Avila Memorial Boxing Show to honor Buck Avila
The Garden City Boxing Club hosts the Buck Avila Memorial Boxing Show at 6 30 p m Saturday at the Garden City National Guard Armory to honor legendary coach Ignacio Buck Avila. At least 12 clubs from three states are expected, with nine Garden City boxers scheduled to fight. Avila counseled champions Victor Ortiz and Brandon Rios and mentored other pros. his widow Connie and son Robert will attend.
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Memorial Race at Airport Raceway Honors Fallen Racers
The Fallen Racers Memorial Race will be hosted Friday and Saturday at Garden City Airport Raceway with over 100 entrants. Sponsored by The Finney County Convention and Tourism Bureau, the event features four divisions Mod-Lite, Dwarfs, Micros, Outlaw and A-Class, and about $13,000 in cash prizes. First place in each division awards $1,000, with $500 for second and $250 for third. Gates open 2 p.m. each day, racing begins at 7 p.m. with hot laps at 6 p.m. Contact Mike Walker at 290-1617 or visit airportraceway.com.
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Big 12 realignment turmoil as Beebe eyes departure
The Big 12 faces upheaval amid Texas and Oklahoma pressure for revenue sharing. Dan Beebe's future is under scrutiny with reports of a pending departure. Texas A&M will exit by July and Nebraska enjoys Big Ten gains. discussions on stability and future members continue as officials seek a workable, stable conference.
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Lady Busters Fall As Dodge Leads Garden City Rescue
Garden City defeats Dodge 23 20 in late sets after 10 3 run in first, 10 4 early second, and 7 2 swing mid third. Coach Lutz laments mental errors yet praises improved teamwork and freshmen depth as 1 21 record belies progress. Next travel to Clarendon College for 6 30 p.m. match.
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Brown brothers head to Miami as Wildcats speed rises
Kansas State linebacker Arthur Brown leads a retooled defense with 19 tackles in two games as the Wildcats prepare to face his former Miami program. Brother Bryce Brown, also new to K State, adds depth after transferring from Tennessee. Coach Bill Snyder praises the pair as the defense aims to sustain speed and avoid last season’s struggles.
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Buffs look to fix mistakes against veteran Unrein
Coach Hill notes Friday's game mirrors 2010 with 11 turnovers and seven interceptions. He praises the defense for steady play but cites penalties and mental errors as the main self-imposed obstacles. Unrein at quarterback brings leadership and improved passing, while Rubio and Kemp are listed as status unsure. GCHL AD Segovia declined comment.
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Garden City Faces Hays High In Western Athletic Conference Clash
Garden City Buffaloes travel to Lewis Field Stadium to meet Hays High Indians in a Western Athletic Conference game Friday at 7 p.m. The encounter features detailed rosters for Garden City led by coach Brian Hill and Hays High coach Ryan Cornelson, with 2011 results listed for both teams.
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