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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1968

Page

14

City Men's Key Meet Action Ends

Atlanta AP Pete Rozelle said the NFL and AFL will solidify and deny newer expansion teams before another expansion. A committee was named at the meeting to study expansion squads and a possible gate for drafts. Also noted are trades waivers and reserve players as part of league procedures. The City Bowling Tournament ends with Bee Johnson posting the top series and EA Christensen high in the final results.

Atlanta Pete Rozelle Cei Rovelle Legielate Etsalate Wwe Mattamer Han Bee Johnson Sae EA Christensen

Expansion postponed and potential AFL club additions discussed

Forelle noted the committee did not pursue expansion ideas, predicting further growth would wait until after the early 19108. Rotelle suggested combining the leagues by 1870 and adding two more clubs, with Beatle, Portland and Phoenix named as strong issues. The text also cites NFL clubs earning about $1.2 million in TV income versus AFL clubs at about $50,000.

Forelle Rotelle Portland Phoenix NFL AFL Woadensti

Garden Fights To Be Televised

New York AP report notes Geléfit h Nino Benvenuti bout set for TV with public interest high and promoters seeking wide audience.

New York Nino Benvenuti

Gilbert Climbs in National Hockey Scoring

New York AP Gilbert of the New York National Hockey League team moved up in the scoring race. He tallied three goals in a 61 victory over Montreal, pushing his season total to 60 points. Ratelle rose to fourth with eight points, while Howe remained fifth with six. Worsley and Vachon continued to split goalkeeping duties.

NEW York Rod Gilbert New York National Hockey Well Cay Gilbert Montreal Jean Ratelle Gor Fe Howe Detot i

Bulldogs Trip Texans 99 to 76

Clarendon special report notes the Bulldogs shoot 55 percent from the field in a 99 76 win over the Texans with significant mention of Mheronia Garrett and SPC contribution.

Bulldogs Texans Bul'dors SPC Mheronia Garrett

Houston Ripe HSU No. 11 Takeover Game

Houston dominated as the Cougars pulled away with 15 20 left to build a lead in an 105 82 win over HSU. The contest featured a late stretch that pushed the margin beyond single digits.

Houston

Durocher Declares Fines for Cubs Won't Be Small

Leo Durocher warned that fines on Cubs players will be substantial not minimal. He stressed every man must give 100 percent effort and rejected the idea of light penalties during the session.

Durocher Cubs Leo Durocher

Jayhawks Clinch Jaco Crown in Lopsided Victory

The Jayhawks defeated Phillips 115 to 75 to clinch the Jaco Crown as Howard County Junior College secured the title. Frank led scoring with a dominant performance, while teammates contributed across the lineup.

Jayhawks Phillips Big Ie Ge Howard County Junior College Jayhawks Frank

Hornets Edge Aspermont In Bi-District Thriller

Aspermont led 26 23 at halftime but Hornets rallied to force a tie at end of regulation. In overtime Jimmy Parker scored 19 and Nathan Ray 14 for Aspermont while Mike DeVries tallied 24 and Calvin om 12 for Kenney Cowboys. Aspermont advances to regional meet in Lubbock.

Jimmy Parker Nathan Ray Aspermont Mike DeVries Torsed Calvin Om Kenney Cowboys Lubbock Setur

Duquesne Joins Field For NIT Cage Tournament Bid

Duquesne University Dukes, with a 90 67 win improving to 17 4, joined the NIT field as the team awaits official word on a tournament bid. The article notes postponed decisions amid questions about selection and next steps.

Duquesne NEW York du Muke Army Duquesne Ues Dukes Ayl Over Fairfield

Harada Seen As Favorite In Fifth Leg Title Bout

Tokyo AP dispatch notes Harada 24 seeks win over Lionel Rove of Australia in a fifth leg title match. Harada cited hometown advantage and experience as reasons for confidence while aiming for a knockout. Rove predicted by Harada to deliver tough resistance though noted by Harada that any win would come by knockout if possible.

Tokyo Japan Harada Lionel Rove Aus

LHS Star Wildcats Sign Quarterback Travis Horne

Abilene Christian College reports that Lubbock Westerner quarterback Travis Horne signed to play for the Wildcats next season. Horne is listed as the son of Mr and Mrs Carl Horne of 702 Bunnet and completed a standout season with 104 carries for 320 yards.

Abilene Christian College Lubbock

ABA Now In Solid Says Jersey Coach

The Jersey coach notes the ABA league is solid and discusses attendance records and possible shifts in top national play. Danials from New Mexico and Mahaffey are with Minnesota in a post season scenario, with potential Commack, New York games if they qualify.

ABA Daniels New Mexico Minnesota Mahaffey Commack N.Y Zaslofsky

New Mexico State Edges West Texas State 78 77

New Mexico State defeats West Texas State 78 to 77 in Canyon as the Aggies rally late to secure the road win. NM State moves to 264 and WTSC to 108 in conference play.

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