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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1972

Page

10

Pokes Seek Super Bowl Spot Today

The article previews the Dallas Cowboys season run and potential third straight appearance in the upcoming NFL title game. It highlights Amistad Lake and Toledo Bend Reservoir fishing lore, noting big friendly waters and bass stocking efforts shaping regional angling.

Sistant Redskins Cowboys Amistad Lake Toledo Bend Oa Grek Haganei Washington South Plains Lake Buchanan Colorado River

Redskins Cowboys Prep Notes Highlight Defensive Rankings

Washington and Dallas enter a preseason clash with strong defenses and potent offenses. Staubach’s scramble faced caution as Allen notes no five man line to counter Packers film, a 2 p.m. CST kickoff set for Saturday.

Washington Cowboys Redskins Dallas Allen Staubach Green Bay John Brockington MacArthur Lane

Smoke Shrouds All Three Steel Mills Cleanup Effort

A concerted cleanup of lingering smoke from all three steel mills is underway. Officials say ventilation upgrades and tighter emissions controls aim to reduce visible haze and improve air quality for nearby communities.

Frenship Wins Third Consolation in Southwest AAU Tourney

In Duncanville Frenship defeated Bowie 42 37 to take third consolation honors. Denise Kinner led Frenship with 23 points after an earlier 26 point performance in a loss to Maypearl 149 47 in the same day.

Duncanville Frenship Bowie Denise Kinner Maypearl Miss Kinner

Saturday Scorecard Highlights From Mina North And Nearby Games

Readout of multiple college and high school results across the region. Key showings include Alabama 7% over UT-Austin, Weber State 80 over Mecasla, Albany and Union earnings in various matchups, plus Central Conn and Benedict close scores. Hockey notes include Detroit 2 Pittsburgh 2 and Cleveland 4 Houston 3 in overtime.

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Sunland Stakes Result Summary

Unclear OCR fragment reports betting figures and names like Savannah Lady and Chis, with scattered references to Sunland and a seventh and fifty furlongs. No coherent event, date, or outcomes clear from readable text.

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Paterno Anxiously Awaits Sugar Bowl Title

AP New Orleans reports Penn State coach Joe Paterno expresses doubt about scoring against Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. He says the Nittany Lions must play near perfect defense and hope for breaks as 10-1 Oklahoma is a two touchdown favorite with 80,000 in attendance for the 7:05 CST kickoff.

NEW Orleans Paterno Oma Penn State Spe Kishoma Wishbone Nittany. Lions Oklahoma Lake Comiie Ward Chuck Fairbanks Perm State Lions Sooner Fairbanks Southern Cal

Hall Inductees Include Martin and Hayes

Texas sports figures depicted in the Hall of Fame selections include Martin and Hayes as part of the expanded Texas Sports Hall of Fame roster. The piece notes the ongoing influence of legacy coaches like Hayes and Pate in 1960s sports culture and references other prominent athletes and teams connected to the era.

Dallas UPI Texas Krebs Pennets SMU Christian “Athletic Lee Abel Mustangs Martin Southern Metho Bill Russell San Francisco ‘Dons Doc ‘Hayes Texas Joes Bill Lillard Kenesaw Landis Kes Hogan Tris Texas Sports Hall of Fame

Steelers Face Dolphins In National Spotlight Showdown

AFC Tilt Babe Parilli of the Steelers hopes Terry recovers from flu in time for kickoff. Miami leads both offense and defense in the AFC but faces questions on schedule difficulty. The Dolphins rely on a three man rushing trio Csonka Morris Kilgore while Pittsburgh counts on Franco Harris and a stout defense led by Mean Joe Greene. Field goals by Garo Yepremian and Roy Gerela could decide a low scoring game.

Babe Parilli Steelers Terry Dolphins Miami Dolphin Larry Csonka Mercury Morris Jim Kilck Zonk Merc Kilok Pittsburgh Franco Harris Roy Gerela Garo Yepremian Pirates Market Square Los Angeles

East Wins Record Game with 229 Mark Set in 1944

The East surpassed the 229 point record set by the East in 1944. Bruce Bates of UCLA nailed a 21-yard field goal for the West after a long drive, then Van Pelt added a 27-yard field goal for the East. West defender Jackie Wallace of Arizona was named the outstanding defensive player.

Page One Bruce Bates UCLA West van Pelt Jackie Wallace Arizona

Ladd and Funk Jr Set for World Title Bout at Fair Park

Ernie Ladd and Dory Funk Jr meet in the main event for the World Heavyweight Championship at Fair Park Coliseum. The show starts 8 30 p m Wednesday with best two out of three falls or one hour time limit. Western States Tag titles defended Cyclon Negro and Karl Von Steiger vs Lord Al Hayes and Nicky Ko zak. Other bouts feature Hank James vs Moose Morowski Tokyo Tom vs Dario Rom bero and San Hansen vs Mack Quarry.

Ernie Ladd Kansas City Chiefs Dory Funk Jr Fair Park Coliseum Lord al Hayes Nicky Kozak Western States Cyclon Negro Karl von Steiger Hank James Moose Morowski

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