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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1972

Page

12

NBA Officials Under Fire Over Referee Quality Says Counsel

NBA Players Association counsel Fleisher says player quality is high but officials are hurting the game. He notes widespread complaints this season, talks with the commissioner, and a push for better selection and screening of referees with player input.

NBA New York National Basketball Association Jorhay Oss Bom Fletsher Commissomers Office Walter Kennedy Gene Shue Coad Baltimore Bullets John Nucotola Fleisher Players Association

Arizona Ups Victory Streak To Three Against Raiders

ROD MILBURN, a 21 year old junior at Southern Lal University and holder of the world record in the 120 yard high hurdles, was named winner of the James J Corbett Memorial Award as Louisiana's top amateur athlete for 17. Milburn is the first Negro athlete to win the award in its five year history. He received 29 votes from sportswriters, beating Dwight Lamar of Southwestern Doering.

Rod Milburn Southern Lal Universit James J. Corbett Louisiana Cauisiana State University Milburn Dwight Lamar Southwestern Doering Hones Maiburn

Arizona coach Peter Lersemy resigns after two years

University officials announced the resignation of Peter Lersemy after a two year tenure as coach of the Tarson school. The NCAA cited poor student academic standing and overall athletic program issues. William Franklin, Purdue senior, signed by the Virginia Squires for a reported sum.

Ltniversity OF Arizona Boshothid Peter Lersemy Laren Tarson Hunter College Hiraca College Wam NCAA Jacqueline Wester Virginia Squires Purdue William Franklin Franklin

Cats Deal Tech Ace First Loss

Arizona defeated Texas Tech twice 5-4 in eight innings and 7-3 in the nightcap to hand Tech its first loss of the series. Arizona improves to 10-45 on the year while Tech slips. game details note Ault’s two RBI and a late grand slam by Garcia for Arizona, plus pitching lines and fielding miscues shaping both games.

Georgia Nevada Texas A&m Melvin Howard Warner-Riobbins Gia Ed Simonin Las Veras Simonin Avalanche—Journal Tucson Ariz Texas Tech Arizona Raiders Steve Brack Jack Pierce Garcia Ault Oruns Jharry Hoffpauli Tech Rutt Coc Norris Shark Sandy Prince Larry Knight Prince

Exhibition baseball eruptions overwhelm pitchers in spring action

In spring exhibitions the Pittsburgh Pirates bombed Roeda Moret for five runs and Dick Polo for six in a 13 1 victory over the Red Sox as Vic Davalido homered and Bob Moose Poh Veale and Bruce Kison held Boston to four hits. The Yankees rallied for eight in the seventh to beat the Rangers 14 9, while the Mets hammered the Tigers 9 4 and the Rangers jumped Lindy McDaniel for five in the first.

Pittsburgh Pirates Ro Eda Moret Dick Polo Boston Red Sox Vic Davalido Bucs Bob Moose Poh Veale Bruce Kison Red Sox New York Herr Cape Yankees Nie Texas Yantes Bontles Ty Ron Swoboda George Pena Pena Rangers Lindy McDaniel Don Mincher Mets Detroit Bob Strampe Seth Vevers Wawne Cuercett Thave Schneck Ted Muartitee Ceteed Pose Bade Trephe Chey Foontes Ferry dSoosman Ani

Twins Rally To Beat White Sox 9 6 In Fifth Inning Push

Charley Williams pitched for New York while Charlie Manuel drove in three runs with a homer and a single as the Minnesota Twins erased a deficit to win 9 6. The Twins took the lead with four runs in the fifth inning highlighted by Manuel RBI single and Eric Soderholm two run double.

Charley Williams New York Charlie Manuel Minnesota Twins Chicque White Say Twins Manuel RBI Eric Soderholm Jess Aatne Furetoom Kerry Pardes Chuck Chapman Swemshire Surman von Tindall Tindall Secord Advancr Cloud CHS Johonny Foster Cormmnido Jere Stean Ratan Arun Patton Farrar Patton Mike Tewson Atilene Reesee Ts Chin Foster Coronade Soncde Bull Walls Sanitie Pack

Dooley contract approved by Georgia board amid moves

Georgia athletics chief Joel Faves says a new feurescar contract for football caged Vince Dooley has been approved by the university athlete board. Terms of the pact were not announced. Doniev named assistant athletic director. Florence State University reports EK Billingham told he is no longer employed after being replaced. Billingham disputes discharge or resignation.

Georgia Joel Faves Vince Dooley University Doniev Dooley Florence State University Florence Ala EK. Billingham Billingham Bo B. Norton

Boxers Clash in London as Pinegan KO’s rival in fifth round

European light heavyweight champion Pinegan battered Byctetown’s challenger in London on Tuesday night and stopped him in the fifth of ten rounds. Both fighters were warned in the first round. In U S high school sports news James Kars signed a three year contract to coach football at Tascosa High School succeeding John McGuire who left after five seasons.

Cris Pinegan Derty Bans Byctetown Tenn London James ‘Joeke' Kars Tascosa High School John McGuire Harris Dail South Garland

Westerners fall to Dons as Levelland tops Hereford

In a rough district clash the Levelland Lobos powered past Hereford 6 2 behind Grant Dukes who blasted two solo homers and worked six innings. Lusk of the Westerners contributed a key hit but Hereford struggled to keep pace as Morton eyes next season and coaches offer contact numbers.

Levelland Grant Dukes Levelland Lobos Hereford Dukes Jerry Ware Charlie Ward

Snyder Tigers edge Midland in 2-0 victory

Snyder used timely runs in the fifth and sixth to beat Midland 2-0. Tim Holder limited Midland to three hits while Snyder tallied solo runs to secure their third win. Midland fell to 3-2 as miscues and unclear names cloud the rest of the box.

LCC Chaparrals Sweep Western New Mexico In Doubleheader

Lub bock Christian College overwhelmed Western New Mexico 20-6 in game one with 24 LCC hits and a 10 run burst including 30 straight hits with two outs in the seventh. Rodney Cox pitched a four hitter for the nightcap shutout as LCC improves to 4-0.

Avvalanche-Journal Silver City Bock Christian College Copener Rodney Cox Chaparrals New Misueo Cox

Dunbar Netters Win Dual Meet

Dunbar edged Pistacade in a dual tennis meet with wins in boys singles and doubles. Perry Jackson defeated James Robinson 6-3 6-0 for Pistacade’s lone win. boys singles and girls doubles results are listed with several players from EHS DHS and DB in action.

Dunbar Netters Dunbar Wathi Pistacade Pistacade Perry Jackson James] Robinson Boys Ingles Wubert Blevens DMI Terry Hunter EHS Gree Matthews DHS Jimmy Smith Gerald Jackson Harold Hall BHR Perry Jackson James Rebinson Elevene Matthews Hs del Hunter-Jackson Jel Bavig Kanders- Rone Koishten Des Lawrence Keele Gurl Binglies Pam Kuighten Tema Guerrero Beverly Davis PHS Hatersuerrers WHS Margaret Fisner Dhe Sandra Thompson Olympia Melton

Big Spring Nine Defeats Brownfield 7-0 in Opener

Cubs pitcher Billy Blankenship fanned 14 as Big Spring Steers beat Brownfield 7-0 in the opener. Hunt closed with three scoreless innings. Benavides had five hits, Garza and others contributed in a one-sided Texas high school baseball game played Tuesday afternoon.

Mike Adams Bart Reynolds Cox Soownam Benavides Garva Blau Hunt Richards Clark Ego Bee Adams Karl Meenglle Ooo Garia Cate Pho Bhatter Blankenstep Henarder Marin Kankea lRusset Foruthen Ihaoa Gardner Garcta Cardona Joan Leo Osehethee Cardia Boetard Garza Bratkin MB Flores Gara. Litivhards Tatum Bac Cub Billy Blankenship Big iSpring Cubs

Wood Will Speak At Hale Center Banquet

Gordon Wood coach at Brownwood High and winner of state titles will be the main speaker at Hale Center fall sports banquet Friday night at 7:30 p.m. Hale Center athletic teams will be introduced and the Fighting Heart award for the most courageous athlete will be announced.

Hale Center Gordon Wood Brownwood High Jany Texas

Slaton Raiders aim for better season as spring drills start

Burle Pettit reports on Slaton football spring training with Carmichael, Barnes, and Hutchins amid quarterback duel and new offense. Hutchins nailed a 180 yard eighth hole ace at Slaton Municipal Course, signaling solid form as the Raiders pursue improvement this year. Orval Pierce, Carsten, and Bill Taylor also featured in drills and event notes. The piece suggests the team may settle the quarterback question and emerge stronger.

Slaton Bobby Tech Hutchins Lubbock Slaton Municipal Orval Pierce Dons Carsten Bill Taylor Raiders Hutching

Exhibition Line Scores From New York Games

Exhibition line scores are listed for multiple games in New York venues with results noted for teams including New York and Houston. The brief shows scattered team names, results, and locations like Fort Lauderdale and Lakrmasd with unclear dates and scores.

Texas College basketball results and standings mixed with names

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TINDALL BIG GUN Abilene Outscores Coronado By 7-5

Coronado faced Abilene ace Chat Thomas as the Mustangs surged to a 7-5 win. The Avalanche-Journal notes Abilene’s offense balanced by strong pitching from Thomas, with Coronado mounting a late push that fell short.

Abilene Coronado Dave Dante Avalinche- Journal Abiene Chat Thomas Mustangs

Coronado Narrowly Misses Upset After Errors

Moore latehomes failed to come through as the Fagdes edged Coronado 7 to 5. Athlone relied on David Tindall’s seven hits in seven at bats, but five errors kept Coronado within striking distance.

Athlone David Tindall Coronado

Monterey beats Midland as Moore shines on mound

Moore dominated a chaotic game for Monterey, striking out seven and allowing only infield hits. Lee and Patterson produced early danger, but Midland stalled as the Rebels triumphed with timely hits and solid defense.

Rebels Hinson Plainsmen Jimmy Sharkie Shaw Moore Yieti Glen Yarbrough Marlin Hamilton Morteres

Double Main Tops Mat Card at Fair Park Coliseum

Dery Funk Sr known as the King of the Texas Death Matches faces Cyclone in one main event at Fair Park Coliseum. Dick Murdock defends the Brass Knuckles title versus Al Hayes. Ricky Romero battles Bobby Duncum. Midgets Cowboy Lang and Wee Willie Wilson clash, while Mr. O Rama and Roma meet Mr. Wrestling and Jerry Kozak in a non title affair.

Dery Funk Sr Texas Cyclon “Ore Fair Park Coliseum Dick Murdock al Hayes Western States Ricky Romero Bobby Duncum Cowboy Lang Wee Willie Wilson Mr. O'Rama Roma Mr. Wrestling Jerry Kozak

Toucerney Sets Silverton Volleyball and Homemakers Tourney

The L C A Junior Study Club sponsors its annual volleyball tournament from April 11 to 15 in Toucerney and will be followed by the Silverton Young Homemakers tournament April 20 to 22.

Toucerney Silverton L.C.A Silverton Young

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