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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1968

Page

14

Cougars Open Glamorous Postseason Against Loyola

The NCAA tournament opens with Houston facing Chicago Loyola in Salt Lake City. Elvin Hayes reached 1,000 points in a 120-79 win over Virginia Tech as Davidson La Salle Texas Christian and others clinched bids. Princeton Columbia playoff set. Murray-East Tennessee in Ohio Valley clash on neutral courts.

NCAA Luperess Houston Chicago Loyola Cougars Virginia Tech Elvin Hayes Salt Lake City Imey Cena Murray East Tennessee Princeton Columbia Strees Lions John Hummer Tennessee Tech Ethene College Park la Salle St. John’s New York Davidson

ACCUS to review late model stock car engine rules

Chrysler requests rule changes ahead of ACCUS April 1 meeting potentially affecting hemi and wedge engines. Ford teams cite $28,000 four cammers and LeMans success as evidence of staying competitive. Stock car rules have long required production-based parts. debate focuses on carburetor limits and engine design while promoters seek parity. Daytona film show highlights South Plains Racing Association meeting agenda at Drover House.

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State's Golden Gloves Meet Opens in Fort Worth

The four night Texas Golden Gloves tour starts at Will Rogers Coliseum with two time national champion Jesse Valdez of Houston expected to box Thursday. Defending champions include Dallas Joe Cokes and San Antonio Roland Hernandez while Corpus Christi’s Lorenzo Trujillo and Seattle based rivals join the field as about 130 boxers prepare to register.

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Pistons Hold Off Bulls In Free Throw Spree

Detroit overcame early foul trouble and a Chicago rally to beat the Bulls 134-123 at Cobo Arena. Ten Pistons scored with Dave Bing leading at 34 points while Chicago's McLemore hit nine straight free throws en route to 23 points.

Detroit Pistons Chicago Bulls National Basketball Association Bulls Chicago Eddie Miles Miles Dave Bing Bing Len Chappell Jim Barnes Chappell Happy| Hairstone Joe Strander Dave DeBusschere McCoy McLemore

Ohl Sparks St Louis Past San Diego 106 104

Don Ohl came off the bench to score 27 points and lead St Louis to a 106 104 win over San Diego in an NBA game. St Louis led late but San Diego chopped the margin to a final 2 point gap as Pat Riley tied it 102 102 with 1 11 left.

ST. Louis Don Ohl San Diego Rockets Henry Finkel Pat Riley BM Bridge Finkel Dave Gambee Riley Lou Howson Richie Guerin Joe Caldwell Len Wilkens Bill Bridges Zelmo Beaty Locis Grr Tas Moul Ben Diogo Louis

Border Olympics Loom in Texas Track Scene

Texas college track shifts to Laredo and Arlington with Baylor SMU and Abilene Christian absent from Laredo field. Star sprinter James Hines seeks reinstatement to run, while James Cash leads TCU past Baylor and Arkansas, as Texas Tech and Rice show mixed results.

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State basketball tournament teams announced with new lineup

Class AAAA includes Odessa Permian Dallas Jefferson Houston Wheatley and San Antonio Brackenridge. Class AAA features Lubbock Dunbar Lake Highlands Conroe Seguin. Class AA lists Colorado City Mexia Kirbyville San Antonio Cole. Class A includes Aspermont City Italy West Sabine Louise. Class B shows Darrougett Lueders Avoca Prairie Valley Kennard Friendswood and Bronze. Pairings to be announced later. notes on records and standout performances from Hines Rollins Morton Mazza Carty Lindsey.

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Buccaneers Edge Mavericks 103 89 in ABA clash

New Orleans Buccaneers rallied from a weak first half to defeat the Houston Mavericks 103 89. Doug Moe led New Orleans with 34 points while Willie Somerset topped Houston with 20 as the Bucs broke a late tie with 15 straight points. Attendance 1 311.

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Frazier Mathis bout eyed as title clash heats talk

Reports from Louisville say a WBA title bout is planned for April with the winner to face the Mathis/Frazier survivor. Frazier, 190 pounds and 17 knockouts, promises a knockout. Mathis, 23–0 with 17 KOs, projects a long reach and nimble power.

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North Stars assign Wetzel to Rochester as Bauman returns

The Minnesota North Stars moved goaltender Carl Wetzel to Rochester of the American League on Sunday and brought Garry Bauman back onto the NHL roster.

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