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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1972

Page

13

Snyder Knocks Off Lamesa 58-49 In Key 3-AAA Contest

Snyder defeated Lamesa 58 to 49 in a pivotal 3-AAA basketball clash. The win highlights Snyder’s bid for league position as the teams clash for dominance in district play.

Lubbock Avalanche Journal Snyder Lamesa

Tech backcourt backer leads South Plains selections

Estacado star Isaac earned MVP honors after a standout season with the Matadors as Plano and Gregory-Portland share top South Plains selections. Howard logged 206 tackles, and Akins and Thomas drew major votes for offense. Coaches praised several veterans while outlining lineup decisions for next year.

Avalanche Journal News Services Lubbock Texas Sports Writers Association Larry Isaac Estacado Thomas Howard Dunbar South Plains Plano Gregory - Portland Isaac Pete Murray Matadors Avalanche-Journal Howard Thomas Louis Kelley Marty Akins Pat Thomas Waste Lee Henderson Omuke Wodsetony Canyon Arkies Wilson Whitley Brenham Darwin Baucum Gregory Portland Guy Myers Isine Extacada Matt Murski

Chaffee Takes Third In Slalom At Kransika Gora

Rick Chaffee of Rutland Vermont finished third in the slalom at Kransika Gora Yugoslavia, posting 112.35 as Andrej Bacheleda of Poland won with 115.22 and Allain Penz of France took second at 111.62 in a close race.

Kraniska Gora Yugoslavia Rick Chaffee Rutland Andrej Bacheleda Poland Allain Penz

Slaton tops Roosevelt 64 to 59 in district basketball

Lloyd Kitten scored 21 as Slaton beat Roosevelt 64 59 to move to 14 7 overall and 3 1 in District 4 AA. Plainview routed Caprock 46 6 with four starters in double figures led by Dale Campbell and 21 by Reggie Hargrove. Caprock’s Greg Day had 15. James Conwright scored 16 for Caprock and T W Whitfield 11.

Lloyd Kitten Slaton Roosevelt Tigers Bulldogs Winston Plainview Kitten Caprock Dale Campbell Larry Watson Curtis Thompson Reggie Hargrove Plainview Charge Pace Eagles Willie Carreathers Leroy Buckney Mike Anderson Greg Day

Canyon blitzes Tulsa in district clash led by Podzemny

Canyon defeated Tulsa 74 59 Friday night as Mike Podzemny scored 23 points. Sammy Quintenella added 14 for Tulsa. Canyon JV won 67 45. In other district games Dum as edged Levelland 62 60 and Muleshoe beat Perryton 62 a7.

Mike Podzemny Canyon Tulsa Sammy Quintenella Canyon JV Dumas Levelland Muleshoe Perryton

District 2-AAA Ector leads with 2-0 in league play

Ector over Pecos 88-66 and Monahans 72-57, Kermit 59-58 over Fort Stockton. Fort Stockton and Monahans are 2-1, Pecos and Seminole 0-3, Slaton girls topple Roosevelt 79-32, Tahoka edges Frenship 47-46 to go 2-1 in league.

Ector Pecos Monahans Seminole Kermit Fort Stockton Andrews

District 8-B Borden County Triumphs Over Flower Grove

Borden County and Flower Grove met in a district 8 B contest with Borden County edging Flower Grove 69 to 20. Charles Billock led with 16 points and Jimmy Ross added 14 for Flower Grove. The FG girls won 39 to 34.

Borden County Flower Grove Charles Billock Jimmy Ross

Royals Lose 12th Straight in Overtime Thriller

Tony Kirk hit two free throws in overtime as Detroit Pistons edged the Kansas City Royals 151 132 after regulation tied 40 40. Steve Bigham scored 10 for the Lions who improved to 5 9 and 3 1. Hale

Tony Kirk Detroit Troit Pistons Cincin Inuti Royals Kirk Steve Bigham Lions Hale

Savages Roll Past Jackrabbits in High-Scoring Tilt

In a frantic game, Williams and Ray Langston lead the Savages with late free throws and a 24 point effort from Langston. The Ralls Jackrabbits trailed as Denver City was routed, with Byrd, Williams, and Harris fueling a second half surge to pull away.

Page One Jimmy Williams James Langston Savages Ray Langston Ralls Denver Ciy pAth Oop Pry Jimmy Byrd Willams Nate Harris

Dimmitt tops Lockney in close LA Open action

Dimmitt built its record to 30 with a 46 45 win over Lockney as Jerry Matthews led the Bobcats with 13 points and Cleo McGee had 16 for the Longhorns Lockney dropped to 2 1 in league play The Dimmitt girls won 55 42 with Nancy Tisdale scoring 26 Paula Cummings led Lockney with 22 The Dimmitt JV beat Lockney 73 26 Morton also moved ahead by routing Orton 88 yes scoring details and further game notes appeared in the report

Snyder AAA Lamesa Tigers Tors Kent Horsley Tiger Jerry Brooks Tommy Washington Dub Preston David Sisson Kent McCurley Estacado Dunbar Hart Springlake-Earth Cox Sand- Floydada Firatterson Springlake Girls Friona Janet Britton Langston Williams Lisa Morgan Walter Harris Sherry Odom Gop Johnny Bandy Floydada Friona I Janette Conwright Diane Day Slaton Roosevelt Phil McClendon Tahoka Frenship Jim Bailey Ladd Roberts Bulldogs Wright Christensen Karen Kraig Brook Ronald Idalou Cindy Byrd Post Jo-Lo Benny McCain Mustangs Sudan Bo Lance Twyla Hutto Twyland Farwell Joop Kress Brett Hargrove Steers Bubba Walters Bill Johnson Crosbyton Shallowater Rocky Blair Lorenzo Petersburg J. G. Hopkins Hornets Richard Byers Edward Jennings Lorna Rhodes Sharon Loftus Oronzo O'Donnell Wilson Fems Carla Sands Dawson Moore Georgia Bobby Beall McGruder Stan Smith Tahoka JV Southland Sands Donna Draper Charles Burhart Janette Nichols Terri Bearden Klondike Loop Cliff Stephens Danny Yocum Risingers Bledsoe Ln Seagns Bula Debby Bradford Ron Risinger Jackie Nail Jim Risinger Terry‘ Davis Terry Young Davis Injdistriat Dimmitt Lockney Jerry Matthews Bobcats Cleo McGee Longhorns Dimmitt Girls Nancy Tisdale Paula Cummings Dimmitt JV Boys Morton Orton Yes TRA Southeastern Chaps

Lakers extend lead as Hawks crumble in late tilt

The Lakers built a 62-46 halftime edge and widened to 92-61 late in the third as Atlanta coach Richie Guerin benched starters for a rookies lineup. The Lakers improve to 39-3 in 42 games, widening their division lead over the Hawks in the NBA Pacific Coast race.

Los Angeles Laker Atelanta Richie Guerin Lakers NBA Hawks

Big Eight stars headline Hula Bowl preview in Honolulu

South and North squads feature Big Eight players including Ron Estay Patulski and Higginbotham joined by Midwestern stars. Oklahoma and Colorado split reps while college backs such as Ed Mariere from Cornell join the mix as Friday game time is set for 3 5 p.m. CST.

Big Eight Football Stars Honolulu Nova Ron Estay Davis Ron Notre Dame Walts LSU Hixon Patulski Alabama Lykins Steve Higginbotham Michigan Tennessee Jackie the Chaps Tom Darden Stanford Y. Iker Ariz Jeff Siemon Min Ker Arizona State Contempts I Nesota Bill Light Onjlier Ah Lcc Nebraska Smylie Gebhardt Georgia Bob Deva Ney Tommy Casa- Teeh Caven Timael Jerry Tagge Jeff Kinney Southeastern Dick Rupert Vandevender Oklahoma Colorado Representatives John Copeland Jack Mildren Steve Aycock Sooner State de- Williard Kindrick Herb Orvis Abilene Cliff Branch Christian Scott Mahoney Reptiat Stripe Williams Mike Peterson Char Jacey McClendon Lousiana Bethany Mr. Big Cornell Ed Mari

Rookie led Rockets past Nets in ABA thriller

Rookie Dave Robisch scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to power the Denver Rockets to a 107-104 comeback win over the New York Nets. Rick Barry erupted for 43 for New York, who led early 10-2 before Denver seized the lead with six minutes left in the second quarter.

Myers Gene Kaberline Ed Wakefield Ralph Palomar Ron Richardson Kaberline Arkansas State John Telcher Wakefield Richardson Palomar Bilxbee Tech John Brown Yie Yy Temes Howard Steve Cammy Hollingshead Rric Ald Greg Lowery Richard Little Starrick Salukis Stan Powles Melvin Brooks Powles Brooks SIU Pauly Lambert John Garrett Bill Perkins Nate Nawthorne Don Portugal West Hempstead N.Y Dave Robisch Denver Rockets American Basketball Association New York Nets Nets Rick Barry Rockets al Smith Denver

Late Charge Nips Condors

The Kentucky Colonels rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Pittsburgh Condors 120-102 in ABA play. Trailing 84-82 entering the final period, Kentucky pulled away after Louie Dampier’s go ahead three at 7:33, with Issel scoring 28 and Gilmore 23 while Verga led Pittsburgh with 28.

Pittsburgh Kentucky Colonels Pittsburgh Condors American Basketball Association Colonels Condors Kentucky Louie Dampier Dampier Dan Issel Artis Gilmore Bob Verga

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