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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1966
Page
12
Idalou coach Bob Baker, recalling a past district race, relies on eight starters and seven defensive regulars back from a district championship squad. The Wildcats aim to repeat the success despite high expectations and previous near misses.
Idalou Wildcats roster lists players by position with weights and class year. Coaches Bob Baker and Robert Lancaster lead the squad with returning lettermen and a mix of veterans and newcomers shaping a competitive season.
Crosbyton football coach Deane Wright shifts to a T formation with Lance Morris at quarterback and a deep receiving corps led by Tommy Hawkes and Jimmy Flournoy. Returnees Wynn Robinson and Flournoy anchor a lineup with several position changes as the Chiefs prepare for a district race and a Sept. 9 opener vs Lockney.
A fragmentary roster card lists Crosbyton players and coaches with positions and letterman status. The page mentions Deane Wright as coach and Tim Jeffries among assistants, with numerous player names and numbers, including Backs, TACKLES, GUARDS, and TULLBACKS, though many entries are garbled.
Photographers capture Palmer grimacing after misses while fans cheer his antics on the tour. A fellow pro praises Arnie as the best actor on the circuit and notes he entertains while still making money for everyone involved.
The report notes high demand for tickets as a rookie's appearance is expected to boost late week sales. Ward advises fans to send $1 per ticket to Theket Moin. Dallas Cowboss and ATES North Central Expresswoes are mentioned with room details for Saturday.
The report notes last year’s district performers and mentions keeping Fer healthy and Yvonne’s work. It suggests Tb Pidker’s effort to push the team beyond last season’s mark and indicates his desire to achieve more.
Lorenzo Eves leads the Hornets as the team under new coach Duncan begins the season with 19 candidates reporting. Returning starters include Dasid Condron, Rene Dole, and David McDaniel, while competition remains for quarterback and halfback spots as depth builds.
The contest featured Davis Cup players facing each other with persistent rallies and cautious serving. Despite injuries and miscued shots, both sides exchanged points in a tense set as the audience applauded several long exchanges and near decisive moments.
The 1966 American League leaders show Tony Oliva of Minnesota and Frank Robinson of Baltimore atop the pace, with Kaline and others close behind. Oliva holds the batting crown lead despite a five point drop. Robinson falls two points and Kaline slips. In the NL, Matte Ato of Pittsburgh leads Roberto Clemente by one point as Elois Carty trails tied for second. Hank Aaron still tops homers and RBIs as Powell rises in the AL with six weeks’ standouts noted.
The Boston Patriots reduced their squad to 47 players by placing halfback Tom Carr o f Salutus Mass on waivers and preparing for the AFL limit. Veterans Splito end Charlie Stath and defensive end Dick Capp, both Boston College products, rejoined after two weeks of military duty. Vic Purvis of Southern Mississippi moved from safety to receiver in the return from Army service.
SAO PAULO AP reports Wichita State basketball will play seven games against Brazilian teams later this month and in September. The schedule lists games in Sao Paulo on August 22 and 23 at Sao Paulo Franca, August 26 at Palmeiras Preta, August 28 at Sao Castanos, September 1 at Sao Paulo, September 3 at Rio de Janeiro.
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi ran a 90 minute practice with the defending champions after a 13 10 defeat to Chicago. Rookie Danny Anderson starred before a brief limp and then regained pace as he and Jim Grabowski formed a youth backfield with Zeke Bratkowski directing.
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