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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1973

Page

13

US Wins Swimming Title In Be lgrade

Jimi World Montgomery 18 from Madison Wisconsin wins his fourth U S gold at the Belgrade meet as the United States tops the East Germans in a close title race.

Belgrade Montgomery Madison Wis United States Rick de Mont San Rafael Calif Steve Holland Australia John Hencken Irvine Robin Backhaus Redlands Rick Klatt Albuquerque N Jim Montgomery

Colts Rally At End To Beat Broncos In Preseason

Lydell Mitchell swept left for a three yard TD with 41 seconds left lifting the Baltimore Colts to a 17 10 win over the Denver Broncos in a preseason game. Charley Johnson had tied the score in the fourth with a eight yard TD to Haven Moses.

Denver Lydell Mitchell Baltimore Colts Denver Broncos Charley Johnson Haven Moses Mitchell Johnson Moses Baltimore Broncos Colts Ray Chester Chester Bert Jones Bronco Jones Cotton Speyrer Colt

Mayer-Oakes Wins Race in Lubbock County Criterium

Dave Mayer-Oakes wins the Senior A 22 mile race at Briercroft Office Park in a 45 08 time. Senior B winner John Kullman finished 25 28 and Senior C winner Robert Jennings 18 31. Veterans Jim Porter 25 28 and Richmond Brown 25 28 also placed. Women DiAnn Rutherford 10 49. Multiple riders listed with times and DNF notes.

Dave Mayer-Oakes Lubbock County Atl Briercroft Office Park John Kullman Robert Jennings Jim Porter David Ockney DiAnn Rutherford Bob Jackson Senion Tom Hutchinson, Jr Kevin Brown Dale Brigham Dave Lehnen Randy Sanders Richmond Brown Bill Mayver-Oakes Tom Hutchinson Jasper Hubbert David Lockey Mark Porter T. Wood Br Ann Rutherford Carolyn Smith

Entry Deadline Set For Today For Women’s City Tourney

Lubbock women must register by 5 p.m. today for the annual Women’s City Tournament to be held at Meadow Brook Golf Course this week. The event runs Tuesday through Thursday with an entry fee of 7.50 dollars and notes that women will be handicapped.

Lubbock Meadowbrook

Floridian Wins Formula-1 National Powerboat Race

Dick Hunter of Indialantic Florida captured the Formula-1 class title in Galveston Texas by taking the lead on the 22nd lap to edge out Joe Burgess of Gallatin Tennessee who finished second. Jim Everett of Tampa Florida flipped his boat but was not injured.

Galveston Tex Dick Hunter Indialantic Fla Hunter Joe Burgess Galligan

Peterson Takes Monza Grand Prix Victory In Italy

Ronnie Peterson of Sweden wins the Monza Grand Prix in a Lotus as Jackie Stewart clinches his third world title finishing fourth. Stewart rises from 17th to fourth, while Emerson Fittipaldi holds second in the world standings with 48 points. Peterson leads all race after pole position with a 132.35 mph average. Revson takes third in a Yardley McLaren.

Monza Italy Ronnie Peterson Sweden Scotland Jackie Stewart Stewart Canada U.S Francois Cevert France Emerson Fittipaldi Brazil Peterson Fittipaldi Lotus Cevert

Soviet Union Wins Pentathlon Games at World Championship

Pavel Lednev of the Soviet Union led a 1 2 3 sweep with 5413 points to win the World Modern Pentathlon title at Crystal Palace. Vladimir Shmelev and Boris Onichenko followed, as the team claimed gold with 15943 points, while the United States placed fourth in team standings. Shoji Uchida won the 4000 meter race, with Shmelev second and Scott Taylor third.

Montgomery U.S Kornelia Ender East Germany Novella Calligaris America United States U .S London Pavel Lednev Soviet Union Crystal Palace Lednev Vladimir Shmelev Boris Onichenko West Germany Hungary Japan Shoji Uchida Tokyo Shmelev Scott Taylor Portland Ore Ledner

Huskers and Wolfpack Shine In Openers Across Nation

Nebraska cornhuskers win 40 13 without Hamm as UCLA and NC State roll. Bruce Shaw passes for a TD and runs game for NC State 57 8 over East Carolina. Davis runs for 147 yards as Nebraska piles up 304 rushing yards and Runty adds a TD and a pass. Other results include Temple Xavier Holy Cross Massachusetts Clemson and Arizona highlights across multiple programs.

Associated Press Nebraska Cornshuskers Wolfpack North Carolina State Dave Hamm Nebraska UCLA Bruins NC State East Carolina East Temple Xavier Holy Cross Massachusetts Southwest West Texas State Drake Texas-Arlington North Texas State Far West Arizona Colorado State Idaho Texas Mark Harmon Harmon & Co Steve Runty Tony Davis Randy Borg Johnny Rodgers John Dutton Hamm Ihe Cornhuskers Davis Bunty Osborne Bob Devaney Bruce Shaw State Willie Burden Roland Hooks Charley Young Stan Fritts Lou Holtz Sonny Randle Bob Curran Piel Pennington Mark Sheridan Pete Vaas Marty Gimnestra Temple Rick Kimbrough Mississippi Villanuova Clifton Taylor Memphis State Louisville Bob Burgess Clemson Icoach Red Parker Citadel Billy Pritchett West Texas Vic

Area AAA Teams Open Season Well

District 2-AAA showed strength with four of seven teams winning openers while 3-AAA had three winners. Canyon routed Spearman 33-6 in 1-AAA action, and Perryton fell to Borger 14-6. Lamesa, Pecos, Carlsbad, and Andrews powered offenses as defense dominated several games. Major matchups include Coronado vs Dunbar and Brownfield vs Denver City with several district showdowns Friday.

Dave Daniel Avalanche-Journal Canyon Spearman Perryton Borger Lamesa New Mexico Carlsbad and Pecos el Paso Irvin Estacado Plainview Matadors Plainview Bulldogs Andrews Mustangs Levelland West Texas Brownfield Anedrews Golden Tars Carlsbad Slaton Airways Coronado Dunbar Fort Worth AAA Canyon Dumas i Dumas Muleshoe Friday Canyon Dumas Anitlefield Boarygerland Pampa Olion Clovis Perryton Petos Andre Uy Fl Ector Fort Stockton Kermit Seminole Denver Oftype Seminate Pecos Irvin Andrey Crane Alpine Monahansas Colorado Betor Caprock Odessa Andrew Lake View Monahans Tyuhbock High Laniesa Estacado A Dunbaro Sweetwater Hi Colorado City Estacado Lamesa Carlsbad Snyder Dunbar A Monchars Sla Tom AZ del Rio Abilene Sweetwater Port Worth Eastern Hills Fistacado Denver City Coshoma

Lam bert named president of Southeastern Conference officials

SEC picks leaders in Birmingham as field judge A C Butch Lambert of Tupelo Mississippi becomes president of the Southeastern Conference football officials. He succeeds umpire Harvey Hardy of Lakeland Florida.

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Weekend results sketch early high school football standings

West Texas AAAA teams posted mixed openers with many margins tight. Notable outcomes include Snyder rolling Dunbar 21-3 and Midland Lee narrowly beating Lubbock, while Permian, San Angelo and Amarillo posted strong showings though some games were decided by a single TD.

West Texas San Angelo Permian Midland Lee Lubbock Odessa Amarillo Snyder Dunbar Tigers Stonterey Hereford Pampa Sandies Palo Puro Berger Tascosa Midland High Snyder-at-Midland Wichita Falls Coyotes Ector Westerners Caprock Lee Cougars Monterey Plainview Cronady Y Midland Lee Wiehit Falls iMan Angelo Permian iMidland le Abilene Ddeksa Sorin Abilene Cooper

Redskins T drop Bears in 19 3 exhibition win

Washington Redskins shut out the Chicago Bears 19 to 3 in an NBC telecast to cap the NFL exhibition season. Bill Kilmer connected with Roy Jefferson for a 42 yard TD in the first half, Duane Thomas set up the play with a 20 yard run, and Mike Hancock blocked a punt leading to Bob Brunet’s 15 yard TD return.

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