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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1966
Page
8
Bill Hart notes that Texas middle school football coaches face scrutiny and respect, with ridicule and anger at times, yet are largely devoted to developing young players and communities. He highlights the coaches’ work beyond public visibility through the state association.
University of Kansas swimmers beat Texas Tech with seven first places as Bill Johnson and James Rusile tied for high points. Tim ORowke, Janeter Divine, Jesse Marsh, and Rickert Graham impressed in freestyle events while relay efforts and coaching fund aid were noted. A coach’s aid to injured players and families highlighted ongoing support from the Coaches Association amid athletic funding debates.
The piece criticizes changes in high school football, noting spring training cuts across classes, punishment for awarding certificates, and restrictions on using footballs in seventh period PE. It warns of growing intramural focus and questions state rules that could end coach job security over win loss records.
Lubbock Christian College Chaparrals host Odessa Wranglers in Western Junior College Conference action at 7:30 pm in the LCC Fieldhouse. Chaparrals enter 11-8 overall, 3-1 in league, while Odessa stands 8-7, 4-2 in conference with a four game win streak. Key scorers include Robert Evans and Jim Harp for LCC. Rusty Heskett Pete Zuniga LeRoy Walker Chuck Ramsey and Lawrence Thompson pace Odessa. Recent weather forced two postponements. tonight's game aims to resume league play.
Muleshoe fullback-line hacker Ronnie Swint announced his intention to attend the University of Texas on a football scholarship. UT assistant coach Mike Campbell welcomed the news, noting Swint as a blue chipper. Swint earned Class AA All-South Plains respect and made the South Plains Dream Team.
South Plains clashes with Clarendon as the Bulldogs aim to halt the Plainsmen five game Western Juner College streak. South Plains holds a 500 league mark while Clarendon, buoyed by a win over Odessa, seeks momentum with Coach Bul Powell’s main rotation including Dwight Hates, Ronnie Phillips, Dennis Paton, Vic Mines, and David Ast.
Wayland College survived a late OCC rally to win 82 80 as Chester Sample led Wayland with 18 points and Teddy Welch added 16. Mike Gilson paced OCC with 21 points while teammates Milton and Renhant contributed. The game swung in the final minutes with missed free throws and rebounds deciding the outcome.
Area basketball highlights with Jayton Jaybirds and Happy Cowboys aiming to pull even in district races. Andrews and Shallowater vie for titles as top teams face tough road tests and district titles hinge on tonight’s results.
A devastating blaze swept through a Bowie Maryland stable district early today killing an estimated 60 horses among five barns. Horses escaped en route to nearby snowbound areas as firefighters battled the flames. A spokesman said some horses were insured, others valued at tens of thousands. No fatalities among humans reported. The track anticipated reopening after fire suppression. surrounding facilities suffered smoke and water damage.
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Army basketball star Mike Silliman of Louisville Kentucky underwent knee surgery Monday and will miss the rest of the season. The Cadet standout had cartilage removed and ligaments repaired after a fatigued performance Wednesday against Rutgers. Silliman, the top Army scorer with 142 career points, also plays first base for the Cadet baseball team.
Whitharral defeated Bula 96 to 59 as Johnny Tipton scored 45 points and Linda McCall added 21. Sammy Nichols led Bula with 18, while Kay Lott scored 22 for Whitharral in Monday night district play.
Texas Tech coach JT King announced spring drills will run through March 22 and continue into May in Austin with 28 calendar days allocated for workouts. The plan includes a spring vacation period and aligns with the Southwest Conference schedule.
ACC dominated ENMU from the start in a lopsided 88 to 18 win. Marianne Menteury led scoring while Appearances by denny B Spean Faster New Mega added points as ACC built a large early lead and maintained it throughout.
The Monterey Lancers and Coronado Mustangs meet today at Vypon High School in a varsity boys basketball clash. Coach Carl Mee Mullan plans to shuttle the entire squad and starting lineup likely features Michael Likely Sed Gat Weight Rik Dyer Gell Sporner Markham and Gary Hayst.
The AP top ten lists Duke and Kentucky still rated highly after back to back wins. Duke extended its winning streak to 16 this season by defeating North Carolina State, with a likely game against West Virginia set for February 7. Kentucky also won consecutive games, beating Tennessee State and Auburn to extend its streak.
Westerners and Longhorns opened strong as Lubbock High built an early lead behind McDutt and Duckworth. Verner and Dickson sparked a late burst, then Green Burrell propelled Lubbock to a double-digit halftime edge. Caprock fought back briefly but could not close the gap as reserves cluttered the final period and Lubbock stretched the margin.
The Monterey Plainsmen football team, first biodistrict champions, will be honored at a 10 pm dinner at Hickory Embers. Varsity players, coaches, and wives attend. Coach James Odom will speak briefly on carrying on a winning tradition at the All-Sports Banquet Fels 24 sponsored by the Rooster Club.
Ton Mike and Dutch Savage team to meet Ricky Ramere and Walton McDaniel in the main event at Fair Park Coliseum. In prelims Butcher Lardine faces Bobby Hart in an all Canadian match while Dory Funker teams with his son to battle Dandy Jack Conan and Treach Phil lips. In the opening hour Tokyo Tom tangles with the Lawman.
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