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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1973

Page

12

Shelby Mont fans pay tribute to 1923 boxing fiasco

Shelby Mont citizens prepare to honor the 1923 Dempsey Gibbons fight known as the Shelby Fiasco. The article recalls the fight’s chaos, gate receipts, and aftermath, including Glen Gibbons and John Dempsey memories and Kearns management controversy.

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Maccabiah Games Open With Israeli Fanfare Torch Run

The ninth Maccabiah Games opened in Tel Aviv with Olympian fanfare led by Tal Brody who carried the torch at Ramat Gan Stadium. Survivor Esther Shachamarov and Shaul Ladani joined him as 1,750 athletes paraded. Golda Meir attended as 27 nations marched and a memorial prayer honored Munich victims.

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Garvey Embraces Sub Role After Trade Talk Ends

Dodgers slugger Steve Garvey says he is happy as a supersub after retracting a trade request. He contributed two singles and two doubles leading to an 8 4 Dodgers win over Pittsburgh. Garvey, hitting .293, notes he can start against left handers and enjoys the move to first base as he remains a key pinch hitter.

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Alouettes Cut John Carlos and Others in NFL Headlines

Montreal Alouettes release wide receiver John Carlos after failed physicals as part of a broader NFL training camp round of moves. The Dolphins, Oilers, Falcons and other teams report signings, concussions, retirements and trades as camps open across the league.

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Owens Returns to Arizona State as Coach

Bob Owens resigns as athletic director of Scottsdale Community College to rejoin Arizona State University as a football coach and recruiting coordinator. Owens, 36, previously coached at ASU from 1967 to 1972 and replaces AL Luginbill who moved to Pasadena.

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Souvenir Bets Remain Uncashed From Secretariat Invitational

More than 3,000 bettors have yet to cash 11 170 dollars in winning tickets from Secretariat at Arlington Park's June 20 Invitational. Officials say uncashed tickets include seven 50s, 45 of 10, 114 of 5, and 4900 at 2. Ticket holders have one year to claim, after which uncashed payoffs revert to Illinois.

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Swedish Netter Takes SAS Job

Borg Sweden's No 1 tennis star signed a five year contract with Scandina van Airlines System SAS on Monday. He will work in the airline's sales department between tennis tournaments. SAS spokesman said Borg's qualifications automatically qualify him for the position.

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