Matson Named AAU Track For Outstanding Performance
Randy Matson won the L. Dibenedetto Award as the top track and field performer after his world record 70 feet 7 inch shot put last May 8 at College Station Texas. Billy Mills was second and Ralph Boston third in the points tally. The AAU also criticized the NCAA in a fiery convention session over control of U.S. athletes in international events and potential Olympic selection changes for 1968.
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International Amateur Athletic Federation
Ozona Defeats Sonora 59-53 In Non-District Game
Ozona edge Sonora 59-53 after a foul troubled second quarter. Win Saunders scored 16 and Pan Seahorn 10 to lead Ozona, while Sonora’s Mike Wuest 14 and Ben Perez 10 paced the visitors. Ozona also won the B game 43-36 behind Marlin Farris with 11 points.
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Jimmy Trainer
Ector Wins 56-36 in Lake View Tourney Action
Odessa Ector, 4-2 on the season, defeated San Angelo Junior Varsity 56-36 to advance to the Lake View Invitational second round. Ricky Goode led with 16 points, Ruben Prado and Ramariz added 12 each as Ector pulled away after a slow start. In other Friday results, Wall beat Miles 44-36 and Sweetwater defeated Colorado City 58-46.
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Namath Leads Jets At Chargers In Week Six Showdown
Joe Namath steers the New York Jets against the San Diego Chargers at Balboa Stadium seeking a win and a potential shift in the AFL Western Division. The Chargers boast a strong defense and top passers but face Namath Snell and Maard. Jim Turner seeks more points as Oakland Denver and Buffalo push for division outcomes.
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Sunland Park Race Results Reported From Friday
Sunland Park, N M UPI listing race results across ten events with winners including Falla Rojo Jonn s Pick Cha Cha Dial Collfox Tag Play Badinage Waywise Sweet Fury Taco and more. Daily handle 81855 attendance 1623 across events.
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Odessa College Wins Western Athletic Junior College Conference Golf Crown
Odessa College surged from third to first to claim team honors as Coach Jimmy Russell's squad earned its seventh championship in eight years. Bruce Cotton eagle d the 17th and carded 74 while Jerry Smith shot 76 as Odessa No 1 posted 152, two strokes ahead of the No 1 squad.
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Western Athletic Junior College Conference
Jimmy Russell
Odessa
Russell
Frank Phillips
Howard County
Lubbock Christian
Odessa Country Club
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Jerry Smith
Odessus
Larry Lumpkin
Richard Whitenberg
Amarillo and NMMI vie for third as scores rise
Amarillo No 1 and NMMI No 1 tie for third with 158 while South Plains finishes fourth at 162. Amarillo No 2 posts 168 and NMMI No 2 170. Howard County No 2 at 177 and No 1 at 179. Coach Russell’s team returns to practice with the next meet the last of February in Fort Worth Recreational Meet. Individual events start in spring.
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South Plains
Amarillo No. 2
Howard County
Russell
Fort Worth
Odessa Falls To Ranger In Temple Junior College Tourney
Odessa Wranglers drop a 77 75 decision to Ranger Junior College after leading 75 73 late in the second half. Ranger rode three players in double figures led by Robertson with 20 points as Odessa advances to seventh place at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Odessa
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Elorde Favored to Defend Crown Against Suh Kang Il
Manila reports Gab Gabriel Elorde a solid favorite to defend his junior lightweight title in a 15 round bout at Araneta Coliseum. Suh Kang Il, 20, is Korea's first world title challenger with 34 wins and 2 losses, promising to press the action.
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Seminole In Tourney Finals
Tulia tops Brownfield 63 45 as Oran Watson scores 19 and Jimmy Lavender 11. Brownfield’s Timmons and Jerry Timmons add 20 and 11. Seminole beats Snyder 68 55 led by Kenny Roberts 16, Darrell Price 13, Bob Keyes 13. Bullard 21 and Blum 14 top Snyder. Consolation set for 7 p.m., final at 8:30 Saturday.
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Oran Watson
Jimmy Lavender
Timmons
Jerry Timmons
Snyder
Kenny Roberts
Darrell Price
Bob Keyes
Tommy Bullard
Bill Blum
Butler Edges Southern Cal In Tight Indianapolis Showdown
Butler defeated Southern California 77-75 at Indianapolis as Bill Brown banked in a late basket with 32 seconds left. Ed Schilling forced a turnover, Block missed two late free throws, and Jim Hohlt added a final Butler free throw to seal the victory.
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Roderick Signs With Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins announced the signing of junior flankerback John Roderick from Southern Methodist University, their first future draft pick. Roderick weighed 180 pounds and ran the 100-yard dash in 9.3 seconds. he was Green Bay's fourth pick. The Dolphins also signed 260 pound end Gerry Gendron from Wisconsin State University, originally Detroit’s 16th choice, who joined as a free agent.
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Southern Methodist University
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Wisconsin State University
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Graebner First American Through In Melbourne Tennis Tourney
Clark Graebner of Beechwood Ohio advanced to the Victoria Championship semifinals by defeating Herb FitzGibbon of Garden City New York in five sets. Australians Stolle Newcombe Emerson also moved on as weather disrupted play and doubles results followed.
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Thacker Reactivated by Royals. Heyman Waived
Cincinnati Royals reactivate guard Tom Thacker after he reported late this season. Heyman is placed on waivers. Thacker averaged 2.5 points in 55 games for the Royals in 1964-65.
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Tom Thacker
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Georgia Bulldogs Edge TCU In Overtime Thriller
In Athens, Georgia defeats Texas Christian 76 to 75 after a backhanded layup by Frank Harscher with 25 seconds left in overtime. Harscher leads with 25 points, Ray Jeffords adds 21, while Gary Turner tops TCU with 25. Bulldogs go 1-1 on the season.
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Jerry Waller
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Forfeited Major League Baseball Game Ends 9-0
New York reports a major league baseball game was forfeited with a final score of 9 to 0. UPI notes the decision affected the game outcome and standings.
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Eight Hogs On UPI All-SWC Grid Squad
The 1965 United Press International All-Southwest Conference team includes eight Arkansas Razorbacks among a 22 player, two platoon squad. Nobis of Texas and Anderson of Texas Tech headline unanimous first team selections with fellow stars from SMU, Baylor, Rice, TCU and others.
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Tommy Trantham
Frank Horak
TCU
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