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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1969
Page
14
Petersburg previews its 1954 squad led by coach TL. AL Nolte with 11 lettermen and several returning starters. Robertston, Sollix, Morgan, and Willis anchor offense and defense as injuries troubled last year, while Steve Weaver and Larry Martin boost the line.
Tyrone's football squad faces depth questions with nine players competing for seven starting roles on the line. Senior Lee McNair and Bill Branson headline quarterback hopes while returnees such as Rickey Glasscock and Larry Greene anchor backfield. Merce Hernandez shifts to split end and defense as the team aims for a balanced attack.
Steve Cratford of Crane shot a 0 to seize the first round lead in the third annual Junior Tournament of Champions at Andrews Country Club. The 26-hole event continues with 9 a.m. tee times for the second round on the par 70 course. defending champ Scott Stegner is ineligible this year due to age.
A tag team battle is highlighted as the main event with one match featuring a leading team and a rival pairing. The card emphasizes punchy action and competitive stakes for fans.
Bruce Fleisher, seeking a second straight U S Amateur crown, enters the 69th championship at Oakmont Country Club with a field of 150 golfers. Weathered by illness and a rough summer, he says he is confident yet lists reasons it may be tough, insisting he can still compete on the fast greens amid Walker Cup teammates and rivals from Great Britain.
Cleveland coach Blanton Collier aims to move the Browns to the American Football League next season and contends the squad has both strong defense and capable playmakers. Star Leroy Kelly backs the push, citing the defense and personnel like Kanicki, Johnson, Gregory, Upshaw, Hous ton, Howell, and Warfield as key to a potential title run.
The University of Detroit says it will file a protest with the NCAA over a national issue, signaling formal action by the school in response to a disputed decision or policy. Authorities have not released specific details or timelines for the protest.
New York Jets released seven players including veteran cornerback Johnny Sample who is hospitalized with a back injury from the All Star Game. Also waived were Paul Rochester Curley Johnson Billy Joe Mike Stromberg Gary Magner Franklin Peters and one more taxi squad member.
SAO PAULO Brazil AP boxer Eder Jotre 33 former world bantamweight champion resumes boxing tonight in a 10 round featherweight bout against Rudi Cor of Los Mexican resident at Sao Paulo Taranees Gymnasium venue.
In a tight West Division race McCovey drives in runs and reaches 106 RBIs as he records his 20th complete game. He walks Perry Mason and Willie Mays, then belts his 10th career grand slam in the third off Jerry Johnson as his bases loaded homer caps a pivotal performance.
Montreal of the National Hockey League announces the signing of left wing Dick Dirt for the 1969 70 season. Duff, 35, scored 19 goals and had 21 assists last season.
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