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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1969

Page

11

End Of Grid Season Marks Six More Weeks Of Football

The piece maps NFL and college football post season, with Pro Bowl, eight major bowls, minor bowls, and all star games through January. It cites TV scheduling on four networks, regional airings, and key dates from December through January including Sugar Cotton Rose and the Super Bowl, ending with a basketball and golf lull.

Steve Snider NEW York UPI Pacific Los Angeles New York Jets Chicago Alabama Colorado el Paso Georgia Nebraska National Football League AFL Miami NFL Palo Alto Calif Houston Sugar Cotton Rose and I Mobile Ala Honolulu Tulane Stadium New Orleans Housewives of America

Rams Lose Petitbon In Kidney Injury Setback

Rams defensive back Richie Petitbon is hospitalized with a kidney bruise from the Minnesota game and will miss two contests. He may return for the western playoffs on December 27. Other injuries include Izzy Lang dislocated shoulder and Larry Smith nose fracture with bruised shoulders for Josephson.

LOS Angeles Richie Petitbon Los Angeles Rams Minnesota Ram Petitbon Jules Rasinski Izzy Lang Vikings Detroit Larry Smith Washington Les Josephson Bob Brown Jim Nettles Jack Pardee

Yale's Jack Langer eligibility decision to be ruled

The ECAC executive council will study the eligibility of Yale basketball player Jack Langer on Tuesday after the ECAC committee reviewed the case Monday. Langer played in the Maccabiah Games last summer after NCAA permission was denied and has appeared in two Yale games this season. The council will also consider extending Holy Cross football players' eligibility for 1969 due to hepatitis canceling the season and a proposal requiring NCAA Football schools to donate 1000 dollars to Holy Cross athletic funds.

New York Jack Langer Yale Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Langer Israel NCAA Holy Cross

Mississippi student chosen Miss Liberty Bowl hostess

Judith Ann Rost a University of Mississippi senior from Highland Indiana was named Miss Liberty Bowl and will serve as official hostess for the December 13 Liberty Bowl game between Alabama and Colorado.

Judith Ann Rost University of Mississippi Highland Ind Alabama Colorado

Coronado and Monterey Clash In 4-AAAA Opener

Coronado faces Monterey in the Plainsmen Gym as 4-AAAA opens its race. Monterey brings a 9-1 mark and six straight wins, while Coronado sits 1-9 after a 69-52 loss to Monterey. Other games include Lubbock High vs Amarillo High and Estacado vs Lamesa.

Coronado Monterey Plainsmen Lubbock High Amarillo High Chapman Gym Estacado Lamesa Matador Gym Dunbar Midland

Howell Returns to NHL with Oakland Seals

Ex Ranger star defenseman Harry Howell, 37, resumes NHL play with the Oakland Seals after spinal fusion surgery six months ago. He aims to regain form as the Seals post a 6-16-3 record and sit fifth in the Western Division, while coach Fred Glover expects Howell to boost leadership and the power play.

Oakland Harry Howell Oakland Seals Howell New York Rangers Seals Rangers Fred Glover Seal Hocky

Pittman Led Hereford Triumphs Over Levelland 61 56

Hereford defeated Levelland 61 56 in a Monday night basketball game. John Pittman led Hereford with 23 points while Terry Billingsley scored 21 for Levelland in the loss. Hereford also won the B game 60 52.

Levelland Hereford John Pittman Terry Billingsley Jwinning

Prolific Scorer Pat Harder Set NFL Playoff Record

Detroit's Pat Harder, a former prolific scorer and NFL official, scored 19 points against the Los Angeles Rams in the 1952 western division playoff. He reached the record with two touchdowns four extra points and a field goal.

Detroit UPI Pat Harder Los Angeles Rams Harder

Wooden Says UCLA Cagers Coming Along As Expected

UCLA coach John Wooden says the post Lew Alcindor era is shaping up as expected with a veteran lineup and a new high post offense. The Bruins beat Arizona and Minnesota, lost to zone defense, and eye Miami and Texas while aiming for Wooden’s 500th victory.

Wooden UCLA Los Angeles John Wooden Lew Alcindor Uclans Lew Arizona Minnesota Aqueaker Minneapolis Steve Patterson Alcindor Big Lew Patterson Bruins Ing Henry Bibby Sidney Wicks Curtis Rowe John Vallely Bibby Gophers

Razorbacks Drop to Third in AP Poll After Texas Loss

Arkansas coach Frank Broyles reacted with relief after the Razorbacks fell to third in the AP football poll following a 15-14 Saturday defeat to Texas. Texas remained No. 1 with Penn State rising to second as Arkansas eyed a possible final poll top spot after bowls.

Fayetteville Frank Broyles Arkansas Razorbacks Associated Press Texas Broyles Penn State Longhorns Razorbacks Arkansas

Beard tops 1969 PGA money list with $175,223

Frank Beard led the PGA tour money race in 1969 with $175,223, marking his third straight year above $100,000 and his first top money title. Dave Hill earned $156,432 as runner up, while Arnold Palmer won the Del Thomas Classic with a $25,000 prize to reach $105,128 for the year.

New York Frank Beard Beard Joseph C. Dey Jr PGA Dave Hill Hill Miami Hill Land Beard Arnold Palmer Palmer

Shamrock Grid Team Short By Two Games

Shamrock high school football coach Colie Huffman said Shamrock needs two games to complete the 1970 slate. The Class AA team seeks Oct 2 and Oct 9 contests and will play AAA AA or A opponents at either site. Huffman can be contacted at 256-1126 or 256-1241.

Shamrock Colie Huffman Huffman

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