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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1964

Page

11

Red Raiders Rally Past Nebraska in Tight Big Eight Clash

Nebraska led early as Freddy Hare scored inside and Grant Simmons hit outside shots to keep the Cornhuskers in the game. Texas Tech tied it on a Glen Hallam steal and the teams traded runs, with a late Simmons bomb narrowing the margin.

Page One Billy Tapp Nebraska Freddy Hare Hare Cornhusker Michigan Grant Simmons Tech Simmons Raiders Glen Hallam Huskers Bonner

Colts Try Gloves Against Browns in Cold Championship Climate

The Baltimore Colts experiment with skin tight surgical gloves for ball handlers as cold weather threatens the NFL title bid against the Cleveland Browns. Coach Don Shula weighs the move if freezing conditions persist, while players debate comfort and practicality amid the peaking game plans.

Baltimore Baltimore Colts Cleveland Browns Colt Dee Don Shula Jimmy Orr John Unitas Gary Cuozzo Unitas Dick Szymanski Jim Welch Colts Shula

Massucco Named Freshman Coach To Succeed Holy Cross Leader

Holy Cross College in Worcester named Melvin G Massucco to succeed Dr Seddie Anderson as varsity football coach. Massucco, a Holy Cross alumnus and former star tailback, signed a three year deal after guiding the freshmen for ten years. Anderson retires after 39 years as head coach.

Worcester Mass Holy Cross College Melvin G. Massucco Seddie Anderson Massucco Holy Cross Anderson Massaceo Arlington Muass Jack Lentz University of Massachusetts

Manhattan U Defies NCAA in AAU Meet

Manhattan University fielded 35 athletes to an AAU sponsored development meet defying the NCAA ban on non sanctioned events. Five Brown runners competed without a Brown coaching presence as Yale leads Ivy revolt against NCAA policy in the ongoing power struggle between NCAA and AAU over amateur athletics.

New York Manhattan University NCAA U.S. Track and Field Federation Manhattan Jim McHugh Brown Yale Ivy National Collegiate Athletic Association Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference Ecollegiate USTEF AAU

Obrecht Wins Women’s Slalom in France

Therese Obrecht of Switzerland won the women’s giant slalom at the International Criterion of the First Snow in Val Disere France with a 1 15.67 time over a 1 050 meter course. Madeleine Bochatay of France took second 1 15 84 and Marielle Goitschel finished third 1 16 27. Christine Goitschel fell and did not finish.

Val Disere France Therese Obrecht Switzerland Goitschel Miss Obrecht Madeleine Bochatay Marielle Goitschel Christine Goitschel

Red Shirts Beat Picadors 100 91 In Practice Game

Jimmy Fullerton led the Red Shirts with 27 points as they overcome a one point halftime deficit to win 100 91 over the Picadors in a high scoring warmup. Vernon Paul led reserves with 22 followed by Bob Glover 19 Danny Davis 15 and Dennis Grewster 14. Fullerton hit 11 field goals in a strong second half surge.

Tech Denney Bob Antulov Amarillo Nebraska Antulov Coley Webb Webb Bonner Norman Reuther Jerry Spears Malaise Raiders Charley Webb Simmons Gibson Jimmy Fullerton Red Shirts Picadors Vernon Paul Bob Glover Danny Davis Dennis Grewster Fullerton

Sox Set Home Schedule for 1965 Season at Fenway Park

Boston Red Sox announce 1965 home games opening April 17 as Fenway Park hosts the first Saturday opener. The plan includes five doubleheaders, a Patriots Day doubleheader vs Washington, a Los Angeles Angels twin bill, Sunday doubleheaders against Cleveland, Detroit, and Washington, 39 night games, and no ticket price increase.

Boston Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Dick O'Connell Baltimore Red Sox Patrrots Washington Los Angeles Angels Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers New York Minnesota Yankees O'Connell

Chiloria Edges Gonzales In Melbourne Featherweight Bout

Italian Domenico Chiloria won a 12 round decision over Pat Gonzales at Melbourne Stadium. The fighters fought to a prior draw here a month earlier. Gonzales suffered a shoulder injury in the eighth round that hampered him the rest of the way. Chiloria weighed 124 pounds and Gonzales 125.

Melbourne Australia Domenico Chiloria Pat Gonzales Philippines Melbourne Stadium Gonzales

Morton Defeats Host Tulia For Cage Crown

Morton edged Tulia 65 64 to win the Tulia Invitational basketball title as Ernest Chesshir poured in 24 points and Tommy Stewart added 19 for Tulsa. Abernathy beat Springlake 56 55 for third while Dimmitt claimed the consolation and tem championship with 47 39 over Tulsa. Linda McColum 31 led the champs and Susan Britton 26 paced Springlake in the consolation.

TULIA Morton Ernest Chesshir Tommy Stewart Tulsa Abernathy Springlake Layne Wade Rocky Cain Dimmitt Littlefield Bob Bradford Phillip Pace Joe Moore Pace Canyon Farwell Jerry Childs Linda McColum Freida Rousseau Floydada Susan Britton Shirley Rainer Canyon Denise Barker Jan Jarnigan

Meadow Boys and Sundown Fems Capture Sundown Crowns

Meadow Bronchos beat Three Way 60-46 in finals as Paul Pendergrass scored 25 for Meadow. Sundown girls defeated Sudan 56-28 led by Jolene Dean with 30 points. Other results include Southland 90-49 over Sudan for third, Bula 76-49 over Cooper for consolation, and Cooper girls 44-35 over Meadow.

Sundown Paul Pendergrass Three Way Sudan Jolene Dean Nancy Hayes Joyce Williams Tommy Terrell Rod Calloway Nets Southland Corley Baker Pat Risinger Bula Cooper Roy Peterson Cooper Girls Meadow Joan Meyer Kathy Henson Sharon Whitner Wellman Cynthia Forbus

Cubs to Play 30 Spring Exhibitions Including Nankai Hawks

The Chicago Cubs announce a 30 game spring training schedule in Mesa Arizona with two exhibitions against the Nankai Hawks of Osaka on March 18 and 22. The slate includes 10 games with the Boston Red Sox seven with the San Francisco Giants six with the Cleveland Indians and five with the Los Angeles Angels. The Cubs open the NL season April 12 at home versus the St Louis Cardinals. Final reporting date at Mesa is February 28.

Chicago Chicago Cubs Nankai Hawks Osaka Japan Cub Mesa Ariz Cub Cactus League Boston Red Sox San Francisco Giants Cleveland Indians Los Angeles Angels Red Sox Boston Las Vegas Salt Lake City Omaha Wichita Cubs Cleveland Angels Palm Springs Tucson St.Louis Cardinals Wrigley Field

Pierce's 18 push Post to Stanton Invitational title

Ronnie Pierce scored 18 points as Post defeated Stanton 56-49 to win the Stanton Invitational championship. Buddy Shanks added 14 for Stanton, with Steve Reed scoring 21 for Post and Eddie Howard 13 for Tahoka in consolation actions.

Stanton Post Ronnie Pierce Buddy Shanks Andrews Tahoka Steve Reed Eddie Howard O'Donnell Roby Fen Taylor Scott Davis

Bulldogs see two Pennsylvanians star at forward positions

Georgia features Wilson and Rissmiller, seniors from Pittsburgh and Easton, as key linemen in a 6-3-1 season. Both stood out this year with offensive strength and defensive potential, while Rissmiller returns from a dislocated elbow for the Sun Bowl showdown with Texas Tech on December 26.

Big Jim Bulldogs Wilson Rissmiller Georgia Texas Tech Pittsburgh Easton

Iraan Captures Wink Cage Title

Iraan won the Wink Invitational by beating Kermit B 46 43. Ricky Armstrong led Iraan with 14 points and Joe Scott scored 10 for Kermit. Alpine beat Rankin 54 49 in overtime for third place. Van Horn defeated McCamey 40 34 for consolation.

Wink Iraan Kermit Ricky Armstrong Joe Scott Alpine Rankin van Horn McCamey Carlsbad Mid High Kermit B

Cardinals Set For Exhibitions

The St. Louis Cardinals announce a 28 game spring exhibition schedule with three night games in St. Petersburg Florida and one on the road in Clearwater. Two St. Petersburg games will face the New York Mets and one will be against the Philadelphia Phillies. The club also meets the Kansas City Athletics four times and the New York Yankees twice.

ST. Louis St. Louis Baseball Cardinals Redbirds St. Petersburg Fla Clearwater Cardinal Bob Howsam New York Mets Phillies Kansas City Athletics New York Yankees

Final Red Raider Buffet Monday

The final Red Raider Club buffet dinner of the football season will be held Monday in the Pioneer Hotel. Executive secretary Leete Jackson announced the program led by Coach J. T. King after a scouting report on the Sun Bowl opponent Georgia. King will be joined by senior Raider football players with KFYO’s Bob Nash as master of ceremonies for the noon event. Admission is $2 per place.

Red Raider Club Pioneer Hotel Leete Jackson J. T. King Georgia King Raider Bob Nash KFYO

Football Coaches To Attend Clinic In St Louis

About 800 high school football coaches from the Midwest will attend the fourth annual American Football Coaches Association Coach-of-the-Year clinic in St. Louis January 23 24 A Coach of the Year and a Small College Coach of the Year will be chosen from the association s Midwest district Possible nominees included Bump Elliott Michigan Frank Broyles Arkansas Ara Parseghian Notre Dame and Paul Bear Bryant Alabama

ST. Louis Midwest American Football Coaches Association Bump Elliot Michigan Frank Broyles Arkansas Ara Parseghian Notre Dame Paul Bear) Bryanti Alabama

Hale Center Wins Invitational With Laney Field Goal

Hale Center defeated Silverton 58-56 in a three man event at its own invitational tourney. Mark Laney scored 18 and Gil Hollingsworth 15 for Hale Center while Greg Towe led Olton with 17. Judy Harris and Sherry contributed late in the first OT for Hale Center.

HALE Kress Mark Laney Olton Judy Harris Sherry Hale Center Silverton Laney Gil Hollingsworth Greg Towe Cotton Center Debbie Moring Cheryl Shaver Petersburg Wayne Rudisill James Lothridge Happy Jerry Lafrance Hobie McManigal Silverton Gals Mart Mills Cindy Wilson Fem

Hardin-Simmons Rally Beats New Mexico State 91-54

Hardin-Simmons trailed by ten minutes on Friday night in Abilene Texas before turning the game around and defeating New Mexico State 91 to 54.

Abilene, Tex UPI Hardin-Simmons New Mexico State

Second Round Play Set In Handball Meet

Entrants in the West Texas Athletic Club Holiday handball tournament must finish second round play by Monday, with most matches completed. The third round is set for Tuesday and finals Wednesday. Singles and doubles events are underway across Class A and B divisions.

West Texas Athletic Club

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