allbritten Allen Holtman Bull Ray Jim West Denver Price Dirk West Joi al Holton Bob J. Harris John Varnes Frank Cosdin Virgel Smith Een Helloway Byron Gambel Lonnie Wop

Starrs Sides Jona Jones Rah Tang and More

In a dense listing from a golf event, names appear across multiple flights. Standings show participants such as Billy Carpenter and Howard Hodges in the fourth flight, with mentions of Frank Haden and Nicklaus in a S6 hole tournament context.

Howard Hodges R. M. Privette Wendell Howard Joe Bob Locke Juan Zamora A. D D. Boon H. Spinks Bob Wotten Howard Garlington Wille Acosta Frank Haden Maike Maher Clinton ‘Taylor Robert Russell cCliff Payne Vernon Adams Ronnie Carpenter Bill Gribble Junior Powell Scott Bush Tom Beard Scott Hollingsworth Harold Edgar Aivie Melton

Andrews Partnership Golf Tournament Opens With 52 Teams

Andrews begins the Partnership Golf Tournament with 52 teams in action. Procter McWilliams Milieah Allbright lead early rounds in Bridaw with low amateur Scotty Netnan and Kirby of Odessa among top performers. Low pro honors go to AL Smith at 66 as Bill Wilson posts 69 for second. Tee off at 8 30 this morning in the handicapped meet.

Andrews Guy Procter Bill McWillams Midland Pete Milieah Joe Allbright Jowhab Hepors Bridaw Scotty Netnan Janes Kirby Odessa AL Smith Bill Wilson

Rebels Live Roster and Schedule Preview for 3-AAAA

The roster lists Rebels from District 3-AAAA with coach names including Burris and Dodd and players by position and weight. Schedule shows games from September to November against Lubbock Big Springs Odessa San Angelo Midland Abilene Cooper and Wichita Falls with last year’s scores noted.

Abilene Cooper Odessa Permian Cooper Austin Reagan Permian San Angelo Big Spring Odessa Midland Odessa Kelor Abilene Bob Burri Rebels Bob Burris Oklahoma Universitye Tearry Dodd Southeastern Oklahomar Harry Beavers Baytlny Jack Jacobsen Oklahoma

Chisox Edge Orioles 3-2 in tight late inning finish

Chicago White Sox top Baltimore 3 2 as Buddy Bradford opens the fifth with his fifth homer of the season securing a narrow victory. Bradford drove in the decisive run and paced the offense in a close American League contest.

Baltimore Buddy Bradford

Bengals Fall To Chargers In AFL Opener

San Diego defeated Cincinnati 29 15 as John Hadl connected with Willie Frazier on two second half TD passes. Hadl threw for 626 yards on 20 of 47 and Gary Garrison had five receptions for 101 yards. Dewey Warren led Cincinnati with 104 passing yards.

SAN Diego John Hadl Willie Frazier Chargers Cincinnati Bengals Hadl Frazier Bengals Had Brad Hubbert Gary Garrison Dewey Warren Tennessee Cincinnati AFL Warren Paul Robinson Hadee

Phil Rally Dumps Cubs in ninth rally 5 2

Johnny Briggs led off with a homer and Philly used a three run ninth inning to beat the Cubs 5 to 2. A Richie Allen double and timely singles followed as Rick Wise allowed six hits for his ninth win. Ernie Banks tied with his 29th homer in the sixth for Chicago.

Chicago Johnny Briggs Philadelphia Phillies Chicago Cubs Briggs Bill Hands Richie Allen Tony Gonzalez Cookie Rojas Cubs Ernie Banks Rick Wise Philadelphia Randy Hundley Adolfo Phillips Don Kessinger Phillies Tony Taylor

Cotton Futures End Flat as Week Closes Near Highs

New York cotton futures finished little changed with slight gains up to 80 cents a bale after earlier declines. Traders noted mixed demand amid retreating prices and cautious sessions at the end of the week.

New York Albanet

Grain Firm-CHICAGO soybeans futures close firm

Prospects for a record soybean crop prompted heavy liquidation on the Chicago Board of Trade Friday though grain futures ended mostly firm. A private report estimated this year’s production at about 100 million bushels more than last year’s 72 million, and noted Illinois soybeans were about 50 percent yellowed.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Illinois

Grain and dairy price updates from Chicago markets

AP reports mixed moves in grain futures with soft red wheat and corn steady to higher while soybeans show varied gains. Wheat and corn prices listed, rounds of red potatoes and butter and eggs in wholesale Chicago markets cited with stable or modest shifts.

Chicago AP Gusda Tratten Sy Hgher

Nelson Triple Racing Winner at Arena Park Raceway

Sleepy Nelson dominates Friday night action taking both sportsman and modified wins including the early model and second heat in modified. Harold Ashlock claims the early model trophy dash and main while Hap Slaton notches sportsman second heat and main. Raceway closes for season after next Friday's races and reopens in spring.

Sleepy Nelson Arena Park Raceway Nelson Harold Ashlock Hap Slaton Carl Sasses Gary Riley Charles Bolton Kenny Stdd Joe Parrish Chuck, Bilis C.J. Bichsel Sportsman David Vaughn Herman Morrison Robby Dennis Kenneth Sandridge Mike Phi

Pro Golfer Ven t ur i loses wrist disability suit

Pro golfer Ken Venturi lost a San Mateo Superior Court suit against Security Benefit Life Insurance Co to collect 16000 for a wrist disability. Judge Branson ruled the wrist condition came from disease, not an accident, and upheld the insurer’s defense. Venturi’s attorney Ben Parkinson may appeal.

Redwood City Calif Ken Venturi San Mateo Superior Court Venturi Security Benefit Life Insurance Co Topeka Van J. A. Branson

Orioles Fall Behind as Bradford Delivers for White Sox

In a 2 1 Chicago victory over Baltimore, Bradford hit an opposite field homer off Pete Richert after the Orioles fell nine games behind Detroit in the American League. Mertney and Ward provided key Chicago homers, while Buford’s single and Robinson’s grounder fueled Baltimore’s early runs.

Enth Orioles Detroit Minnesot Bradford Pete Richert Baltimore Gerry MecNertney Pete Ward Chicago Don Buford Mertney Frank Robinson Crounder

End sweep by Dick Post yields 48 yard score for Cincinnati

Dick Post broke loose on an end sweep for a 48 yard touchdown making it 10-7. Neither side sustained drives in the second quarter as Cincinnati tied the game before halftime with a 22 yard field goal by rookie Dale Livingston from Western Michigan.

Fleet Dick Post Cincinnati Dale Livingston Western Michigan

Game At Glance Cyne GA 50-13 San Diege mn Oy 8-29 Cm

Unclear scoring highlights show Cyne GA defeating San Diege mn Oy 50 to 13 on August 29. Mentions Robinson Partee Lavingsten Hadekick and several punts and passes with multiple incomplete or garbled terms. No coherent roster or official box score available from readable text.

Cyne GA San Diege Mn Oy Robinson Yun Clivingsten PG Partee Hadekick Fa

Tatum Ends Roy's Skein In New Mexico Clash

Tatum handed Roy its first loss to a New Mexico team in three years with a 15 to 6 victory. Tatum took a 7-0 lead on a second quarter run by David Helmer and a Jerry Huckaby PAT, then Bill Jennings added a four yard TD in the third. Roy, three time Class B champion, finally scored on a fourth quarter pass play.

Tatum Roy New Mexico Coyotes David Helmer Jerry Huckjaby Bill Jennings

Long distance Walker to Represent the Country in Mexico City

The article notes a long-distance runner will represent the nation at the Mexico City Olympic Games. It highlights the selection as a point of national pride and mentions the training leading up to the event.

Mexico City

Livestock market reports from Chicago and Fort Worth

Chicago weekly livestock receipts and prices show hogs steady to firm with mixed weights and sows trading higher, cattle and sheep totals and price ranges listed for week. Fort Worth notes mixed livestock trends with steers and heifers steady to lower, cows and calves varied, hogs and sheep prices given for the period.

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