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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1970
Page
12
In a New York gathering Dempsey and Carpentier revisited boxing’s first $1 million gate from 1921. They recalled the bout in Jersey City and discussed guarantees versus percentages while noting ages of 75 and 76 and the $225000 and $500000 sums.
Kentucky guard Gene Rhodes presided over the first practice of the ABA Colonels rookies camp as 17 hopefuls attended. Pro signees Dan Issel and Mike Pratt joined fellow ex Kentucky players while a collision left Pratt with a broken nose that he reset and vowed to play through.
Lane Ayers the state Class AA pole vault champion signed a letter of intent with Texas Tech. He cleared 13-6 to win the Class AA title, succeeding Raider record holder Bob Blain who cleared 15-8 this spring. Ayers is Tech’s ninth track signee this spring, joining junior college and schoolboy signees.
Lubbock’s John Conine won the 16-17 age group with a 40 36 76 total, edging a trio for the title in the Brownfield junior golf tour. Steve Ellis tied for second after a playoff, with Rodney Pritchard and David Ugland also in the mix. Ken Taylor claimed the 14-15 title after beating Mark Noble on the second extra hole. Jeff Richardson won the 12-13 age group with a 79, while Rex Roberts was runner-up with 83. Another tourney is scheduled in Andrews today.
Rex Goodson, the Kansas City Royals No. 1 draft pick, from Longview Texas, aspires to emulate Mickey Mantle. The 6 foot 1 inch, 180 pound athlete starred at Pine Tree High School, played multiple sports, hit .477 in 1968 and .462 in 1969 for American Legion, and will train in Kingsport then Florida Instructional League after a stint in the Appalachian Rookie League.
The annual Men's West Texas golf tournament will be held at Odessa Country Club starting Thursday, 72 holes of stroke play with a proam Wednesday. Defending champion is Robert McKinney of Lubbock, who will defend against players from Del Rio to the Panhandle and Fort Worth area.
The South Plains golf calendar lists numerous Pro-Am, partnership, and invitational events across Texas towns including Amarillo, Plainview, Meadowbrook, Lovington, and Brownfield from June through October. Notable items include Hunsley Hills CC Pro-Am in Canyon, Meadowbrook sweepstakes, Hillcrest and Lovington partnerships, and junior and women’s contests. Defending champs Roy Peden and Ronnie Huckabee of Kermit are among expected participants. over 100 golfers anticipated for a 36 hole stroke play majority with Friday qualifying and Saturday finals.
Washington coach Vince Lombardi greeted 62 players including rookies and free agents at Georgetown University for four days of spring precamp workouts. The sessions cover passing, defense, return drills and 40 yard sprints as Lombardi evaluates talent ahead of July camp in Carlisle Pennsylvania. Notables in attendance include QB Sonny Jurgensen and DBs Rickie Harris and Tom Brown.
Vann Williford, NC State scoring record holder, signed to play with the Carolina Cougars of the ABA. The 22 year old forward, 202 pounds, held school marks for single season points 710 and average 23.7, with career 19.1. He chose the Cougars over the Suns, citing preference to play there and convert to guard if needed.
A five man Lubbock squad defended its team title at the State Trapshooting Contest this weekend led by Neal Croshay Britt Robinson Clyde Tatum Claude Tatum and Bob Strandt.
West Germany risks Horst Hostiges knee bruises ahead of the Italy semifinal at Mexico City's Aztec Stadium while Uwe Seeler and Juergen Grabowski seek full fitness. Brazil Uruguay and Italy report minor injuries but expect full-strength lineups for the semifinals. Brazil favored to win with strong attacking form and top scorers Navarro Muller.
Pele, 29, says this World Cup is the cup of his life and that he plans to retire after the tournament. He aims to lead Brazil to victory, notes the competition’s rough play and praises FIFA efforts to protect players.
The NBC summer league features an early season showdown tonight between the Lubbock Skyliners and Hubbers, both at 0-2, with opening game at 7 and second game at 9 p.m. Also on the doubleheader slate, Lubbock iElectric faces Plains Meat.
The Milwaukee Brewers announced the sale of veteran relief pitcher Bob Locker to the Oakland Athletics. Locker, 32, played five seasons with the Chicago White Sox before being traded to the Seattle Pilots in 1969.
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