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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1968

Page

15

Saturday Pro and College Scores Mixed Across Nation

The day’s results show Cincinnati and several scores across major conferences, with teams like Kentucky and New Orleans posting wins, while others like Notre Dame and Princeton posted varied outcomes. Notable NCAA and NBA style pairings appear alongside college rankings and regional closings.

Olympics Boycott Looms as Nations Weigh Participation

Mexico grows anxious over the Olympic boycott threat while South Africa repeats it will not withdraw. Malaysia says participation hinges on its deputy PM and Olympic Council chief, as Algeria Tanzania and others join possible abstentions. Russia's stance could reshape medal chances amid economic costs for Mexican hosts.

Mexico South Africa Deyene South ‘Africa Malaysia International Olympic Committee Johannesburg Frank Braun South African Olympic Association Russia Olympic Ners Vegorets Run Spontanon Saturdy Algeria Tanzania Arande Mali Ghana United Arab Republic Tunku Abdul Rahman Tun Abdul Razak Olympic Council of Malay Sunday Times

Hub City Icers Roll to 18-3 Victory Over Las Vegas NM

The Hub City Icers defeated Las Vegas New Mexico 18-3 to claim their sixth win. Bill Goodacre scored 11 goals, John Kidders had six assists, with contributions from Phil Kout, Ray Carrell, Rick Wagner, Phil Drake, Mike Brice and Jim Haynie. Alan Drake of Lubbock claimed 20 saves for the visitors. The team improves to 6-2-? and to Houston March 2-3 for the season's end.

Las Vegas N.M Bill Goodacre John Kidders Phil Koutsogiane Ray Carrell Rick Wagner Phil Drake Mike Brice Jim Haynie Alan Drake Lubbock Cubbock Steve Ball Smolka Houston

Plainview High to Host Basketball Banquet March 11

Southland Standings reports Plainview High School will hold its annual basketball banquet on March 11 at 8 p.m. Tut Tarwater will be master of ceremonies and tickets cost $2.

Plainview Plainview High School Tut Tarwater

U S Ski Team Struggles Amid Grenoble Games Controversy

The United States faced a troubled Grenoble Games with injuries and disqualifications dampening ski hopes. Billy Kidd, Jere Elliott, Jim Barrows, Karen Budge, Robin Morning, and Georg Krog suffered setbacks, while France's Killy dominated the events with multiple golds and a controversial descent.

Page One U.S Billy Kidd Stowe Jimmy Heuga Squaw Valley Calif Jere Elliott Jim Barrows Steamboat Springs Colo Karen Budge Jackson Wyo Robin Morning Santa Monica Georg Krog Denver

Winter Olympic Medal Winners in Grenoble

Readout of medal winners across Alpine skiing and speed skating events at Grenoble. Names include Nancy Greene for Canada, Annie Reet, Marielle Geitechel, and Jean-Claude Rit among others. Various national teams such as France, Norway, Sweden, Russia, and Austria are listed with placements from first to third in multiple events.

Grenoble Ay Tary Cnet Nw Br Wer Turd Christ Alem Nancy Greene Caneae Annie Marielle Geitechel France Nerdie Skilagan

City boxers reach Golden Gloves regional finals

Two Hub City boxers from Lamesa, Bill Laurent and Tony Johnson, advance to the Golden Gloves regional finals in Odessa. Laurent competes in the 162-pound division and both fighters seek a state tournament berth next month in tonight’s action.

Odessa Hub City Lamesa Bill Laurent Tony Johnson Laurent

Austrian Skier Schranz Defends Olympic Snow Controversy

Karl Schranz held a post-breakfast news conference in Grenoble denying an unjust decision that cost him Olympic gold after Jean-Claude Killy swept alpine events. The dispute drew international media, political figures, and claims of commercial influence. Schranz urged a case to the International Ski Federation, seeking world championship recognition.

France Killy Austria Toni Sailer Schranz Jean-Claude International Skiing Federation Lehranz Grenoble Vienna Arbeiterzeitung Terry McDermott Birmingham Mich Tim Wood Bloomfield Hills Dianne Holum Northbrook Eugenio Monti Italy Karl Schranz Jean-Claude Killy General de Gaulle TOC Avery Brundage Zhyracekt Sehrang Centre de Presac Dam de Gaulle Dr. Klee FIS

NO MEDALS TO JAPAN AT GRENOBLE OLYMPICS CRUEL BLOW

Japan failed to win any medals at the Grenoble Winter Games upsetting Tokyo's plans for Sapporo 1972. Officials lament slower progress in winter sports and call for tougher training rather than slogans. Cyprus plans new oil refineries.

Japan Grenoble France Akiers Grenade Cortina d'Almpenzo Haly Squaw Valley Calif Innsbruck Austria

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