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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1971
Page
15
Dallas Star posted a rapid 9.3 in track events at a morning meet. The performance highlighted sprint speed and competitive times among racing participants.
Dan Henry reports from Arlington where South Oak Cliff's Larry Jefferson clocked 9.3 seconds for 100 yards, topping Texas Best Track Performances. Plainview's Randy Lightfoot joins the leaders in the 120 yard high hurdles. Don Ausmus tops 60 foot shot put, with many Texas athletes named across events, including Karl Johnson, Craig Brooks, and Larry Thornhill. The piece previews upcoming meets such as Lubbock Invitational and Canyon Reef Relays with multiple schools listed.
Snyder defeated Midland 10 to 7 as Tommy Washington blasted a three run homer in the fifth and David Thompson and Butch Buchanan added two run doubles to fuel a late surge. Marvin McClanahan earned his first win of the year on the mound.
Denver City High School basketball suspended for one year by the Texas UIL. The Mustangs may play the 1971-72 schedule but cannot compete for the district championship after it was found a player participated in five tournaments, exceeding UIL limits.
At Dunbar All-Sports banquet Instant replay night honored Raymond Bogus and George Thomas. Bogus won the Coaches' academic award for the third year. Thomas repeated as MVP. Senior Charles Melton won tennis. William High topped track. Glenn Davis named top basketballer. Rocco Love earned Fighting Heart. Former coaches Ledberry and Hill got special mention. Curtis Gipson received a gold basketball trophy for his 300th career victory.
After a dramatic defeat in a high profile bout, Muhammad Ali or Clay contemplates a rematch as his career nears 27. He says champions learn to cope with upsets and vows to train harder for the next fight. The event drew massive global viewership and substantial gate revenue.
Anton High School will seek a new head football coach after Jim Gwaltney resigned to enter private business in Las Cruces New Mexico Supt John Paul Jones said applications are being accepted and interested coaches should contact Jones at the Anton High School.
The Chaparrals begin a 12 game homestand by hosting West Texas State in a twin bill at Artesia. Today's doubleheader starts at 11 p.m. CST with Glen Palmer starting for LCC and the nightcap lineup to feature Gary Ralston or Bart Hernandez.
Andy Hale shot a 77 to top Floydada as the Floydada Golf Tournament opened at Floydada Country Club. Seven teams of five compete with Floydada at 335, Friona 341, Olton 351, Littlefield 371, Crosbyton 374, Slaton 381 and Floydada B 409 after Tuesday’s round.
Hutcheson earns a 4 3 win as a seventh inning single scores Randy Robertson after a back and forth game with Tascosa. Utley strikes out 12 to earn the victory for Lubbock High while Dale Tipton takes the loss for Tascosa.
A send-off pep rally for Hobbs High School Basketball Eagles district champions will be held Wednesday at 8:15 AM in front of Ralph Tasker Arena. After the rally, the team departs for Albuquerque to compete in the New Mexico State Tournament. Their first game is against Sandia of Albuquerque at 3:30 PM Thursday.
Sophomore catcher Mark Foote delivered a bases loaded two-run single in the seventh to lift Plainview to a 4-3 win over Amarillo High after Olan Keeter and Foote each contributed key hits. Keeter earned the win in relief as Plainview improves to 23 for the year.
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