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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1972

Page

11

Rangers arrive in Texas pride as new ballpark opens

Washington Senators star Casey Cox is the only move to Texas among 40 Rangers campers. Arlington hosts the Rangers new stadium amid Six Flags Over Texas Lion Country Safari and a mix of local attractions. Ted Williams says fans can laugh pray or watch them grow.

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UCLA Trends No 1 In Cage Poll and Race Track Plans

UCLA holds the top spot in the cage poll as a drag strip project moves forward with a planned April 9 opening. NHRA Raceway manager Hewt Starr outlines a two-mile test course near Idaieu with daily operations and weekend races drawing cars from Oklahoma, New Stern, Arkansas, and Louisiana.

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Red Sox Boss Laughs At Vida Blue Trade Rumor

General Manager Dick OConnell of the Boston Red Sox dismissed talk of acquiring Vida Blue from the Oakland Athletics. He noted persistent calls from Oakland owner Charles Finley but said talks would depend on what the Sox would offer, while Blue seeks a substantial raise after earning about $15 500 last year and pursuing $115 000 this season.

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Wheatley to Meet Roosevelt in AAAA State Semifinal

Houston Wheatley, a dominant big city program since 1968, faces Dallas Roosevelt in the opening AAAA state tournament game Friday afternoon. Snook, leading small town hoops, meets Old Glory in a first round Class B matchup Saturday morning.

Austin Houston Wheatley Big City Dallas Roosevelt Snook Old Glory

McDaniels Pro Basketball Eligibility Controversy and Notable Games

ACAA opponents charge that McDaniels signed a pre contract with the Carolina Cougars in 1970 and seek damages. He later joined the Seattle Supersonics amid contract disputes. The piece references NCAA ineligibility rulings and a Villanova case, plus high school results and upcoming playoff schedules in multiple classes and teams.

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Hamilton Hurls MHs JV To Win

Hamilton pitched a one hitter leading Monterey Junior High to a victory over Coronado JV. The game featured strong pitching from Hamilton and timely hits as Monterey built an early lead and held on.

Hamilton Mhs JV Marin Hamilton Monterey

UCLA Maintains Unbeaten Streak Atop AP Poll

UCLA remains the top team in the AP major college basketball poll after wins over California and Stanford. Penn jumps from fourth to second, overtaking North Carolina and Tennessee. Memphis State makes the biggest leap from 20 to 11 with wins over Louisville and Drake.

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Playoff Struggles Mount as SMU Faces Texas Injury Toll

The SMU roster battles injuries with Tage One vs UCLA lingering cramps, Scooter Lenox out with a pulled groin, Lynn Howden nursing a broken thumb and taped fingers, Woos hampered by a sore left hand, and Peestites Foot pain ahead of a key 91 77 win over Baylor.

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NIT invites eight clubs with three more in field

UTEP Texas El Paso and St Joseph's join Princeton to bolster the NIT field as eight berths remain for the March 17 start at Madison Square Garden. Princeton debuts in the 35 year history, while St Joseph's eyes a fourth NIT bid as eight independents including Oral Roberts Detroit and Duquesne are considered. The field already includes Jacksonville Fordham St John’s Niagara Syracuse and more as selection committee weighs ACC MVC and Big Ten teams.

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Jack Nicklaus Opens Commanding in Doral Open Victory

Nicklaus fired a strong Sunday round to surge past rivals including Boros, Crampton, and Shortridge, tying for lead earlier and finishing with a decisive win. The result boosts his season earnings to $94,097.15 after key early titles and a close finish to Trevino and Permaldi.

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Mileti Near Purchase of Cleveland Indians

Nick Mileti said he needs approval from the American League owners to finalize his purchase of the Cleveland Indians. He and Elmer Vernen Stouffer reached an agreement. price cited around 9 to 10 million dollars. Mileti will attend a special meeting in Sarasota to secure league consent and has indicated other bids were rejected.

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Odessa Ector dominates 2AAA All-District selections

Odessa Ector places three on the 2AAA All-District squad with seniors Jesse Watkins Darrell Mitchell and Joe Davis. Coach Al Oglesby earns Coach of the Year honors. Pecos Fort Stockton Monahans share two selections each. Kermit Andrews and Seminole add one each. Two sophomores Donald Walker and Bert Rainwater and one junior Donald Roberts also land spots.

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Stewart Rejoins Rangers in Cash Trade with Canucks

New York Rangers acquire veteran right winger Ron Stewart from Vancouver Canucks in a straight cash transaction. Stewart, 29, began the season with the Canucks after being traded from New York in November. He played 42 games this season as a defensive specialist with three goals and a single assist.

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