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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1971

Page

12

Monterey Relays Lead Way In Hobbs Meet Results

Monterey showcases a strong field with top marks from Craig Brooks and David Sage. Hobbs and Coronado also post notable performances in sprint and field events, while Abilene and Midland teams push a broad Texas high school track meet.

Knight Named Indiana Head Coach After Watson Departure

Army coach Bob Knight, renowned for defense, is named head coach of Indiana University. He will assume duties immediately to begin recruiting for next season. Knight succeeds Lou Watson, who resigned after a 17-7 season amid player dissatisfaction and communication issues.

Bloomington Ind Bob Knight U.S. Military Academy Indiana University J.W Bill) Orwig Knight Lou Watson Hoosiers Ohio State Jerry Lucas John Havlicek Mel Nowell Watson

Blazers Trade Barnett to Warriors for Draft Picks

The San Francisco Warriors acquired Jim Barnett from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for two draft choices and an undisclosed pick in next year's draft. Barnett, 64, a former Celtics No. 1 pick in 1966, played three seasons with Portland this year and averages 18.5 points in 78 games. He will not be eligible for the Warriors' playoff series against Milwaukee.

SAN Francisco San Francisco Warriors Jim Barnett Portland Trail Blazers Warriors Portland National Basketball Association Barnett Boston Celtics University of Oregon San Diego Milwaukee Bucks

Burle Pettit Sees Falcons Boost Passing Game This Spring

Odom and Best with Ross as a premier target push for a stronger aerial attack this season. Odom says the team will throw more and is eager for spring training, while enjoying being back home despite tough practice.

Odom Ross

Roosevelt Meet Highlights from Track Event Results

Roosevelt led with a 440 relay and multiple top finishes. Idalou, Slaton, New Deal, and Olton also posted strong marks across sprints, distance runs, jumps, and throws, with team totals showing Idalou atop the standings and Roosevelt close behind.

New Deal Roosevelt Idalton Cavilla Littefield Dyer Gitar Center Ayala Ares Kbs Tahoka Walker Ao Haynes Frenship L. Rogers Slaton Snodtrass Idalou Sanders Asquez Hoyle An McClendon Tohoka Tiffin Hale Center Haynes Rogers Snodgrass Idelou Patton Morton Parsons Olton Torres Pew Iso Slaton Lockney Kendrick Darty Hill Leckney Petree Evans Abernathy Purdy Littlefield Discus Gonzalez Idalow Jimina Cross Put Steltzer Post Sorter Deal Hemphill Hughes Gary Hammell Hartley Marton Lorenzo

Texas Tops TCU 7-0 in SWC Tennis Sweep

Fort Worth. Texas won all doubles and singles matches to defeat Texas Christian 7-0 in a Southwest Conference tennis showdown. The victory highlights Texas dominance on both courts as the road meet unfolds.

Fort Worth UPI Texas Texas Christian

Plainsmen win Hobbs Invitational team title in tight finish

Monterey trio leads 220 and 880 relay as Hobbs hosts. McCasland wins 220 in 22.2, Jarnagin leads 880 relay with Hicks to set meet record. Brooks prevails in final 100 yards for Lubbock High, boosting Westerners’ relay and medal haul.

Monterey Craig Carter Rumbaugh Roswell Randy Pre Craig Brooks Alan Hill Lubbock Shoemaker Paritads Jesse Owens Davis Craddick Coronado Piscus Erwin Johnson Hobbs Greg Parnell Jim Webb Larry Williams Steve Myatt Espanola Baswell Treving Ted Barron Gary James Darrell Jarnagin Dottie Hicks Jack Warden Mike McCasland Vizo Ken Hedwards Jay Heritage McCauley Carlsbad Jimmy Querner Jacks Crawford Woo-Yard Dash Bruce Ponder Mike McClasland Bobby Pkin Zsaise Carrasco Wilson Hollis Darrel Jarnagin Dottle Hicks Jack Avarden Ibbock Treadwell Hubbard Lubo Ck Ain Bobby Pipkin Jack Warder Abilene Brooks Jones Brown Everisdyke Temple Sans Angelo Permian Mile Run Bob Priebe Biks Spring Parks Midland Owen Ru Lott Big Spring Walter Jordan Kennedy San Angelo Dove Plainaview Scott Palo Duro Dwight Harris Delbert Paul George Lowe Midland Lee Tyler Hamilton Ricky Schwarz Cooper iEverisdyke Tubb Stephens sFermian Mike Peer Peanlan George Dennis Perrin Heap Odessa Bryant Hutkahay Jerry ‘Penn L_ Abilene Cobbett Pane Keeper OTALL A Odessa Plainview Abbey Dooley Payne Ira Hisey Rule Lisle Cornelius Hurt Matador Hamm Wwenman Miller Weinert Alex Gone Jamang Douglas Roby Kreci Highland Wilkes Meadow Judy Jayton Briles Bagley Sete Ross Lujan Goree Knox Lopez Klondike Ramish Hermelelah Hermetelgine Medreno Bundy Throckmorton Spoon Davis Young Wright Muncy Conn O'Brien J. Lisle Thorn Hermeletth Itie Holliday Barbee L Rule Favton Wienert Wellman STK Plainsmen Lubbock High Hub Mike Rozelle LHS Kinney Glassen Paul Havens Jarnagin McCasland Warden Pat Blessing Jay Herriage Ector Eagles Dunbar Ricky Abeyta William Davis Clarence Stevenson Lewis Wilson Panthers Abilene High Don Brown Floydada Brady Sonora Kress Ross Hughes Roosevelt Donnie Rogers Slaton Tigers Monahans Idalou Sammy Gonzalez Heave Kermit Loboes Mike Phi

Thompson Named Director of Scouting for the Oilers

Jess Thompson, 61, appointed director of scouting for the Houston Oilers by General Manager Robert Brodhead. Thompson will coordinate the Oilers college scouting program after a career as a scout for eight NFL teams since 1965. At Cameron Junior College he produced two Little Rose Bowl champions in 13 years.

Houston Jess Thompson Houston Oilers Oiler Robert Brodhead Thompson Oilers Cameron Junior College

Former cage star Frank Townsend faces heroin charges

New York police describe Frank Townsend a former C W Post guard as a major drug supplier. A 10 week probe found three pounds of heroin, $20,000 cash, and a .32 pistol in his Bronx home. Townsend heads a bank youth sports program and owned a Manhattan tavern.

NEW York UPS Frank Townsend C.W. Post College Bronx Townsend First National City Bank Manhattan Upper ‘West Side

Golf Meet Continues As Leaders Exchange Narrow Advantage

The report describes a tight round with a player going 10 under after a six iron shot to 18 inches from the flag and a short birdie putt on the next hole. The rival, held to eight feet for a late par, tied the leader after missing four birdie chances from six to eight feet.

SHSU Beats Gophers in Opener as Woolley Homers

David Woolley hit a two run homer to lead Sam Houston State to a 2-1 win over Minnesota in game one of a doubleheader. Minnesota recovered to take the second game 4-2, sweeping the series 3-1. Minnesota improved to 5-6, while Sam Houston State stood at 11-12.

Huntsville David Woolley Sam Houston State Minnesota Gophers Ken Schultz Sam Houston Woolley Raymond Walters Jim Miller Bearkats

Lobos Win At Tech Track Meet With NMJC Dominance

New Mexico junior college teams led by NMJC sweeping eight of 14 events while West Texas and Sul Ross posted multiple wins. Rod Bowman captured the javelin and Warren Snow won the pole vault as Tech and McMurry contended in windy conditions.

New Mexico JC Tech Rod Bowman Sul Ross Booker Dickson Warren Snow West Texas Ricky Parris McMurry KHOT Erick Hacdawas Kal Ross Ron Mercer Mes Jim Keempin Ron Castellon Wayland Ist Phil’ Martinez ENMU Iskra J. Dark Brown Randy Thomas Henry Martin Twomile Sam Skinner David Nelson Dard iBooker Dickson Jackie Harvey Joe Benson Robert Bolder Wes Hooker Dickson David Davis Tommy Warner McMurey Ility Steve Petii ENMA Ron Batchelor LaMont Batchelor Steve Butler John Sehlebel Jim Childers Erick Hardaway Sal Rosas Aret Mercer Ed Barclay Teor Larry Kuent Jim Clark Westland Steve Landh Exmu McMurry i Roebert Bradley Jerry Arnold Larry LeFore Ricky Hamilton Sul Ress L Sul Ross Booker Dixon Joe Berson Jackie Harves Reet Boldeni George Stephens New Mesion Joe Hernandez Odessa Scott King RMML Odessa Harrison Rector Allen Smith South Plains Phill Allen Mike Simpson New New Mexico Tom Cantrell Wayie Heed Jim Butscher James Karraxch NMJC Juco Odessa Junior College

Hawks Fly By Knicks To Tie NBA Playoff Series

Atlanta Hawks outscored the New York Knicks 113-104 to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at one game apiece. Lou Hudson and Walt Bellamy led the Hawks as they rallied from a second-half deficit and seized control in the third period. The series moves to Atlanta for games three and four.

NEW York Lou Hudson Walt Bellamy Atlanta Hawks New York Knicks Atlanta Hawks Hudson Bellamy J Willis Reed Bellamy Dick Barnett Jim Davis Pete Maravich

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