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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1971

Page

10

Hubby’s One Man Show Lifts Clovis Star to Honor Roll

Ronnie Hubby rushed 235 yards and scored five touchdowns to power the Clovis Wildcats to a 41 49 victory over Las Cruces Mayfield. His 1153 season rushing total highlighted this week’s Avalanche Journal Schoolboy Football Honor Roll with New Deal’s Steve Bigham and Anton’s Alvin Williams among top selections.

Hubby Clovis Star Dave Daniel Avalanche-Journal Ronnie Hubby Clovis Wildcats Las Cruces Mayfield Avalanche Journal Wildcats David McPherson Steve Bigham New Deal Alvin Williams Anton Bigham Lorenzo Williams Big Brother Quinnion Matador

Karate Meet Slated Here in Miami Beach and Lubbock event

A double feature of boxing and karate finals highlighted the week. Vic Brennan faces Rondon in Miami Beach with 5000 expected in attendance while Cassius Clay’s camp and Angelo Dundee stand in Brennan’s corner. Separately in Laurel Maryland Run The Gantlet won the Washington DC International, marking Eliott Burch’s third such triumph. Lubbock hosts Arlington vs Lubbock Karate championship at the Texas Karate Institute with 40 competitors and two youth exhibitions Marie Ruff and Fred Witt featured.

Miami Beach Vic Brennan Fuel Exente Rondon World Boxing Miami Bob Foster Beach Venv Rondon Zuclan WBA South Gomeo Brennan Caracas Bahamas Pion Cassius Clay Jimmy Bicker Ellis Brennan Angelo Dundee Clay Foster Tampa Fia Tommy Hicks Scranton Jimmy DuPree Piero del Paya Eddie Bossman" Jones Felix Zabala United States Gomeo Laurel, Md Paul Mellon Laurel Washington, D.C Gantlet Cone Trish Ball France Fort Marcy Champion John Fieramosca Colonial Farms Edward P. Taylor Minsky Canada Lubbock Arlington Vs. Lubbock Texas Karate Institute University Mike Ruff Fred Witt Ruff Witt

Oilers Trade Dawkins for Dick Post in Run Game Shuffle

The Houston Oilers traded running back Joe Dawkins to the Denver Broncos for Dick Post. Post, a former UH standout, led the AFL in rushing in 1969 with 873 yards and ranks 10th among active AFL rushers. Dawkins was the Oilers' leading rusher last season with 517 yards.

Houston Houston Oilers Joe Dawkins Denver Broncos Dick Post Post University of Houston San Diego Chargers Chargers Denver Dawkins Wisconsin Oilers

Funeral Services Set For Former Dodger Pitcher Jess Petty

Funeral services for Jess Petty a former major league pitcher who died Saturday at age 76 will be held Wednesday in St. Paul. Petty pitched for the Brooklyn Dodgers Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs during the 1920s.

St, Paul, Minn Jess Petty St. Paul Petty Brooklyn Dodgers Cleveland Indians Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Cubs

Namath Status Dims Jets Hope for San Diego Game

Joe Namath will not play in Sundays NFL game at San Diego and is unlikely to return for several weeks. Namath injured his left knee in the preseason, underwent surgery, and has not resumed passing or drills with the team. Al Woodall started four games before Bob Davis led a 28-17 win over Buffalo and a 30-14 loss to Miami.

NEW York Joe Namath San Diego New York Jets Jets Chargers Namath Detroit Lions al Woodall Bob Davis Buffalo Miami

Kuroe's Size Highlights Japanese Giants Versus Orioles

Tokyo Giants shortstop Yukinobu Kuroe at five six stands beside Orioles reliever Dick Hall as the Japanese team notes American power and speed. Oh Nagashima and Watanabe illustrate bigger frame trends while Giants struggle with 10 hits and five errors in a loss to Baltimore in Japan.

Tokyo Tokyo Giants Yukinobu Kuroe Dick Hall Baltimore Orioles Hall Kuroee U.S Orioles Giants Orioles Giants Sadaharu Oh Shigeo Nagashima Joe Cronin States Cronin Jim Palmer Tom Dukes Japan Miguel Cueller Cubs Los Angeles Dodgers Midetake Watanabe Nagashima Kuroe

CCNY Swimmer Fights Rule Ban On Diane Freely

D Freed of CCNY cannot compete in intercollegiate meets due to ECAC rules allowing only all male or all female teams. The issue centers on the D standing for Diane and the prohibition of mixed sexes under conference policy.

NEW York D. Freed City College of New York Diane

Lisemore Out With Injury and Legal Clash at CCNY

The report notes Lisemore, a Texas swimmer, training with the football team after an injury while coach Royal comments on eligibility and race team issues. It mentions Diane’s appeals to CCNY bodies, a Rice win over Texas, and upcoming SMU game.

Diane CCNY Austin Texas Darrenl Royal Miss Freed Royal Longhorns Jerry Siseed Lisemore Sisemore Paul Karna Sjrave

Ring Champ Retains Title in Tumultuous Bout

Mexico's Ruben Olivares floored Kazuyoshi Kanzawa three times in the 14th round to retain the title after a dramatic nontitle clash in Nagoya. Celtics surge past Hawks 117 116 in Boston as Havlicek and Sanders spark comeback with Cowens scoring 27.

Nagoya Japan Mexico Ruben Olivares Kazuyoshi Kanazawa Boston Bostonita World Boxing Associ Celtics Atlanta John Haviiceknight Tom Sanders Olivares Kanazawa Hawks Celtics Havlicek Sanders Hav- Heek Steve Kuberski Don Chaney Dave Cowens

Olivares Defends WBC Lightweight Title Over Kanazawa

American referee Jay Edson halted the bout at 2 00 of the round after Olivares floored Kanazawa for the third time with a left to the body. Olivares built a lead with repeated blows and body work, tiring Kanazawa after the ninth round. The win lifts Olivares to 66 1 1 with 62 knockouts and marks his first successful defense since reclaiming the title from Jesus Castillo of Mexico last October.

Jay Edson Olivares Kanazawa Kanizawa Jesus Castillo Mexico

Rice Owls coach Peterson seeks ad lib fixes after Texas loss

Rice coach Bill Peterson says the Owls have a record number of fumbles and turnovers in a 39-10 defeat to Texas, dropping to 1-5 overall and 0-2 in the Southwest Conference. He notes players must learn to ad lib and improve repetition as they prepare for Texas Tech in Lubbock.

Human Rights Commission Texas SMU the Women’s Center Vneemenm Mn Macnanca Houston Rice Bill Peterson Peterson Owls Texas Longhorns Longhorn Longhorns Texas Tech Lubbock

Riessen Ousted In Embassy Open First Round

In Wembley England Bob Hewitt of South Africa defeated Marty Riessen of Evans ton 98 64 in the Embassy Open first round. John Alexander beat Frank Froehling 7 5 6 2 Jeff Borowiak defeated Ray Moore 9 8 6 3 and Jan Kodes defeated Fred Stolle 6 3 4 6 4

Wembley England Bob Hewitt South Africa Marty Riessen Evanston John Alexander Australia Frank Froehling Ft. Lauderdale Fla Jeff Borowiak Berkeley Calif Ray Moore Jan Kodes Czechoslovakia Fred Stolle

Oklahoma Chief Invites Nixon to Thanksgiving Football Clash

Gov. David Hall said he invited President Nixon to Norman for the Thanksgiving Day game between Oklahoma and Nebraska. Hall expressed optimism Nixon would attend, noting both teams sit atop the AP national poll.

Oklahoma City David Hall Nixon Norman Oklahoma Nebraska Associated Press Hal Washington

Poke QB Disturbed

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Roger Staubach vented frustration over the two quarterback system after a 44 21 win over New England. He and coach Tom Landry alternated Staubach with Craig Morton as the No 1 post remains unsettled affecting team leadership ahead of the NFL championship pursuit.

Houston UPI Dallas Cowboys Roger Staubach New England Cowboys Staubach Dallas Tom Landry Navy Craig Morton

Tech Loss Emphasizes Punting In Rough SMU Defeat

The Raiders offense showed strength but punt reception and field goal calls hurt their flow. A botched field goal, late-hitting penalty, and two open receivers on the winning SMU drive shaped the outcome. Don Rives stood out with 12 tackles and 11 assists as Tech pressed for answers in a hard fought setback.

Tech SMU Ami Raiders Charley Napper Mike Watkins Paul Bradley Louis Scott Hame Fortune Althogether Andy Everest Joe Barnes Andre Tolman Raider Don Rives Wheeler Whiz

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