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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1967

Page

20

Matson Headlines Cow Palace Meet Tonight

San Francisco indoor track preview as Sleven record holders headline the All-American meet at the Cow Palace. Matson Seagren Greene Smith Hodge Boston Plummer Farrell lead world record contenders while Otis Burrell targets a Cow Palace high jump record.

Matson Cow Palace San Francisco Charley Green Nebraska Greene Seagren Tommie Smith Russ Hodge Ralph Boston Adolph Plummer Tom Farrell Lee Evans Ray Saddler Dennis Carr Nevada Otis Burrell

Carter Southall Renew Rivalry In Senior Bowl

Virgil Carter of Brigham Young and Terry Southall of Baylor renew their all star rivalry in Mobile Alabama the Senior Bowl. Carter leads the North while Southall directs the South as both teams feature top receivers and strong defenses. The North holds more weight but the South is a slight favorite ahead of kickoff.

Mobile Ala Virgil Carter Brigham Young Terry Southall Baylor Carter Teader Southall Baylor Bridegroom Bears Ray Perkins Alabama Tennessee Johnny Mills Dick Reding Louisiana Eppie Barney Iowa State Jim Groth Arizona Kenny Last Chet Anderson Minnesota Bubba Smith Michigan State George Patton Georia Paul Naumoff Nessee Big Ten Norm van Brocklin Minnesota Vikings Otto Graham Washington Redskins

Perkins Accepts Government Job In New Mexico

Dallas Cowboys fullback Don Perkins will become director of the New Mexico Department of Courtesy and Information, Gov. Cargo announced. He will also serve as a speaker and promotional representative to attract tourists, industry, and Olympic training teams, with a salary of 950 dollars a month. Perkins, a former University of New Mexico player, plans to retire from the NFL after this season and will play in the Pro Bowl in Los Angeles on January 22. The move aims to leverage New Mexico’s 7000-foot altitude to mirror Mexico City and aid Olympic-related efforts.

Santa FE N. M Dallas Cowboys Don Perkins New Mexico Department of Courtesy David F. Cargo Cargo Perkins Mexico City University of New

Fresh Tankers To Open Season For Texas Tech Swim

Texas Tech freshmen swimmers open the season against Odessa High School at 3 p.m. today with a roster including Folk Fox Gavin Hoppingarner Bellows Browne Gouldy Gray Pajot Sample Snedecor Velde and Livermore. The Picadors face Midland High January 13 and a slate of foes through February 11, with the varsity hosting Rice next Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Texas Tech Odessa High School Rusty Folk Rick Fox Mike Gavin Chuck Hoppingarner Houston Memorial Stan Bellows Midland Byron Browne Midland Lee Robert Gouldy Wichita Falls Jim Gray San Angelo Rick Pajot Big Spring Nicky Sample Houston Bellaire Tommy Snedecor Spring Branch John Velde Longview John Livermore Wilmington Del Picadors Midland High Texas Arlington State Arlington Southern Methodist Texas Christian Fort Worth Rice Owls

Ouachita Baptist Nips Wayland Fems 46 36

Ouachita Baptist College defeated Wayland College Flying Queens 46 to 36 in Arkansas. Wayland led 19 18 at halftime but Ouachita pulled ahead in the final stanza as numerous late mistakes by Wayland enabled the comeback. Pat Ramsey scored 12 and Linda Kelsh 11 for Ouachita while Diana Lewis 9 and Betty Courtney 8 led Wayland.

Arkadelphia Ark Quachita Baptist College Wayland College Wayland Ouachita Courtney Rea Holton Ste Hoyt Tnnaea Taylor DeBerry Porter Kelsh Nicholas Ramesey Finley Duckett Lewis Hil Tucker A Cantrell Hammi McAnich McClellan Fayland H

Harlem Stars Visit Post Independents Tonight

The Harlem Stars, a famed cage comedy group, perform in a game against the Post Independents tonight. Tipoff is 8 at the Post Gym, with the event sponsored by the Post student council.

POST Harlem Stars Post Independents Post Student Council

Cooke Receives OMA Grid Letter as All-State Halfback

Tom Cooke of Oklahoma Military Academy becomes the first OMA player named to the Oklahoma State All-State high school football team. The 185 pound senior from Lubbock led OMA to a 4 1 record with 18 touchdowns in nine games and 1 752 rushing yards. He had a 57 yard run and five touchdowns in a single game, and battled a hip pointer mid season.

Ray McDonald Idaho Harry Wilson Minnesota McDonald Jim Bohl New Mexico State Billy Masters Louisiana State Doug Cunningham Mississippi Bill Tucker Tennessee A&i NBC Claremore Okla Tom Cooke Oklahoma Military Academy OMA

Dunbar Panthers crush Booker T Washington 87 42

Dunbar Panthers trounce Booker T Washington Plainview 87 42 as Gipson uses all players. Despite 3 of 10 free throws, Dunbar hits 42 of 86 from floor and leads 28 9 after first period. Jerry Phillips 18 Hollins 16, Davis and Skief 12 each. Panthers 26 3 on season 1 0 in district.

Midland Panthers Midland Carver Carver Dunbar Gipson Jerry Phillips Panther John Hollins Wayne Davis James Skief Charles Thomas Booker T. Washington Jesse Duke A. D. Perryman Dunbar Seft Washington Ft Pe Hollins Smooth Johnson Clay Phillips Moriett Ie Williams M'Cutcheon Blaylock Thomas Willams Williams É Newman Davis Skies Hereford Glia Dunbar Ar Es Sun i

Monroe Is Top Small College Point Producer

Earl Monroe of Winston-Salem leads small college basketball scoring with 259 points in six games and 43.2 points per game while hitting 103 of 146 field goals for a 70.5 percent. Willie Scott tops next in scoring at 35.4 points per game. Jerry Parks shoots 97.8 percent at the line. Frank Stronczek averages 24.4 rebounds per game.

New York Earl Monroe Winston-Salem Ncaa Service Bureau Monroe Willie Scott Alabama State Ben Williams San Fernando

Kerbel To Speak At Spur Banquet

West Texas State University head football coach Joe Kerbel will headline Spur High School’s banquet honoring the 1966 bi district champions. The event in the high school cafeteria begins at 7 p m tonight.

SPUR Joe Kerbel West Texas State University

Colleges Push Federal Ban On TV of Games On Weekends

At the NCAA convention in Houston about 3,000 officials plan to urge a federal ban prohibiting pro football telecasts on Friday and Saturday during high school and college slots. Corbett calls for a firm law to protect schedules and the Teddy Award ceremony for Dwight D. Eisenhower is set for the honors luncheon.

Will Grimsley Houston James J. Corbett Louisiana State University Ncaa Television Committee Bill Reed National Collegiate Athletic Association American Association of College Baseball Coaches U. S. Track Coaches Association Corbett National Broadcasting Co National Football League AFL NCAA Theodore Roosevelt Teddy Dwight D. Eisenhower Ike

Halas predicts a closer title clash Packers Chiefs

George Halas, 72, longtime NFL patriarch, unexpectedly praised the AFL and Kansas City Chiefs for tightening defense. He said the Green Bay Packers will face a tougher test in the Jan 15 Super Bowl than many expect after watching KC defeat Buffalo for the AFL title and noting Green Bay’s defense challenged by Dallas.

Chicago American Football League Kansas City Chiefs National Football League George Halas Chicago Bears Halas NFL Green Bay Packers Chiefs AFL Papa Bear Kansas City Buffalo Los Angeles Green Bay Dallas Packers Bears

Ducats On Sale For Exhibition Basketball Tilt

Tickets are on sale for an exhibition basketball game between Brownfield Seed and Delinting and Marquis Haynes Harlem Magicians. Roy Clark announces the Jan 16 Coronado Gym showdown featuring Brownfield stars and Harlem great Haynes. Proceeds fund Coronado booster projects and jackets for athletes.

Brownfield de Linting Marquis Haynes Harlem Magicians Roy Clark Coronado High School Coronado Gym Clark Texas Tech Dub Malaise Harold Hudgens Harold Denney Norman Reuther Glen Hallam Bobby Men Dunlaps Coronado

Sandies Keep Hopes Alive Beat Palo Duro

The Amarillo Sandies defeated Palo Duro 68 to 55 to stay in contention for the 3-AAAA title. Amarillo improved to 6-1 in league play, one game behind Tascosa, with a likely title decision set for next Friday.

Amarillo Amarillo Sandies Palo Duro Sandies Tascosa

ENMU Greyhounds topple Highlands 81 71 in Portales victory

Eastern New Mexico University defeats New Mexico Highlands 81 71 for their eighth win against one loss. Dan Hays and Rodger Hessler score 19 points each to pace the Greyhounds who improve their mark to 8 1 while Highlands drops to 5 2. ENMU hosts Southern Colorado State next.

Tascosa rolls on Shackles Plainview

Tascosa Rebels won their seventh straight District 3-AAAA game beating Plainview 60 to 40. Shelby Bogan led with 23 points while Plainview had no double figure scorer.

Plainview Shelby Bogan Plainview Cager

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