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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1967
Page
11
A survey shows 60 percent support interleague play, with most fans preferring a two-league format and mixed views on expansion. Support for current American League structures is rising, while the National League remains wary. The poll also notes fans’ viewing habits from radio to stadium screens and ballpark attendance patterns.
Cincinnati Bearcats edged second-ranked Louisville 59-58 in Missouri Valley Conference play. Garvan Smith hit a jumper with five seconds left to seal the win as Louisville, 15-2 overall, saw its five-game Valley lead threatened. Fred Holden sank two free throws to cut the margin before Smith's decisive shot.
Texas Western built a 36 14 halftime lead to defeat Weber State 61 46 as 6 9 David Lattin scored 17 points. Willie Cager added 13 and Willie Worsley 11 while Weber State shot 24.1 percent and finished 13 of 34 from the field.
AP reports Diz Rogers is named Player of the Year in Houston honors. Joe Torre of the Atlanta Braves will receive the Eddie Dyer Award for courage and determination. Percy of the San Francisco Giants features among the majors’ top performers. Cassius Clay and Ernie Terrell prepare for a February 6 heavyweight bout in Houston. the dinner is sponsored by a local chapter.
Report describes East Stars player Marris clearing out of the end pane as Flores, the quarterback with five interceptions, set an All Star record with 160 yards and a third touchdown to Hewritt Pixon. West gains ten points and seals a late lead as Kemp and teammates push ahead.
Eunice overwhelmed Dexter 63 to 43 as the Wildcats set a district record with a 64 win over Dear. Be ice Cardinals led by the standout hurler who dominated the game and earned top honors.
Midland High School captured first place in the seventh annual Dolphin Relays at the Texas Tech pool Saturday with 112 points. Odessa High followed with 7A, while San Angelo High School also scored, and Midland Lee tied for fourth with 66 points.
Lubbock secured a victory in a local ice hockey game today at Lanbocke Joet. John Kidder led the scoring with three goals and Soo assisted, while Redan Goulet contributed key plays as goalie Al Grehaber helped the team secure the win.
Eastern defeats Santa Fe 57 to 38 in a uneven game with limited scoring. Key players contributed steady defense and low totals as the Eagles improve their season standing.
Five families and several individuals form a go karting club with father son teams. Monthly races on the third Sunday at South Plains Fatt grounds attract members as Ki gets involved. The sport follows National karting standards and safety rules with classes by time trials.
Fragmentary lines suggest a sports score recap with scattered team names and positions. The legible bits hint at a Lubbock contention and grain references but no clear final results or complete teams are readable.
Olsen scored 25 as Texas Tech edged New Mexico State 63 60 in a close college basketball game. The article notes a late run by Tech and a key stretch that widened the gap before NM State mounted a rally that fell short.
PROVO Utah AP Birk led the Gremill center Jim Eakins with 64 percent from the field in the first half. Eakins scored 13 points as New Mexico faltered. High scorer for New Mexico was Frank Judge with 24 points.
A's raise pitcher Jim Nash by 100 percent following a solid showing this season. City and AP reports note Nash's extension reflects improved performance and team confidence in his future contributions.
Raytown team faced the Flying Queens and ended up settling for a lesser outcome in a contentious matchup. The game featured notable plays from both sides as the squads pursued a decisive result.
Tennessee defeated Florida 56 to 42 at Knoxville for a second win over the Gators that week. Captain Ron Widby sparked the Vols with eight early points while Tom Boerwinkle Tom Hendrickson and Bill Justus added double figures. Florida’s Gary Keller led with 15 points as the Gators fell toward the league title race upswing.
Riverside California AP reports Dan Gurney enters defense of his Riverside title as qualifying speeds surge. Hutcherson in a 1967 Ford leads practice with a record setting pace while rivals Pearson and Gurney chase the pole. Foyt and others push Mercury and Cyclone machines as field tightens.
Dunbar wins the city basketball crown as Atkins and Spearman post high scores. Perrin leads Mackenzie scoring with 14 points. Spearman tops Atkins with a 77 point performance in a tense final.
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