Knicks and Sonics Open NBA Season in New York
New York Knicks host Seattle Supersonics to begin the NBA's 24th season at Madison Square Garden. Lew Alcindor and Connie Hawkins loom as headline newcomers, with Bob Cousy making his coaching debut. Hawkins debuts Thursday for Phoenix versus Elvin Hayes and the San Diego Rockets.
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Keeton Resigns as Hale Center Owl Football Coach
Hale Center Special. C H Keeton longtime Hale Center Owl head football coach resigns effective end of fall semester. He says no definite plans for future and that season standings won t affect remaining games. Keeton cites a young squad as reason for optimism despite a 14 6 loss to Friona.
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Martin ousted as Twins manager in World Series turmoil
Billy Martin said he fulfilled his part as manager and is stunned by Calvin Griffith's firing decision. In New York, Griffith announced the Twins’ dismissal during the World Series, with no immediate successor named. Martin, 41, reflected on his long tenure and said he would consider next steps after spending time with family in Nebraska.
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Firing Rumors Cloud Twins Manager Position
A Minnesota Twins statement cites ongoing talks with Martin over club protocol. Griffith says despite winning the Western Division, a change would benefit future operations and notes the Boswell incident and a playoff loss as context for the decision.
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Good Tickets Remain For City Rivalries
Athletic director Pete Rayr says tickets remain for two intercity games this weekend. Lubbock High hosts Monterey on Friday night and Estacado Dunpar on Saturday afternoon. Tickets are at the schools the city athletic office and Dunlap stores.
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Longhorns rally to beat Sooners 27 17 in tough clash
Oklahoma's toughness challenged Texas as Darrell Royal praised few players while noting miscues. Texas won 27 17 after trailing, with Happy Feller and Mike Campbell highlighted for special teams and defense hampered by injuries. Shifting Arkansas game opens a bye weekend, giving rest to hobbling players.
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Lovington Football Player Gary Sevier Improves in ICU
Lovington junior Gary Sevier remains in serious condition in the intensive care unit at Methodist Hospital after a Friday game injury. He suffered two fractured vertebrae and a spinal cord injury, with surgery likely once lungs clear, and is the son of Mr and Mrs Loyd Sevier of Lovington.
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Olton's Stockdale Tops A-t Honor Roll
Stockdale of Olton leads the week’s A-t Honor Roll with standout yardage and multiple touchdowns as Olton, parts of a high school football slate, highlighted by 124 rushing yards, 321 passing yards and key plays, while other teams vie for Class AA state playoff spots and undefeated credentials. The report notes strong showings from Morton, Happy, and Randolph in nearby districts as postseason bids loom.
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