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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1966

Page

11

Dozen drivers appeal Monte Carlo rally disqualifications

Seven disqualified drivers filed formal appeals Friday after 12 cars were ruled out Thursday night at Monte Carlo for iodine vapor headlights or other infractions. The appeals list includes Makinen, Aaltonen, Hopkirk, Smith, Skotvedt, Greder and Clark seeking Court of the Automobile Club of Monaco review.

Monte Carlo Automobile Club of Monaco Timo Makinen Finland Rauno Aaltonen Paddy Hopkirk North Ern Ireland Mini Cooper Rosemary Smith Ireland Hillman Imp Armin Skotvedt Norway Morris Cooper Henri Greder France Roger Clark Great Britain Ford Anglia Skotvedt Greder

Ruling Due Monday On Braves Suit Move From Milwaukee

Milwaukee judge Elmer W Roller said a ruling on the Braves request to dismiss the state antitrust suit over their move from Milwaukee to Atlanta would be issued Monday. He noted possible further hearings before deciding on an injunction to keep the team from playing elsewhere if the issue remains unresolved. The case questions federal versus state antitrust authority over the move and potential replacement franchise needs for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee, Wis National League Braves Milwaukee Atlanta Elmer W. Roller Roller Braves Almata National League and Baseball Breaves National League

Potts signs pre enrollment with Lamar Tech

Neder land High School lineman Ron nie Potts signed a pre enrollment agreement with Lamar Tech. Potts was an all district standout for two seasons and helped his team win the district title.

Blind Maine student runs 40 yard dash with guide rope

A Cheverus High School sophomore who is blind runs the 40 yard dash in 7.7 seconds in his first start against Deering High. He improves to 6.9 in practice and aims for 6.5. Billy Callahan, in braille and using a guide rope, trains with help from Rev. James A. Dempsey S.J. and participates in other sports and science writing.

Portland Maine Cheverus High School Deering High Billy Callahan South Portland Bill Billy James A. Dempsey S.J Cocoach Cheverus Father Dempsey National Guard

Lanier star Peschel to play football and baseball at UT

Randy Peschel, a 6 foot 1 inch 185 pound three sport star from Austin Lanier High, will attend the University of Texas next year. He plans to play football and baseball and was an all district quarterback for two years and an all district defensive back in 1965. He also stars as Lanier’s top baseball pitcher and a basketball starter. He had offers from most Southwest Conference schools except Arkansas and Texas A&M plus Houston Tulane West Point and others.

University of Houston Tulane West Point

AL 1966 baseball schedules fewer night games

American League President Joe Cronin announced 1966 will feature fewer night games than 1965 with more mid afternoon and twilight starts. Opening day is April 1 in Washington for the presidential opener, and 1966 totals 441 night games, 31 fewer than last year as clubs test new times including 3:30 to 7:30 starts and suburban games.

Boston UPI Joe Cronin Washington D.C Cleveland Indians Senators Minnesota Twins Kansas City Athletics California Angels Chicago Detroit Tigers New York Baltimore Orioles Detroit Cleveland Baltimore California Minnesota Kansas City Joe McKenney Coope Set N.Y

ENMU Quint Plays Today With Grand Canyon Antelopes

Portales Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds host Grand Canyon College Antelopes in Greyhound Gym as both teams seek improved records. Hounds rely on Wilson Watkins and Dan Hays with Joe Allen set for rebounding while Rodgers Hessler remains a question.

Portales Grand Canyon College Antelopes Phoenix Ariz Eastern New Mexico University Greyhounds Greyhound Gymnasium Hounds Lust Antelopes Western New Mexico St. Michael's College Santa Fe Fastern Buffaloes West Texas State Wayland College Pioneers Plainview Rodgers Hessler Wiggins Colo

Pampa Harvester Rally Beats Borger for Seventeenth Win

Pampa Harvesters toppled Borger 69 to 47 in a 3-AAAA game. Trailing 31-28 at halftime, Pampa surged in the final two quarters, outscoring Borger 41-16. Steve Williams led with 14 points, followed by 12 each from Mike Wise and David Cain. Cain heated up in the fourth, Worcester missing early then finishing strong. Pampa improves to 17-4, Borger 5-13.

PAMPA Harvesters Borger Bulldogs Steve Williams Harvester Mike Wise David Cain

Manning Tops Small College Scoring, Pollack Leads Shooters

Guy Manning from Prairie View becomes the small college scoring leader with a 33.2 point average, ahead of Ron Jackson Clark Ga and Bill Hicks St. Mary of Plains Kan. Mike Pollack Hofstra leads shooting at .693, while Grambling’s Johnny Comeaux trails by 22 points. Rebound ace Hank Brown Lowell Tech 25.1, free throw king Jack Cryan Rider 93.8 percent. Grambling tops field goal percentage and scoring margin. Northern Michigan leads team offense. Erskine SC tops defense. Athens Alabama best free throw, Miles Alabama fewest fouls per game.

Associated Press Guy Manning Prairie View Texan Ron Jackson Clark Bill Hicks St. Mary of Plains Kan National Collegiate Athletic Bureau Schelthase Manning Dave Schellhase Purdue Mike ‘Pollack Hofstra Johnny Comeaux Grambling Brown Hank Brown Lowell Tech Frank Stronczek American Institute Marv Lewis Southampton Jack Cryan Rider Gordy Kinkead Augustana Northern Michigan Erskine S.C Athens Ala Miles

State Bass Tourney Set for April on Lake O the Pines

The 1966 State Bass Tournament will be held April 21 to 24 on Lake O the Pines in Texas. Defending team champions are Walter Rhineheart and Jim Sojourner. Individual winners include Floyd Mabry, Cliff Holloway, and Mr and Mrs Bill Nelson. The event was founded 11 years ago by Earl Golding, outdoor editor of the Waco Tribune Herald.

WACO Lake O' the Pines Texas Lake Lyndon B. Johnson Walter Rhineheart Jim Sojourner Floyd Mabry Temple Cliff Holloway McGregor Big Boss Bill Nelson Marble Falls Waco Tribune- Herald Earl Golding

Meade Named Sports Editor at Denver Post

Lee Meade is named sports editor of the Denver Post effective February 7 by editor Palmer Hoyt. Charles Garrity shifts to special assignments writer after serving as sports editor. Meade previously led the Post's weekly editions and was on the sports staff.

Denver Colo Lee Meade Denver Post Palmer Hoyt Charles Garrity Meade The Post

Karate and Body Building Classes Offered Now

Karate and body building classes are now available for all ages. The program aims to teach the art of karate and prepare the body through a six week course focusing on strength flexibility and discipline.

Tarzan Role Too Tough For Gridder Quits Tarzan

Hollywood AP reports ex NFL linebacker Mike Henry has quit the Tarzan lead role for an NBC TV series after being filmed near Rio de Janeiro. Producer Sy Weintraub noted Henry, 28, found the jungle work too physically demanding and will finish a Tarzan feature filming. Ron Ely travels to Rio to replace him.

Hollywood Mike Henry Los Angeles Rams Sy Weintraub Edgar Rice Burroughs Weintraub Henry Rio de Janeiro Nbc-Tv Rio Mike Ron Ely

Two Named To Positions At Tahoka

Tahoka schools elected Don Smith as athletic director and Jim Littlefield as boys and girls basketball coach at a school board meeting. L. F. Jake Jacobs resigned after 18 years to become high school principal at Bovina, ending a 63 year Tahoka admin tenure. Smith signed a two year contract. Littlefield will finish the season as boys coach.

Tahoka Don Smith Jim Littlefield L. F Jake) Jacobs North Bovina Jacobs Tohoka Monterey High School Lubbock Hoka Corpus Christi

Sul Ross dismisses five basketball players for disciplinary reasons

Sul Ross State College in Alpine reports coach Stephen T. Richards saying five players have been dismissed for disciplinary reasons. The group includes seniors Don Wall and Calvin Carrell, juniors Ronnie Irwin and Greg Neihart, and sophomore Dan Warden.

Alpine Sul Ross State College Stephen T. Richards Don Wall Calvin Carrell Ronnie Irwin Greg Neihart Dan Warden

Dodd Optimistic On Pro Football Invasion Of Atlanta

Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd says pro football in Atlanta will not hurt college football. He notes strong fan support, high ticket demand, and cites Tech stars Kim King and Lenny Snow as key assets for next season. Falcons season tickets reach 43 000 as Tech considers attendance boosts from NFL presence.

Atlanta, Ga Atlanta Georgia Tech Bobby Dodd Atlanta Falcons Dodd Georgia Tech Falcons Kim King Lenny Snow King Snow Atlanta Stadium

Rozelle sees no end to big college bonus payments

NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle says bonuses to top college players will continue as long as teams have income to pay them. He cites strong 1965 competition and dismisses inflated bonus rumors while updating on cities bidding for an NFL expansion and the Falcons coach search.

Atlanta, Ga National Football League Pete Rozelle NEIL Rozelle Rankin Smith Atlanta Falcons Atlanta New Orleans Houston Seattle Portland Cincinnati Phoenix Boston NFL

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