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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

10

Levelland Lobos Aim at AAA Crown This Season

Levelland High's 1967 nightmare fuels a revamped Lobos squad led by coach Bobby Hayworth aiming to climb from a 2-8 finish. Key players Stagner Johnson and Smith anchor the offense as Levelland faces 10 other AAA teams in district play, seeking a return to the league’s upper tier.

Walt Mcc Alexander Avalanche-Journal Levelland Bobby Hayworth Hayworth Levelland High Lobos AAA Odis Smith Stagner Smith Harry. Crupper Harold Pize Sammy Brown Mike Johnson Joe Bill Vardeman Lanny Modawell Kenny Wellman Darrell McIknight Justin Lane Larry Harder Harder Modawell Brown

Mays Leads Giants Past Cubs With One-Hitter Pitching

Gaylord Perry retired the first 19 batters and threw a complete game one-hitter as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0. Willie Mays drove in two runs with a homer and a single, adding a double and scoring another run, while Perry improved to 13-11 and notched his 11th complete game.

SAN Francisco Gaylord Perry Willie Mays Chicago Cubs Glenn Beckett Perry Giants Mays Bill Hands Bobby Bonds Ron Hunt Ernie Banks Jim Davenport

Ted Williams Nearing 50 Becomes Father

Brattleboro Hospital officials said Mrs Williams gave birth to a son on Monday. Ted Williams who will be 50 on Friday is the last of baseballs 400 hitters and both mother and baby are reported doing fine by hospital spokesmen.

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Ali Denied Boxing License For Philadelphia Exhibition

The Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission refused Muhammad Ali a one shot Philadelphia exhibition license 2-1 citing his 1967 federal Selective Service Act conviction. Ali offered to donate part of his purse to Black Coalition causes and train in Philadelphia before a potential bout with a champion.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission Muhammad Ali Philadelphia Ali Cassius Clay The Black Coalition National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Iam Vane Commission Stanley Branche Joe Frazier Jimmy Eis John “Harp” Vaughan Edward Murphy Scranton Franklin Wildman Jr

Stanton Buffs Begin 6AA Era Under New Coach

Buffaloes under Bryan Boyd prepare for district 6AA with only two sophomores on varsity. Stanton aims to improve on a 1-9 and 4-6 past while facing Crane Big Lake Ozona and McCamey. Key returnees include QB David Jones and linemen Arguello Evans.

Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal Stanton Bryan Boyd Buffaloes Bert Decker Boyd Decker Big Lake Crane Ozona McCamey Southwest Texas State

Buffaloes football roster and schedule from district six

The Buffaloes under Bryan Boyd and Howard Paynes list players by position with weights and classes, including end Benny Avery and quarterback David Jones. The 1980 schedule shows games against Tahoka Seagraves Rotan Coahoma Post McCamey Open at Qzona and Big Lake with Last year results against Roscoe Iraan Seagraves McCamey Wrenship Post Slaton Morton Carver.

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American Bob Unser Enters Monza Race

Milan Italy AP reports Bobby Unser winner of the Indianapolis 500 will contest the Monza auto race for Formula 1 cars on September 18. He will drive a BRM and share the ride with Mexico's Pedro Rodriguez in a notable international entry.

Milan Italy Bobby Unser Unser BRM Mexico Pedro Rodri- Iguez

Navarro Wins Split Decision Over Kobayashi in Tokyo Bout

Unbeaten Ruben Navarro of Los Angeles defeats Hiroshi Kobayashi of Japan by split decision in a 10 round nontitle bout at Korakuen Boxing Hall before 12,000 fans. Navarro improves to 15-1-? in 16 fights with the win, while Kobayashi eyes a second title defense against Jaime Valladares in Tokyo on Oct. 5.

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Fort Worth Livestock Prices and Grain Report

Livestock market notes cattle 1 200 and calves steady to 50 lower with various grades priced. Hogs 500 head steady 2 4 200 240 lbs at 19.50. Sheep 150 head steady with good feeder lambs 18.3 20.50. Wheat 66 cars down 144 lower. corn mixed. oats 7 cars down. barley 116 121. sorghums 58 cars down with yellow millet quoted.

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Cotton futures steady as favorable crop news steadies market

New York AP reports cotton futures held unchanged to 1.50 lower per bale amid favorable crop news and visible hedging by commission houses. Dealers noted selling pressure from Memphis sources and showers forecast for Gulf states, with mid staple spot cotton at 30.67 cents per pound across 12 markets.

New York Memphis Gulf States

Here Comes Stanton Fullback in Buffalo Workout

Johnny McMeans takes handoff from Trony quarterback David Jones during a Buffalo workout with Here Comes Stanton Fullback featured in action as staff photos capture the drill.

Stanton Johnny McMeans

Wheat futures fall to seasonal lows on US trading day

Chicago wheat futures dipped nearly 2 cents as France’s production records for small grains weighed on the market. Prices tumbled early, then steadied with some recovery, while corn and soybeans slipped or held near late session levels. Near-term grains showed broad weakness across the board.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade France

Wholessale Egg Prices Reported For Chicago Market

The report notes wholesale selling prices for all egg grades in Chicago with emphasis on Grade A whites and medium white extras. It mentions unchanged or higher prices with figures around 32 and 36.60 per cent or better for certain standards and ei g terms.

Bltiter & Eggs Chicago USDA Builer

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