Raiders face Cincinnati in showdown with speedy secondary
Coach J T King touts his 1968 squad’s speed as key to a strong secondary. Gary Golden is a top sprinter, while Jim O'Brien Lloyd Pate and Mike Miller test Tech’s defense. Predictions favor Texas Tech over Cincinnati and preview SWC fears and opening games.
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Rathmell defeats Griffith 2-1 to claim state amateur golf title
Mary Ann Rathmell defeated Mary Ann Griffith 2-1 at Lubbock Country Club to win the Women's State Amateur and set a course record with a 1 over par 74 in the quarterfinals. Rathmell led early with birdies on 5 6 and 8 and clinched the victory on 17 after Griffith’s late challenge.
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Southwest Conference Opening Week Sets High Tone
The SWC begins the 1968 season with Texas hosting Houston in a marquee clash. Houston aims to ride momentum from a 54-7 opener while Texas seeks a confidence boost after losses last season. LSU hosts Texas A&M in Baton Rouge as defending Sugar Bowl champs. Baylor starts a tough four game stretch at Indiana.
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McLain's Fourth Inning Homer Sparks Yankee Rally
Mel McLain belted a fourth inning homer just clearing the left field fence at the 36-foot mark. The Yankees loaded the bases against Tom Tresh later, as Cass again doubled in the same frame after Mel Stottlemyre walked Mickey Stanley. It was Cash's 40th of the season.
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Snyder Tigers Stun Lake View 48 to 0
Snyder High School dominated Lake View, stacking four touchdowns by David McGinnis including a 66 yard punt return. Mitch Rambin and Willis Harrison each had eight points, Rambin catching a 28 yard TD pass and Harrison a 57 yard punt return. Lake View advanced only to Snyder 27 yard line.
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Hills Take PGA Team Lead With 62
Dave and Mike Hill shot a best-ball 62 to lead the PGA team championship after the first round at Twin Hills Oklahoma City. Palmer and Nicklaus are two behind, with the field split between Twin Hills and Quail Creek. The event continues with rounds Friday and weekend in Oklahoma.
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Thursday Baseball Scores From Rainy American and National Leagues
Rain interrupted games with few completed results. In the American League the Yankees beat the Senators 6 to 2 in Cleveland while the Cubs toppled the White Sox. the Nationals faced the Mets in San Francisco with limited play. In the National League Chicago defeated Pittsburgh and New York edged Philadelphia as Cincinnati hosted Houston and Los Angeles hosted St Louis under night schedules.
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Plainsmen face Raiders as Ham sidelined by knee
Mustang Stadium hosts an 8 p.m. Midwestern game with Bob Ham hampered by a knee injury and unlikely to play. Marc O'Hair leads the Plainsmen with Bobby Lewis and Jan Hood at halfback. Brad Hall at fullback. Tommy Isbell directs the Rider Raiders offense from the I formation with Joe Davidson, Mike Odwen and Joe Spitta in the backfield.
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Giants Crush Cardinals 11-5 Behind Hart Slam
Jim Hart hit a grand slam and Bobby Bonds drove in four as the San Francisco Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 11-5. rookie Rich Robertson earned the win while Nelson Snitsky took the loss after nine runs in six innings.
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Braves Hammer Astros 4-1 Behind Alou's 200th Hit
Felipe Alou tripled for two RBIs and reached his 200th hit this season and 1500th in his career to power the Atlanta Braves to a 4-1 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday night.
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Raiders to loosen up before facing Cincinnati
Tech fullback Jackie Stewart and defensive tackle Jimmy Moylan are ruled ready for limited action but not to start. Tony Butler will open at fullback and Dickie Grigg at Moylan's left tackle. Warren Cox Parkhill Oliver out. Jonell Dowdy Dyer in. Vinyard and Sanders share punting duties. Vinyard handles conversions and field goals, Sanders kicks off. Cincinnati arrives at 6:30 p.m. but will skip workout.
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Estacado Faces Big Test in District G-AAAA Kickoff
The Matadors focus on ground play after a dry air in passing in last week’s exam. Birchfield notes throwing will be strongest, while Estacado aims to keep the ball on the ground. Exam No 2 arrives tonight as Littlefield also studies for it.
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Watson ace at Treasure Island hole No 4
Sam Watson scored his first hole in one on the 130 yard No 4 at Treasure Island Thursday. He used a wedge in the shot and was paired with Gene White.
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State Amateur Results Championship flight shines in Houston event
Mary Ann Rath mell of Houston defeated Marty Griffith of Fort Worth 2-1 in the championship flight. Edna Shelton Dallas beat Lou Hardy Tulsa 1-up. Multiple flights report matches with players from Dallas Fort Worth San Antonio Amarillo and other locales. Consolations include Ruth Newberry Gonzales over Betty Ferguson Cuero 6-3 and Mildred Neill Amarillo over Janet Lurber San Antonio 5&3.
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