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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1968

Page

18

Tiger Foster Bout For World Title Clash

Tiger Foster faces Dick Tiger in a heavyweight title tilt at Madison Square Garden on Friday night. The bout headlines a big boxing week with other world title plans including Mircea Andro in Milan and Raul Rojas recognized as featherweight king by the WBA. Liston and Cleve Williams are slated for comeback fights with other matchups likely.

Dick Ti Ieee Bob Foster Madison Square Garden Andro Mirchat Sian Titlyaight Syd Jazzingh Milan Syd Ihey Australia Bobby Cz San’ Diego Phn Fe Raul Rojas San Pede Britain Europe Japan Howard Winstone Wales Liston Sonny, Liston Cleve Williams Tapee Bil Billy Ny Jenner Cinels Olympic Los

Williams Returns to Ring in Houston Title Bout

Retired heavyweight Williams, once knocked out by Cassius Clay on November 14, 1966, headlines a Houston Tuesday night clash against Roy Crear of Dallas. The 38 year old is a 2-1 underdog as the bout unfolds amid a week of heavyweights and title talk.

Williams Casalus Clay Houston Roy Crear Dallas Tiger

Flowers Petition For Flag Respect Continues

Flowers said athletes from every school signed the petition described as an effort by conscientious American athletes to honor the flag. The resolution urged SEC schools to participate if the flag is not displayed next year.

Flowers Uation SEC

Monterey Faces Arlington in Friday High School Showdown

Monterey, boasting over 100 steals this season, relies on speed and standout athletes. Coach Peach notes some players are fast while others are slower, as the team prepares for a Friday game in Arlington at Randol Mill Park if needed, with travel planned today.

Monterey Peach Arlington Randol Mill Park

Ryun Plans Marriage To Kansas State Cheerleader

Jim Ryun world record holder in the mile and half mile is engaged to Anne Carol Snider a Kansas State University cheerleader. She is Ohio native daughter of Monroe and Mrs Snider of Bay Village and majors in elementary education. They plan a January wedding next year. Ryun is at the Big Eight meet in Boulder when the story circulated. The couple will navigate his Olympic 1500 meter race date October 19 in Mexico City.

Manhattan Kan Jim ‘Ryun University of Kansas Anne Anne Carol Feavens State University Monroe Frank Snider Bay Village Ohio Kansas Tate Ryan Ryun Boulder Colo Snider Kansas State Colorado Mexico City

Dancer's Image Disqualified in Preakness Scuffle

In Baltimore AP reports Yankee Lad driven by Bob Ussery bumped and caused action in the stretch as Dancer's Image was disqualified from Derby glory in the Preakness. Culmone, Rotz, and Nelson describe the rail bump and crowded finish with Ussery blaming Forward Pass and the judges ruling against Dancer's Image.

Baltimore Bobby Jhim Milo Ussery Nelson Yankee Lad Joe Appren Rhee Willie ‘McKeever Orw May Faughter Te Ussery Dancer Daher Image Zire Valenzuela Martin Henry Forest Ification John Rotz Joe ‘Culmone Eldon Nelson

Forward Pass wins Derby field with record Triple Crown purse

Belmont notes Forward Pass takes the Derby by six lengths over Out of the Way and Dancer's Image, setting up a possible Triple Crown bid after a flawless ride by Valenzuela. Dancer's Image is set to race again before Belmont, while trainer Henry Forrest eyes a rematch at Belmont Park.

Page One Forward Pass Caluimet Farm Robert J. Kleberg Dancer Pass Fire Jet Valenzuela Belmont Park New York Henry Forrest New Jersey Belmont Fuller de Akness

West Bromwich Parade Causes Injury to Fans

West Bromwich Albion fans streamed into the Midlands town after their Cup final victory over Everton 1 0 at Wembley. Police escorted the bus carrying the triumphant team as a large crowd of about 250000 gathered, injuring more than 130 people during the celebrations.

Bromwich England West Bromwich Albion Midlands Everton

Track event times from unclear OCR listing

A fragmented OCR record lists multiple running times including 100 meters 105 and 108.4 yards, 200 yards, 5,000 meters, three miles in 13 1.80, 10,000 meters 29:00, six miles in 28:05 and a 3,000 meter steeplechase time 8:45. It reads like a catalog of times without clear context or participants.

United States Athletes Face Stricter 1968 Olympic Standards

The report outlines rising Olympic entry standards across track and field, with Billy Mills highlighted for Tokyo four years prior. It notes the IAAF criteria, Mexico City qualifying times, and the high marks in events like high jump, long jump, and javelin. It also mentions Mills and a California racer Hulse, plus a severe 1964 sprint crash affecting vision.

Hen York Mills Tokyo Mexico International Amateur Athletic Federation London Speculay

Grievances Over Athletic Action Stir Racial tensions

The report details Black athletes at several universities voicing complaints over treatment, budgets, and coaching. At Arizona State, a board presented grievances about scholarships. at Washington State and Washington, incidents of hostility and near boycotts emerged. Howard University faced demands to leave the CIAA, while Minnesota and Western Michigan saw protests and letters seeking fair treatment and budget increases. Oklahoma City University players challenged Coach Abe Lemons with a rules list, and Lemons pressed adherence or transfer.

Arizona State Washingon State Seattle University of Washington Howard University Washington Marsh Ryman Barnes Minnesota Randy Staten New York Giants National Professional Football League Western Michigan University Kalamazoo Oklahoma City University Abe Lemons Lemons

Indy 500 Qualifiers List From Sunday Session

The article lists the top 10 drivers among 36 qualifiers for the Indy 500, naming competitors such as Jost, Calle, Latur, and Landon in the first rows. It references from Arlington Texas to Vienna Austria, with multiple teams and berth details and notes turbocharged engines and driver lineups across rows.

Uinduanapolis Ind Jost Calle Latur Landon Enaland Lotus Iy Ia Sane Mario Andrelti Nazareth Pay Hawk Urbocharsed Ford Ceedore Ruby Wien Fails Tex Lay Hastings Mich Nan Guy Fae Call Axle

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