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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1969

Page

21

Chiefs Seek Final AFL Hurdle in Monsoon Threat at Oakland

The Kansas City Chiefs fly to Oakland for a decisive AFL Western Division showdown with the Raiders amid gale winds and heavy rain unlikely to ease before kickoff. Oakland's defense hopes to curb KC rushing as weather could dampen Stenerud's kicking and passing games.

Oakland Kansas City Chiefs Oakland Raiders California Chiefs Pacific Raiders Cincinnati Pete Banaszak Charley Smith Hewritt Dixon Theeague Mike Garrett Robert Holmes Warren McVea Jan Stenerud Kansas City Buffalo

Meadow tournament results highlight several girls and boys games

LCHS clubs loop 87 to 46 over Loop while Meadow beat Lorenzo 71 56 and Ropes routed Dawson 77 42 in boys action. In girls play Ropes edged Dawson 39 30 and Meadow crushed Lorenzo 5 20 and Loop beat Meadow B 10 24. Terry Wilks led with 31 points and Ricky Braden had 12 for Lorenzo.

Meadow Lubrock Christian High School Loop Eagles LCHS Lubbock Paul Cardona Ronnie Hendon Martha Smith Roma Arp Rhillis Sages Dawson Vicki Todd Spark Loop Paula King Shiria Caswell Judy Timmons

Greg Cook Leads Bengals Passer Rating Among AFL Rookies

Memphis report notes Greg Cook from Cincinnati Ohio and the University of Cincinnati tops AFL passing ratings late in the season with 52 percent accuracy for 1563 yards and 14 touchdowns. Injury limited him to brief action but his arm strength and poise drew praise from coach Paul Brown as he eyed OTAs and playoff potential.

Page One AFL Bengals Chillacothe Ohio University of Cincinnati Oakland Deryle Lamonica Bengal Flash Cook Bengal Paull Brown Cincinnati Miami San Diego Kansas City Memphis Tenn UPI Dolphins Mississippi State Bulldogs Chargers University of Arkansas Otto Graham Brown New State York Jim Martin Oak Houston Oilers

College Bowl Scores Banner Wide And Varied

A sprawling recap lists numerous college basketball results with varied team matchups and scores including Liberty Bowl Classic references and multiple state schools. Notable entries feature Baylor Texas-Arlington and Texas Tech, plus Nebraska Oklahoma and Washington locations among others.

Colorado Texas ‘Tech Miss State Arkansas Vertime Baylor Texas-Arlington Brigham Young Ah State West ‘Texan Weber Tien New Mehurey So Abiene Christan Joan Carante Ashland John F Kennedy Esaiainna Rech’ S Ceneral Win Carey Mileayy Norttmestern Lowiniana Steseese Eaingestere Murray Austin Pen Sait Micwour Valley Carolina State Allen Sounastawn Beste Baliwin Altace

End of overtime sets tense 74 all scene

The play-by-play notes a 74 74 tie at the end of the first overtime as a referee called the next sequence. The fragmented line hints at a close game and pending action after overtime began.

Arkansas Bulldogs Tie Bulldogs in Overtime Thriller

Arkansas trailed by one at halftime 39-38 but forced overtime by tying 47-47 with 12 40 left. The score stayed tight as baskets were exchanged into overtime ending regulation at 68 68. Jack Bouldin topped the Bulldogs with 24 points and Vernon Murphy added 23 for Arkansas.

Arkansas Jack Bouldin Bulldogs Vernon Murphy

Frisco Rally Falls Short

Chicago Bulls held off a late San Francisco surge to defeat the Warriors 110-104. Chet Walker led with 17 points in the first half while Clem Daskins added eight in the final four minutes to secure the win. Nate Thurmond contributed 19 rebounds and 9 points in the stretch, keeping San Francisco within reach until Jo Ellis closed the gap to one at 96-95 with 4:10 remaining.

Kansas City Clem Daskins Chicago Bulls San Francisco National Basketball Association Warriors Bulls Chet Walker Chicago Nate Thursmond Jo Ellis

SWC coaches face common fate after poor starts

The article notes that most new SWC coaches arrive after losing records, with few exceptions like Broyles and Royal. It argues that since the 1960s new coaches generally improve over predecessors, though several early cases undercut that trend. The piece questions if the 1970s will differ, citing the mathematics of losses and the jungle law of readiness for change.

Broyles Arkansas Hogs Royal Texas Longhorns Tech Fry Foldberg Beall Hayden Bill Meek Swan Jim Viyers Bridgers Baylor King DeWitt Weaver Hagan Taylor Stallings

Detroit Pistons Edge Royals In Overtime

Detroit Pistons defeated the Cincinnati Royals 119 to 106 in overtime as McCoy McLemore scored the decisive jumper with 20 seconds left and added a late free throw to seal the win. The game featured a tense tied third and a charity push for Lubbock State School toys.

Detroit McCoy McLemore Detroit Pistons Cincinnati Royals McLemore Lubbock Lubbock State School Cincinnati Conniejare Dierking Walt Bellamy Eddie

Iowa Upsets No. 7 Team In College Basketball Showdown

Iowa Hawkeyes upset seventh ranked Duquesne 98 to 87 in a game featuring five players in double figures. Glenn Vidnovic led Iowa with 22 points while Garry Nelson scored 21 for Duquesne.

Iowa Dukes Hawkeyes Glenn Vidnovic Garry Nelson Iowa City Towa Iowa Hawkeyes Duquesne Flithehead Nettles Slam John Johnson Twins Minnesota Griffith Dark Indians Sam McDowell Josef Cardenal St. Louis Texas Tech Easternnats New Mexico University Vada Pinson Horacio Pena Ron Law Dave Nel Tecison Senators Barry Relay Jay Moore Dennis Higgins Settle Mike Moffit Robert J. Anderson Rick Denman Hugh McDowell Bill Schrader David Stephens Rick Fox New Mexico Jay Settle John Glennan Jim Cole Dara

Brown Named AFL Coach of the Year in Cincinnati

Cincinnati coach Paul Brown earned the AFL Coach of the Year honor after leading the Bengals to a strong expansion season. He credited his young players for the achievement and noted his practice of calling plays from the bench. John Madden and Hank Stram were runners up in the voting.

Brown Cincinnati Paul Brown Paul Robinson Cincinnati Bengals Associated Press Bob Trumpy AFL Bengals National Football League Cleveland Browns Denver Kansas City Oakland Severn Prep Masc Willon Ohio Ohio State Great Lakes John Madden Oak Hank Concen- Stram Clive Rush Bostoners Patriots

Trade brings left handed power to Twins bullpen

Griffith states the Twins add a left handed pair Williams and Perranski to back up a solid bullpen. Uhlaender and Net thes are lefty hitters as the club seeks a right handed outfielder. Uhlaender, batting .273 with eight homers and 62 RBIs, moved from center field to left after Cesar Tovar took over.

Twins Griffith Williams Ron Perranski Uhlaender Netthes Cesar Tovar Bob Allii

Wichita Falls Faces Dallas Wilson In Class AAAA Semifinal

Wichita Falls travels to meet Dallas Wilson in a AAAA semifinal clash as both sides seek a spot in the finals. The Coyotes edged Abi Jene Cooper and beat Texarkana 25-0 to reach this round while Wilson blanked Texarkana in their quarterfinal. Other AAAA semifinals set for Saturday include Lee of San Antonio vs Hebert of Beaumont, with West Columbia meeting Belcon and Brownwood facing Bonham in later games.

Wichita Falls Dallas Wilson Coyotes Jess Abi Jene Cooper Gowns Texarkana San Antonio Lee Beaumont Hebert West Columbia Belcon Kyle Field Coleexe Station Brownwood Bonham Fort Worth Estacado Uuskin Dunbar Klein Town Park Jacksboro Dunbar

Cassius Clay Unreachable for Comment on Thursday

The report notes Cassius Clay could not be reached for comment on Thursday regarding an unspecified matter. No further details were available at publication time.

Buffaloes Rally Past Tech In Clearwater Stadium

Colorado courted a 39 35 halftime edge then pulled away to lead 45 all 13:22 left. Williams Knotle and Turner paced a Buffaloes surge as Colorado defeated Texas Tech with Knolle contributing 12 points. Tech heads to Albuquerque to face New Mexico Lobos.

Tech Greg Lowery Colorado Rein Meely Buffalo Allstar Colorado Buffaloes Williams Turner Knotle Clearwater Gorton Turner Small Stadium Everett Hogan Knolle Albuquerque The Lobos New Mexico

Bears Upend Rebs in 98 79 Nonconference Win

Baylor Bears defeated Texas Arlington Rebels 98 79 led by Williams Chatman with 25 points 21 in the first half. Pat Fees scored 19 and Larry Gatewood 12 for Baylor. Sherman Evans led UTA with 23 points on 10 field goals and three free throws. Church League scores noted for Matthews Junior High.

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