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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1967
Page
11
Preseason 3-AAA standings show Lamesa atop with 9-2, Dunbar and Snyder 7-2, Levelland 7-3 as five teams above .500 and three at 4-9 through eight league games. The circuit's balance hints at a tight race entering district play.
Coronado hosts Amarillo Golden Sandies as Lubbock High travels to Amarillo. Caprock and Monterey visit Borger while Dunbar and Estacado square off in a 4 30 tilt. Pampa vs Plainview ranks as the district clash of undefeated clubs.
Sunday International Formula V results were corrected after a 24 hour review. Jean-Pierre Beltoise of France was named winner, Jochen Rindt second, Gunther Huber third, Werner Muller fourth, Tony Jeffries fifth and Lothar Motschenbacher sixth. A subsequent update moved Bill Campbell to fifth and Mothesner to last among those finishing, with Rindt losing the lead due to a lap collision. The complete order lists 29 finishers and four DNFs.
The Los Angeles Rams, with one loss, hold a two point edge over the Baltimore Colts, who are undefeated, in Sunday’s NFL Coastal Division title showdown. The line favors the Rams after their 27 to 24 comeback win against Green Bay last Saturday.
The Baltimore Colts expect a healthier squad for the Los Angeles Rams decide the Coastal Division in Los Angeles. Raymond Berry and Jimmy Orr were out for the Oct 1 tie in Baltimore, Alvin Haymond returns at safety or cornerback, and coach Don Shula says depth injuries have created strength. Berry and Orr have long NFL tenures and may not start. Haymond starred last week with two interceptions and a 48 yard kickoff return.
Alabama coach Bear Bryant expresses optimism ahead of the Cotton Bowl against Texas A&M with kickoff duties unsettled due to Dudley Kerr's ineligibility. Pete Jilleba emerges as a leading contender to handle kickoffs as Dennis Dixon joins a list of unavailable players. Bryant notes injuries and roster changes, while Shula discusses key matchups. Edgar Chandler earns All-Star selection for the South in the North-South game.
Lubbock Christian High School Eagles want games on the 18th or 21st. They will play against any school-AAAA or smaller, home or away. Contact Gary Bowe at SW2-3221 for scheduling.
The Rams and Colts enter a decisive game with title implications and conference playoff path. A Rams win would clinch the Coastal Division and give them the tiebreaker over Baltimore, while a Colts win or tie keeps their Western Conference hopes alive. Both squads carry long win or unbeaten streaks and prepare after reviewing film ahead of the Sunday showdown.
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