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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1969

Page

10

O J Simpson Weighs 600000 Price For Services

Philadelphia AP report details O J Simpson seeking at least 600000 for NFL or promotional work. Chuck Barnes of Its Headliners Inc says figure exceeds the Packers 1964 Donny Anderson deal and may involve motor and social work opportunities. Buffalo Bills hold top draft pick and may bid.

Philadelphia O. J. Simpson Southern California Chuck Barnes Headliners, Inc Indianapolis Ind Barnes Simpson Donny Anderson Green Bay Packlers Green Bay Packers Anderson Texas Tech Apache-Journal O. J Detroit Earl McCullough Baltire Johnny Uni Parnelline Mario Andretti Buffalo Bills Bills

Namath Says Bills May Get Tougher

San Francisco AP dispatch quotes Joe Namath saying the Buffalo Bills could face tougher times with O J Simpson joining the team. Namath notes the defense plus offense could make Buffalo strong in the AFL, but warns coach John Rauch must select a quarterback. He lists top AFL passers and asserts his own place at No 1.

San Francisco O. J. Simpson Buffalo Bills Joe Namath New York Jets Tokyo Philippines Okinawa Guam Simpson California Namath John Rauch Jim Otto Oakland Raiders Marv Fleming Greeny Packers Steve Wright New York Giants AFL Earl Morrall Baltimore Colts Colts Daryle Lamonica Raiders John, Hadl San Diego Bob Griese Miami Len Lawson Kansas City

Red Raiders Take Two In SWC Action

The Chiefs split with SMU and beat Arkansas 2 1. Rice also split with Florida State and Georgia Tech. OCU defeated and then lost to the Mustangs 103-84. Gene Phillips scored 30 points as Tech faces Texas in a SWC twinbill with Baylor at Fayetteville and Arkansas. The Aggies return to league play with Houston and a Saturday date with Texas.

Chiefs SMU Arkansas Rice Florida State Georgia Tech Mustangs OCU Gene Phillips Tech Texas Baylor Fayetteville Aggies TCU University of Houston Longhorns Austin Texas A&m Texas Tech Oklahoma City Tarleton State Georgia Oklahoma Texas Aa Pigeon Bayior Nome I 'G. Williams Is Phi Pe L Gatewood B.voight B. Barnett Aam K.papp D.boyd Ron Rte Cree Pave Texas B.barnet

Oaks Attendance Improves as Hannum Refocuses on Fans

Oakland coach and part owner Alex Hannum reports rising fan interest for the ABA Oaks despite a 35-5 start, drawing 6 781 to a home game and selling 5 000 tickets for a matchup with Houston. He credits hard work, star Rick Barry’s impact, and a strong fast break to the early success while eyeing sustained growth in the East Bay.

Oakland Philadelphia 76Ers Oakland Oaks American Basketball Association Alex Hannum Hannum East Bay Rick Barry Oaks theOaks Los Angeles the Oaks Houston Doug Moe ABA Larry Brown New Orleans Barry Liebowitz Steve Jones Ron Franz Warren Armstrong Gary Bradds Henry Logan Barry San Francisco Warriors NBA Ira Harge Amaz

Seagren Tops Indoor Pole Mark At Albuquerque Meet

Seagren soars to 17 feet 5 1 2 inches to break his indoor world record at Albuquerque Invitational. Ralph Doubell earns outstanding athlete honors with a world indoor 880 record of 1 47 9. Tom Von Ruden places second in the 880 as Doubell wins. Other results include George Young setting a two mile meet record and Kerry Pearce competing in the mile.

Albuquerque Bob Seagren Australia Ralph Doubell Seagren Doubell Tom von Ruden Clarke Oakland Houston Tomas Ericson University of New Mexico Tom Farrell Weh Loudat New Mexico Kerry Pearce Oregon Wade Be

Louisville Rules Drake To Narrow MVC Front Run

Louisville held off Drake 84-70 at Freedom Hall as both teams battle Tulsa for MVC position. Butch Beard led Louisville with 27 points while Drake’s Willie McCarter had 15 in a tense, collision‑heavy contest. Tulsa beat Southern Illinois 85-82 to stay within two games of the leaders.

Missouri Valley Tulsa Louisville Drake Freedom Hall Southern Illinois Cincinnati Memphis State Wichita North Texas State St. Louis Brad Cardinals Butch Beard Willie McCarter Bobby Smith Rob Washington North Texas Eagles Greg Carney Jack Matthews Ron Mendell Carney Mendell Crest Whitaker NTS Lee Winfield St Ota Bees Tigers Rick Roberson Jim Douglas Memphis Ed Tabash Bradley Ken Durrett

Golfer Billy Casper Named Golfer of the Year

Casper wins Golf Writers Association of America Golfer of the Year honor for 1968 at Pebble Beach near unanimous vote. He also earns Putter of the Year and will accept awards at the Metropolitan Golf Writers dinner in New York on February 17.

Pebble Beach Calif Billy Casper Golf Writers’ Association of America Casper Lee Trevino Bing Crosby New York

UCLA Dominates Midwest Swing As Alcindor Stars

Lew Alcindor tallies 35 against Northwestern and 34 versus Loyola as UCLA extends its perfect 30 game streak and retains the No. 1 ranking. Davidson Kentucky Illinois Notre Dame and others post notable wins while Louisville fights through a bench-clearing brawl in a 84-70 victory over Drake.

Associated Pres Lew Alcindor Ucla Bruins Northwestern Chicago Wildcats Alcindor UCLA Midwest Bruins Loyola Davidson Citadel Kentucky Louisiana State St. John's N.Y St. Francis New Mexico State Tennessee Tech Illinois Notre Dame LaSalle Temple North Carolina Santa Clara Duquesne Villanova Georgetown Ao Ue Licinia Bistay Coppin State Camppel Bt. Paul's St. Augustine's Stetson Tamper Jacksonville Univ Feirieigh Dickissor-Madison Florida Presbyterian North Caroine-Charlotte Mercer Carson-Newman Lee College Lincoln Memorial Knoxville Morehouse Baltimore King’s Towson State Frostburg State Alcorn A&m Grambling Detroit John Carrell Michigan Michigan State Toledo M Western Michigan Iowa State Nebraska Tulse Southern Illinois Xavier Air Force Deyton Miami Purdue Minneso Ohio Univ Kent St. Louis Bradley Cincinnati Memphis State Eastern Michigan Central State Ashland Wheeling Akron Cleveland State Wichita State North Texas Fairmont W.va Steubenville Central Missouri Ene Missouri State Til Nereace Olaf Beloit Barision Coe O Bi Benedict Rockhurst Kanockhurs Calvin Kalemasco Superior Detroit Tech Capital Ohio Northern Detroi College Mount Union Wooster Hope Mich Wittenberg Oberlin Heidelberg Hiram Indiana Tech Bluffion N. Dakota-Ellendale Jamestown Thomas M. Augsburg Mankato Michigan Tech St. Mary's Mins Pee Concordia William Penn Judson DL & Wartburg Briarchit Pershing Agakota State Parsons North Dakota State

Saturday College Scores Mixed Across Nation

A long list of university basketball results shows teams like Princeton, Dartmouth, Connecticut, Delaware Valley, and many others posting wins and losses. The scattered scores depict a busy Saturday with numerous conferences and venues nationwide.

Vague Scores Flow From Mixed Tournament Card

Sports brief lists results across basketball games in various leagues. Includes international clubs, college, NBA, and scattered city matchups with inconsistent scoring and teams such as Real Madrid, Fordham, Duquesque, Bonaventure, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Montreal, and Cleveland.

Columbus Toledo Dayton Fort Wayne Detroit Toronto Philadelphia Pittsburgh Rochester Hershey Providence Springfield Buffalo Baltimore Cleveland Quebec Omaha Houston Amarillo Fort Worth

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