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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1972
Page
20
Paul Berlenbach, once a dominant light heavyweight and Astoria’s boxing star, works as a Newark engraving-messenger. He recalls his knockout streak, cites Rob Foster as a great puncher, and says he hit harder, while living quietly in the post-primetime era.
Federal Judge rules Erving must face ABA Squires as the SWC clash looms. Rice coach Al Conover criticizes two officiating calls in the 36 36 tie with Georgia Tech and notes a later on field altercation. Darrell Royal credits Texas defense in a 25 20 win over Texas Tech and looks to Utah State next with QB Tony Adams.
Federal judge bars Julius Erving from playing for any team except the Virginia Squires. The Squires had sued after his jump to the Hawks, and NBA Commissioner Kennedy fines Atlanta $25,000 for using him in preseason games. An appeal and arbitration are planned as the case unfolds.
Denver City leads District 5-AA with a 3-0-1 mark heading into opener against Slaton. Cooper stands 4-0, visiting Post, as Roosevelt enters with 2-1 after prep work for Frenship. Denver City blanked Crane 13-0 behind Shores interception and Qualls return.
San Francisco UPI reports on Area AA standings and recalls Frank O'Doul, famed for a .349 lifetime average and a 254 hit season, noting his seven years as a pitcher before becoming an everyday outfielder.
Baylor coach Grant Teaff says Miami features three of the best players he has seen. He highlights Tony Christiani as among the nation's best and fears stopping him will be tough for the Bears. Teaff also notes Harold Sears and Chuck Foreman as key threats.
Southern Methodist announced two players will miss time after Monday injuries with T. J. Hutchinson quitting the team over playing time. Andy Duval sustained a fractured cheekbone in the Virginia Tech loss and will be out two weeks while Oscar Roan has an elbow injury possibly sidelining him for Saturday against New Mexico State.
Safety Harold Muckleroy sustained a head injury in TCU's 38-14 win over UT Arlington and may be sidelined for the Saturday game against Arkansas. The Horned Frogs have a full-scale workout planned today.
GBurle Pettit notes ongoing progress as sophomore John Garner gains confidence and the Raiders show improved receivers and defense. Despite a tough loss in a conference game, Tech must rebound, regroup, and continue to compete to keep playoff hopes within reach.
Chicago Bears defensive back Garry Lyle and rookie tackle Lionel Antoine will miss time after knee surgeries. Lyle sustained ligament damage from a Sunday block in the 38 24 defeat to Detroit and is out for the season. Antoine, the No 1 draft pick, had cartilage surgery Monday and Coach Abe Gibron expects him back in five to six weeks.
Art Wie jbusch a former Monterey gridder has been named the offensive player of the week at McMurry after the Indians 28-22 loss to Bishop. The 6 1 215 pound sophomore is an offensive tackle and coach Buddy Fornes calls him our most consistent offensive presence this year. Nick Farrell, 185 pound linebacker from Slaton, is the defensive player of the week with five unassisted tackles and six in on others in the Bishop game.
Monterey and Hereford remain undefeated as Plainsmen edge Estacado 17-15 and Hereford routs Canyon 35-8. District 5AAAA league play begins with Cooper vs San Angelo and Midland Lee hosting Odessa. Perryton beats Caprock 13-8. Hereford loses key linebacker Winston Short to a broken ankle, sidelining him four to six weeks.
The rankings move as Nebraska rises from seventh to sixth after a 49-0 win over Minnesota and a 35-14 victory against Purdue. Tulane is trounced 41-7 as LSU climbs to eighth and Texas Tech falls out of the Top Ten. Wisconsin and Texas reach the Top Ten with a 25-20 win over Texas Tech, entering ninth after starting 12th.
Cowboys fullback Walt Garrison and quarterback Craig Morton dispute a crucial fourth and inches spot near the end of a 16 13 loss to Green Bay. Officials ruled no first down at the Packers 40, Morton recovered but short of the required yardage. Coach Tom Landry recalled pulling the field goal unit before deciding to pass on the tie or win.
Pete LaCock drove in three runs and Bill North had three hits as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 in a National League game. Rookie Rick Reuschel earned his 10th win over seven innings, with Tom Phoebus finishing. The Cubs used seven rookies in the lineup and moved to 10-5 in games against the Phillies.
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