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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1973
Page
12
Kenyan runner Kipchoge Kiptoel reflects on a long career for his country and his plan to support Kip, sharing that many young athletes aspire to be like Kip. The interview highlights national pride and the drive to train the next generation.
Kenya's Kip Keino signs a three year ITA track contract in Los Angeles causing uproar at home. The Olympic steeplechase champion says he may lose his job and home and plans to base in Los Angeles while running for a few months.
Tony Bettenhausen the third son of a famed racer prepares for his first full season on the NASCAR Grand National circuit at Daytona 500. He credits his father and mentor A J Foyt for his drive as Gary and Merle Bettenhausen already race, with Merle facing an injury setback.
In Saginaw Michigan coach Don Perry stormed out after a rough first period against Flint. He later rejoined during overtime as the team rallied to win the game. The move came with Perry expressing frustration at the team’s losing streak.
Hardin-Simmons edged Eastern New Mexico 71-69 as Donnie Wood sealed the late rally with key free throws. Gary McEntee led with 17 points and Kaufings added late heroics in a tight finish.
OCR fragment lists multiple college results and locations including Hofstra vs NY, Florida Tech, Kentucky, Virginia Tech, Alabama, Rutgers, Tulane, Georgia, and more. Scattered team names with partial scores hint at a weekend or Monday score roundup across universities in Florida, New York, Louisiana, and Tennessee.
Hornyak hit a late free throw to lift Ohio State past league leader Indiana 70 to 69 in a tense Big Ten clash. Hornyak scored 19 as Indiana saw its eight game win streak end despite Steve Downing’s 22 points and Luke Witte’s 18 and 16 rebounds for OSU.
Boise State tackle Ted Buck, 255 pounds, reports he signed with the Dallas Cowboys after the NFL draft as a free agent following contact post draft.
Speciali th Plains broke a close game early in the second half and pulled away to defeat New Mexico JC 92 67. George Pannell led Texans with 22 points, Charles Hutchings added 18, Ron Pensdreil 11 as NMJC dropped to 6 5 in conference play and 11 overall.
North Texas State Eagles erased a 13 point deficit in the final seven minutes to upset West Texas State 55 to 53 in MVC action. Bill Cox led the Eagles with 15 points while Tommy Jonian had 18 for West Texas.
Snyder High School baseball and golf coach Millan Mann, junior varsity and head golf coach, resigned from the Snyder program. Mann, a TCU graduate, leaves his roles after serving as athletic manager at Snyder.
Coach Carlen notes strong 1950s class with Ted Pettit and Tommy Dumven among near top prospects. Baylor Houston TCU Rice Oklahoma join a crowded field as Blue Chip players spread across several programs, creating a nationwide horse race for top quarterbacks despite recruiting challenges and cheating concerns.
Western Texas College tops Amarillo College 76 to 66 in a Western Junior College Conference game. Fred Allen scored 30 points and limited Amarillo star Harry Rhodes to 18 as the Westerners improved to 6-3 in league play and 12-8 overall while Amarillo dropped to 2-7 and 10-10.
Texas athletic officials announced spring football drills will begin March 6 and run through an April 6 scrimmage under a time conditioning plan. The schedule outlines practices, drills, and an intrasquad game to conclude spring camp.
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