Tommie Smith turns away from American life in airport encounter
The article profiles Tommie Smith and his wife at an airport dining room. It contrasts his wealthy, globe trotting lifestyle with his view of America as hypocritical and his refusal to live in a compliant housing system. Smith recalls a harsh California childhood and his rise via San Jose State University.
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Tommie Smith Runs In L A Indoor Invitational
The piece speculates on Tommie Smith aiming for a fast 220 as boycotts against him illuminate campus and athletic debates. It compares his potential impact to historic feats and discusses public reactions to his participation.
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New York Athletic Club
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Rembrandt
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Thermopylae
Bob Hayes
L.A
Dan
Wisdom
Official Sees Trouble Open Tennis Will Kill Amateurism
Former USLTA secretary Percy C. Rogers warned that open tennis would destroy amateurism if approved. He noted top amateurs would turn pro, gate receipts would shrink, and urged 2500 clubs to vote no to preserve amateur tennis worldwide.
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New York
U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
Percy C. Rogers
Northampton
N.H
Associated Press
USLTA
Broadway Keo Teams Eye Sweep in Tucson Bowling League
Broadway Flower Shoppe teams will open their bids for a sweep in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the Tucson Daily Citizen Classic Bowling League as second half action begins. First-half titles were decided Dec. 17 at Keglers Lanes with margins. Top averages: Jim Neil of Levy’s 195 and John Palko of Cactus Pro Shop 193.
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Keglers Lanes
Levy’s
Tucson
Western Brake and Tire Centers
Cactus Pro Shop
Double Cola
Jim Neil
John Palko
El Rio Golf Club Hosts First El Mariachi Tourney
El Rio Country Club will stage its first El Mariachi Golf Tour nament tomorrow after a postponement from December 17. Open to all amateurs, the five handicap flight event accepts entrants at the pro shop with play starting on the first tee. R. J. Nichols aced No 6 at Randolph Park for his second career ace using a iron on 183 yards. The City Women's Golfers begin a 9 a.m. tee off Monday at Randolph Park North Course for their monthly event.
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el Rio Pro Shop
R. J. Nichols
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Nichols
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Notice of Bids for Hospital Heating and Cooling System
The Board of Supervisors of Pima County Arizona invites sealed bids for a year round make up air heating and cooling system for the Pediatrics Ward at Pima County General Hospital Tucson. Bids due January 15 1948 at 5:00 AM. Plan deposit ten dollars refundable if plans returned by January 17 1948. Plans at County Engineer office. County may reject any bid or waive irregularities. Published January 4 1968 in Tucson Daily Citizen.
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Pima County
Arizona
Pima County General Hospital
Transamerica
Tucson
South Sixth Avenue
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Pima County Sealed Bids for Tire Recapping and Repair
Sealed bids for recapping and repairing automobile truck grader and heavy equipment tires will be accepted by the Pima County Purchasing Agent in Tucson Arizona until 10 00 a m January 26 1968. The one year contract begins March 1 1948 and bids will be opened at 10 00 a m January 26 1968 in the 2885 South 8th Avenue office. Specifications may be obtained from the Purchasing Agent at 2855 South 8th Avenue.
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NCAA Plans To Consider Fresh Rule
New York AP reports preliminary NCAA convention meetings as coaches and officials arrive. Bill Murray receives Touchdown Club of New York award for 1959 contributions to college football. freshmen eligibility could affect World Series qualification if NCAA acts. Other groups hold meetings on track, football, and sports information.
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Gulls Dominate Phoenicians 7-2 In San Diego
The San Diego Gulls routed the Phoenix Roadrunners 7-2 to pull ahead of Phoenix in the Western Hockey League standings. Len Ronson earned a three goal hat trick and Fred Hills added two goals as Phoenix failed to score until the final period. Seattle and Vancouver tied 5-5 in overtime in the other WHL game.
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United Press International
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San Diego
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Seattle
Vancouver
Gulls
Phoenix
Len Ronson
Fred Hills
Board of Supervisors Seeks Bid Bonds and Bid Rejection Rights
Bidder must provide a sufficient Bid and Performance Bond acceptable to the Board of Supervisors. The board reserves right to reject any or all bids or waive irregularities. By order of the Board of Supervisors this Zand day of December. Thomas S. Jay, Chairman. Publish dates Tucson Daily Citizen December 27 28 29 30 1967 and January 2 3 4 5 6 1968.
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Pima County
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Tucson Daily Citizen
Transportation move for Juvenile Center relocation approved
In a December 1967 special session the Board of Supervisors accepted Tucson Warehouse & Transfer Co. lowest bid of 595 dollars to move contents of Mother Higgins Juvenile Detention Home and the Juvenile Probation Department east side office to the new Juvenile Center at 2725 East Ajo Way. Meeting adjourned after approving the action.
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Arizona
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Tucson
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Dennis Weaver
Elsa B. Hanna
Pete Rubi
Nolice
Efs&S—M
Transportation Services
SLQ
Haskell
Mother Higgins Juvenie
Juvenile Probation Department
East Side
North Cravcroft Road
East Aj
Blue Chip Tourney to switch courses for 1968
Dean Short moves the Blue Chip Golf Tournament from Oro Valley Country Club after the club declined to host next year. The 500 player event will use Tu bac and another course yet to be decided, with organizers aiming to rotate venues annually. The tournament draws from Phoenix and Southern Arizona and is in its fourth year.
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George Shafer
Tennis Clinic Slated At FW Flowing Wells High
Flowing Wells High School will sponsor a tennis clinic for high school students next Saturday morning. Caballero tennis coach Len Skrobel said professionals Bob Conaway of Tucson Country Club and Bob Evans of the Racquet Club and University of Arizona coach Gene Templeton will conduct the clinic from 10 30 a m until noon Jan 13. Conaway will instruct on the volley and overhead shots Evans will cover the forehand and backhand and Templeton will work with the service and service return. UA players will also be present to serve as instructors.
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Bob Conaway
Tucson Country Club
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University of Arizona
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Willow Grimsley Dogs Win Fast in Tucson Trials
Willow and Grimsley dogs topped trials at Tucson Greyhound Park with Buster Fire and Wire of the Grimsley Kennel finishing under 32 seconds on the 3/16 mile course in last night's school ing races.
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