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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1973

Page

10

McCurleys Propel Lamesa To First-Half Title In 3 3A

Lamesa defeated Dunbar 81 47 as Kent McCurley scored 28 points with 25 rebounds and Harry McCurley added solid rebounding and steals. Jim Roberts contributed early in the opening frame for the Golden Tors who improved to 19 3 overall and 5 1 in district play, pulling even at the top of the first half standings.

McCurleys Lamesa Dave Daniel Avalanche-Journal Dunbar Panthers Kents Harry Kent McCurley Jim Roberts Lams Tors John Henderson Calvin Walker Roberts I Wield James Crittenden Kent MccCurley Rebounds Davis Larry Colling Gary Davis

Pampa Wins In Four OTs

Pampa edges Monterey in a four overtime thriller 48 46 at Pampa. Freddie Wilbon scored 21 including the deciding 12 foot jumper with 9 seconds left in the fourth extra period. Trans led Monterey with 22 points and 11 rebounds. Dunbar and Henderson paced Lamesa in the earlier matchup.

PAMPA Monterey Harvesters Plainsmen Pamm Freddie Wilbon Blake Christie Wilbon MHS Dan Rans Jim Richardson Trans Richardean

French Team Fields Cars for Monterey Formula One Bid

France's Matra plans a French driven assault as the V12 powered team fields a full lineup for the Monterey opening. Jean-Pierre Beltoise Francois Cevert and Henri Pescarol share marquee roles while Matra withdraws from Grand Prix racing for 198? financial reasons though a future return with engines for others is possible. Tennessee coach Stan Huntsman named national cross country coach of the year.

Pene Paris France Matra Sports Monterey John Kakin Ferrari Nichartyn Myal Wilben Felf Wade Nan I . Cansie Warner Tayi Jean-Pierre Beltoise DeBland Francois Cevert Heni Nowa Pescarola Gerald la Sepa Mmeree Crousse Jean-Pierre Jauasaud Jean-Pierre Rabouille Patrick Depiller Bob Wollerk Bernard ‘Fiorentino Jean-luc Lagardere Matra Eoither Knoxville Tenn Aps Tennessee Stan Huntsman

Bugner Repeats European Heavyweight Title Win

London reports Joe Bugner retained the European heavyweight title with a unanimous decision as he tunes for an upcoming bout with Muhammad Ali. The victory solidifies Bugner as a leading contender in the division, with judges scoring clearly in his favor.

London Joe Bugner Muhammad Alki Rudo Drust West Germany Bugner Drust Lubbers Ali Cirescuit Britain Lubberso Reinema

Borger Rips Coronado in district opener rout

Borger Bulldogs overcame a 35-29 third quarter lead to defeat Coronado 82-54, improving to 16-3 while Coronado fell to 8-12. Borger’s Kevin Farley scored 23, Alfred Jackson 35, Chuck Forrest and Sam Camel 12 each. Coronado's Tom West led with 12. Both teams open district play Friday.

Borger Borger Bulldogs Coronado Reading Mustangs AK Ner Cent Kevin Farley Barger Chuck Ball Alfred Jackson Chuck Forrest Sam Camel Tom West Pat Malone Alan Hall Kevin Preston Chris Fairley Orin Amo Walla Kallman Fraley Malone Pierson Forrest Crossland Hance Ae Duval Ny Om Hale Coronado Res Sone Yousef Mornin Yi BR

HBC Drops TCU 94-93 in Wild Houston Return

In Fort Worth the Houston Baptist College Huskies edged Texas Christian University 94-93 after a late surge. Paterson and Skaggs contributed key plays as HBC overcame a stubborn TCU defense, with Lynn Royal scoring 26 for the Horned Frogs before fouling out in overtime.

Friona Fort Worth Berrett Mansell Jim Skaggs Cleveland Paden Siti Fineman Houston Baptist College al Martin F Johnson Paterson Ais Texas Christian University Poindstr Lynn Royal TCU Houston Baptist Butch Grant Terry ‘Garner E. C. Coleman

Houston Rips Owls 96 77 in Crosstown Showdown

Houston Baptist aided by Dunbar and Dwight Jones blew past Rice 96 77 as the Cougars built a halftime lead and stretched it after the break. Dunbar scored 20 on 10 of 11 shooting while Jones added points in the decisive stretch early in the second half. Rice falls to 0-2 in the young series.

Jim Gintonio Eagles Friona Atetonene Sparta Stalf Bartlett LCHS Pulijelicked Lubbock Christian High Teddy Paden Ser Friona Mansell Johnson Bobby Dale Mansel Lewellen Rex Paine Mosl Matt Paul Eagle James Bartlett Dale Cleveland Paul Chieftains Wagles Houston Louis Houston Tase Fatah Peeee Ot Ag Rice Young Young Houston Baptist TCU Dunbar Cougars Owls Jones

NCAA Approves Two Division Playoff System

KANSAS CITY AP The NCAA approved a small college football playoff system for schools in both divisions. Details pending, Division I and Division II will have eight and four teams respectively, all selections at large. Championship games may be at neutral sites.

Kansas City National Collegiate Athletic Association Chicago NCAA Law Spry Spryes

20 Man Royal Tops Mat Card at Fadr Park Coliseum

Tonight at Fadr Park Coliseum a 20 man mat card features Terry Funk vs Hank James, Karl Steiger against Lord Hayes, Monse Morowski vs Gringo, and the Faro Brothers in a tag with Darin Romero and iMack Quarry. The event starts at 8 pm with a $4,000 prize for the winner.

Fadr Park Coliseum Terry Funk Hank James Karl Steiger Lord Hayes Monse Morowski Gringo Faro Brothers Darin Romero iMack Quarry

Scorecard highlights from Tuesday sports slate

Across college and professional games, teams posted a mix of wins and OT thrillers. Notable results include Dakota beating Princeton, Temple topping a close clash, and Ohio teams with mixed success. NHL and NBA scores feature overtime thrillers and high totals across several markets.

Carlton Keeps Faith in Phillies Amid Trade Rumors

In St Louis he was part of a five man starting staff and pitched 41 games in 1972, his career high. Carlton dismissed trade talk, saying he prefers Philadelphia and a strong nucleus. He noted no pressure from salary and described a relaxed winter with hunting and weightlifting.

Fran Page Oney Ition St. Louis Carlton Phillies Philadelphia Paul

Ex Coach Dies In Tampa Home

New York AP reports Julio Martinez Castello, who built NYU into a national fencing power and led the 1924 U S Olympic fencing team, died at his Tampa home after a lengthy illness. He was 41 and coached NYU from 1927 to 1947, with 19 International Fencing Association titles and nine NCAA titles. Survivors include NYU fencing coach Dr Hugo Castello and assistant coach James Castello.

NEW York Julio Martinez Castello New York University U.S Tampa Fla NYU International Fencing Association Hugo Castello James Castello

Tigers Sign Star Hurler

DETROIT AP The Detroit Tigers signed Larry Ike the Michigan State University right hander who led MSU with most wins to a 25 000 contract He will leave college after three years to report to the Tigers southern league farm club in Montgomery Alabama Ike who turned down 75000 from the Giants and had been drafted by the Mets earlier chose to stay at MSU

Detroit Michigan State University Larry Ike Detroit Tigers Spartans Llub Montgomery Ala Tiger Ick Ron Perranoski MSU Perranoski Tigers Ike New York Mets Michigan State San Francisco Giants Ottawa Hills High I Grand Rapids

Clovis Wildcats Rout Lubbock High 102-47 in Texas

Clovis Wildcats crushed Lubbock High 102 to 47 to hand the Westerners a 4-17 season mark. Earlier this season Clovis beat Lubbock 106 to 82 in Lubbock as the two meet again near district play. Lubbock High opens 1972 73 District 4-AAAA by facing Snyder.

Clovis Clovis Wildcats Lubbock High School Westerners Lubbock Lubbock High Snyder

Yankees Centerfield Greats in San Juan Golf Classic

Three of the era's top Yankee centerfielders Joe DiMaggio Mickey Mantle and Bobby Murcer will compete in the $30,000 American Airlines Golf Classic in San Juan Puerto Rico February 2 to 4 with a $30 000 purse and strong field expected.

New York UPI New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio Mickey Mantle Bobby Murcer San Juan Puerto Rico

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