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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1973

Page

16

West Texas State Displays Mayfield's New Look Tonight

West Texas State Buffaloes unveil a revamped offense and 5 2 defense for the 1973 season in a home opener against Brake. QB spot unsettled with Mike Wartes and Den Nava vying, while key backs and line starters are listed, including Pritchett Fraley at fullback and Hibbler anchoring the defense.

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ENMU Opens 1974 Season At Panhandle State

Eastern New Mexico University hosts Panhandle State in Goodwell to start the 1974 campaign. Quarterback Don Stravlo leads a veteran Greyhounds offense with Earl Crisp Russell Tatumo and Calvin Phillips in key backfield roles. Starting linemen include Don Carthel at center and Jim Bob Martin at tackle, with several South Plains alumni in the lineup.

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Segeraves Coach Jim Eddins Absent From Season Opener

Seagraves coach Jim Eddins missed Friday night’s game against Earniec due to a blood clot in his leg. He was hospitalized briefly in Seagraves and transferred to Methodist Hospital, with doctors uncertain of the clot’s cause. Eddins expected updates as tests continued and entrusted Draper to handle Friday’s contest against Eunice.

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Longhorns Lose Tight End Davis

Rick Davis a 6-2 230 pound senior from Houston Westchester is sidelined for the season with a recurring back injury diagnosed as muscle spasms with disc complications. The Longhorns now seek replacements Parker Alford and Tommy Ingram to fill the tight end role.

Austin Tex Rick Davis University of Texas Longhorns Davis Houston Westchester Parker Alford Houston Tommy Ingram Copperas Cove

Thomas Skips Redskins Rally in Late Practice

Washington report says Duane Thomas missed a Friday pep rally and arrived 40 minutes late for practice. Coach George Allen warned he would be fined for the tardy appearance amid last season’s Chargers dispute.

Washington Washington Redskins Duane Thomas San Diego Thomas Chargers George Allen

Two-Platooning Lubbock High Opens Year vs Midland Lee

Lubbock High under coach Tommy Stone pursues a two platoon attack at Lowrey Field as the Westerners meet Midland Lee. Felton and Combs anchor the defense and offense while Gonzales is out with a knee injury. Rivalry with Lee remains intense after last season’s 16 7 loss and a late 8 2 mark.

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Norton Norton Ali bout eyed amid talk of deterioration

Inglewood California AP report quotes Eddie Futch saying Ali has deteriorated like a natural man. Norton eyes upset as fight plans surface with weigh in moved to Sunday and rules discussion ongoing before the Ali Norton match at The Forum.

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