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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1962

Page

15

Stick Around Football Fans Big Games To Play

The article lists 19 televised football games through Jan 13 featuring college bowls and NFL playoff races. It covers Liberty Bowl action December 15, matchups like Oregon State vs Villanova and pros including Giants Packers or Lions, plus blackout issues for New York viewers and detailed network schedules through January 13.

Steve Snider NEW York UPI Oregon State Villanova Philadelphia Houston Browns San Francisco Southern California Mississippi Wisconsins Southern Cal Terry Baker Joe Namath Alabama Pete Liske Penn State Billy Moore Arkansas Glynn Griffing Pete Beathard Ron VanderKelen Wisconsin Cleveland San Diego Dallas Georgia Tech Missouri Giants Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions Miami Oklahoma New Orleans Texas Louisiana State Pasadena Calif Mobile Ala Pittsburgh Detroit Green Bay Los Angeles

Westerners Clinch Second Win Over Indians in Lubbock Clash

Lubbock surged to a 58-38 win as the Westerners led by as many as 20 points against Seminole, with key baskets by Davis Robinson Fullerton and Hale. Earlier Domination featured a 27-19 halftime edge and a 49-28 Cowhands victory over Seminole B-team led by Joe Dobbs with 10 points.

Page One Lubbock Davis Robinson Fullerton Jimmy Rob Westerburg Dow Seminole Christian Robert Hale Lamm Tommy McGuire LHS Indians Don Apple Cowhands Joe Dobbs

Veteran Umpire Berry Retires as Cronin Names Replacements

Charlie Berry retires after 20 AL seasons and will work in special assignments. Joe Cronin names four new AL umpires from minor leagues: Louis DiMuro Walter Doyle James Odom and William Valen tine. DiMuro Doyle Odom and Valen tine bring diverse regional residencies to the staff.

Boston Charlie Berry Joe Cronin Cronin William T. Valentine Louis DiMuro Walter Doyle James C. Odom Berry Phillipsburg N.J DiMuro Floral Park N.Y Doyle Denver Odom Bennettsville S.C Valentine Little Rock Ark

Brunei Rebel Denied U.S. Entry Visa

The State Department denied Brunei rebel leader Sheik A. M. Azahari a U S visa to plead his Brunei case at the United Nations. Azahari, in Manila, lacked a valid passport after British authorities revoked it as British forces suppress a Brunei rebellion.

Washington State Department United States United Nations Lincoln White Sheik A. M. Azahari Manila U.S Azahari North Borneo Brunei

UNESCO Seeks Aid for Egyptian Monuments Threatened by Dam

The UNESCO organizing committee for the 12th session called on public and private donors to fund preservation of ancient monuments endangered by the Aswan Dam project in Egypt.

Unesco Paris UPI UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Aswan Dam Egypt

Paris Hospitals to Buy American Equipment

French hospitals will soon begin purchasing American medical equipment.

Paris

Knicks Beat Celtics for Fourth Straight Victory

New York led by Richie Guerin and Johnny Green defeated Boston 87 to 81 in Madison Square Garden. The Knicks held the Celtics scoreless for 9 minutes in the first half as Paul Hogue blocked two Russell shots. Elgin Baylor scored 42 for the Lakers in a separate doubleheader win over Cincinnati 124-121.

New York New York Knickerbockers Richie Guerin Johnny Green Boston Celtics Los Angeles Cincinnati Elgin Baylor Madison Square Garden Boston Celtics Paul Hogue Bill Russell Lakers Baylor Royals Jack Twyman Oscar Robertson Robertson Wayne Embry

Moss Chooses St. Louis Cardinals Over Bills

Columbia AP notes USC tackle Jim Moss decided to play for the St. Louis Cardinals, despite earlier Bills contract, after signing with St. Louis on Saturday and sending a telegram to the Bills. He cited non binding status of the Bills deal until NFL draft and chose the Cardinals.

Columbia, S.C Jim Moss University of South Carolina St. Louis Cardinals St. Louis Buffalo Bills American Football League Moss Bills Buffalo Cardinals

Cotton Bowl Sellout Seen As LSU and Texas Tickets Move

Louisiana State University and the University of Texas reported their ticket allotments for the 1963 Cotton Bowl had sold, confirming a sellout. The Cotton Bowl Athletic Association had already announced public sales were exhausted, and Secretary Harold Grubbs said mailing of tickets would finish by week’s end.

Dallas Louisiana State University University of Texas Cotton Bowl Athletic Association Harold Grubbs

LSU Works On Passing Game

LSU practiced the passing game in cold windy weather as preparation for the Cotton Bowl against Texas. Coach Charlie McClendon kept the one hour workout in sweat clothes and emphasized conditioning to be ready for Dallas on New Year’s Day.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State Texas Charlie McClendon Dallas McClendon

Cowboys Recall Defensive Man

The Dallas Cowboys reactivated defensive halfback Warren Livingston and said coach Dick Nolan would retire again before the upcoming NFL final with the New York Giants. Nolan has shoulder trouble and played little in the last games, having been with the team as a coach and pressed into action as a player earlier in the season.

Dallas UPI Dallas Cowboys Warren Livingston Dick Nolan New York Giants Nolan Cowboys Giants

College basketball scores across conferences and matches

Scores show Oklahoma State edged Arkansas in overtime 46 43 while Texas A M beat Mississippi Southern 80 61 Baylor defeated Trinity 70 Wake Forest over St Josephs 75 Duke beat Vanderbilt 90 NC State edged Maryland 76 in overtime West Virginia defeated Richmond 78 Witham Mary 71 Virginia over VMI 74 George Washington beat Kent 73 Rutgers Columbia 68 and many more results across the Southwest ACC Big East and other leagues with numerous small college games and notable upsets listed in dense table form.

Oklahoma State Arkansas Texas A&m Mississippi Southern Baylor Trinity Wake Forest St. Joseph's Duke Vanderbilt North Carolina State Maryland West Virginia Richmond Witham & Mary Virginia VMI George Washington King College Washington & Tre Rutgers Columbia Fast Hofstra Ursula Penn Statue Colgate Duquesne Georgetown LeMoyne Hobart Williams Boston Suffolk Gallaudet J. C. Teachers Jersey City Newark State Brandeis Worchester Poly Buffalo State McMaster American Baltimore Rider Lincoln Maine Bates Dickinson Ursinus Gannon Steubenville Philadelphia Textile Bowie State MIT Bowdoin Tufts Lowell Tech Johns Hopkins Towson State Kutztown Delaware Valley Cortland Oswello

Phillies Trade For Earl Averill

Philadelphia announced the trade of outfielder Jacke Davis to the Los Angeles Angels for catcher Earl Averill. Davis hit .213 in 48 games for the Phillies in 1962 before he was sent back to Buffalo. Averill, formerly with the Cubs, played two seasons in Los Angeles, mainly as a pinch hitter, batting .266 with 21 homers in 1961 and .216 with four homers in 92 games last season.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia Phillies Jacke Davis Los Angeles Angels Earl Averill Davis Phils Buffalo Averill Cubs Los Angeles

Aggies Top Southerners in Nonconference Showdown

Texas A&M defeated Southern Mississippi 87-61 behind 19 points from Jerry Windham and Bennie Lenox. The win kept A&M undefeated at home in 27 straight, with a 40-26 halftime lead and a 64-37 margin midway through the second half. In the earlier game AIM Fish beat Allen Academy Junior College 100-80.

College Station Aggies AIM Fish Allen Academy Junior College

Jockey Hartack Injured In Tropical Park Fall

Top rider Bill Hartack, 29, fell from Looking Ahead in Tropical Park’s featured seventh race. X rays showed no fractures, but he was hospitalized for overnight observation after appearing dazed. The mount veered toward the outside near the stretch turn, possibly blinded by the sun.

Miami Fla Bill Hartack Hartack

Stephen F. Austin In Cage Victory 71 60

Stephen F. Austin topped Northwest Louisiana State 71 60 in an intersectional basketball game to run its season mark to six wins against two losses. The Lumberjacks erased a six point deficit mid first half and stretched the streak to five consecutive wins. Keith Lowrey led with 18 points and James Hardin added 17 for Northwestern.

Nacogdoches, Tex UPI Stephen F. Austin Northwest Louisiana State Lumberjacks Keith Lowrey Northwestern James Hardin

Mets Acquire Two From Red Sox in Interleague Trade

New York Mets obtain infielder Pumpsie Green and pitcher Tracy Stallard from Boston in a deal that sends utility Felix Mantilla to the Red Sox. Stallard to join Buffalo Bisons on a bookkeeping move. Green to compete for a spring training roster spot.

NEW York Pumpsie Green Tracy Stallard Roger Maris New York Mets Felix Mantilla Boston Red Sox Mets George Weiss Stallard Buffalo Bisons Green Boston Red Sox Minneapolis American Association Seattle Mantilla Milwaukee Braves

Monterey Eaglets remain unbeaten as Plainsmen fall

Schmid scored 13 for Monterey in a 52 42 B game loss. Charles Evans led the Eaglets with 15 points as Monterey stays undefeated. Gary White and Omar Morgan contributed seven each for the Lancers. Monterey heads to the San Angelo tournament this weekend.

Schmid Monterey Charles Evans Eaglets Gary White Omar Morgan The Lancers Montereey San Angelo

Royal Calls Off Grid Drills For Longhorns

In Austin coach Darrell Royal halted UT football practice Tuesday due to cold weather. If weather allows, the Longhorns would resume Wednesday as they prepare for the Cotton Bowl against LSU, though the forecast remained chilly.

Royal

Baylor Bombs Trinity in Non-Conference Win

Baylor Bears shot 54 percent to beat Trinity 90-70 in Waco. Baylor led 41-27 at halftime and extended to a 25 point cushion late. Sepencer Carlson led Baylor with 14 points while Gayland ae topped Trinity with 15 points.

Waco, Tex UPI Baylor Bears Trinity Baylor Bears Bear Sepencer Carlson Gayland Ae

Canadian Firm Negotiating Purchase of Million Feet of Hardwood

A Toronto based company is negotiating to buy one million feet of hardwood. The deal seeks supply for construction and manufacturing needs with price terms under discussion. Industry sources note the size signals growing demand for veneer grade and industrial lumber.

Toronto

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