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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1972

Page

12

Mackey Slams Pro Basketball Merger Plan Before Senate

Baltimore Colts lineman John Mackey told a Senate antitrust subcommittee that a merger of the NBA and ABA would enslave players and deny them freedom to choose. NFLPA president Mackey contrasted basketballs two leagues with football’s free agency and warned 28 teams would strip players of their rights. Ed Garvey and Rep Louis Stokes joined in opposition, noting basketballs racial and economic dynamics and urging protection of players earnings during short careers.

Washington John Mackey Senate Congress Baltimore Colts Senate Antitrust and Sam J. Ervin Pen.c Ketball Association American Basketball Association Mackey National Football League Players Association Stokes

Rippee Guides Chaparrals to Holland Sweep

Steve Rippee directed Chaparrals to a Holland sweep while Western locals Williams, Hegland, and Cleveland figures tallied wins. Two local boxers finished 11 to 1 and 14 to 4 as state titles were pursued with future plans noted for Minneapolis nationals.

HCIC Star Sets Mark in Big Spring

BIG SPRING Big Spring HCIC standout Archie Myers 62 sophomore guard Howard County Junior College broke the national career junior college scoring record with 2199 points over two seasons. The previous mark of 2191 belonged to Robert Burrow Lon Morris JC Jacksonville Tex set in 1952 53. Myers has about 93 college offers and is weighing options.

Big Spring Archie Myers Howard County Junior College Cleveland, Miss Stond Robert Burrow Lon Morris JC Jacksonville Tex

Texas Tech Opens Season With Win Over Arizona in Doubleheader

Arizona sputtered in a doubleheader split as Texas Tech pitcher Ted Capka allowed nine hits and 12 earned runs in the opener. Bob Allen hit for the cycle in the nightcap, driving in four and scoring four as Tech rallied to win the set. Raiders stand 6-2, Arizona 8-0. Duke names Dr Grant James Will A Dungee as women's track athletic director.

Avalanche-Journal Tucson Ariz Arizona Texas Tech Jerry Lee Ted Capka Hick Bickle Prince Cor Wath Saetors Inca Raider Suyenk Sis Angynss Hlawever Oebild Arvona Mike Gites Barry Heffpank Steve Morris Robin Kilmer Deus Ault Lace VW Dita Hoffpauli Bob Wiebe Bobby Lewis Joan Figueroo Ault Cecil Norris Norris Dave Hazard Mite Bob Allen John Gwin Gary Copeland Judy Meldoza Morris Tech Raiders Lorman Miss Corn A&m Durham N.C Grant Fective J. Carl James Will A. Dungee Duke University Russia Eddie Cameron

Four Teams Dominate GAAA All-District Selection

Snyder Brownfield Dunbar Lamesa each place two players on the GAAA All-District squad chosen Monday. The 10 man group includes three unanimous selections and features standout seniors and sophomores from each school.

Snyder Brownfield Dunbar Lamesa Wain Garner Tommy Washington Kent Mi Curles McQurley Perth Fers Basler Hub

Embry Named Bucks General Manager in 1969

Wayne Embry, longtime Bucks center and captain, is named general manager of the Milwaukee Bucks in their first season. William Alsveron, Milwaukee attorney, will be interim president as the club proceeds with its management restructuring. Embry played college ball at Miami University of Ohio and had previous pro stints with various teams before joining the Bucks.

Milwaukee Wayne Embry Milwaukee Bucks National Basketball Association Milwaukee Proofessional Sports and Services, Inc The Bucks William Alverson Embry Miami University of Ohio Tsuen

Rippee stars as LCC sweep Western New Mexico in opener

Silver City New Mexico reports Steve Rippee Day as Lubbock Christian College senior raps five hits steals three bases and drives in seven runs. Chaparrals sweep doubleheader 11-1 and 14-4 to begin the season, with nine and seven run innings highlighted.

Avalanche-Journaly Silver City N.M Steve Rippee Lubbock Christian College Chaparrals New Mexico Han Gross Robert Vitlites Guinde Happee Vittiuion Stan Tatum Rid Sind Hiner Garza Benavides Gareva Fvan Asses

Baseball and squash notes from a busy sports day

The report describes college baseball openers with pitchers Hernandes and McChules, key hits by Gross and Vittlu tions, and a strong nightcap led by Ta lat Sa ow Pye. It also notes squash action with top seed Sharif Khan defeating Mohibullah Khan in Toronto by nine games to one.

LSU fires Maravich and two assistants in coaching shakeup

LSU announces the firing of basketball coach Press Maravich along with assistants Jay McCreary and Greg Bernbrens immediately. Chancellor Taylor's screening committee will select a new head coach as Maravich's six season 76-86 LSU tenure ends following a 3-23 first year.

Baton Rouge Mara Vich Louisiana State Qaad Laredar Carl Maddux Jay McCrears Greg Bernbrens Matavieh Pete Maravich PSU Atlanta Hawks National Basketball Association Acon IDSC Pboard Maddox Muravich McCreary Bembrook LSU Cecil J. Taylor Maravich Ajlquippa Hhe Tiger

Pettit Stirs Hope for Key Football Help at Center Court

GBurle Pettit could deliver a game changing moment for Tech after a troubled stretch. Fans urged for his impact as Littleton joins the team to fill a void left since Donny’s graduation, hoping Pettit can power late rallies and revive open games.

Littleton Donny Fan Tech Honnie Jorg

Six-Run Burst: Texas Rips Chisox In Early Surge

The Texas Rangers defeated the Chicago White Sox 1-1 in an error-filled exhibition after a heavy rain. Rangers scored six in the first inning on three bats four walks an error and sacrifice. Several other exhibition games followed with Mets beating Boston 4-2 and Detroit routing Pittsburgh 4-3.

Associated Press Texas Rangers Chicago White Sox Rangers Chicago Horacio Pena Mike Paul Ron Law Tom Bradley White Sox New York Mets Boston Minnesota New York Yankees Detroit Pittsburgh Wayne Garrett Ken Boswell Ray Sadecki Mets Boswell RBI Garrett Jim Fregosi Fregosi Carl Yastroemski Luis Beniquez Jim McAndrew Lew Krausse Bobby Darwin Yankee Jim Hardin Twins Mike Adams Jim Raat Hardin Totas Gunes New York Petersburg

Unclear OCR Summary of Sports Scores and Locations

Fragmented text lists scores and teams across many schools and places with multiple errors. Names like Wichita State, Boston, Tennessee, Green Bay, Oklahoma, Monmouth, and Eastern Kentucky appear among jagged references. No coherent narrative or single event can be determined from the readable portions.

Wichita St Fesas Miwaskee Boston Tenessee Manteca Basten Kertocky Moy Witewater Wis Green Bay Woneie Mienter Be Oulahoma Katey LUNG Alanama Monmouth Ratsere-Camden Duce Phayotfay Isier Amanda Th Ferris Lake Superior Earlham Matian Tiest Fisk Nirgitia Eastern Kentucky Assumption Kina Orel Pan American Bebaul

Queens Fly Queens drub Hanger 54 to 31 to end season

The Wayland College Flying Queens defeated Hanger 54 31 to cap the regular season. They open defense of their national title on March 14 in Council Bluffs Iowa.

Plainview Wayland College Queens Council Bluffs

Blues Add Rights Wing to Western Hockey League Club

The Blues announce new players joining their Western Hockey League roster with Don Thomson and a move for center Flo Thomson. They also recalled Witsie Stephenson from Kansas City in the Central Hockey League.

STO Bouis Hendin Blues Snd Maomdus Flos Thomson Dense Blues Witsie Stephenson Kansas City Central Hockey League

Riverside coach resigns after two-year tenure

Gary Knecht, football coach at the University of California at Riverside, resigned Sunday after leading the program for two seasons. He cited personal reasons for stepping down.

Riverside Calif Gary Knecht University of California At Riverside

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