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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1972

Page

17

Adelphi Mile Team Headlines Classic

Adelphi’s world record holding mile relay team and defending champions headline the Philadelphia Track Classic. The meet features Adelphi’s 3:13.7 11 lap relay from last week, top challengers from North Carolina Central Tennessee and Temple, and notable events in hurdling sprint high jump and distance races.

Philadelphia Adelphi Leon Coleman Mel Pender Joe David Maryland San Jose State North Carolina Cenral Tennessee Temple

Despite Injury New Coach Jumps Off To Fast Start

Coronado’s new head football coach Jimmie Keeling works through a busy Thursday after back surgery left him bedbound. The Avalanche-Journal notes his resilience as he leads drills and assessments despite post operative limits.

Avalanche-Journal Andrews Jimmie Keeling Coronado

Keeling Returns to Lubbock as Coronado Head Coach

Keeling, with a 103-26-1 career record, signs a three year contract to lead Coronado High in Lubbock after recovering from back surgery. He details past coaching successes at Dublin Tulia Estacado and Andrews and plans spring workouts and staff setup for the Class AAAA program.

Tulia Elgin Estacado Keeling Andrews Mustangs Monahans Canyon Brownwood Evans High School Linda Dale Judy Lisa Lana Lubbock Board Coronado Wayne Wilsher Sharyland

Horns To Open Drills March 7

The Texas Longhorns will begin spring training on March 7 as they pursue a fifth straight Southwest Conference football title. The 8-3 team from last season will hold an intrasquad game on April 15 after spring workouts before vacation, with practices resuming April 4 for nine days ahead of the Orange-White game.

Austin Texas Longhorns Longhorns Penn State

Staubach and Page Named NFC All Stars Captains

Quarterback Roger Staubach and defensive tackle Alan Page were named co captains of the NFC All Stars for the Pro Bowl. Staubach led the Cowboys to the Super Bowl win over the Dolphins, while Page of the Vikings is the league MVP.

Los Angeles Roger Staubach Alan Page Dick Nolan San Francisco Staubach Dal- Jag Miami Page Minnesota Vikings Baltimore Don McCafferty Eote Len Dawson Willie Lanier Kansas City

Houston Fete Honors Barlick and Davidson for Baseball Work

Veteran NL umpire Al Barlick receives the Bill Klein Award as umpire of the year. Atlanta Braves official Don Davidson to receive an award for his contribution to baseball. Wilson posted 16 victories and a 2.45 ERA in the 1971 season's second half. Hooton, a Greenville native and former All-American at UT, had a 2.0 record in the final month with the Cubs, allowing five hits in two starts.

al Barlick Bill Klein Atelanta Braves Don Davidson Wilson Hooton Greenville Chicago Cubs

District 4-AAAA opens with Westerners vs Plainsmen rivalry

Lubbock's top 4-AAAA clash features Coronado and Monte rey in a 35th meeting as Dunbar seeks its 10th straight win over Estacado. Plainview, Lubbock Christian and Christ The King also vie for early league standings.

Westerners Plainsmen Dunbar Estacado CHS Plainview Coronado Bulldogs Lubbock Christian Abilene Christian High Christ the King Abilene Bonham Christian Monterey LHS MHS

Lykins Delivers Heroic Shot to Halt LCC Rally

Wayland’s Lykins capped a late drive with a three point play to snap LCC’s skid. Hays, who beat flu earlier, called time with 1:45 remaining as the Chaps moved the ball in the final minutes.

Page One Wayland LCC Larry Hays Bob Clindaniel Mike Rodgers Lykins Chick Hatcher

Golf Meet rookies and legends clash in chaotic finish

A golf meet featured a rookie struggling to win with only 11000 earnings, while Archer dominated with two streaks of three birdies and early eight footers. In college basketball, LCC beat Wayland in a thriller as Lykins sealed the finish with a key rebound and foul shot, shaping a rematch next week.

Page One Irons Plainview LCC Angelo State Wayland Austin College Bishop College Shelby Davis Pioneers

Goolagong Triumphs At South Australian Tennis Championship

In Adelaide Goolagong, Wimbledon champion, beat Kay Walker 6 1 6 3 to win the South Australian championships. Alex Metreveli of Russia eliminated Jan Bigmead 6 0 6 2 and John James defeated Wannaro Ngodrelia 6 2 7 6.

Adelaide Australia Evenne Goolagong Kay Walker Alex Metreveli Russia Jan Bigmead John James Wanaro’ 'Ngodrelia

WTSU Edges ENMU In Tight 57-50 Basketball Victory

West Texas State University survived without its top scorer and rebounder to beat Eastern New Mexico University 57-50. Ralph Houston led WTSU with 16 points while Glen Fletcher added 11 as the Buffaloes improve to 7-5 and the Greyhounds drop to 7-9. Curtis Washington and Willie Banks finished with 12 and 11 for ENMU.

Amarillo West Texas State University Eastern New Mexico University WTSU Greyhounds Buffaloes ENMU Steve Davidson Ralph Houston Jun Glen Fletcher Curtis Washington Willie Banks McCoy M Hardwell Sunderman Jones Lake Kemp Fletcher O Narr M. Rodryz Washington Reece Tut Williams Houston I. Args Tedola Enme Sarees Tas . Jp Wrst Trees Brea Norris Toval

Milburn Maddaford Parris Lead Broad Field At ENMU Event

Rodney Milburn of Southern University Rex Maddaford of Eastern New Mexico and Rickey Parris of McMurry headline a field of more than 450 athletes and 83 teams as finals run Saturday with the long jump set for Friday night. Milburn seeks world class form in his specialty after sweeping AAU NCAA and NAIA titles last year. Maddaford aims to defend NAIA two mile mark while Parris targets the 16 foot pole vault barrier in his senior year.

Rodney Milburn Southern University Rex Maddaford Eastern New Mexico Rickey Parris McMurry College Milburn Maddaford Parris McMurry

Union Nips Flower Grove 65 58 In District 8B Contest

Union edged Flower Grove 65-58 in a District 8B boys game. Gary Miller led Union with 25 points while Jimmy Ross scored 29 for Flower Grove. Flower Grove won the girls game 53-27 as Nancy Pribyla poured in 33 for Flower Grove and Sherry McNeil added 13 for Union.

Flower Grove Union Gary Miller Jimmy Ross Nancy Pribyla Sherry McNeil Jed Union

Texas Colleges face varied scores across games

A wide list of college results shows Texas schools racking up mixed wins and losses, with Texas Tech styled teams and opponents including Wayland Baptist, West Texas State, Angelo State, and Eastern New Mexico among many others. Several out-of-state matchups and notable scores highlight a busy college basketball slate.

West Texas State Eastern New Mexico Texas Southern Wiley College Angelo State SK Sir Murry Glenville MH West Va Tech Ies Karvey Weat Va Wesleyan

South Plains Tops Howard County 75 71 in Tight Showdown

Archie Myers fouled out with 5 30 left as South Plains College defeated Howard County 75 71 to improve to 3 0 in WJCC and take first place. Tom Jordan led SPC with 32 points, Rushie Moore 15, and 17 rebounds by Moore. Myers had 32 for HCJC.

Archie Myers South Plains Howard County Texans SPC Amarillo College Frank Phillips HCJC Jayhawks Myers Tom Jordan Rushie Moore George Pannell Moore Jim Kreier

NTSU Hosts Harrier Meet in Denton Distance Race

North Texas State University opens its harrier meet with about 5 percent of runners expected for the 26 mile 385 yard race sanctioned by the US Track and Field Federation. Maj. Gib Black of Fort Worth among entrants as Carl Babcock directs the event starting at 9 a.m. First aid stations will be set along Interstate 35 service road.

North Texas

Jokers Triumph in Benefit Game at Coronado Gym

The Harlem Jokers beat the Lubbock All-Stars 78 to 68 in a Thursday charity matchup benefiting the Youth Football League equipment and building fund at Coronado gym.

Harlem Jokers Lubbock All-Stars Youth Football League Coronado Gym

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