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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1965
Page
11
The Coronado High School football coach will be selected after early morning meetings on the agenda. Lub bock High will not hire a coach now, with a likely announcement next week.
Monterey’s defending District AAAA champions and Lubbock High School’s Westerners begin a three day golf season at Reese Air Force Base Saturday at 9 am. Westerner coach Jerry Fairley enters a team led by Carl Pounds Carl Kirk David Cort Yan Dan Telford and Ronnie McFarland with aims to reclaim last year’s district title.
The report notes Richardson’s agreement with the New York Yankees despite circulating speculation. Details are unclear, but the piece mentions salary discussions and lingering questions about the deal’s legitimacy.
AFL players union endorses the decision of 21 Negro players to boycott New Orleans all star game amid discrimination complaints. The group plans investigations of future sites for preseason and all star events and will present findings to players. Tom Addison is reelected president with Ron Mix as VP and Jim Tyrer as secretary treasurer.
Floyd Patterson sparred his brother Raymond after boxing Charley Powell in preparation for a February 1 bout with George Chuvalo at Madison Square Garden. A pre bout physical by Dr Samuel Suetnick verified Patterson’s fitness and weight for the Chuvalo fight.
In Monticello New York a boxing report notes Chuvalo rests between rounds during sparring for a bout aiming at Flesh Pattierwn at Madison Square Garden. The piece mentions trainer Ted McWhertes and a scheduled workout with partner Harkey in the week before the event.
Gillman expresses concern over the readiness and performance of his team’s fullback. The article notes strategic uncertainties, potential adjustments, and upcoming game considerations affecting the backfield.
Wally Lemm agreed to a long term contract with the Cardinals after guiding St Louis since 1967. The deal secures Lemm and assistant Walt Schlinkmann as they plan roster stability and future goals amid talk of coaching changes.
The article lists multiple competitors and results from a women's amateur meet. Names include Mara Martines of Manterry and Catechan, with mentions of prize medals and placements. The coverage notes a final medal for a top performer and references several other competitors from Portectcat and Helteville.
Philadelphia coach Dolph Schayes argues Wilt Chamberlain can thrive with outside shooters like Hal Greer and Larry Costello as the 76ers chase a championship. He notes Chamberlain has matured into a team player and could challenge Bill Russell’s Celtics for the Eastern Division with a healthier supporting cast.
Local page one notes a key 4A league clash tonight as Detarr City and Rais face off in a tight race. Seagrave, Stanton, and Usry are among top performers mentioned, with Winkaret and Tahudia also set for notable games impacting the title chase.
The state wildlife commission announces the quail hunting season begins this Saturday across most counties. The Trinity Basin, Oak Prairie, and Southeast Texas districts set regulations, with hunting zones outlined by the wildlife coordination office.
Mary Kathryn Mickey Wright is chosen as Female Athlete of the Year by AP voters for the second straight year. She leads a field including Olympic swimmers Donna de Varona and Dawn Fraser and tracks star Babe Didrikson Zaharias’s era as golf’s top competitor. Wright secures the Frederic C. Miller Memorial Trophy and will receive the honor at the Eagles banquet in Milwaukee on February 1.
London promoter says Coo per agreed to defend his British and Empire heavyweight titles on a date set for June in Birmingham against challenger Jodnes Prescott. Praeger Jack had mentioned the exact date would be advised.
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