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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1965
Page
8
SWC notes Houston Rice engages Trinity as Houston Cougars overwhelm Texas Christian 108-87 in last week’s lone game. The match highlighted UH’s strong offense and Trinity’s defense efforts within conference play.
A sweep through high salaries and endorsements shows stars like Jim Brown Namath and Palmer earning tens of millions through contracts, TV appearances, and ads. Agents say tax planning and long term pay spreads are common, with multi million deals for celebrities in football golf and baseball shaping the era.
UCLA's 13 game winning run faces its stern test from surprise Iowa in Chicago while Michigan State, Indiana, Purdue and several others loom. Providence, St Joseph's, St John's win. Florida beats Kentucky. Evansville extends unbeaten run to 15 as college hoops action heats up after mid season lull.
Dominican winter league player Javier of Aguilas Cibuenas faced a reduced penalty after striking umpire Emmett Ashford twice. Originally suspended indefinitely, the penalty became a $50 fine and a three day suspension for the final playoff game against Excogido where Aguilas Cibuenas won 7-3.
Cincinnati Royals topple San Francisco 124 to 103 in a game marked by Wilt Chamberlain’s team record defeat streak. Nate Thurmond led SF with 31 points while Oscar Robertson and Jack Twyman each scored 24 for Cincinnati. McLemore left with an ankle injury as Royals used reserves late.
Arkansas State extended its winning streak to eight in a row with an 87-81 victory over East Tennessee after an initial rough start. Lamar Tech edged Southern Mississippi 113-111 for its 12th win in 15 starts. Both teams lead the Southland Conference with no league games on the current five game slate. Tech faces McNeese at Lake Charles.
The Los Angeles track meet continues with hurdles and sprints producing uneven results. Mike Larrabee, once the 400 meter Japanese Games winner, finished last in the 50 yard dash as Jack Yerman of Santa Clara Youth Village won in 9.0. Several athletes posted notable times, including Judith Amoor and Mercurettes with 38.4 seconds in the 440 yard dash, while Max Lowe of Foothill and John Marinette posted strong marks. The program lists multiple events and placements across clubs and teams, including Toronto and East York participants, with standings in mile, two mile, and relay events.
Stephen F. Austin moved ahead in the Lone Star Conference after a 65 59 victory over East Texas State in Nacogdoches. Howard Payne and Sul Ross trail with 2 1 records while Sul Ross faces Howard Payne next, then seven straight league road games. Stephen F. Austin meets Howard Payne in Nacogdoches next.
Fans across 26 states, plus Japan, Australia, Mexico and Canada, press for Houston Astros tickets to the new domed stadium opening April 9 to 11. A doctor at sea, Dr C McKenzie Sanlson of Houston, asks to hold seats for opening day. A plane load of supporters plans travel from Oklahoma with chartered buses from Louisiana and Texas.
The small college top ten results show teams like Frese, Appalachian, and Gannon posting notable scores. Reed and other leaders post wins over opponents such as Alabama and central connections, while several games yield lopsided margins as top teams stay dominant.
Y A Tittle retires ending a 17 year NFL career. The Giants may stick with John Wood as starter or pursue West Coast options like John Brodie. Tittle’s No 14 jersey is retired and he will work for the Giants as a public relations man near Atherton California.
The Diamond Dinner honored past and present Braves with over 700 attendees in Milwaukee as officials gathered for a possible return of a franchise. Bobby Bragan projected a strong start, while Joe Torre was named Braves MVP for 1964 with a .221 average, 20 homers, and 109 RBIs.
A J Foyt arrived in Houston and was admitted to Methodist Hospital for further treatment after a California crash left him with a fractured left heel and back injuries. The Indianapolis 500 winner previously suffered the injuries when his car skidded out of control during the Riverside race.
AFL officials seek a fixed 1000 dollar payoff to winners and 800 dollars to losers as part of a new pension plan. They argue the move would remove volatility from gate based earnings and align football’s pension with other pro sports while preserving competitive balance. Players praised owner cooperation and the inclusion of a player representative on the pension fund.
Capt. Thomas D. Smith of Lackland Air Force Base won the south sectional Indoor pistol shooting championship at Fort Benning. Smith scored high in the three day event with many bulls-eyes, edging two rivals tied on score. William B. Blankenship Jr. of Richlands, Virginia, and George Snagely of the Army Marksmanship Unit also posted 884 to finish among the top contenders.
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