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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1973
Page
19
Dayton resident and race car hydroplane driver Walther, severely burned in the May 29 Indianapolis Motor Speedway crash, says he plans to return to racing despite rule changes and safety cautions. He notes his ongoing recovery, strength gains, and determination to compete again.
Former major league baseball star Jerry Priddy faces trial in US District Court on December 4 for extortion. A caller demanded 250000 from Princess Cruises after threats claiming bombs aboard the Island Princess near Mexico. Priddy, once with the Yankees and Senators, has pleaded innocent.
Thirty nine Soviet Jews sent a protest letter to the Federation of University Sports about anti Semitic atmosphere at Moscow University Games. They cited jeering at Israeli basketball and volleyball games and rips of an Israeli flag by Red Army soldiers while Puerto Rico game was played.
In Raleigh AP reports Jack Nicklaus aims to regain leading money winner status with a defense of the U S Professional Match Play Championship at MacGregor Downs Golf Club. The doubleheader offers $100,001 L&M Open and $150,000 Match Play, with $40,000 to the winner of the Match Play and two rounds to cut field to eight.
Los Angeles AP A Superior Court judge said he would decide within 24 hours whether to grant a preliminary injunction allowing wide receiver Lance Rentzel to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams Rentzel 29 was suspended July 20 for at least the 1970 NFL season for conduct detrimental to the league He appeals the suspension arguing it deprives him of his right to earn a living while Rozelle and the Rams contest the suit in court files seeking reinstatement and alleging illegal search of his apartment
Birmingham Michigan and Tucson Arizona won their first round Little League World Series games in Williamsport Pennsylvania behind two left handed pitchers. Mike Fimbers threw a one hitter for Tucson defeating Colonie New York 4 0. Bill Gee allowed four hits as Birmingham beat Monterrey Mexico 5 1.
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