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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1965

Page

9

Friona Chiefs poised for strong district stride in basketball

Friona's boys climb with 12 wins in 15 games trailing only behind a potential district title bid. Coach James Anglin emphasizes defense as seniors Larry Buckley and Danny Murphree lead scoring while Dale Milner aids in offense. Other District AA rivals include Provo/Prot end? Dimmitt and Abernathy, with Orton and Lockney also fielding competitive teams.

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Michigan rises to second as UCLA holds top spot in poll

The Associated Press poll shows UCLA leading with 33 first place votes and 394 points. Michigan moves to runner up after beating Illinois and Nevada, while Indiana falls to fifth after losing to Michigan. Wichita State remains third and St Joseph’s Pa. fourth with top teams like Duke and Davidson fluctuating in the top ten.

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Mills Wins Upset Of Year Award

Marine Lt. Billy Mills half Sioux won the 10 000 meters at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, outsprinting Australia’s Hon Clarke. The Associated Press year end poll named Mills upset of the year in a close ballot, with Notre Dame football and other upsets also noted.

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NYU and Manhattan Back AAU in Big Meet Vote

NYU coach Joe Henley said NYU and Manhattan are instructed to back the AAU at the Chicago NCAA meeting. The schools will file entries for the Metropolitan AAU Championships and Knights of Columbus meet in Boston amid a boycott by many NCAA schools. Both institutions will monitor NCAA penalties and may withdraw from NCAA competition if AAU continuation is enforced.

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Palmer Tops Modern Golf Money Winners List

Arnie Palmer led the modern era money winners with 586 211 in official earnings through 1964, well ahead of Billy Casper 372 067 Julius Boros 359 515 and Jack Nicklaus 275 193. Nicklaus jumped from 23rd to ninth in 1964 with 113 285 earning.

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Eight Invited To Minnesota Camp And Track Meet

Adolph Plummer the world record holder in the 440 yard dash accepted to run at the Albuquerque Jaycee Indoor invitational on February 6. The Minnesota Twins invited eight members of their Denver affiliate to train in Orlando Florida this spring including Garry Roggenburk Bill Dalley Ken Retzer Mel Nelson Jim Merritt Ben Gregson Andy Kosco Cal Ermer Vern Morgan and others.

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Yankees Sign Former New York Met Scout

The New York Yankees signed Patrick Colgan a former Mets scout who will be assigned to the northeast region. Colgan previously played as a catcher in the Red Sox and Phillies farm systems and is moving from the Mets organization to the Yankees.

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District Cage Races Continue with Lorenzo Petersburg Tonight

Lorenzo Hornets chase another district win as they host Petersburg Buffaloes in a key 4-A clash. Both undefeated, the winner could seize the inside track for the title. Other district games include 4-AA action, 3-AA isolates, and top teams like Seminole and Levelland in crucial showdowns shaping standings.

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Cassius Picks Chuvalo To Beat Patterson In New York Fight

Cassius Clay selects Canadian heavyweight George Chuvalo as the fighter he expects to beat Floyd Patterson on February 1 in New York. The note appears among competing reports about boxing plans and matchups.

Cassius Chuvalo Patterson

Seminole Indians Release 1965 Baseball Schedule

Seminole High announces 1965 baseball slate under coach Chet Morgan. The 21 game schedule opens March 9 at Brownfield, with 10 district 2-AAA games. Seminole, defending district champions, begins its sixth season under Morgan, having won five district titles in that span.

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Clay Eyes Chuvalo Battling Patterson Next Fights

Interviewed in New York Bob Frewin of the Toronto Telegram quotes Muhammad Ali saying Chuvalo is the strong challenger to his title and he may have to face Liston if jailed. He favors a bout with Patterson and notes Chuvalo could beat him but he wants the rumored rabbit fight with Patterson.

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