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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1963

Page

11

Von Erich Set To Challenge Sheik For Lubbock Title

Fritz Von Erich returns to the Lubbock ring tonight at Fair Park Coliseum to challenge The Sheik for the North American title in a best two out of three falls or one hour. The Sheik has not lost since arriving in Lubbock, with only ties by Dory Funk Jr. The undercard features Brenda Scott vs Judy Grable, Dory Funk Sr. and Rocky Romero against Sputnik Monroe and Ken Lucas, plus Rudy Kay vs Harley Race and Dale Lewis vs Joe Gump in shorter bouts.

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Bula Cooper Swap Basketball Victories

In a Tuesday night boys game Bula outscored Cooper 53 43 while Cooper won the girls contest 51 13. Gene Autry led Bula with 17 points Curtis Archer added 16 Buzz White topped Cooper with 15 Ken Walters 13 and Larry Schneider 12 Sherry Howard scored 22 for Cooper Jeallen Roberson had six for Bula Cooper B defeated Frenship 37 33 with Karen Thomas 21 points Carl Snowden 17 for Frenship.

Woodrow Bula Cooper Gene Autry Curtis Archer Buzz White Ken Walters Larry Schneider Sherry Howard Jeallen Roberson Cooper B Frenship Karen Thomas Carl Snowden

Harvard Yale tilt headlines the bowl season week

Harvard faces Yale in the 80th meeting as bowls loom and teams set season lineups. Other key games include Southern California versus UCLA, Syracuse versus Notre Dame, Duke versus North Carolina, and Michigan State against Illinois on Thanksgiving Day with several favorites aiming for bowl berths.

Sy Will Grimsley Homs Fin NEW York Harvard Yale John F. Kennedy Michigan State Wash Alabama Jalao Southern California UCLA Washington Trojans Syracuse Notre Dame Duke North Carolina Devils Navy Dartmouth Princeton Cosmo Tacarazzi

Tahoka Sands Break Even In Cage Contests

Tahoka and Sands split two tight varsity basketball games Tuesday night. In girls action Sands edged Tahoka 57 56 after overtime with key scores from Eddie Herm 22 and Gary Green 12 while Zelda Bodine 26 led Sands and Lou Tomlinson 25 paced Tahoka. In boys play Tahoka won 56 52 with Red Patterson scoring late and Alan Cox top scoring for Tahoka with 21.

Tahoka Sands Red Patterson Alan Cox Ed Howard Eddie Herm Gary Green Zelda Bodine Ruth Lemon Lou Tomlinson Linda Thomas

New Deal Bounces Antelopes In Low Scoring Victory

New Deal overcame Anton 41 39 Tuesday night as the Lions trailed 20 18 at halftime and led 30 23 entering the final period. David Mc Dougal tallied 15 points, Randy Peeples 11, while J D Harrell scored 15 for Anton. The New Deal girls won 54 20 behind Phil Reagan’s 24 points and Vickie Jones 11 for Anton.

NEW Deal Anton David McDougal Lions Randy Peeples J. D. Harrell Phil Reagan Vickie Jones

Smyer Pounds Pettit For First Cage Win

Smyer earned its first basketball victory of the season Tuesday night, defeating Pettit 10-23. Barry Altman scored 16 for Smyer while Freddy King had eight for Pettit, leaving Smyer at 1-2 and Pettit at 0-1. In the girls game, Smyer won 49.8 as Dian Tatum led with 16 and Frances Price added five for Pettit.

Smyer Pettit Barry Altman Freddy King Dian Tatum Frances Price

Tech Fraternity Basketball Tourney Set for December

Alpha Tau Omega schedules a two day basketball tournament at Texas Tech on December 6 and 7 with 16 teams, 10 from Tech and six from outside. All proceeds go to the International Fraternity Council scholarship fund. A one dollar entry fee covers both days of play. Games will be held in the Men's Athletic facility.

Seto Alpha Tau Omega Texas Tech Tech

Navy Star Staubach Wins Heisman Trophy Again

Navy quarterback Roger Staubach is crowned Heisman winner for the second time, joining a select group with Felix Blanchard, Doak Walker, and Vic Janowicz as back to back or repeat victors later in the award history. Coached by Warne Y. Hatin praises Staubach’s deserved honor and pride from the Navy program.

Micaper Pnge Coeert Warne Hatin Navy Staubach Felix Doc Blanchard Army Doak Walker S Mt A Vic Janowicz Ohio State Sane

American Exchange FOR PLAYING GAMES Teams Draw Criticism In Weekend Tragedy

In New York UPI reports media and fans criticized sports leagues for proceeding with events after President Kennedy’s assassination weekend. The debate touched pro basketball hockey and the NFL as tributes stirred public response.

New York UPI Kennedy Col Jenes

Baylor Seeks Second in SWC Clash With Rice

In Dallas Baylor emphasized its offense for the weekend showdown with Rice likely to decide second place in the Southwest Conference. Flanker Lawrence Elkins returned to full speed after ankle injury and flu. Baylor focused on offensive rhythm and defending Rice plays.

Dallas UPI Baylor Rice Lawrence Elkins Bears

Longhorns Prep for 70th Texas A&M Clash in Col Texas

Texas Longhorns worked out in sweats in a tight drizzle as they prepared for the 70th annual meeting with Texas A&M in College Station. Coach Darrell Royal said two fullbacks Harold Philippee and Tom Stockton were still limping with injuries. Philipp sprained ankle and Stockton bruised elbow.

Austin, Tex UPI Texas Longhorns Texas A&m College Station Darrell Royal Harold Philippee Tom Stockton Philipp Stockton

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