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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1972

Page

12

Pro Stars Show Returns and Big Eight Narrow Loss

In a photo feature three pro greats Joe Namath Johnny Unitas and Tommy Agee display healthy knees alongside airline stewardess Kathy Dunn. Golden Gloves boxer Kelly Kaercher receives a quick haircut from coach Dave Buxton after a bout. Wilt Chamberlain dominates in a no contest as the Lakers lose 104 101 to New York. Chris Taylor pounds Don Dunham in wrestling as Iowa State falls 16 15 to Nebraska in the Big Eight meet.

Joe Namath Johnny Unitas Tommy Agee Kathy Wilt Chamberlain New York Jerry Lucas Chamberlain Lakers Chris Taylor Don Dunham Washington Taylor Cyclones Iowa State Nebraska

Four Area High School Teams Vie In First Round League Action

The district chase opened with Snyder and Levelland leading one and two with undefeated marks as Pampa Monterey and Muleshoe also posted strong first-half records. Big games loom including Palo Duro vs Pampa and Midland vs Odessa in 4A while Plainview and Monterey aim for the top in their district.

Dave Daniel Avalanche-Journal South Plains Levelland Dumas Muleshoe Midland Abilene Odessa Pampa Monterey Harvesters The Palo Duro Plainview MHS i Lubbock Coronado Hereford Dark Horse Bulldogs Plainsmen District Lee Cooper Permian

Pro football and basketball scores blur across leagues

Fragmented game results show multiple NBA and ABA scores with teams like Boston, Portland, Milwaukee, Detroit, New York, Seattle, Kentucky, Dallas and Indiana. College results include Villanova over St John’s and Gt. John’s over NY. Data appears garbled with stray symbols and mixed conferences.

NBA Boston Portland Atlanta Milwaukee Battmoree Ciscinnati Houston Detroit New York Seattle ABA Kentucky Ulan Floridians Dallas Indiana Gt. John's Villanova

Issel Sparks Colonels to Rout of Stars in ABA Clash

Dan Issel scored 27 as the Kentucky Colonels overwhelmed Utah 130-94 in Louisville. The win tied a team assist record with 36, while Artis Gilmore added 22 and Louis Dampier 21 as Kentucky shot 55 percent to Utahs 45. The Stars, playing back to back games, were fatigued and trailed by as many as 38 in the final period.

Louisville Kentucky Colonels Dan Issel Utah Stars American Basketball Association Stars Indiana Kentucky Colonels Artis Gilmore Louis Dampier Ciney Powell Wille Wise Utah Dampier

Pro Bowl Thriller Ends With AFC Victory and Stenerud MVP

The AFC topped the NFC 26 13 as Stenerud kicked three field goals and was named offensive MVP followed by Willie Lanier on defense. Bob Griese led the AFC, and Curt Knight’s miscue helped the AFC pull ahead in the third quarter. Marv Hubbard led the AFC in rushing with 57 yards.

Stenerud Dan Techichar Baltimore NFC Detroit Greg Landry Minnesota Bob Grim Curt Knight Bubba Smith Bob Griese Miami Griese Mike ‘Lucci Roger Staubach Dallas Landry Nationals AFC Mercury Morris Steneiad Ted Hendricks Staubach Ron Widley Dawson Morin Oakland Marv Hubbard Grim Willie Brown AFC Stars

McMurry star Ricky Parris sets NAIA meet pole vault mark

Ricky Parris of McMurry vaulted 16 feet 8% inches to set an NAIA and Municipal Auditorium record at the indoor championships. The feat, judged valid after a referee decision, earned him the meet’s outstanding performer honor amid a night of veteran winners.

Ricky Parris McMurry John Mason The Pacific New Mexico State Rex Maddaford Joshua Owusu Angelo Tex Ray Geter Prairie View A&m Parris Municipal Auditorium Bill Tidwell

Mexico and United States Tie 1-1 in Olympic Elimination Match

Mexico dominated the match in Guadalajara but the United States defense held firm as both sides settled for a 1-1 tie in the Olympic elimination for Munich 1972.

Guadalajara Mexico United States Munich

Le Maire Nets Power Play to Tie Pens in NHL Clash

Jacques Le Maire scored on a power play for Montreal as he jabbed the puck through a tangle of players in the crease to lift the Canadiens to a 3 3 draw with the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday night.

Jacques Lemaire Montreal Pittsburgh Penguins

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