Floydada Upsets Wellington In Rainstorm Opener
In Floydada's season opener, the Whirlwinds upset high hopes for Wellington Skyrockets 12 to 6 amid a dust and rain storm. Floydada forced seven of Wellington's ten fumbles and surged in the second half, with Frank Potts tying the game and Pat Wilkins delivering a long 67 yard pass to Jerry Elberts for a late lead.
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Tigers Edge Shamrock In McLean Football Opener
McLean Tigers recovered eight fumbles to defeat Shamrock Irishmen 7-6 in the season opener at Duncan Field. McLean outgained 137 rushing yards to 39 for Shamrock, with David Woods scoring the decisive points in the second half.
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High School Football Scores From Across The State
A compiled list shows Tulsa over Memphis 20 to 12, Muleshoe at Clovis NM in rain, and multiple Texas games with scores such as Denver City 33 Sudan 7, Dimmitt 44 Springlake 9, Floydada 12 Wellington 6, and many others across hometown stadiums.
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Iain Jacksboro
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Roscoe
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Post Antelopes fall to Ralls in season opener
In Jackrabbit Stadium the Ralls Jackrabbits defeated the Antelopes from Post 13 to 7 in a non conference game. About 1 000 fans witnessed the 3 AAA Post squad vs the 4 AAAA Ralls eleven. Scoring came from Nowell Norman on a 2 yard keeper in the second quarter and Charles Morris on the conversion. In the third quarter Dwayne Slater ran 35 yards on a reverse play. The fourth quarter featured Ocie Forbes 2 yard plunge and a Jimmy Boydston conversion.
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Jimmy Boydston
First For Football Fans Opens Amarillo Daily News Series
The Amarillo Daily News sports department launches a football special for the 1957 season. This first installment invites readers to enjoy weekly football coverage each Saturday throughout the season.
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Wheeler Triumphs Over Canadian 13-6 In Panhandle Showdown
Wheeler Mustangs, touted as the top Class B team in the Panhandle, defeated Class A Canadian 13-6. Hunter rushed 91 yards on eight carries scoring the opening TD, while Crossland added a 10 yard TD run. Grist led Canadian with 77 rushing yards before leaving the game. Abraham added 65 yards. Canadian led in first downs 10 to 9 and total offense 233 to 192.
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Shamrock Leads Early But Slips on Wet Field
Shamrock led 15-5 on rushing yards 225-96 as a 10 minute rain drenched the field. Both teams attempted two passes and completed one each. Donnie Dodgen sprinted 54 yards to a Shamrock touchdown late in the first quarter, but Joe Jernigan’s extra point went wide. The Irishmen led at halftime despite the weather and miscues.
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Last Day To Buy Amarillo Sandies and Palo Duro Don Home Tickets
Final chance to purchase season tickets for the Amarillo Sandies and Palo Duro Dons home games runs until 5 p.m. at Maxor Drug. Each team hosts six home games totaling 11 with the crosstown clash on November 23. Season price is 16.50, single-team packages are 9 per team. after today only single game tickets remain.
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Steers Dominate Melrose 25-0 in Farwell Gridiron
Farwell Sept 6 The Love lace cousins Tommy and Johnny Lovelace powered the District 3-A Farwell Steers to a 25-0 victory over Melrose. Johnny 10-yard drive and Lovelace two other runs plus a late conversion by Johnny capitalized on third and fourth quarter scores as wind limited scoring to the final period.
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Melrose hosts Buffaloes amid winds and rain Friday
Visiting Melrose, New Mexico defeats Buffaloes on Steer's field as gusts reach 50 mph. Johnny Lovelace scores from the 10 yard line in the second quarter, while Tommy Lovelace runs from the...
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Dodgers Top Sox in Western League tight race
The Dodgers beat the Sox 3-2 as Amarillo slips in the Western League pennant chase. Lincoln and Sioux City won, matching Amarillo at 90 wins while Lincoln trails by half a game. Blanton faltered again while Wegner dominated and Pinkston clung to a .378 average tying Sam Miley for the league lead.
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Des Moines
al Pinkston
Sam Miley
Gold Sox Schedule Trio Games Ahead
Three days remain before the Gold Sox play a series of three contests. details on opponents and venues are not fully legible.
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Dodgers Fall Short After Four Losses This Season
A brief snippet notes the team had lost to the Dodgers four times this season with a continuation hint on page four.
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