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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1970

Page

12

Johnson Named Coach of Bruins After Sinden Departure

Tom Johnson, a former NHL defenseman and Bruins executive, was named coach of the Stanley Cup champions. Johnson, 42, signed a one year contract to replace Harry Sinden, who resigned after guiding Boston to its first Cup in 29 years.

Boston Tom Johnson Boston Bruins Johnson Harry Sinden Bruins Milt Schmidt Montreal Montreal Canadiens Schmidt Weston Adams Weston Adams Jr Tom Milt Chicago Black Hawks Linden

Death probes into Sawchuk case sparks investigation

Nassau County District Attorney opened an inquiry into the death of NHL goaltender Terry Sawchuk after a month long hospitalization. The autopsy cited pulmonary embolism and a liver laceration as contributing factors. Sawchuk died at New York Hospital aged 40 after surgery following a fall alleged to occur during a late night dispute with teammate Ron Stewart. Funeral plans set for Detroit with services Wednesday.

New York Nassau County Terry Sawchuk National Hockey League Sawchuk New York Rangers New York Hospital Dist Atty William Cahn Swachuk Long Island Ron Stewart Stewart Ontario

Unser Takes USAC Lead With Indy 500 Victory

Al Unser earned 1000 points for winning the Memorial Day Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway to surge to 1790 points atop the USAC championship. Dan Gurney trails at 1000, Mario Andretti 960, with the Milwaukee 150 mile race upcoming and a 300 point winner’s prize. A separate stock car schedule was rained out and rescheduled, leaving standings for multiple classes and drivers across midget and sprint categories.

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Conine Captures Junior Golf Title at Plainview

John Conine of Lubbock won the 16-17 age division by carding 0.475 at Plainview Country Club in the West Texas PGA Junior tour season opener. Bill Tourwillon finished runner up with 76, Kelly Hinds led the 14-15 group with 73, and Steve Talbot won the 12-13 bracket with 82. Snyder’s Bryan Hargrove won a Sudden Death playoff for runner up, after a 36 in regular play tied Levelland’s David Travis. Twenty five juniors braved wind and chill to compete.

Plainview John Conine Lubbock Plainview ‘Country Club West Texas Bill Tourwillon Lub *Bock Kelly Hinds Plain‘view Steve ‘Lester Steve Talbot Snyder Bryan Hargrove Levelland David Travis Tenty Brav

Pacers Sign Joe Cooke To ABA Pact

The Indiana Pacers announced the signing of 6 foot 3 guard Joe Cooke from Indiana University. A Toledo native, Cooke averaged 22.3 points per game in the 1969-70 season and 21.8 as a junior. he was drafted by Cleveland in the NBA and weighed 180 pounds.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana Pacers American Basketball Association Joe Cooke Indiana University Cooke Toledo Ohio Cleveland NBA

South Africa Keeps Apartheid for World Sports Policy

Prime Minister Vorster said South Africa will not abandon its apartheid system to participate in world sports. He accused Communist and Afro Asian nations of blackmail over sports boycotts linked to a canceled British cricket tour and rejected multiracial reforms as a means to save participation in international events.

Johannesburg South Africa John Vorsted Vorster Britain English Cricket Council Lsport

Cotton futures ease on hedging and liquidation drop

New York AP report shows No 2 cotton futures down 20 to 0 cents per bale after earlier gains of 55 cents. Trade hedging and liquidation pressure weighed on prices while steadiness in cash markets kept some buying in futures. middling cotton at 25.30 cents per pound for 12 markets per NY Cotton Exchange posting.

New York New York Cotton Exchange

Plains Farming Tribute Planned To First Champs

Debnam of Lamesa and three other 4-H livestock judging teammates from the 1920 national champions will be honored at the Texas 4-H Club Roundup in College Station. The Golden Anniversary tribute salutes the group for helping shape the National 4-H Club Congress and International Livestock Judging Contest.

Stephan A. Debnam Lamesa England Debnam Colege Station James Gordon Gillespie St. Louis Jack Turner Fort, Worth John Hutchison Texas Agricultural Extension Service Hutchison lIndeed Cotten Pen Eh aTee Heny Debnam Atlanta Mart Dawson County John E Anna A. Debnam Lamesa High School A&m College

Financial quotes from New York markets compiled by AP

The New York market report shows quotations supplied by the National Association of Investors, listing prices for securities from IDS Mutual to Vanguard, with bids and asks across Stocks, Funds, and Bonds. It notes daily figures and notable fund names, including Amer Express, Reed, and Drexel assets, amid fluctuating bids and midpoints.

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Debnam led 4-H winners to national honors and service

The article profiles Debnam and peers tied to 4-H livestock judging and agriculture. It traces Debnam’s path from Stonewall County agent to Midland projects, World War II service, and postwar roles in Brazil and farming. It notes Gil­lespie, Turner, and Dr. Wieting as contemporaries with prominent agricultural ties.

Dawson County C. T. Watson Dallas Debnam Texas A&m Stonewall Hockley Dawson Borden Midland Federal Farm Board Texas Cotton Cooperative Association American Cotton Association Arkansas Farm Bureau Extension Service West Texas Medal of Merit

Livestock Prices and Trading Report From Chicago and Fort Worth

AP reports mixed livestock activity with steers and heifers at mixed prices in Chicago and Fort Worth. Cattle supplies included prime and choice categories with varying yields and limited sheep market due to low demand. Prices ranged across cows, bulls, feeders, and calves, with feeder lambs noted at 22.90 to 24.00 per hundredweight.

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Riverfront Stadium to host 1970 All Star Game

Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced the 1970 All Star game will be in Cincinnati at Riverfront Stadium as scheduled. The Reds begin regular season play June 30 and Kuhn cited assurances from Frank Dale that the park will be ready with all facilities for players fans and media.

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Soybean futures rise mildly as oil leads on Chicago Board of Trade

Chicago grain trades mixed with soybeans showing gains amid strong export demand. Soybean oil attracts buying while meal rises on deferred options. grain futures stay in narrow ranges with wheat modestly higher and rye weak.

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