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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1968

Page

15

Ryun In Top Shape For Distance Race

Jim Tunis and Dave Patrick show peak form as they challenge Sam Bair in a mile distance at the US Track and Field Federation meet. The event, Friday at Madison Square Garden, closes out the venue’s era.

New York Jim Tunis Dave Patrick Sam Bair Track and Field Federation Madison Square Garden Ryan Kansas Bob Timmons Timmons Patrick Villanova Fran Tramun Boved Bette Ganoget Asun Mio Doug Raymond Bair Aio Harry Wieciorek Avino Accus Fatho Ford Pero Willan Mary Avas Irbine

Newell Denies Discrimination Toward Negroes

Berkeley California University of California athletic protector Pete Newell denied that coaches discriminated against Negro athletes. The piece notes looming controversy as players threaten action, with several assistants reported fired amid claims of racial bias.

Newell

Famed Fighters Gather for Madison Square Garden Doubleheader

Fighters gather at the new Madison Square Garden for a $505,000 doubleheader contract. Griffith vs Benvenuti headline with Griffith at $475,000 and Benvenuti at $80,000. Frazier vs Mathis also highlighted as a marquee matchup.

New Garden Big Garden

Texans Host NMMI In SPC Dome Showdown Tonight

South Plains College teams compete with New Mexico Military Institute in Levelland as the Texans seek their first win in the new Texan Dome. The home squad sits 3-7 in conference and 12-12 overall, with a starting five including Jimmie Par and Ronnie Kenmore.

South Plains Cuards Ren Pennington Pile Casey Ortega Casey

Rizzuto Sees Infielders Overlooked In Hall Ballot

Rizzuto questions bias in Hall of Fame voting noting that pitchers and outfielders dominate selections while celebrated infielders from Tinker to Evers to Chance remain underrepresented. He cites historical names and recalls his Yankee era to argue for better recognition of infield talent.

Crise Cred Cate Marty Marton Wath Phib Tinker Evers

Beavers Deny Sale to Tampa Amid League Merger

Montreal Beavers owners said Monday there is no sale to Tampa interests and that they are continuing as planned. Club president John Newnan and VP Russ Serim noted preliminary talks but no deal, as the Continental League and PLFA merged into a 20 team league. The Penguins called up forward Mel Pearson from Portland of the Western League.

Montreal Montreal Beavers Tampa Fla John Newnan Russ Serim Beavers Professional Football League of America Penquins Pearson Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Penguins Mel Pearson Portland

Horsemen Boycott Shuts Santa Anita Racing

In Arcadia California horsemen boycotting for higher purses forced cancellation of a third Santa Anita session after no entries were submitted. The California Horse Racing Board asked disputing parties to appear in Los Angeles for a meeting as tracks say purses should rise from 40 to 47 percent of pari mutuel income.

Arcadia Calif Fap Santa Anita State of California Horse Racing Board Los Angeles Charles Harmon Racing Board California

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