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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1970
Page
15
Missouri Valley Conference officials will vote on West Texas State University's application to join the league. A Saturday meeting in Dallas will determine membership with a decision expected by July 6. If admitted WTSU could compete in spring sports next year, but football may wait two more years.
Mac Foster a 24 straight knockout machine challenges Jerry Quarry in a 10 round heavyweight at Madison Square Garden. Foster, No 5 in latest rankings, holds a 24 0 run while Quarry 35 4 4 seeks to rebound after recent Garden losses. Main event at 9 00 p m CDT televised to about 65 cities with local blackout in New York area. Foster to earn 35000 guaranteed or 25 percent of gate while Quarry pockets 50000 or 25 percent.
Brazil faces Uruguay while West Germany meets Italy in semifinals as defense meets attack. Uruguay travels from Puebla to Guadalajara amid protest over travel plans. Italy aims to curb German offense led by Gerson and Rivelino while goalie Albertosi defends a single goal allowed.
Doug Rau of Texas A&M has signed a bonus contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers and will report to the Bakersfield Class A club in the California State League. The junior posted a 9-1 record, was named to the second-team All-America by the Baseball Coaches Association, and set a Texas A&M strikeout record with 228 in 1902-3 innings.
41 year old Jack Hartman from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale is named Kansas State University basketball coach succeeding Cotton Fitzsimmons who left for the Phoenix Suns. Hartman will begin July 1 and comes with a 144-64 eight season mark at Southern Illinois including four NCAA College Division qualifications and a 24-2 1966-67 season with an NIT title.
Odessa hosts this year’s Men's West Texas Golf Tournament with 250 plus players. Defending champion Robert McKinney of Lubbock is expected to compete for a second straight title and will join the pro am as the event kicks off at Odessa Country Club.
Arnold Palmer five-time former U S Open contender remains a major draw and top figure in golf. He cites work on a new driver and targets a return with recent strong finishes, eyeing the British Open after ongoing slump scrutiny.
Cincinnati Bengals sign draft selection Larry Ely from Iowa and free agent Doug Dressler from Chico State on Tuesday. Ely, a 16th round pick in 1970, served as Iowa’s defensive captain and top tackler. Dressler, a tight end, was a standout pass receiver for Chico State in California.
Chicago Bears running back Brian Piccolo died of cancer at Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases at about 2 a.m. CDT age 26. Survivors include his widow Joy and three daughters. Owner George Halas and teammate Gale Sayers offered heartfelt tributes to the Wake Forest star who became a symbol of courage and perseverance in football and life.
Phillip Schraub of Midland carded a 2 over par 72 to top the 16 17 division at Andrews Country Club. He edged a four way tie with Crawford winning a playoff on the second extra hole. Freddie Lynch won the 14 15 bracket after a playoff, while Bobby Smith topped the 12 13 group with a 75. The 54 golfer field marks a West Texas PGA tour stop. The next event is at Yoakum County Golf Club in Denver City.
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