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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1964
Page
6
A fragmentary report outlines NCAA tournament action with St. Louis beating an unnamed opponent 78 to 76 on a Saturday night. It references rankings and games involving Michigan, Davidson, Kentucky, Villanova, Duke, Georgia Tech, and Ohio State in a jumbled, OCR damaged summary.
A Mid-American Conference basketball game saw a University team defeat Western Michigan 95 to 69. Western Michigan played without Manny Newsome.
Midland prepares to host the 29th annual Texas Women's Bowling Association tournament drawing more than 7 500 participants over six weeks, with $2,300,000 in prizes and proceeds used to publicize Midland. A brochure being mailed to entrants highlights Midland’s skyline churches and hospitality as the event's host city under MWBA President Mrs Morris Dees Varmanore.
Miami cagers overwhelmed Kent State 81 to 44 in a Mid American Conference game. The RedHawks held Kent State to 12 points in the first half and outshot Kent State 42 points. Miami connected on 8 of 57 field attempts while Kent State made about 20 percent of its shots.
Baseball shifts toward night games across the majors, led by MacPhail’s lighted Brooklyn transformation and subsequent spread. The Cubs lag with no lights at Wrigley Field, while Houston and other cities push for evening matchups to beat heat and attract crowds.
PITTSBURGH AP Vern Law ends his self-imposed exile from baseball with a six word note to Pirates GM Joe Brown. Law, 63, signed a 1964 Gantraet and mailed it Saturday. The veteran right-hander once helped the Pirates win the 1960 pennant and World Series, but injuries and shoe snatching incidents marred his later years. Tripoli advertising agency to be established soon.
In Miami the heavyweight rivals Liston and Cassius Clay triggered a tense scene at the airport. Clay taunted Liston in a VIP area while Liston, escorted by police, was hustled away. Promoter Bil MacDonald watched amid the crowd as officials moved to defuse the confrontation.
The recap lists several games with scores including State defeating Central Missouri 87-64 and Arlington's five players in double figures in a 102-88 win over Texas Wesleyan. Rice 94-74 and Lamar Tech idle. Upcoming week features ACC at Arlington Abilene, Trinity vs Arkansas State, Arkansas State vs Vanderbilt, Trinity vs Texas, with Arlington at McMurry and Lamar Tech vs McNewse.
Sunland Park racing on Sunday delivered a series of early finishes with Saint Mawel and Burning Beau short odds winners in the day’s first events while dead heats and close exotics marked the card. Trainers and jockeys saw mixed results as values shifted across the program.
Odessa Golden Gloves lightweight boxer Ennedino Nunez, 26, remained in critical condition Sunday after a bout in Midland Texas. The incident drew UPI coverage with updates on his medical status.
Eastern New Mexico University begins a busy February swim schedule with home and away dual meets against Oklahoma on February 1, Texas Tech on February 4 and New Mexico on February 8. The Hounds, 1-1, look to improve as coach Lew Binger emphasizes progress from a young squad.
A new move in Britain seeks to cut nurses' working hours amid shifting health service policies. SWC State notes the reform will affect staffing in public hospitals and raise questions about patient care and shift coverage.
SMU and Rice powered to wins as SWC action resumed. Oklahoma City fell 79 78 to SMU while Rice beat Trinity 94 74 with Kendall Rhine resting part of the game. Arkansas Tulsa Baylor and TCU losses shook the top spots as Rice Rhyno widened his scoring lead.
Rice Owls returned from two week academic examinations to rout the Trinity Tigers 74 4 at the Earl Sanis Memorial gym. Rendall Rhine led Rice with 8 points on a variety of shots while Pete Renice scored 18 to pace the fast break and finish as Rice’s top scorer.
West German government votes a large sum for viewish victims of Nazi cities. The move aims to compensate survivors and acknowledge wartime suffering.
Sizable slate this week features a six game tile with Texas teams. Sestevien hosts Tarleton at Fort Worth while Southwest Texas meets Agst theran. Christi on earunies.
Villanova, ranked seventh, defeated Penn 72 48 led by sharp shooting from Wally Jones and strong inside play from Jim Washington. The Wildcats improved to 12 4 as Jones scored 12 and Washington 7 before the second half surge and a late breakaway.
Mexico City reports that Mexico and the United Aral Republic signed an agreement to boost trade. Each nation will adjust its shipping laws to regain favored access and improve commerce between the two countries.
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