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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1968
Page
9
Leopards coach Jim Allen reports an attitude change among players after one year. He says the team now wants to get the job done more than before and expresses optimism for the 1968 football season as he plans to beef up the offense with increased passing.
Willye White, 28, veteran sprinter from Chicago, earned a U S Olympic berth by finishing second in the U S women's long jump trials with a 21 foot distance, while Martha Watson and Barbara Emerson also contended for spots and Edwards. The top three in the 800 meters and shot put sessions produced additional qualifiers for the Mexico City Games.
Stan Mikita of the Chicago Black Hawks says his mother Amelia Gvothova and sister Vierka Gvothova hope to return to Czechoslovakia before their Czech and U.S. visas expire September 6. He notes the family delayed a visa extension and fears legal travel after the Soviet invasion as they linger in the United States and Canada.
The Leopards football roster led by coaches Jim Allen and Melvin Chisum shows a 0-10 record for 1967. Key players include Dennis Fenton and Rick Zant, with linemen and backs such as Ronny Farr Lance Randy Taylor and Jimmy Fillingim. Schedule features games at Nazareth Whiteface O'Donnell Meadow and Jayton among others, with last year's results listing several lopsided losses.
Ra mon La Cruz from Argentina retained his South American welterweight title by knocking out Abel Cachazu in the opening round. Both fighters weighed in at 147 pounds.
Niagara Falls AP report details a wave of injuries draining the Buffalo Bills in 1967. Key players Keith Lincoln Wray Carlton Booker Edgerson Elbert Duberion suffered ribs knee groin neck injuries while Joe O Donnell tore knee ligaments.
Bert Kahn directs a 2007 program at Lubbock Athletic Club offering karate body conditioning courses for area youth. Join now to gain fitness and confidence.
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