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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1970

Page

16

Star Testifies Dwight Jones Leads THSCA All Star Picks

Houston Wheatley star Dwight Jones heads the 12 man THSCA all star squad to play in Houston on August 5. North team features Don Moore from Monterey and Marc Wilson of Dunbar with Ricky Braden of Ropesville and Charles Louis of Clarendon. Sammy Hervey of Dallas Crozier Tech and Julius Howard of Dallas Adamson anchor size, while Lee Griffin of Houston Westbury and Jack West of Kerrville bolster the South. class AAAA districts shift this year place districts 11-14 in north half and 15-32 in south.

Houston Wheatley Dwight Jones Texas High School Coaching Association Houston THSCA J. D. Manasco Carrollton Turner Jand Bill ‘Tatum Carthage Lubbock Tech Monterey Don Moore Dunbar Marc Wilson Wilson Moore Plainsmen Bob Bass Jeff Smith Corsicana Jones South J Lee Griffin Houston Westbury Jack West Kerrville

Floods Anti-Trust Suit Highlights Reserve Clause Debate

Curt Flood testifies that the reserve clause binds players to teams until traded or released. He describes being traded to Philadelphia after 1969 without consultation and discusses salary offers from John Quinn that reached about 100000 dollars, though money was not the main issue. The trial marks a key argument over the merit of the reserve system as Baseball rules are entered as evidence. NORTH ALL-STARS guards-con. Sfoote Monteres Jack James Wills' Point Mark Gen ip ot Hennes Jamie comer 36

Flood Philadelphia Phillies United States John Quinn Quinn Goldberg Mark Cocger Bowie Kuhn Charles “Chub Feeney Joe Cronin Con. Sfoote Monteres Jack James Wills Mark Genip Jamie Comer

Wrestling card set for Plainview arena big show

A Plainview wrestling event headlines a 50/30 card at Fair Park Coliseum with a battle royal featuring dozen wrestlers and international matchups. Preliminary bouts include tag team clashes and multiple singles bouts as top stars and regional favorites compete for pins and eliminations.

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Battle of two quarterbacks shapes future charity game

The article discusses a planned charity game featuring top quarterbacks Bradshaw and Dennis Shaw with talks of Steve Ramsey as a potential replacement. It notes Ramsey’s NCAA passing records, SMU’s Chuck Hixson as a possible record breaker, and the game’s regional pride in Lubbock. Ticket sales and community support are emphasized as key to the event’s future viability.

Bradshaw San Diego State Dennis Shaw North Texas State Steve Ramsey Ramsey Shaw SMU Chuck Hixson All America Impact Lubbock Robison

West Texas State may join Missouri Valley Conference

West Texas State University could become a MVC member by July 16 or as early as June 20 after a two day campus inspection. Drake University official Dr. Leland Johnson said all records were in excellent shape and the institution meets standards for athletics. If approved, West Texas would begin spring sports in 1970 71, with basketball and title play possibly delayed two to three years due to scheduling.

West Temnes State Pases West Texas Buffs

Tourney Set At Hillcrest Golf Club

Hillcrest hosts its annual pro member golf tournament with about 25 teams and 16 pros signed through Tuesday. Four man best ball teams compete plus pro-pro and low pro divisions as members await more registrations and pairings listed for today.

Hillcrest Country Club Hillcrest Dale Newman

TV listings and schedules from May 20 1970

Television schedule page shows channel lineups and programs for LUVAHOCK LURBUCK SEL and AR C channels. Notable entries include news, game shows, soaps and children’s programs with times across the morning through late evening. Key personalities and show titles such as Jeopardy, Rowan, and The Tonight Show appear amid a cluttered OCR of the day’s programming.

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City Men’s Tourney Set In Plainview

Qualifying for the Plainview City Men's Golf Tournament begins today and runs through May 31. The first round opens June 1 and finals are scheduled for June 28.

Plainview Plainview City

Iowa board fires Nagel after Evashevski resignation

The University of Iowa board accepted athletic director Forest Evashevski's resignation and relieved head football coach Ray Nagel of duties, effective June 30, after months of internal strife and an ongoing expense account inquiry involving coaching staff. The board cited inability to provide satisfactory administration of intercollegiate athletics and the football program.

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Indiana Dominates LA 142-120 in ABA Finals Game Three

Indiana crushed Los Angeles 142-120 to take a 3-1 lead in the ABA finals. The fifth game will be Saturday in Indianapolis. Board chair Fahr discussed expense account concerns with Iowa AG Richard Turner and announced no action against other staff yet. He noted Emphasized appreciation for Evashevski and indicated Buzz Grahan will serve as acting athletic director until a permanent replacement is named.

Los Angeles Indiana Y Indianapolis Fehr Fahr Iowa Atty Richard Turner Fuhr Evashevski State of Iowa University of Iowa Board In Control Fabr Francis “Buzz Grahan Nagel Evashivski

Pirates Rescue Umpires In Controversial Baseball Tally

Pittsburgh general manager Joe Brown intervened in two disputed calls to rescue the umpires. In the first game against Montreal, a rain delay nearly forced a blackout, but Brown's ruling restored a Pirates run. In a later Phillies game, Brown again appealed to the umpires, influencing a reversal that awarded Pittsburgh a 2 1 victory as Manny Sanguillen scored on a wild sequence.

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Astros Pacer Draws Free Ball From Cardinals

Houston pitcher Larry Dierker delayed delivering a pitch for over 20 seconds with the bases empty, leading to an award of a ball to Mel Steiner of the St. Louis Cardinals during Monday night action.

Houston Mel Steiner Lrron Lee St. Louis Cardinals Larry Dierker Houston Astros

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