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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1962
Page
12
Gretel, the Australian challenger, trails Weatherly early in a tacking duel but gains to win by 47 seconds on a 24 mile triangle course. The victory evens the series and hands the U S its first Cup loss in 28 years.
Gretel defeats Weatherly to split the first two races of the America's Cup series off Newport Rhode Island. The 28 year old Cup clash saw a tight finish as Gretel clocked two hours 45 minutes 48 seconds and prompted a postponement for Wednesday’s schedule.
New London remains a top Class A title favorite after key wins and looming showdowns. East Texas powerhouses Rosebud and Bloomingon posted decisive victories while Pearl and other coastal teams surged. Notable results include Garrison’s 96-6 win and Pearland’s 60-0 blowout, with Quitman Woodsboro and Bloomingon facing tricky tests ahead.
Wrestlers Von Erich and Kox sign for the brass knucks title bout promoted with Canada and Texas commissions. The card includes six man tag action with Royal and Viking, Romero and Ali Ali, and a Scarpello Riviano clash. Dory Funk is noted as a former brass knucks holder who was suspended in Canada.
Mrs. H. W. Hodde, holder of the Hobbs Country Club title since 1949, aims to win the Hobbs City women’s championship in match play starting next Monday. Her main challenger is Mrs. Guy Price after a 77 in qualifiers as 18 hole matches run Monday through Wednesday.
American League leaders include Runnels, Hinton, Robinson, and Lumpe with high batting averages and runs. National League standouts feature Davis, Robinson, Musial, White, and Aaron. Home runs leaders show Killebrew and Cash, while runs batted in leaders include Twins and Colavito.
Friday and Saturday Texas Class A high school football slate lists numerous district games across Abilene to Wichita Falls. Teams include Clarendon, Panhandle, Stratford, Sunray, Abernathy, Meadow, Lorenzo, and Jefferson noted along with cross-town and regional matchups. The schedule also mentions Thursday and Friday games and includes several cross-sport standings references.
John Varnell a second team right tackle from Plainview creates matchup issues for Texas Tech in the Buffaloes home opener. His presence on the line helps West Texas State present a strong run and pass protection challenge as they aim for an upset bid Saturday night.
A roster of former regional high school players from the Texas Tech Red Raiders and West Texas State Buffaloes is listed including Lynn Massachusetts halfback Pistol Pete Pedro and West Texas State speedsters. The piece notes alumni from Spearman Abilene Anton Brownfield Electra Farwell Lubbock Merkel Borger Perryton Canyon Abernathy Plainview and others. Tickets for home games are on sale at the Texas Tech Athletic Office and West Texas State's Athletic Office handles sales for the opener with the Buffs.
Baylor opens its 1962 football season Saturday night in Houston against the University of Houston Cougars. The Bears bring 22 lettermen, a faster line, a stronger backfield led by Ronnie Goodwin and Don Trull, and captain Robert Burk as a key blocker and leader.
The SPWGA Tourney begins at T-Bar Country Club with Ann Morrow of Lubbock posting medal honors a 76 to lead the championship flight over Evelyn Cruse of Brownfield. Multiple Lubbock golfers win in first day flights as play continues through Thursday.
ABL commissioner Abe Saperstein announced Oakland California will receive an expansion franchise for the 1962-63 season. An ABL representative Joe Anzivino is in Oakland seeking financing as three groups express interest, though names were not disclosed.
Moscow lists 16 players selected for the 1964 Tokyo Olympic team. Four who went to the Chile World Soccer Tournament did not play in Chile and remain amateurs. Those four will qualify for Tokyo since they did not take part in the tournament.
Texas coach Darrell Royal announced the death of Longhorn guard Reggie Grob in Dallas after a no contact drill. The team learned of the tragedy following a defensive and offensive drill session Tuesday.
Tony Trabert defeated Olmedo in a 45 minute contest described as sharp and decisive. The match highlighted Trabert's speed and control as he held a clear edge throughout the brief battle.
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