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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1967
Page
11
Houston grand jury returns indictment amid sparse details. The 21 member panel includes one Black member. Indictment referenced a judge and noted a controversial refusal related to April proceedings at the Houston Armed Forces Induction Center with potential career and financial stakes mentioned.
The heavyweight title holder refused induction and faced federal charges. Judge Connally heard a request to require Clay to surrender his passport while allowing travel within the United States for religious duties with limited restrictions. Covington argued the passport surrender would hardship for defense.
Fragmentary notes mention SWC champion Gary Golden and figures such as Richard Hardy and Parrish from Dainger, plus names like Mercer of Gaines. The garbled text references a banquet, a conference, and various individuals, lacking coherent events or outcomes.
In Slaton the Weir and Handley amateur teams competed with local golfers and joggers. The event included a mixed field with Betty Cann Hugo Musser and Jill Crump joining the ceremony while Nicondas and Poy McTnamiel posted notable scores.
The readable portions list various college and team names with scattered scores and results. The text is garbled, making it difficult to confirm teams, dates, or outcomes beyond a few partial figures and opponents.
A compact youth baseball report notes Mash Meares starring for a Northwest Little League squad in Oregon. The game highlights include strong pitching and fielding by both teams as young players showcase developing skills.
A deal for professional tennis tournaments at Madison Square Garden was announced. Players expected to compete include Rod Laver Ken Rosewall Mal Anderson Fred Stolle and Dennis Ralston for a $25 000 prize.
New York Generals sign Bruno Staliano from Bari for 200000. Argentina reports police touting crowd control as 15 arrested in 11 first division games. Philadelphia Flyers announce transfer of controlling interest in Quebec Aces. Australia confirms Dame Pattie as America's Cup challenger after edging Gretel in trials. Ed Furgol named golf director at Concord Hotel complex. Ervin Mueller signs with Chicago Bulls for one year. Davis Cup zonal final to be played in India in October.
In a 4-2_game, the Dodgers defeated the Astros as Cleveland’s Claude Osteen earned his fourth win in five decisions. Pinch hitter John Roseburn sparked a seventh inning rally with a single and a series of runs followed to seal the victory.
Washington scored seven times in the seventh inning to beat Minnesota 7 to 4. Tim Cullen delivered a two run double and Hank Allen and Zoilo Versalles contributed with key plays as the Senators erased a 4-0 deficit. Ken McMillan homered for Minnesota while Rod Carew collected five hits in the loss.
The NCAA bars the Illinois program from Rose Bowl participation and NCAA basketball postseasons, with a two year TV and postseason ban following this fall. University officials decline comment while Big Ten actions lead to the resignations of coaches Elliott Combes Braun. Illinois athletic director Gene Vance weighs recruiting impact as Bloomington officials push for accountability.
Moses resigns as head junior varsity coach to become athletic director and head track coach at Port Isabel. He previously coached at Las Flores High School and McAllen, and played quarterback at ACC before starting coaching in Las Fresnos. He arrives August 1 under the Port Isabel appointment.
Herbert Muhammad, manager for Cassius Clay and son of Elijah Muhammad, denounces the federal indictment of Muhammad Ali West for draft evasion. He claims injustice and hypocrisy in the U S attorney's office and vows to oppose what he calls a biased, accelerated legal process.
The AAU says a meet officials not certified by major bodies ran a track event and submitted a performance for record consideration. It notes that despite concerns and late submission the IAAF rules support the record if the meet met standards, while LAAR rules complicate sanctioning and may impact acceptance.
The Astros secured a narrow win in a Saturday contest with late scoring. Key players contributed despite a tough field, and the roster faced strong challenges from a determined opponent.
Caprock defeated the Dogs 12 to 7 in a makeup game as Caprock's offense led by key players produced a strong fourth quarter surge. The victory improves Caprock to 19-7 while the Dogs show struggles and inconsistent scoring.
The Red Raiders set to pitch Pat Abbott and Phil Stephenson for Cal Segrist as Texas Tech aims to rebound versus Eastern New Mexico University in Portales. Raiders hold a 10 16 record entering the contest.
The Hutcherson Flying Queens of Wayland College plan exhibition games in Mexico City May 31 June 1 and 2. Coach Harley Redin says they will face two Mexico national team games and one against a Mexico City professional club. The group of 15 travels from Plainview May 30 by road then flies to Mexico City returning June 4.
The Lubbock Country Club hosts a ladies golf tournament at Gay today with a lineup of players including Marta and Mae Maddow. Contests feature Helen and Gerry Malone as part of the noted field, with local bets and event notes surrounding the competition.
Carol Mann, famed touring pro, battles a pinched disc while planning to rest in Dallas then attempt the pro am to decide if she can compete in the Thursday start of the Tall City Open in Midland. Defending champion Difford Ann Creed leads the 720-hole field as players arrive.
Tim McCarver Orlando Cepeda and Roger Maris delivered key hits as St. Louis tied the game in the ninth and won in the 10th versus Pittsburgh. Larry Jaster earned the win while Vern Law and the Pirates bullpen struggled after a late comeback bid.
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