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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1968
Page
10
The Denver Broncos, long at the AFL cellar, face a grim season after preseason collarbone injury to No. 1 quarterback Steve Hensi. Offense remains weak with Floyd Little’s two punt returns for touchdowns the sole bright spots.
Bruce Fleisher, 14, from Hialeah Florida, becomes the third youngest winner of the U S Amateur at Scioto. His two stroke lead over Marvin Giles ends with a 254 four over par final round and a course record chase by Giles who finished one stroke back after a late surge.
North Branch rider Hoffman, 24, wins the Grand Prix of Rotterdam aboard Out Late. She edges Brazilian Pessoa en Pass Opp by one-tenth of a second, completing in 33.0 seconds to 55-4. Hoffman also takes the Prix de Vainceur for best rider and horse combination.
Coronado High School football aims for a balanced backfield led by returning star Jer ry Austin plus Jim Reese and Mark Byrne. Coach Wayne Wilsher rebuilt the offensive line after nine graduates, highlighting a strong 60 785pound line and a defense at 175.8 on average. Teaver ton has shown field goal range, boosting hopes for a South Zone title in 4 A.
This roster lists players and positions for the Mustangs football team from district 4-AA and includes names such as Danny Johnston Connie Cov and Jim Reese as well as backs, guards, ends, tackles, centers, and defensive backs. It also notes varsity slate dates in Wichita Falls Andrews Berger Monterey Pampa and Tascosa with playoff timing and last year results.
Friona High School fields a strong backfield core with Tony Perea and fellow returnees from Olton and Dimmitt. New head coach Bob Owen inherits 10 lettermen including quarterback Johnny Barker and end Jim Schlenker. Line is inexperienced but aims for the district crown with a more pass-oriented attack.
Canadian Ambassador George Ignatieff began a one month term as president of the United Nations Security Council. He succeeds Brazil’s Joao Augusto de Araujo Castro who held the post in August as the council’s monthly rotate.
The Chieftains football roster lists players by position from quarterback Johnny Barker to fullbacks, with weights and grades. The schedule shows nine games starting September 11 at Farwell and ending November 14 at Abernathy, plus past results including Farwell 19 and Morton 26.
Hall of Midland finished fifth in the Can Am road race at Elkhart Lake Wisconsin. He could not race his intended TH 2 Chaparral car and used a two year old model G Chaparral instead. The event featured Hulme McLaren Donohue and Reyson with a rain delay and slower pace.
The hall of fame quarterback Bobby Layne totaled 26,768 passing yards in 15 NFL seasons. He left the league as the all time leader in attempts completions touchdowns and yards, setting multiple career records at retirement.
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