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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1965

Page

12

Royal Turns Down OU Job. Nine Still In Running

OU Athletic Council members push for a high profile hire after Gomer Jones resigns. Royal declines Oklahoma offer citing love for Texas, roots and respect for OU. Texas coach Royals’ five year, 32 000 plus package and lifetime job status noted as context, with board review pending.

Royal Johnson Sooners Gomer Jones Jones Oklahoma George L. Cross J. Neils Thompson Texas Athletic Council University of Oklahoma University of Texas Oklahoma Athletic Council State of Longhorns University Iis Thompson Trompson W.w.heath Texas Board of Regents I Royal Heath

Texas 56 Oklahoma State 51 and scattered college scores

Southwest Conference results show Texas defeated Oklahoma State 56 to 51. The page lists numerous college basketball scores across conferences, including Missouri 96 over Rice 87 and Texas A&M 93 over Memphis State, among many other varied matchups and league notes.

Texas Oklahoma State Missouri Rice Texas A&m Memphis State Rorkanaas Centenary Yomantown Michigan Lathern Detroit Ohio Atlantic Christian Pembroke Aannae State India Florida Morrin t'Breen Purdue Routhern

Longhorns Top OSU 56 51 on Late Surge

Texas defeats Oklahoma State 56 to 51 in Stillwater as Larry Lake and Keith Branch tie for high honors with 12 points apiece. Texas improves to 3-1 while OSU drops to 1-3 after a taut first half that ended 23-23.

Stillwater Okla Texas Longhorns Texas Oklahoma State Cowboys Minton White Larry Lake Keith Branch OSU

Dooley Might Visit Oklahoma For Sooners Coach Post

Dooley discussed a potential Oklahoma job with university leaders after reports Oklahoma offered a visit to discuss replacing Gomer Jones. Georgia officials said they would hate to lose him, while Dooley prepared to travel to Norman to meet with OU President Cross.

Page One Bill Georgia Mississippi State Royal Dooley Bulldogs Auburn Joel Eaves Oklahoma Eaves George L. Cross University Mark Johnson Oklahoma City Board of Regents Johnson Cross University of Georgia Gomer Jones Norman Okla George Cross Dr. Cross

Rickey’s Efforts At Continental League Tie Weekend Meeting

Notable baseball figures gathered in Cooperstown as Rickey pursued support for the Continental League. Attendees included Cardinals GM Bob Howsam, Dodgers GM Buzzie Bavasi, Pirates farm chief William Turner, and Hall of Fame director Ken Smith, among others. William Shea also attended, aiding Rickey’s venture.

Bill DeWitt Cincinnati Reds Bobby Bragan Atlanta Braves Warren Giles National League Will Harridge American League James Gallagher William D. Eckert Buzzy Bavasi Los Angeles Dodgers Bob Howsam Cardinals William Turner Pittsburgh Pirates Gabe Paul Cleveland Indians Ken Smith Baseball Hall of Fame Cooperstown N.Y William Shea Rickey

Minnesota Vikings Sign Ron Green To 1966 Contract

The Minnesota Vikings announce the signing of Ron Green a flanker from North Dakota to a 1966 pro football contract. Green aged 62 and weighing 205 pounds was a ninth round NFL draft pick by the Vikings.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota Vikings Ron Green North Dakota Green Vikings

Red Raiders Feature Lineup For Night Game At Home

The Red Raiders, with one substitute Vernon Paul, face New Mexico after bench players Jimmy Fullerton Bobby Mensells Dave Olsen and Trent Bonner saw action against Colorado Kansas and Arizona. A preliminary game pits Picadors against South Plains College with coaches Coppedge and Hallam starting guards Larry Lewis and Bob Evans and forwards Gary Washington Bob Cunningham and center Benny Wiggins. Kentucky visit is set for December 22 as no day tickets are sold for tonight’s game with general admission at the Coliseum likely shortly before tipoff.

Page One Vernon Paul New Mexico Paul Jimmy Fullerton Bobby Mensells Dave Olsen Trent Bonner Colorado Kansas Arizona Picadors South Plains College Gerald Coppedge Glen Hallam Larry Lewis Phillips Bob Evans Schenectady N.Y Gary Washington Lubbock High Bob Cunningham Dalhart Benny Wiggins Lawton Okla Tech Raiders Kentucky Coliseum

Floydada Whirlwinds top Littlefield in 68 57 showdown

Butch Emmert scored 20 points to lead Floydada over Littlefield 68 57 with Phillip Pace also scoring 20 for the Wildcats. Kerry Bearden added 16 and Steve Marler 12 for Floydada as they move to 4 11. Littlefield falls to 5 4 and Floydada heads to McAdoo next. In B team action Littlefield won 68 35 as Reg Manning and Frank Covington led Floydada with 27 and 18 respectively.

Floydada Butch Emmert Littlefield Wildcats Phillip Pace Kerry Bearden Steve Marler Littlefield McAdoo Reg Manning Frank Covington

1944 Federal Power Commission Report

The fragment notes a Venus Avenue entry and cites a 1944 Federal Power Commission report. Readable details are limited, but the item appears to reference regulatory findings or proceedings tied to a specific location and year.

Missouri Tigers topple Rice 96 87 in rebound win

Missouri beats Rice 96 87 as Ron Coleman scores a career high 34 points and sets a Tiger free throw record with 14 straight from the line. Charlie Rudd and Tom Officer lead scoring for Missouri while Rice duo Doug McKendrick and Wiley Hall each notch 21.

Columbia UPI Ron Coleman Missouri Tigers Rice University Tigers Coleman Missouri Tiger Doug McKendrick Rice Wiley Hall Charlie Rudd Tom Officer

Beasley Sparks Aggie Victory

Texas A M defeated Memphis State 93 to 81 as John Beasley led with 24 points and 12 rebounds. Beasley sparked a 16 point second half surge, lifting the Aggies from a close first half to a comfortable win.

College Station John Beasley Texas A&m Memphis State Aggie A&m Aggies Beasley

Schoolboys line up for Westerner clash with Big Spring

Fred Dickson six foot, Ronnie Sheffield six one and Jimmy Poe five nine likely start for Westerner. Don Burrell six three Nelle Armstrong six six and Tommy Keyton five nine expected to see action. Leftwich six three remains doubtful after a foot injury. Burrell and Green top Westerner scorers with 23 points in two league games for 11.5 average. Big Spring counters with Thom six nine Terrazas six one Juare six zero Jones five ten and Soldan six two.

Page One Fred Dickson Ronnie Sheffield Jimmy Poe Don Burrell Nelle Armstrong Tommy Keyton Steve Leftwich LHS Burrell Green Big Spring Paul Thomas Simon Terrazas Joe Juare Robert Jones Paul Soldan

West Virginia Coach Resigns After 1960 tenure

Gene Corum, West Virginia University head football coach since 1960, resigned on Monday. University President Paul Miller announced the resignation at a news conference. The Huntington native, 44, posted a 29-30-2 record as head coach.

Morgantown W. Va Gene Corum West Virginia University Corum Paul Miller Huntington

Kansas State Handles Indiana in Bloomington, 103 76

Kansas State defeated Indiana 103 to 76 in Bloomington as Nick Pino led the Wildcats with 27 points and a 23 rebound night. Dennis Berkholtz and Galen Frick contributed for Kansas State while Vern Payne led Indiana with 16 points. The key figures include Pino's close-in pivot and dominating boards as Kansas State outshot and outrebounded Indiana.

Bloomington Ind Kansas State Indiana Hoosiers Nick Pino Max Walker Wildcats Dennis Berkholtz Pino Imission Galen Frick Vern Payne

American Exchange Trade Reports Following 9 Nat y Stock Bond Move

In New York on the American Stock Exchange, trading activity followed a nine stock and bond transaction sequence marking a notable market action. The report notes price movement and investor interest as the session progresses.

New York Mator Exchense

Dow Jones and grain futures mixed in early market

New York stocks closed with mixed averages led by the 30 industrials. Bond futures edged higher while Chicago grain futures saw broad advances in wheat and corn with strong export demand expectations. Fort Worth reports note grains trading with slight declines in some prices.

New York UPI Dow Jones Averaes Indus Chicago

Livestock Market Reports From Chicago and Fort Worth

Demand was moderate in the butcher hog market with prices holding steady. Cattle and hog listings show varied grades and prices across Chicago and Fort Worth, including steer and heifer ranges and lamb values, with overall activity described as steady to moderately active.

Chicago Fort Worth

Fullmer Defends Title With Split Decision Over Archer

In Boston AP reports Don Fullmer retained the American middleweight crown with a 12 round split decision over Joey Archer. Both weighed 160. Fullmer, ranked fifth by the WBA, chased Archer all night as Archer used a sharp left jab to keep him off balance. Fullmer opened surgically significant exchanges in the fourth, cutting Archer three times while both men drew blood once on Fullmer.

Boston Don Fullmer Joey Archer Archer Fullmer World Boxing Association

Five Man Board Will Be Named To End Dispute

Washington AP reports a five member arbitration board will be named to settle the jurisdictional conflict between the Amateur Athletic Union and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Vice President Humphrey will announce the members at 11 a.m. EST. The panel includes a leading arbitrator as chairman and is to deliver an initial report by February 15.

Washington Amateur Athletic Union National Collegiate Athletic Association Hubert H. Humphrey Senate

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