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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1966

Page

19

Aspermont and Dimmitt Triumph in High School Showdowns

Aspermont Hornets built a second half surge to beat Shallowater 76 63 as Gary Luces scored 18 in the third and Nathan Ray tops Aspermont with 27. Lorenzo led by Donnie Kuchler 23 and Johnny Watson 20 as Lorenzo fell 66 74 to Lubbock Christian.

Page One Tone Aspermont Hornets Shallowater Mustangs Aspermont Hornets Gary Luces Nathan Ray Jimmy Dan Preston Wilcoy Koinzan Ray Past Ronnie Pierce Donnie Kuchler Lorenzo Johnny Watson Anelopes Post Lubbock Christian Tim Paden Eagles Dwayne Young Dimmitt Chiefs John Howell New York Brock Aeronca Inc Technica Alaska - Airt Armour AlleyCorp Tevatar Allied Au Atchison Ie Allied Paper Sean Cram James Les Welty Clark Unitaire Ins Ny Atl Research Enaaairal Res Univ Genklec Utah Geninst Ralfield Ratheld Rhoades &i Gmot Myatt VallesMt Pyarany Baty Barnwell Viewlen Rilvry Steg Oran An & Baruch Rvdstt Belock Bioss Impac Windham Jones Hruce L Htman Knehier Calder Inc Calcomp Lindser L. Morris Jrocks iCanaver Sporris Ghied Stanff iChristian Bradford Steveng Ommitr AG IE TWA GiClary Corpea Crosby Tos Urorkovisso i Coleman Uwaire Sts West Stene Tilerox U.S. Treasury Cary Corp Bare Deltona Corp Desilu Rel Duval Musile Ivy H Ieauitrepoor iErie Forse Feiner Oii Vwrham Gilak Jary Mag Lisa Heinicke tHoe & Co Tate Lime A & An tHotinger Ager iNov Lad Buky Kaiser Kaltman Rts Afar Wits Klee Macke Co I'S Mackey Aisi Chicago Fort Worth Grain MeadJohn Fort Worth Menateen Midwest Movielab Muntztvv Petro Maule Industre NewPark Mn DR Now & Hajoca Corne VW Nort Bo Ry Oe Parke Davis Norman Oils Age Mag Penney, JC OCK Noeast Airtin Copeland Refig NEM Nuclear Am Maule Indust Fine Li Ie - Pittston Co Ghie Brass AR Sale RC Can Co Wilson & & Co OklaCem Will Ec Mada Inc Ease Ld Austin Nichols Wiley Pac Indus x Ah Penney J Huegular Pancoast Pet Ind Inc ParvDoh Peru Oil Phoenix Philips Elect Copaland Refrig Fe Wilson PhimeAt Tabbott Laha Pyle Campbell Soup Yaycodfrey Co Radinton Hajoca Corp Rare Tealtny Macold Indust Redm Corp Rollinsinc Thomasy Furn ATS Ross Roy School Aly Ruseo Ryan Karry BALL Reeman Bros Wu Biboney Corp Sperry Thomson Atiss Fton Styron Corp

Consolation bracket brings back Coronado and Mon terey clash

In the consolation round Coronado and Monterey yank to rallies as Sam Holt and Lynn Shuttlesworth lead Coronado and Texas City with Holt's 14 points. Monterey improves to 4 4 while El Paso Irvin slips to 4 5 as McCallum defeats San Angelo with David Johnson scoring 21.

EEBAF Monterey el Paso Irvin Wad Ferrer Texas City Stingarees Coronado Sammy Hyde Lynn Shuttlesworth Knights Bobcats McCallum Bil Zapalac Bill Nabors David Johnson Johnson Kent Landrum Sam Bradley San Angelo Maryland Davidson & Murricane Ciaasic Western Kentucky Mamea Ry Lopsiana College Louisiasvtern Deve Andrews Nelgade Aik Craddick Glazener Hyde Leaverion Janes Baker Cabin Clark MrCallum Or Johnson Bradley Landrum Johnson Langdon Avlison Tucker Hui Ad Farmer Ue & Piedfort Eanders Lammus Lupton Jere Estes Fermian Fahbhock Hi Bailard Mattinan Collins Parker Gonien Fleward Melton Prin Cassanova

Crosbyton Stars Edge Rival in Narrow League Tilt

Lance Morris led Crosbyton with 18 points as the small school division clash produced a tight scoring duel and showcased Crosbyton's offensive push.

Lance Morris Crosbyton

Collegiate basketball results and tournament scores

Scattered first round and tournament results list numerous college games. Notable scores include Connecticut 9 George Washington 64 and Central Connecticut 100 Bates 1, with additional results from Miami Ohio Tulane and Washington State vs West Virginia among others. Several conference tournaments are noted with South Dakota over Morningside 71 87, North Dakota State over North Dakota 77, and Mount Union plus Detroit Tech. Other results feature George Tech 101 Michigan 70 and Villanova style matchups like Virginia 112 Columbia 88.

Connecticut George Washington Norwich Tufts Central Connecticut Bates Miami Ohio Tulane Washington State West Virginia Jan Angeles Georgia Tech Michigan Park Ridge Carthage Wis Capital Johnson C. Smith Alcorn South Dakota Morningside North Dakota State North Dakota Muskingum Marietta Dennison Mount Union Detroit Tech Vther Ciamen Arkansas State VMI Bt. Anslem’s Colby Cornell Kentucky Western Michigan Detroit Virginia Columbia Bt. Benedict'son Western Carolina Town Wichita Cincinnati St. Joseph's Auburn Montana State Texas &F Georgetown Purdue Baldwin-Wallace Christman Ation Edinboro State Walsh Lafayette Grand Canyon Ariz Adams Houston Kent State Temple Ariza State Rontana State Texas North Jersey Sewark South

Grains Rise on Light Trade and Cold Weather

Chicago Board of Trade soybeans and most grains moved higher in light trading as farmers withhold soy from country elevators. Wheat gained on firm export outlook and mercantile strength, corn edged up on light receipts and cold Central U.S. weather, oats and rye up slightly, soy oil and meal mixed. Minor scores and tournament results follow in scattered brief mentions.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade United States

Willard’s 1919 Dempsey Fight Remembered in Film

The article recalls Jess Willard’s boxing career including losing to Jack Dempsey in Toledo on July 4, 1919, after beating Jack Johnson in Havana in 1918. It notes found Johnson fight films showing Willard’s skill and power and describes Dempsey’s brutal first round assault and Willard’s injuries. Visitors wish him well on his 85th birthday.

Ficht Jack Johnson Havana Cuba Jack Dempsey Toledo Ohio Johnson Jess Willard Stone Dempsey

Muhammad Ali confronts nickname dispute with Uncle Tom remark

Clay demands use of his chosen name Muhammad Ali in a Garden release discussion. Terrell defends Cassius Clay as the name used by others. Tensions rise as Clay accuses Terrell of calling him Uncle Tom and Terrell denies the insult while referencing the release.

Clay Muhamad Ali Muhammad Ali Cassius Clay Terrell Uncle Tom Casisius Clay

Auburn Nips Frogs 80-78 in Mobile Classic thriller

Auburn edged Texas Christian 80-78 as Tee Faircloth sealed the win with a late field goal. Mickey McCarty scored 28 for Auburn, who led by 14 at halftime before TCU rallied to tie 78-78 in the final minutes.

Mobile Ala Tee Faircloth Auburn Texas Christian Mickey McCarty Horned Frogs

Bowl predictions from a sports writer who jokes about luck

The columnist offers picks for major bowls. Georgia beats SMU 27 to 14 in the Cotton Bowl, Alabama defeats Nebraska 17 to 7 in the Sugar, Georgia Tech tops Florida 24 to 20 in the Orange, Tennessee defeats Syracuse 20 to 7 in the Gator, and the Rose Bowl prediction is dismissed with indifference.

Georgia SMU Alabama Nebraska Georgia Tech Florida Tennessee Syracuse

Panthers Top Small College Poll Opens 1966-67 Season

The Associated Press first semis small college basketball poll for 1966-67 lists Kentucky Wesleyan at No. 1 with seven first place votes and 115 points, Southern Illinois second with 99, Cheyney State third with 79, followed by Akron, Tennessee State, Pan American, Indiana State, Grambling, San Diego State and Arkansas AM&N. National board of 15 writers based ballots on play through Dec 24 with many other schools receiving votes.

Kentucky Wesleyan Associated Press Panthers Owenstoro Southern Ilinois Salukis Cheyney Pennsylvania Akron Tennessee State Pan American Indiana State Grambling San Diego State Arkansas Am&n Broncs Texas Western Western Kentucky Alingin Cheyney State Pat Halkii Tenn Pan Amercan Oo Ban Trego Ark Aman Evansvile Michigan North Dakota Mt. St. Clary’s Cloud Long Island U Mathohe OU Old Dominion Henderson Valparaio Lincoln Missouri Washburn California Washington Scranton Southwestern Wittenberg Cheorgia Southern Drexel Guilford Western Carolina Youngstown Ohio Trinity Tex Mary's Howard Paine Stephen FF. Austin Abilene Christias Sam Houston Texas Bale Midwestern

Aussies I star may quit tennis after strong run

Emerson hints at retirement as he notes growing difficulty to reach top form and keep enthusiasm. Australia remains a top team with U.S. champion Fred Stolle, John Newcombe and Tony Roche, likely shaping the nation’s status regardless of his decision.

Page One Emerson Australia U.S Fred Stolle John Newcombe Tony Roche

Houston Pampa Take Wins In Hobbs Meet

In Hobbs Tournament action Houston Spring Branch defeated Odessa High 50 44 and Pampa edged Lovington 61 58 on Wednesday. Spring Branch and Pampa each secured first round victories in the special Hobbs event.

Houston Pampa Hobbs Spring Branch Odessa High Lovington

Crickets and Kingpins Triumph in Holiday Bowling Tourney

The A L Kingpins take the senior boys title with 2872 while the Crickets win senior girls with 2815 at O and L Bowl. Howard Medlock led senior boys with 1812 and Donna Klaus led senior girls with 1731. Oakwood Strikers win bantam girls 1573. Mixed Up Girls top junior girls with 282. Green Hornets capture junior boys 2756. Imps Five win bantam boys 1529. David Welch bantam top 1013. James Salesky tops junior boys 1744. Over 150 bowlers competed.

Kingpins Howard Medlock Donna Klaus Oakwood Strikers Linda Flores Pam Gordon Green Hornets Imps-Five David Welch James Salesky

Curt Flood Stars Infield Handling for Cardinals

Curt Flood, St Louis Cardinal outfielder, handled 396 chances in 159 games last season without an error.

Curt Flood St. Louis Cardinal

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