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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1961

Page

8

Tarkenton Shines as East Tops West in Hula Bowl

Fran Tarkenton of Georgia directed the East to a 14-7 victory over the West at Honolulu Stadium earning the Governor's Cup as the most valuable back. Tarkenton pushed 90 yards for the East's first score and connected for 210 passing yards in the late third period while Calvin Bird of Kentucky caught the go ahead score. Mike Ditka also starred for the East with a touchdown reception and solid receiving work.

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Careers Of Two Top Horses End ARCADIA Race

The racing careers of two top thoroughbreds, Bagdad and Fleet Nasrullah, effectively end after the San Carlos Handicap at Santa Anita. Bagdad, finishing fourth, sustained an off ankle injury likely ending his racing tenure. Fleet Nasrullah also faces retirement with trainer Joe Dunn noting possible limb issues. Bagdad’s owner Howard B. Keck will decide on stud prospects as x-rays reveal a likely permanent setback.

Arcadia Calif Bagdad Fleet Beaullah San Carlos Santa Anita Fleet Nasrullah Joe Dunn Corona Joe ‘Dunn Chip Howard B Keck

Harney Holds One Stroke Lead In Los Angeles Open

Paul Harney, 37, Worcester native, preserves a one stroke edge after 3 at the Los Angeles Open. He shoots a net 67 with a late par on the 7th, facing Lionel Hebert Bob Goalby and Bob Rosburg as rightful challengers in the final 18 holes for a 57,500 prize.

Bob Myers LOS Angeles Paul Harney Worcester Mass Harney Lionel Hebert Bob Goalby Bob Ros Ing Hamey EL Dorado Ark Wes Bey Hidra Venturi Monti Goalby Hebert

Scheduling mixup in Mississippi football tilt

Mississippi's governor and athletic officials debate two night games at Jackson's Mississippi Memorial Stadium set for September 23. The Arkansas game and a Texas Tech State contract clash over day or night status, with uncertainty over which contest takes precedence and the contract terms under review.

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Pitcher Rowe Dies After Heart Attack at 49

Former major league right hander Rowe who would have been 49 on Wednesday died after a heart attack. He played 19 seasons with the Tigers and Phillies, later scouting for Detroit. Rowe won 158 games, had 16 wins in one season tying AL records, and pitched in three World Series.

Rowe Detroit Philadelphia Phillies Williamsport Detroit Tiger Beaumont Schoolboy Waco Tex Arkansas Tigers St. Louis Walter Johnson Washington Senators Joe Wood Boston Red Sox Bob Grove Philadelphia Athletics

Cagers Open SEC Title Bid With 89-79 Win Over Tech

College teams posted early conference results as West Virginia beat Furman 105-90 and Kansas State dominated in various leagues. Texas Christian edged Texas in four overtimes while Purdue’s star scored 41 in a 79-8 romp, highlighting a busy college hoops night.

Page One Georgia Tech Tech Roger Kaiser West Virginia Citadel Furman Kansas State Oklahoma State Wake Forest Duke Virgina Princeton Cornell Utah Billy McGill Utah ‘State Texas A&m Texas Aggies Baylor Rice Texas Christian Ger Purdue

Tar Heels In Trouble With NCAA Probe

A four man North Carolina delegation led by Chancellor Aycock testified before the NCAA infractions committee amid reports that UNC is under a basketball recruiting investigation. Walter Byers confirmed the meeting occurred though details were not disclosed, citing policy concerns.

Pittsburgh UPI North Carolina University William‘ Aycock National Collegiate Athletic ‘Association Tar Heels Aycock Frank McGuire Dean Smith Byers NCAA Theany North Carolina McGuire St. John's Tal

Lone Star and S F A Engaged in Intercollegiate Matches

Texas rivals Lone Star at Alpine and Stephen F Austin host Howard Payne while Texas A I takes on Martin Tech in Beaumont and Southwest Texas battles Texas A I in Kingsville. In Norway versus Russia, Viktor Kositshkin helped Moscow upset Olympic champion Knut Johannesen in the 10000 meters as Russia won a speed skating meet 1236 to 183.

Alpine Stephen F. Austin Howard Payne Browniin Texas A&i Mar Tech Beaumont Southwest Texas Kingsville Norway Oslo Viktor Kositshkin Russia Knut Johannesen Moscow

Hawks Roll Over Celtics 133 To 104 In St Louis

In a high scoring NBA clash at St Louis the Hawks powered past the Boston Celtics 133 to 104 as Bob Pettit led with strong scoring and Cliff Magan Louis cited in the coverage. Crowd of 9128 watched a national telecast as St Louis built a large second half margin.

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Adams Casual Oilers Trade Nets Stars Amid Stadium Plan

Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams discusses a $710000 signing, a stadium expansion cost of $29000, and a projected multi million dollar operating loss as his team contends with AFL fame. Syracuse Nationals rout Detroit Pistons 138 115 as Dolph Schayes struggles. Adams predicts Houston will be a great football city with a new stadium. Cannon case costs loom while expansion and league changes dominate baseball talks.

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New York Knicks Edge Warriors in Madison Square Garden Thriller

The New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia Warriors 121 to 119 at Madison Square Garden. Coach Carl Braun credited a team victory as New York extended its winning streak.

NEW York UPI New Knickerbockers Warriors Madison Square Garden Carl Braun

Minors Are On Way To Oblivion

AP reports Pittsburgh sources quote EPB Barnes former Colgate athletic director and baseball coach warning Sunday that minor league baseball is definitely on the way out. He predicts declining prospects and potential collapse of the system.

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