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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1968

Page

16

Eagles Beat Abilene Christian High 69 to 57 in Loop Clash

LCHS Eagles, led by Gary Keener with 36 points, defeated Abilene Christian High School 69 57 to tie Fort Worth Christian for first in the Loop district standings. David Gregory added 16 for LCHS as the team prepares to host Morton Thursday in the LCC Fieldhouse.

Abilene Gary Keener Lchs Eagles Abilene Christian High School Eagles Fort Worth Christian High School Pawnede Sehool David Gregory LCTES Don Cripbell CHS Morton LCC

Sunland Park race results and a Czech moonshine bounty

Race results from Sunland Park New Mexico list multiple events with winners and payouts across classes, including Vein Victory and Won Fish among others. A separate report from Prague notes a moonshiner fined after turning wolves into a live bounty for a $165 reward.

Prague Czechoslovakia Michalovee

Oklahoma golfer Beth Dickson wins USGA Rob Jones Award

New York AP Beth Dickson the US and British Amateur golf champion who turned pro on his 24th birthday received the Rob Jones Award from the USGA at its tenth annual meeting. Dickson a Oklahoma State University graduate from McAlister Okla is the youngest recipient and cited for sportsmanship and notable Walker Cup and Americas Cup contributions.

New York Beth Dickson Rob Jones U.S. Golf Association Oklahoma State University McAlister Okla USGA Dickson Francis D. Ouimet Althouch U.S Lawson Little Canada Menics Britain

Harper Wins PGA Senior Golf Meet at East Course

Chandler Harper of Portsmouth Va posted a course record 32 32 4 under par to take a seven stroke lead after 54 holes at the 15th PGA Teacher Senior Championship at PGA National Golf Club East. Sammy Snead finished second with 214, Bob Hamilton third at 215, Haas Jr and Lopez tied for fourth at 217.

Palat Beach Gardens Fila Chandler Harper Portsmouth PGA National Golf Club Sammy Snead Snead Bob Hamilton Evansville Ind Freddie Haas Jr Gretna Joe Lopez Sr Miami

Field Scovell Award To Starr

Dallas sports leaders announce Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers will receive the Field Scovell Award for 1967 at a March 8 banquet. The Texas Sports Writers Association honors five top Texas figures Randy Matson, Tommy Nobis, Gene Stallings, Wally Lemm, and Tom Sewell for the prior year.

Dallas Dallas, All Sports Association Scovell Bart Starr Green Bay Packers Texas Texas Sports ‘Writers Association Randy Matson Tommy Nobis Gene Stallings Wally ‘Lemm Tom Sewell

Houston Tackle Inks Letter With Cougars

Hal Colson a 6-1 215 pound all district tackle from Houston Spring Branch High School signed a letter of intent with the University of Houston. He is the third player to join UH joining Ryan Courtney and Mark Craig. Cougar coach Melvin Robertson called Colson a fine prospect and said they are excited to have him.

Houston UPI Hal Colson Houston Spring Branch High School University of Houston Ryan Courtney Mark Craig

Unable to Determine Standout Details From Fragment

Fragmentary sports clipping mentions John Beasley and a team labeled A&M with reference to a tough matchup and a Raider connection. No clear date, location, or full event outcome is readable. summarizeable facts are extremely limited due to damaged OCR.

Turner’s Rebounds Spark Win Over LCC

Texas Tech freshmen won 99-66 led by Terry Turner’s 26 rebounds and 18 points. Larry Wood topped scoring with 28, while Tommy Hunley led LCC with 23 as the Picadors dominated boards 75-43 and improved to an overall 7-0 in the stretch.

Texas Tech Lubbock Christian College Terry Turner Picadors LCC Chaparrals Pies Higk Turner Houston Sam Houston Larry Wood Clay van Looren Tommy Hunley Hunley Pics Wood Loozen

Queens Tally 13th Victory

Wayland's Flying Queens won their 13th straight game by defeating the genclen Baptist Tigerettes 51 30 at halftime 24. Carolyn Dornak led with 19 points, Lois Finley added 14, Helen Gamble 16 for Quachila, and Myrla DeBerry scored 1. The Queens travel to Nashville Business College Monday night.

Sunland Park N.M UPI Vein Victory Ty Royal Kanero Yar Fish Andaie Pronto Mr. Bar Tagl Tally Malde Sara Agrado Sienty i Lashbork Moore Yapie Billy Bound Prof Nick Poly Tina Ea Ceeari Ris Furence Ae Ee Zee Little Rock Wayland Flying Queens Genclen Baptist Tigerettes Queens Tigerettes Carolyn Dornak Lois Finley Helen Gamble Quachila Myrla DeBerry Nashville Tenn Nashville Business College Wayland Tr Conchita Pickers Aasey Parish Lee Dornak Cantrell Nicholas DeBerry Finley Duckett Tucker Rowers

Five High School Athletes To Enroll At Rice University

Five high school athletes announced they would enroll at Rice University this fall. The group includes Dale Grounds of Dallas Samuels, a 6-0 190 linebacker and all district pick, Gerard Krolczyk from West Columbia a 6-4 210 tackle, Edwin from Mount Cannel a 6-2 230 standout, and Jimmy Davis of Houston Spring Woods a 6-0 175 quarterback and defensive back.

Houston UPI Rice University Dale Grounds Dallas Samuels Dallas Gerard Krolczyk West Columbia Edwin Houston Mount Cannel Jimmy Davis Spring Woods

Allen Eggert Named Rice University Head Athletics Trainer

Allen Eggert, 27, was appointed head trainer for athletics at Rice University succeeding the late Eddie Wojecki. A Rice graduate of 1963, Eggert served as a student assistant under Wojecki for four years and has been trainer at California Western University in San Diego for five years.

Houston Allen Eggert Rice University Eddie Wojecki Bo Hagan Eggert Wojecki Rice California Western University San Diego

Raiders to Play Chiefs in Kansas City Preseason Game

The Oakland Raiders announced a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City on August 24. The match marks a warm up before the AFL season.

Oakland Oakland Raiders American Football League Kansas City Chiefs Kansas City

Tech Takes 86 78 Win Over SMU for First SWC Victory

Tech's Gary Paul scores 24 as Vernon Paul and John Nelson also spark a 86 78 triumph over SMU. Dobbs and Haggard pace Tech with key late baskets while SMU leaders Sibley and Phillips top scoring with 28 and 28 respectively.

Page One Tech John Higginbotham Dobbs Gary Sibley Lynn Phillips Vernon Paul Raiders Jim Nelson Paul Nelson Steve Hardin Haggant Eeight

Kentucky dominates with late surge to beat Georgia

Dan Issel and Jaracz lead Kentucky as they build a 20 point cushion with seven minutes left. Mike Pratt scores 18 for the Wildcats while Issel and Berger control the boards. The teams combine for 90 field goals, surpassing an 85 mark in the conference clash.

Page One Dan Issel Kentucky Jaracz Clif Berger Mike Pratt Wildcats Issel Ieee Georgia

Baseball Draft Selections Show Wide Major League Interest

A scrambled OCR list detailing numerous draft selections with players from Oakland to New York, Baltimore to Los Angeles. Names, positions, and hometowns appear alongside team affiliations and physical metrics, illustrating a broad pool of amateur talent across multiple regions.

Badgers Top South Plains 82 76 In Western Junior College Play

Amarillo College Badgers defeated South Plains College Texans 82 to 76 Saturday night. Amarillo outrebounded 38 28 and made 27 field goals while SPC hit 32 percent in the opener. South Plains drops to 11 10 overall and 3 5 in conference. Amarillo moves to 34 in season and 3 3 in league. Jim McCrory led SPC with 19 points. David Clyde 16. for Amarillo Wolf 22, Wells 19, Falk 16. Texans visit Canyon to face West Texas A&M Stompers Monday.

Badgers South Plains Texans SPC Sseason Jim McCrory David Clyde Wolf Amarillo Wells Falk Canyon West Texas

Vikings weigh gamble for top collegian or veteran trade

Pro scouts list top prospects and potential trades as the Vikings face a pivotal draft choice. Possible targets include Gary Beban Donald Haven Moses Ron Yary and Beben while clubs like the Giants and Bengals maneuver for picks and established players in a complex exchange scenario.

Stallings Named Texas A&M Coach From College Station

Stallings takes over on February 1 succeeding Bones Irvin who retires after 20 years with A&M. The new coach, Bear Bryant mentor and former SWC star, led Alabama and coached freshmen at A&M before returning to restore the Aggies. He guided a late comeback to win the SWC and defeat Bryant in the Cotton Bowl.

Stallings Barlow Bones) Irvin A&m Faculty Athletic Council O. C D. Butler Texas A&m Alabama Bear Bryant Bryant College Station Aggies Crew

Baseball Draft Picks From Pacific Coast to Northeast

The article lists several draft selections: Sam Viney of Stockton California a right handed pitcher who also plays first base. Bob Johnson a right handed pitcher from Canoga Park. Steve Cates a left handed pitcher from Sunland. John Rivers an outfielder from Miami. Don Shrum a right handed pitcher from Houston. David Hoot an outfielder from Houston. Dave Baldwin a left handed pitcher from Charleston West Virginia. Jim Carter a third baseman from Huntington Beach California traded to Detroit. Steve Sibley a left handed pitcher from Torrance. Water Boston drafted as shortstop.

Oakland George Hendrick Peelatts Los Angeles Fremont Hls New York George Kazmarek Baltimore Baltimore Institute New York Yankees Hubert Bevitts Baxsapequa Masaapequa Hotston Glenn Adams Outtiaider Northridge Masa Ceveland Lambert Ford Chicago John Rivers Miami Miami-Dade Hkhrum Bas Houston Ross Sterling Minnesota David Hoot Autifalder Reagan H Chicago Cubs Dave Baldwin Pamiel Ditcher Charleston W. Va Matee J.C. i Mebetvoit Jim Barter Calif Golden West Wen Prenden Ihsive Hibley Terence Cao el Camino Waller Ransom Shortstop Booth Pays One Sam Viney Stockton California Bob Johnson Canoga Park Philadelphia Steve Cates Sunland Chicago White Sox Cincinnaati Don Shrum Jim Carter Huntingston Beach Detroit San Francisco Steve Sibley Torrance Boston Water

Cardinals Draft Maselbas Despite Earlier Red Sox Fine

The St Louis Cardinals closed the first round by selecting Mike Maselbas a right handed pitcher from Swampscott Mass The Red Sox had drafted and signed Maselbas last year but were fined 500 for ineligible signing and could not reselect him this year

St. Louis Cardinals Mike Maselbas Swampscott Mass Red Sox Maselbas

Track schedule outlines meets and hosts across Texas

The schedule lists track meets for Baylor and other schools from March through May. Events include Texas Relays in Austin, Colorado Relays in Boulder, and the SWC meet at Fort Worth with opponents such as Tech A M TCU SMU Baylor Texas and McMurry.

Baylor Austin Tech A&m TCU ISMU College Station McMurry New Mexico Wayland Texas Arlington SMU Dallas Colorado

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