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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1970

Page

19

Mantle recalls Yankee scout Greenway and early baseball dreams

Mickey Mantle reflects on his youth in Commerce Oklahoma and Miami Kansas as scout Tom Greenway eyed local talent in Baxter Springs. Mantle recalls his own talk with Greenway and a $500 payoff later joined by a $50,000 check for a Miami stop.

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Michigan State Fullback Don Highamith Plays in Three Post-Bowl Games

Michigan State senior half back Don Highamith appeared in three post-bowl showcases the Blue-Gray Ameri can Bowl and Senior Bowl contests highlighting his college career and all star appearances.

Michigan State Don Highamith

Eagles End Home Cage Year With Lockney Battle

Lubbock Christian High hosts Lockney in the final home game of the season as it eyes the State Tourney. The Eagles own a 24-4 overall mark and 9-1 in LCC play while Lockney sits 17-3 after a recent win. LCHS later travels to Abilene Christian for a rematch before closing against Lamesa and Christ The King.

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Sophs Sweep City Honors In Varied Stat Lines

Curry Mungle Sophs grab city honors with Pare Twos stripe. Perrin posts eight of nineteen from the field, perfect on free throws, and 12 rebounds. Harris posts a 40 from the field week with 24 rebounds. Davis leads scoring at 543 points, Wilson top rebounder with 402, Perrin near FT title, and Davis vs Perrin in assists.

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Dan Devine Sets Stanford Charge Amid West Staff Shifts

Dan Devine, 44, tops the West coaching staff as he moves from Arizona State to Stanford in 1963 while Ralston leads a 7 2 1 Stanford season. Firhardt serves as College Division rep. North Dakota State notes an undefeated 69 01 record last season. Tickets for the game not on sale yet, with reservations likely soon. In Tokyo, Shintaro Wichiyama defeats Sang Yong Cho in a bantamweight title bout.

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Pro Football Draft Round Nine Through Seventeenth

The list details multiple NFL draft selections across rounds nine to seventeenth, naming players by name, college, and NFL teams. Teams include Chicago, New York Jets, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Dallas, Detroit, and more with players from Auburn, Indiana, UCLA, Texas, and others.

Oarsman Hugh Wardell-Yoburgh Dies in England Road Crash

Hugh Wardell-Yoburgh Olympic rower and past Diamond Sculls winner at Henley died in a road accident in Feltham England on Wednesday. The 31-year-old former champion was described as a skilled rower and a respected athlete by officials.

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Final Day Pros Draft Two Tech Grid Stars

The Ohio State player tabbed as a top college rusher in the season fell to the ninth round of the draft by New Orleans. An NCAA rushing leader and high scorer ranked 218 overall as the Jets add Idaho State pass catcher Bell to their roster joining Sauer and Maynard.

Ohio State New Orleans New York Jets George Sauer Don Maynard Bell Idaho State

College football draft picks feature top receivers and kickers

The report highlights top NCAA players taken in the draft led by a star with 96 receptions 1522 yards and 20 touchdowns. Zenon Andrusyshyn UCLA style placekicker shown with 65 yard practice kicks was drafted by Dallas. Larry Brewer Louisiana Tech tight end went to Atlanta in round eight. Sant Twins Michigan State alum seen in pro ranks at 71 years. Ron guard drafted by Houston in round five. Rich linebacker selected by Los Angeles Rams in round eight.

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Ashe Denied South Africa Visa Upsets International Sports

Arthur Ashe the American tennis star had his visa denial to enter South Africa for the South African Open in March. The move drew swift protests from the USTA and U S State Department and raised fears of South Africa’s expulsion from Davis Cup and further international sports bans due to racial segregation laws.

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Wrestling Bout Ends In Draw At Fairpark Coliseum

In a main event at Fairpark Coliseum Terry Funk and Dory Funk Sr. drew with Mad Dog Harley Race and The Beast as both teams were counted out in the third round. Semifinal saw Bull Ramos stop The Lawman while subbing for Gorgeous George Jr. Other results: Ricky Romero beat Emil Du spree, Mr. Wrestling defeated Jerry Kozak, and Rufus R. Jones beat Billy Spears.

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