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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1966

Page

10

Tech Turns Back Midwestern Effort in Narrow Win

Oklahoma sophomore Norman Reu-whom Gibson praised fueled Tech’s 66- point night with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Earl Beechum scored 22 and grabbed 10 rebounds to keep Midwestern competitive. Keith Swanson added 20 as Tech built a late surge to take a 61-60 edge before a decisive finish. Tech’s season record moves to 6-6 while Midwestern stays unbeaten in NAIA play at 12-5.

Page One Norman Reu Gibson Oklahoma Earl Beechum Raiders Keith Swanson Pampa Ers George Young Beechum Tech Malaise Bob Glover Techs Indians Young Jim Wall Midwestern Dub Arkansas SMU

Lamesa Tornadoes Honored at Booster Club Banquet

The Lamesa District 3-AAA football champions were feted at a booster banquet in the high school cafeteria attended by about 300 fans. Texas Tech players Tom Wilson and John Porter joined as guests with Ray Renner as MC. Gifts were exchanged with coaches and Walter Buckel. Coach Donald Jay was named South Plains Coach of the Year by The Avalanche-Journal, and Dave Durham Singers provided entertainment with Lavoy Miller on dinner music.

Lamesa Texas Tech Tom Wilson John Porter Ray Renner Walter Buckel South Plains Bill Hart Avalanche-Journal Donald Jay Dave Durham Singers Lavoy Miller Cowboy Boyd

All Stars Bowl Recap Highlights Namath and Alworth

Namath named outstanding offensive player after completing 6 of 10 passes for 89 yards. Alworth, doubted with rib and ankle injuries, scored on a 10-yard rush and was helped off. Buncomn named outstanding defensive player as George Saimes earned some support for standout defender. Ray Carlton threw a 34-yard TD pass to Daryle Lamonica. attendance about 25 000 marked the event a success with a higher payout for players.

Page One Burrell Alworth San Diego Namath Buncomn George Saimes Bills Buffalo Kemp Daryle Lamonica Ray Carlton Oilers All-Stars

Buffington Returns to College Ranks After Years Away

Buffington speaks of returning to college coaching after a period away, noting he expected to come back to the college ranks and expressing happiness at T’s return. The narrative recalls Buffington’s early days with the Oklahoma Aggies at age eight, alongside Nell Armstrong with whom he worked in Edmonton.

Buffington Oklahoma Aggies Nell Armstrong Edmonton Ane

Golf roundup reports Zimmerman Bondeson Blocker in San Diego

The article tracks Zimmerman at 32 32 64 with two one putt greens and 10 birdie chances, Bondeson at 35 36 71, and Blocker at 36 38 74 suffering a double bogey seven on the 10th after a water hazard and three putts. Blocker trails the leader by seven strokes going into the final round.

Zimmerman Bondeson Blocker Texas Tech

Panhandle Panhandle Sports Snapshot

Panhandle section lists athletes across sports including basketball Wayne Tipton from Grover baseball Deck Woldt Pam pa track John Allen Amarillo Carver golf Ken Hicks Amarillo Tascosa tennis Jean Graig from Dumas.

Arilla Caprock Wayne Tipton Grover Deck Woldt Pam John Allen Amarillo Carver Ken Hicks Amarillo Tascosa Jean Graig Dumas

Arkansas game slips late as Texas rallies on road

Arkansas scored eight straight points in the second half and a six point run late cut the Razorback lead to 83 to 77 with 2 07 remaining. Arkansas drew within single digits at the end and stands 7 4 overall and 2 2 in the conference while Texas drops to 23 in the SWC and 5 8 on the season.

Razorback Arkansas Texas

Broyles Named Clinic Speaker at Kodak Coach of the Year

Frank Broyles head coach at Arkansas was named Saturday as featured speaker at the Kodak Coach of the Year Football Clinic to be held January 26 to 30 at the Statler Hilton in Boston. Other speakers include Duffy Daugherty Michigan State Dick Colman Princeton Bob Blackman of Drake Western and Warren Schmakel.

Boston Frank Broyles Arkansas Kodak Statler Hilton Duffy Daughtery Michigan State Dick Colman Princeton Bob Blackman Ag Tvee Westernan Warren Schmakel

Indoor Track Opener Highlights Southern U Wins Big

Southern University tops a diverse field in Detroit with three winners led by Davenport in the 45 yard hurdles, Anderson in the 50 yard dash, and Theron Lewis in the 440 as Northeastern stars claim titles in the two mile and other events. Pen nel misses a pole vault indoor record while Seton Hall and Morton State claim key relays. England’s Whetton and Cooper win sprint and distance events as the Eastern meet begins with modest marks overall.

Boston Southern University Louisiana Firltrack Detroit Davenport George Anderson Nenaland Theron Lewis Knights of Columbus John Pennel Anderson Lewis Pennel Northeastern England Jean Alan Simpson New York Tom Laris Laris Simpson Seton Hall Morton State John Thomas John Whetton John Cooper Dave Hemery George Germann South Orange N.J Bob Backus Carl Wallin

Two Squads Are Lauded For 1965 Achievements

Michigan State and the Cleveland Browns were honored by the Washington Touchdown Club for their 1965 achievements. Michigan State, top college team, and coach Duffy Dougherty were recognized, while Browns coach Blanton Collier received the top pro coach award.

Washington Michigan State Cleveland Browns Washington Touchdown Club UCLA Duffy Daugherty Cleveland Blanton Collier Browns Green Bay

Golfers Association Renews Regional Event

The regional golfers association announced plans to renew a key circuit with meetings set in the fall. Officials said the series will feature new formats, prize levels, and local club participation to boost member involvement.

Eastern Base(s) Past Wayland in 65 60 Victory

Eastern New Mexico Greyhounds improved to 5-7 by defeating Wayland College 65-60. Wilson Watkins led with 21 points, Ron Oram added 14, while Wayland’s Chester Sample scored 22. ENMU freshmen beat Wayland frosh 50-46 in the preliminary.

Allen Nemecek Hays Lae

Duke Bombs Wake Forest in ACC Showdown

Duke, led by Jack Marin with 36 points, routed Wake Forest 101-81 in Durham to extend the Blue Devils’ win streak to 12 and move to 14-1 overall and 6-1 in the ACC. Marin hit 18 of 24, with 12 rebounds as Duke dominated inside and shot 53.3 percent while outrebounding 61-32. Wake Forest falls to 1-4 in conference and 4-9 overall.

Durham N.C Duke Jack Marin Wake Forest Blue Devils Marin Bob Verga Mike Lewis Paul Long Deacons Bob Leonard Jim Bosh Art

Harvesters Roll Over Phillips For 72 56 Victory

Pampa Harvesters defeated Phillips 72 to 56 at home in a tight game. Dave Cain led with 24 points while Steve Williams added 14 and Gary Crossland 12 for the Harvesters, who improved to 16 wins against four losses. Mike Kimmins scored 15 for Phillips, with Charles Hampton and Jim Carroll each at 10.

PAMPA Steve Williams Gary Crossland Mike Kimmins Pace Phillips Charles Hampton Jim Carroll

Post Petersburg B Meet Champs at New Home Tourney

Post boys and Petersburg girls won team championships at the New Home B tournament. Duke Altman scored 28 points to power Post past Frenship 84 51 in the boys final, while James Madison had 19 for Frenship. Petersburg girls defeated New Home 58 43 as Rhonda Gill added 30 for New Home. Frenship girls earned third with a 67 25 win over New Home, Judy Henderson contributing 18.

Post Boys Petersburg Fems Duke Altman Pace Post Frenship James Madison Jane Justice Petersburg Rhonda Gill New Home Bud White Danny Nettles Frenship Girls Judy Henderson

Reds Sign Infield Duo Cardenas Rose For 1966 Season

Cincinnati Reds inked shortstop Leo Cardenas and second baseman Pete Rose for 1966. Rose toped the club with a .312 average and 1 home run while Cardenas hit .287 with 11 homers and 57 RBIs. Cardenas also led National League in shortstop putouts.

Cincinnati Ohio Cincinnati Reds Leo Cardenas Pete Rose Cardenas Rose Reds Gd Nationaleague

New Terms of Contracts Not Disclosed

Details of the terms for the new contracts were not disclosed. Officials offered no further information, leaving the terms under wraps as negotiations continued and stakeholders awaited official release.

PGP

Pact Signing Moves Along For Tigers

METRO Detroit AP says the Detroit Tigers reached the halfway point in negotiations for the 1966 season with five more players under contract. Pitchers Fred Gladding Larry Sherry and Dave Wickersham infielder Dick McAuliffe and catcher John Sullivan joined to bring the total signed to 21.

Metroit Detroi Tigers Fred Gladding Larry Sherry Dave Wickersham Dick McAuliffe John Sullivan Tigers

College basketball scores blur with lengthy list of games

A dense OCR list details numerous college and university men’s basketball results across many teams. It includes scores like Ohio Northern 9, Glenville 78, Florida–style matchups and assorted 1960s era school pairings, but the chaotic run of lines makes specific outcomes hard to parse.

Stanford Upsets UCLA 74 69 to End Bruins PAC Streak

Stanford Indians led by Arthur Harris with 24 points upset ninth ranked UCLA 74 69 in Pacific standings. UCLA failed to maintain late lead as Stanford hit 18 free throws to nine and stayed ahead since the opening minute. Harris scored key late points and Gary Petersmeyer added crucial free throws sealing the win.

Stanford Calif Stanford Indians Sohomore Arthur Harris UCLA Bruins Gary Petersmeyer Harris Indians Mike Lynn Bruin New

Houston Edges Tulsa 72 71 in late jumper upset

Houston guard Joe Ha mood's 15 foot shot with 36 seconds left gave the Cougars a 72 71 upset of Tulsa as Gene Demaree missed a late 2 footer At 70 66 with 4 08 left Houston outscored Tulsa 6 1 in the stretch Elvin Hayes blocked two close in shots for Houston

Tulsa Okla Joe Hamood Houston Hurricane Gene Demaree Cougars Elvin Hayes

NCAA Rules Committee Forms Subcommittees

NEW ORLEANS UPI The NCAA Rules Committee appointed subcommittees Saturday to study offsetting fouls in football and a possible standard jersey numbering system. The three day meeting opened Saturday with substitution not a major issue. The panel will draft recommendations to be finalized Monday.

New Orleans UPI National Collegiate Athletic Association Rules Committee NCAA Washington D. C Wyles Hallock Hallock Halleck

Kansas Edge Iowa State On Last-Second Buzzer Beater

Reserve forward Bob Wilson hit a 15-foot shot at the horn giving Kansas a 49-47 Big Eight win over Iowa State. The No. 10 Jayhawks trailed 30-26 at halftime, then surged ahead after intermission with scoring from Al Lopes, Walt Wesley, and Del Lewis. Lopes led Kansas with 16 points, including perfect 8-for-8 free throws, as Raul Duarte limited Wesley to 8 points.

Ames Towa Bob Wilson Kansas Iowa State Wilson Jayhawks Cyclones del Lewis Bob Ziegler al Lopes Walt Wesley Lewis Lopes Dave Fleming Cyclone Raul Duarte Peru Wesley Big Eight Jayhawk

Nebraska Rallies to Beat Kansas State 82 71 in Big Eight

Nebraska recovered from a 20-point halftime lead to defeat Kansas State 82 71 in Manhattan. The Huskers, 12 2 overall and 4 0 in league play, used a full court press to seize a 46 26 halftime edge and held on as K State closed to 62 62 before Nebraska pulled away late. Tom Baack, Willie Campbell and Stuart Lantz spark the decisive stretch as Nebraska improves in the Big Eight standings.

Manhattan Kan Nebraska Kansas State K-State Ieading Kansas Huskers K State Wildcats Tom Baack Willie Campbell Nick Pino Stuart Lantz

William Carr Dies In Japan

William A. Carr 56, Arkansas’s only two time Olympic gold medalist, died in Tokyo. The Penn track star won the 400 meters and anchored the 1 600 meter relay in Los Angeles 1932, setting world and Olympic records. Surviving widow Rachel Carr, son Allin in Tokyo, brother Milton H. Carr, and mother in Philadelphia. Funeral plans pending as Carr headed the Far East Division of Prismo Safety Products in Tokyo.

Pine Bluff Ark William A. Carr Pennsylvania Los Angeles Carr Arkansas Hall of Fame Little Rock Rachel Carr Allin Tokyo Milton H. Carr William L. Carr Philadelphia Far East Prismo Safety Products Cn

Wyoming Downs Brigham Young for First WAC Win

Wyoming beat Brigham Young 107-101 in Laramie to secure the Cowboys first Western Athletic Conference victory. Leon Clark sparked the comeback with a 31-31 tie and Mike Eberle helped push the lead. Clark finished as Wyoming's top scorer with 28 points.

Laramie Wyo Wyoming Brigham Young Cowboys New Mexico Leon Clark Mike Eberle Dick Nemelka Cougars Clark

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