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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1965

Page

8

Lubbock Indoor Meet Shaped As All College Event

At the Southwest Conference winter meeting in Dallas officials decided the upcoming Lubbock indoor meet will be an all college affair with top SWC athletes from New Mexico Oklahoma State Oklahoma and Houston. Texas Tech Vernon Hilliard redid the entry list selecting only varsity athletes. The event features Randy Matson Tom Von Roden and other notable athletes in a two hour show with limited prelims and a dual meet with Oklahoma.

Lubbock NCAA AAU United States Dallas Texas Tech Vernon Hilliard New Mexico Oklahoma State Oklahoma ACC Houston Jim Farrell Sooner Tom von Roden Hernie Rivers Tokyo Texas A&m Randy Matson Pampa High School Matson Orange Row Ted Nelson Andrews Mark King Midland University of Texas Lynn Saunders Palo Duro

Terrell Machen Fight For WBA Title In Chicago

Lanky Ernie Terrell of Chicago and Eddie Machen of Portland signed for a World Boxing Association heavyweight title bout in Chicago on March 5. The 15 round contest at International Amphitheatre tops a night that could yield a $60,000 to $70,000 gate, with $5,000 forfeiture bond required from the winner for title defense. Terrell holds a 36-4 record and is No 1 WBA contender. Machen secured multiple city offers before choosing Chicago.

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Dunbar hosts Floydada in non conference clash

Dunbar Panthers without starter Quincy White due to muscle spas in back and hip. Coach Curtis Gipson shifts lineup with Billy Jones Clarence Hawkins Tom Ricks and guards Jimmy Gary plus James Soders or Jimmy Gardner. A-B team game precedes the feature as Dunbar seeks a 13th win in 14 starts.

Dunbar Panthers Floydada Curtis Gipson Quincy White Dunbar Gym Gipson Billy Jones

LCC to face Clarendon in Western JC Conference battle

Lubbock Christian College Chaparrals seek to improve their 1-1 W JC Conference record as they travel to Clarendon for a league game. Probable LCC starters include Cen Hawkins Bubba Harris Robert Evans Doug Jeffreys Larry Christin and Cliff Jonas. Clarendon counters with Bill Trosper Don Campbell Johnny Powers Alvin Alexander and Bob Spiers. Powers is a former Me Adoodo all stater. LCC home game Friday hosts Frank Phillips of Borger.

Lubbock Christian College Chapparals Clarendon Lester Perrin Cence Hawkins Bubba Harris Robert Evans Doug Jeffreys Larry Christin Cliff Jonas Odessa South Plains Hawks Howard County Bill Trosper Don Campbell Johnny Powers Alvin Alexander Bob Spiers Powers Me‘Adoo LCC Frank Phillips Borger

Track association honors Olympic vault champion

Top Coach (Continued From Page One) recognizes champions and developers shaping the sport. Fred, an Olympic vault champion, joins the coaches receiving support from the association.

Ference Fred

SWC Opener Builds on Balanced Scoring and Rebounding

The article outlines SWC opener details with players Paul Oliver Lan Franks Tommy Nelms Jimmy Clark Paul Fultz and Mickey White contributing to a balanced scoring attack. It notes White works as a top rebounder for the team and mentions Norman Reuther and Glen Hallam as Raiders rebound threats. It also lists Gibson’s probable starting lineup Reuther Hallam Malaixe Tap and Denney and notes KFYO will air the varsity game. A Hollywood 20th Century Fox slate is referenced.

Paul Oliver Lan Franks Tommy Nelms Jimmy Clark Paul Fultz Gibson Mickey White White Tyler Tech Raiders Norman Reuther Tonteht Reuther Glen Hallam Dub Malaixe Billy Tap Harold Denney P.m. Land Lon Morris Texas Frosh KFYO

Teenage Baseball League Planned in Lockney

Lockney organizers plan a 7 p.m. Thursday meeting at the American Legion Home to form the Lockney Teenage Baseball Association. An eight member board will be elected to lead efforts to build a Hightech field near the Legion Home and run leagues this summer. John B. Rickley offers to lease land for $1 yearly and pay taxes. Plans include a six foot fence grandstand concession stand and possible sprinkler system.

Lockney Lockney Teenage Baseball Association American Legion East Lockney John B. Rickley

Georgia Tech Augusta Row Over Forfeit and Player Contracts

SEC commissioner Bernie Moore and the NCAA were informed as Rissmiller reported Bills pressure to sign an undated contract before eligibility ended. Wilson claimed signing with the Boston Patriots then later with the San Francisco 49ers while Georgia Tech and others weighed forfeits and reactions.

Wilson Bernie Moore NCAA Rissmiller Buffalo Bills Georgia Boston Patriots 49Ers San Francisco 49Ers Patriots Buffalo

Hawks Face South Plains In West Conference Showdown

HCIC Hawks host South Plains Texans in a Western Junior College Conference title bid. Howard County stands 1-0 in league play while South Plains sits 1-1. Coach Bill Powell will start Leon Pope, Bill Hilton, Dennis Patton, Ronnie Phillips, Dwight Haley, Marlin Davie and Larry Hines.

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Oakland Halfback Denies Signing Pact With Raiders

Kent Mel McCloughan, Oklahoma State halfback, says he did not sign with the Oakland Raiders after reports he accepted a pro offer. He spoke in Honolulu during the Hula Bowl week, noting other teams offered more money, while Oakland declined comment through a spokesman.

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Wayland Tops Western New Mexico 95 75 in Texas Gym

Wayland Pioneers defeated Western New Mexico University 95 to 75 as Rallenton poured in 38 points and led rebounding, lifting Wayland to a 4-10 season mark. Kendrick added 17 and Sample 15 as the team pulled away after a tight start.

Plainview Speci Rallenton Wayland Pioneers Western New Mexico University Wayland Pioneers WNMU Cigaree Dunn B. B. Kendrick Chester Sample Lepoint

Lubbock Plainview Rivalry Leads District Action Tonight

Local teams push toward third place as Amarillo High, Monterey and Pampa lead the district with 50 records. Pampa highlights a holiday tournament title by beating Lawton 81 61. Tonight Lubbock Plainview and Monterey Tascosa games set at 8 p.m. with B teams also on tap. key players Myers Bogan Peret Washington anchor the matchups.

Amarillo High Monterey Pampa Lawton Ohio Jacki Hob Barnard Bill Gorman Myers Gary Hughes Bill Abernethy Bobby Pierce Ernie Gilkerson Charles Whitt Johnny Beck David Reed Ste Hardin Craig Wright Hughes Caprock Hobbs Gilkerson Hobbs Eaytex New Mexico Plainsmen Bulldog Giant O'Banion Dorian Clawson David Milburn Randy Westerburg Doug Dunlap Laurin Prather Wesley Verner Milburn Borger Palo Duro Dumas Durma

Mitchell Paces LCHS By Three Way 65 39

James Mitchell scored 26 points leading Lubbock Christian High School to a 65 39 victory over Three Way on Monday night. John Harris added 18 for Three Way in a non conference junior high game and Three Way won a separate junior high encounter 44 20.

Mitchell Lubbock Christian High School Three Way James Mitchell John Harris

Seminole Indians Rally to Beat Denver City 82 68

In a non conference basketball game Seminole Indians edged Denver City 82 to 68. Key contributions came from Morton Welch Leland Tate and Teddy Mitchell with Morton leading in a tense second half as Seminole pulled away after a tight first half.

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Bears Beat Rebels in Midget League Thriller at ABC Club

In a Monday night game at the ABC Boys Club the Bears edged the Rebels in overtime as John Conine scored 13 for the winners while Dee McCurry had nine for the Rebels. A Pee Wee bout saw the Junior Longhorns top the Cubs 343 with Joe Rodriguez scoring 17 and Donnie Dik Vir adding all three Cubs points.

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Namath Sees AFL Future Ahead of NFL

Joe Namath said the American Football League offers the best future for pro football and chose the Jets over the Cardinals for that reason. He noted personal knee surgery plans after the Senior Bowl and discussed Alabama game lessons and his contract talks with Jets. He also contrasted the AFL with the NFL as old and established.

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