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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1961

Page

10

Doves and Bass Highlight Texas New Mexico Sports Notes

The regular meeting of the Lubbock Coating Club is set for Sept 11 at K N Clapp Park with plans for fall and winter activities. Reports from Possum Kingdom Lake show strong bass catches while dove hunting faces varied conditions across New Mexico with weather influencing counts. Falcon Lake fishing suffers from recent unsettled weather and Hurricane Carla.

Lubbock K. N. Clapp Park 44Th and Colens Avery Fix Rogers Possum Kingdom State Park Possum Kingdom Lake Wearig Cape Jim J. B. Phillips Texas Game and Fish Commission Oklahoma M. T. Reinhardt Reinhardt Lynn County Brownfield Canyon Buffalo Springs Lake New Mexico Game Department Bill Humphries Elmor Traylor Marion Embrey Embrey Tom

North American title bout latest adds intriguing Clash

Borne defends the North American championship against Dory Funk as part of a Fair Parksholder card at Bridges Arena. Rome provides the biggest test in a semis where Ricky Romero meets Nick Roberts, with Judy Grable facing Peggy Allen in a girls match and two other bouts on the card.

Tony Borne Dory Funk Bridges Arena Fair Rome Ricky Romero Nick Roberts Saena Tae Newman Judy Grable Peggy Allen Perez Rommel

Valley wrestling card promises action despite dull birding day

In McAllen and area, fans anticipate a multi bout program headlined by Newman and Borne with Romero and Borne in high stakes clashes. The card features two out of three falls with varying time limits plus opener and lighter events building to a dramatic main event night.

Falcon Lake Ray Creel Lakefront Lodge Creel Carla Falcon Lubbock Walter J. Bond Walter Jr Sith Street San Antonio guide Vernon_Boatwright Bass Country Vernon Boatwright Bond Old Zapata Borne Newman Funk Umbarger Rancher Danny McShain Romero Borne Romero Saints Prise Asi Gin Rio Grande Mexico

All-Southwest academic team candidates named

The all Southwest Conference academic team will be chosen from 29 players with B grade averages or higher. The 11 selected will become eligible for the all America academic team by the College Sports Information Directors of America. Names include Buddyles, Russell Hill, Jim Potter, Lance Alworth, and Ronnie Bull among others.

Dallas UPI College Sports Information Directors of America Encyclopedia American Peoples Southwest Buddyles TCU Russell Hill Texas A&m Jim Potter Texas Tech Carl Choate Baylor Happy Nelson Buddy Nichols Ray Green Bruce Long Sms Teyjes Robert Johnson Mike Fritsch Rice Mike de Grazier SMU Danny Brabham Arkansas Ray Pinion Johnny Treadwell Texas Kelly Mitchell Bobby Hunt Les Stewart Dick Danner James Travis Bill Hicks Bobby Biehunko Ronnie Bull Ronnie Stanley James Bowden Lance Alworth Paul Dudley Sammy Hilburn Pat Culpepper Don Campbell

Royals sign 12th rookie for Cincinnati Royals

Cincinnati Royals sign Larry Kruger of Ohio University as their 12th rookie recruit. Kruger, age 21 or 22, averaged a notable scoring pace last season and joins new coach and lineup plans for the upcoming season.

Royals Cincinnati, Ohio UPD Larry Kruger Ohio University Cincinnati Royals National Basketball Associati Kitger

Linz Wins Texas League Batting Title with .349 Average

Lone Amarillo infielder Phil Linz captured the Texas League batting crown finishing at .349 with 151 hits in 433 at bats. He edged Doug Clemens of Tulsa by seven points while Jose Tartabull of Victoria and Dick Berardino of Amarillo also earned multiple championships. Tartabull led in runs with 103 and stole 37 bases. Berardino topped RBIs with 93. Don Davis and Jack Davis tied for doubles with 32. Don Brummer led in hits with 174. Craig Soren led in homers for San Antonio.

Associated Pres Phil Linz Amarillo Linz Doug Clemens Tulsa Jose Tartabull Victoria Dick Berardino Tartabull Berardino Bernardino Don Davis San Antonio Jack Davis Don Brummer Craig Soren Atlantic City UPD Smn le Rand Seashore Endymion Sunrise County Green Ticket Traffic Juge Sir Gaylord Aidan Eric Guerin Rand Green

Baseball season leaders and top performers listed

The leading pitcher was Hal Stowe of Amarillo with a 14-1 record. Paul Toth of Tulsa won the most games at 184 against seven losses. Harry Fanok of Tulsa led in strikeouts with 158. Amarillo led club batting at .286, followed by Victoria at .263. Tulsa topped home runs with 130.

Hal Stowe Amarillo Paul Toth Tulsa Harry Fanok Victoria

Springlake Wolverine Booster Club elects 1961 officers

EARTH Special report lists Fred Clayton as 1961 president of the Springlake Wolverine Booster Club with E C Hudson as secretary and Hershel Sanders as vice president. The group plans to install water lines to the school practice field and will meet Tuesdays at 7 30 p.m.

EARTH Fred Clayton Springlake Wolverine Booster’ Club E. C. Hudson Secreta Hershel Sanders

Houston Schoolboy Signs With Colts

Alan Goldfield an 18 year old Houston high school pitcher signed a bonus contract with the Colt organization. Goldfield born near Brooklyn threw two no hitters in his 236 season and struck out 267 in 162 innings. He recently graduated from Lamar High School and will join the Arizona Instructional League on Oct 6 with 17 Colt prospects.

Houston Houston Colt Paul Richards Alan Goldfield Ebbets Field Brooklyn American Legion Goldfield House Flatbush Avenue Finct Lamar High School Colt

Fath Sees Casting Decline With Modern Reels

Conrad Fath of Austin's Boats and Motors says casting is going downhill due to new closed-face reels that trap line and hinder big catches. He favors free spool lightweight reels with star drag for better casting and notes novices often settle for closed-face models.

Bill Clayton United Press International Conrad Fath Austin Boats and Motors Fath Jeel

Tulia Meet Slated For Monday Pro Am at Tule Lake

A West Texas PGA sanctioned Pro Am will be held at Tule Lake Country Club in Tulia. Eddie Jones announced a 9 a.m. start, 2 p.m. final group, with women urged to play. A $100 added pro pot and prizes for top teams and low amateur. Low ball format.

West Texas Tule Lake Country Club Tulia Eddie Jones Ruidoso Dallas

Golf Calendar September at Tascoma and area events

September golf calendar lists events at Tascoma Country Club and nearby venues. Pro-Am and senior tournaments appear with multiple locations including Hereford and Gaines County.赛事 details show Pro-Am rounds and regional outings for senior and professional players.

Tascoma Country Club St Hole

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