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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1967

Page

12

Three Referees Argued for College Basketball Games

In New York AP report the weekly basketball writers luncheon centered on officials. Coaches urged adoption of a three referee system replacing the traditional two referees to oversee games, with experiments in progress and potential expansion abroad including Japan, India and Ghana.

New York Ament United States Japan India Ghana Basketball Writers Big Ten John Nucutola Eastern College Athletic Conference Nucatola Frank Layden Adel- Iphi Suffolk Layden Jess Richie Reegan Seton Hall Jim McDermott Iona Bob Knight Army Knight

Jones Barred From ABA Competition

Pittsburgh report says Judge Brosky barred the Denver Rockets from using Larry Jones because he was under contract with the Wilkes-Barre Barons. Rockets argued only jurisdiction. Jones was a top scorer in the league.

Jones Pittsburgh UPI John G. Brosky Allegheny County Common Pleas Court Denver Rockets American Basketball Association Larry Jones Brosky Wilkes-Barre Barons

Lahar to Assume Colgate Athletics Director Post

Colgate University announces Hal Lahar will relinquish the head football coach post to serve as athletic director. Neil S. Wheelwright named head coach as Lahar transitions after a 2-8 season. Lahar previously led Colgate to 53-40-8 in his tenure and an 8-3-1 in 1966. In Tokyo, Yuzo Narumi beat Ric Magramo in a 10 round bout.

Hamilton N.Y Hal Lahar Colgate University Colgate Vincent McD.barnett Jr Lahar Neil S. Wheelwright Red Raiders Arkansas West Virginia University of Houston Red Raider Wheelwright Ike Lahar Springfield College Tokyo Japan Yuzo Narumi Ric Magramo Philippines

Trojans To Face Wilson Tonight

CTK’s Christ The King Trojans meet Wilson Mustangs at 8 p.m. aiming to extend a 12 game win streak. Starters include Bob Connors and Arthur Opperman with Connors near 700 career points and Opperman at 534. CTK sports a 12-2 record and has rebuilt from a 2-15 season to 22-10 last year.

Wilson Skein Jim Lover Christ the King Trojans Wilson Mustangs CTK Bob Connors Trojan Arthur Opperman Brian Beauchamp Mike Martin John Smothers Lover Trojans

Cards Roland Has Surgery

Johnny Roland the NFL's second leading ground gainer had knee ligament surgery after tearing his ACL in Sundays game against the Cleveland Browns. Cardinal team physician Dr. Fred Reynolds performed the operation as Kellermann described a hard clean tackle that planted on Roland's knee.

ST. Louis UPI Johnny Roland National Football League Cleveland Browns Roland University of Missouri St. Louis Cardinal Cleveland Ernie Kellermann Cardinal Fred Reynolds Kellermann Johnny Jackie Smith

Steelers Bradshaw to miss final game with shoulder injury

PITTSBURGH AP The Pittsburgh Steelers said Monday defensive halfback Jimmy Bradshaw hurt his right shoulder and will miss the final game of the season.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Steelers National Football League Jimmy Bradshaw

Coronado’s Gary Mattison Wins Mustang Fighting Heart Award

At the third annual Coronado football banquet in Hub City, Gary Mattison received the Fighting Heart award for the second time and was named Coronado's Player of the Year before about 400 attendees. Teammates Gary Kirksey and David Thiel earned Back and Lineman of the Year honors. eight players were named All-District.

Hub City Mustang Fighting Heart Coronado Gary Kirksey David Thiel Mattison Thiel Dan Gobin Gell Kingery Les Beaty Steve Williams Jerry Austin Jim Reese Mustang Wayne Wilsher Howard Price R. B. McAlister Ponies

Navy Coach To Seek Talent In Visit Here

Don Ross assistant football coach at the U S Naval Academy will visit the Southwestern Public Service Reddy Room Monterey Center at 7 p m Wednesday to discuss the academy sports program with interested young men Lt Cmdr Melvin Burks can provide further information by calling SW5 0328

Don Ross U.S. Naval Academy Southwestern Public Service Reddy Room Monterey Center Melvin Burks

Namath Hounded by Chiefs Defense in Frigid Shea Showing

Jets quarterback Joe Namath endured a relentless Kansas City rush led by Buck Buchanan and Ernie Ladd at Shea Stadium. Namath, hampered by a sore thumb, avoided deep passes as KC pressed in a zone and New York slipped to a loss while clinging to a division lead. The Jets prepare for Oakland’s fierce defense next, amid a tight AFL East race.

JETS Jofk Joe Namath New York Jets Kansas City Namath Chiefs Jerry Mays Manhattan Jetset New York Shea Stadium Buck Buchanan Ernie Ladd Buchanan Ladd Hank Stram Stram Randy Rasmussen Weeb Ewbank Rasmussen-Buchanan Joe Houston Oakland San Diego California

Mira Expects To Start Saturday's Game Too

SAN FRANCISCO UPI George Mira seems likely to start as the Forty Niners quarterback again in Saturday's finale against Dallas. Mira emerged with 324 yards passing and two TDs in a 34 28 win over Atlanta and will vie with Steve Spurrier or John Brodie for the job. Coach Jack Christiansen declined to name a starter publicly.

SAN Francisco UPI George Mira San Francisco Forty Niners Mira Annie Forty Niners Atlanta Falcons Dallas Cowboys Jack Christiansen Steve Spurrier Baltimore Colts Chicago Bears John Brodie Atlanta Christiansen Christ

Frenchman Cerdan Wins Late Bout Over Garrison

Marcel Cerdan Jr. of France rallied in the late rounds to outpoint Tommy Garrison of New York in a 10 round bout at the Sports Palace Monday night. Cerdan is the son of the late former middleweight champion. <|>

Paris Marcel Cerdan Jr France Tommy Garrison New York Sports Palace Cerdan

Ten Eagles Dominate 5-A All-District Selections

State quarterback champ Seagraves leads with ten picks to the 5-A All-District teams. Plains and Coahoma claim five players each, with Fields Jones and Thomas earning spots on both offense and defense. Notables include Seagraves stars on both lines and backs, plus honorees from O'Donnell Tahoka and others.

O'Donnell Seagraves Plains Coahoma Dan Fields Greg Jones Tahoka Cliff Thomas Fields As. Jones Thomas Mike Devrzes Tim Blair Robert Winn Enior John Pillow Billy Taylor David Wilson Mike Childers Jones Ken Gregory Mike Bagley Searaves Dean Allen Harley Bradley Lynn King Jim Pillow RK. L. Coates Danny Brewer Dalton Taylor Ags Halfvacks Jerry Hoover Danny Johnson Speetheven John Tyler Taoka

Rockets trade Congdon for Thomas in ABA swap

Denver sends guard Willis Lefty Thomas to Anaheim Amigos in exchange for Jeff Congdon. Both are guards and Congdon led the Amigos in assists. Rockets GM Dick Eicher cited Thomas's outside shooting while adding Congdon gives Denver a playmaker.

Denver Willis Thomas Anaheim Amigos Jeff Congdon American Basketball Association Rockets Dick Eicher Congdon Amigos

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