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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1966

Page

7

Cunningham and Walker Lift 76ers Over Knicks in Close Win

Philadelphia overcame a 12 point deficit late in the fourth quarter to beat the New York Knicks 115 115. Cunningham scored a late field goal and Walker closed with a jump shot to seal the victory. Walker led Philadelphia with 29 points, 20 in the first half.

NEW York Billy Cunningham Chet Walker Philadelphia Hal Greer Dave Stallworth Knicks Cunningham 76Ers Greer Stallworth Walker Howard Komives Komives

Texas Bumptown pride sparks distant fans during UT game

Rhode Island radio chatter shows Sam Underwood praising Texas Western as the Miners win in double overtime with a caller from San Angelo sharing Navy service and Texas roots. District GAAA meet notes highlight Lubbock and Pampa stars, while Corpus Christi Relays hire Froggie Lovorn as announcer for March 26.

Sam Underwood Quonset Point Rhode Island Texas

Celtics Ease Past Bullets 129-98 in NBA Action

Boston moved within one game of the 76ers in the East by routing the Baltimore Bullets 129-98. Key early surge, strong first half from Siegfried and Naulls, Havlicek and Sanders support, while Russell rode the bench with foul trouble.

Boston Boston Celtics National Basketball Association Baltimore Bullets Celtics Philadelphia 76Ers New York Knicks Baltimore Red Auerbach Bailey Howell K.C. Jones Larry Siegfried Ohio State Sam Jones Jones Siegfried Willie Naulls Tom Sanders John Havlicek Naulls Sanders Wavlicek Havlicek Bill Russell Russell Johnny Green Jed Baltimore Don Ohi

Monterey Nets Lose In Odessa Tennis Tourney

In Odessa, Monterey players were eliminated in semifinals. Don Botick and Wayne Johnson beat Monahans duo Sleeper Cobus in the quarterfinals but fell to Permian’s Banisky Colzin. Steve Peterman lost in singles, while Marsha Zing and Dede Art won a doubles match before losing in the semifinals.

Odessa Monterey Don Botick Wayne Johnson John Sleeper Ishmael Cobus Monahans Bruce Banisky Johnny Colzin Steve Peterman Rennie Kahn KE Piso

Braves Dodgers May Oppose Miller Nomination for Players’ Assn

Spokesmen for the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers said their teams may oppose Marvin J. Miller for executive director of the Players' Association. Braves Frank Bolling and Dodgers Ron Fairly said some teammates questioned hiring a union official for the $50,000-a-year post. Miller, 48, has been an officer with the United Steelworkers and was nominated for the job.

Vero Beach Fla Atlanta Braves Los Angeles Dodgers Marvin J. Miller Players’ Association Frank Bolling The Braves Ron Dodgers Bolling Rolling Miller Baseball Eddie Mathews Mathews Robert Cannon Milwaukee

SMU Wins 10th SWC Swimming Championship

SMU captured its 10th Southwest Conference swimming title in Austin as expected, but 15 meet records fell across 16 events signaling a landmark performance by the Horns.

Austin Southern Methodist

Sunland Park racing results and season notes summary

Sunland Park Sunday racing results list multiple races with payouts including Quinella and Double figures. The text also covers season standings for college teams Texas A&M Texas SMU Rice and others plus a separate note on Major League Baseball players association nomination and ownership reactions.

Rain Delays SWC Baseball Open Campaign

The Southwast Conference faces weather delays delaying its opening of the baseball campaign. Only Texas A&M at Vanderbilt has been rescheduled. other games moved to new dates. Aggies lead with seven unbeaten and Texas and Rice each have four wins as schedule shifts occur.

Texas A&m Vrenassee Fort Worth Hasior Southern Methodist Rice Texas Baylor Texas Christian TCU A&m SMU Sir Ross State Hoston Hice Longhorns Texas Tech Alpine

Pro Am Teams Tie For Top Honors At Ocotillo Park

Two Hobbs led foursomes tied for first in a New Mexico PGA Pro-Am at Ocotillo Park Golf Course. The winning net 65 by Ralson, Addison, Gourley, Williams and Wikerson edged 18 under par. Ralson won amateur with 65, Forrester captured pro title with 67.

Specia New Mexico PGA Ocotillo Park al Forrester Oone Don Thomas Bob Gourley Leeroy Williams Hobbs Stoy Addison R. R. Ralson M. W. Woods Bruce Wikerson Jal Ralson Jimmy Curtis Forrester Dal Country Club Pat Dilan

Kansas Jayhawks win NCAA indoor title despite no firsts

Kansas finished with 14 points to edge Southern California by one point for the NCAA indoor track championship at Detroit's Cobo Arena. Missouri scored five, with Nebraska and Central State of Ohio tied for third with 12. Records fell in several events as 16,000 spectators watched. Southern University was barred for failing to meet the new 1.6 grade average rule.

Lubbock High Don Burrell Tascosa Kerry Carter Possum Kingdom Leap Gary Crossland Pampa Plainview Mike Buchannan Roy Farmer Corpus Christi Relays Brownwood High Gordon Wood Southern California High School Coaches Association Santa Ana Calif Canton Ohio Howard County Junior College Big Spring Mustangs SMU Detroit Kansas Jayhawkers Cobo Arena Southern California Missouri Nebraska Michigan State Gene Washington Jerry Cerulla Utah State Dave Hemery Boston University Cerulla Southern Universit Baton Rouge

State girls basketball finals crown new champions

Jourdanton and Round Top-Carmine captured Class A and B titles after near-misses previous year. Victoria lost its Class AAA crown to Tula 76-73, while Spearman defeated Cypress of Orange 46-0 in the finals. Attendance was 4,500.

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