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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1966
Page
13
Sandy Koufax named 1965 male athlete of the year by The Associated Press in a San Diego ceremony. Bill Bradley is runner up with 178 points, while Gary Player, Willie Mays and Cassius Clay also place among top selections in the year-end poll.
South Plains College defeated Odessa College 86 to 84 on Tuesday night in Odessa. David Pape sparked the comeback with a late steal and layup, lifting South Plains to a third straight league win while Odessa faltered in the final seconds. Leroy Walker led scoring with 25 points and Earl Eames added 16 as Odessa slipped to 1-2 in the conference.
Amarillo jumped to a 21-9 first quarter lead and coasted to a 70-45 victory to sew up the District 2AAAA first round championship. The Sandies led 40-20 at halftime and held a 61-14 margin entering the final period.
A 19 year old Russian ski coach named Lev Kaganov fled a group of five Russian skiers at Stockholm Arlanda Airport and asked for asylum in Sweden. He slipped away near the plane, avoiding the boarding area and disappeared back into the airport building as officials pursued him.
Carol Mann chronicles a comeback season sparked by a dramatic film moment. She credits renewed focus and intense practice, saying a shift in mindset helped her finish strong on the 1965 tour with earnings around eight thousand dollars.
Ricky Romero puts his Nort Amer title on the line tonight against Savage at Fair, while Mike defends on the same card. Savage returns from Portland and faces Dery Funk as other bouts feature Donavan, Tokyo Tom, Treach Phil lips, and Doug Sports in a six bout program. Tickets may be reserved by early POS7070 and held 15 minutes before first bell.
In Houston the annual Major League Baseball Dinner will honor Willie Mays with the Tris Speaker award for long time contributions to baseball and Sandy Koufax with the Dickie Kerr award for pitching. Jimmy Wynn of the Houston Astros receives the Umbricht Award as team’s outstanding player of 1985.
Boston coach Red Auerbach guides the East to a 137 94 victory over the West. MVP honors go to Adrian Smith of Cincinnati Royals for a 34 point performance as Jerry West injures his eye and leaves the game. East stars Wilt Chamberlain Oscar Robertson and Jerry Lucas pace the big win at Cincinnati. The East defense dominates and holds a 101 54 edge after three quarters. West coach Fred Schaus laments lack of depth and poor shooting. Michigan Stadium capacity noted at 101 001.
Tom Wilson impressed as the South beat the North in the Hula Bowl, with coach J. T. King handling strategy from the sidelines. Wilson threw 28 passes, completing 27 yards while guiding a 90 yard scoring drive and praising Donny Anderson as the game’s standout.
Dunbar Panthers roared to a 74-68 victory over Midland Carver in a District 1 AAA game. Alphonsa Durham led with 25 points, James Gary 19, Jimmy Gary 14, James Johnson 13, while Carver’s James Roseberry sparked their offense. Dunbar improved to 16-1 overall and 30-0 in league play.
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