Canyon Eagles overpower Hereford Whitefaces in 46-13 victory
Harlie Adams sparkles for Canyon with five touchdowns and 177 rushing yards as the Canyon Eagles roll past Hereford 46 to 13 before 3,500 fans. Hereford, led by John Bryant and Bobby Wiegel, fought early but Adams’ three quick third quarter scores sealed the win.
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Plainview Bowl: Littlefield routs Plainview 38-13 in opener
Big Max Morris, 177-pound fullback, starred for Littlefield as they crushed Plainview 38-13 before 4,500 at the Bulldogs stadium. Morris ran 31 times for 213 yards and three touchdowns, with Buddy Jones and Mike Greer adding scores.
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47-6 Stunning Game Is Potent
In Amarillo Stadium the Amarillo Golden Sandstorm blanked Capitol Hill Redskins 47-6 in a lopsided football opener. Sandies dominated with multiple scores including two by David Russell and strong kicking by Royal Yarbrough, fueling a 47-0 lead as the crowd thinned.
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Payne Stars in Clarendon Win Over White Deer
Quarterback John Payne spearheaded the Clarendon Broncos to a 31 7 victory over White Deer. Payne scored twice and passed for a third, with Jimmy Philley and Alton Hill adding the early and late scores as Clarendon built an 18 point lead before White Deer’s lone second half score.
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Late Harvester Surge Rips Panthers 28-13 in opener
In Pampa, the Harvesters defeated Austin of El Paso 28-13 as two fourth quarter touchdowns turned a 14-7 game after three periods. Bobby Dehls scored three times including two rushing TDs and one conversion, with Dickie Mauldin adding a late score and extra point. Austin fought back with Eldon King and Harvey Bagley scoring, but seven Pampa fumbles hampered drives.
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College and high school games listed for today
The schedule lists Corpus Christi at West Texas State and Peer College at Eastern New Mexico along with Dumas at Palo Duro in Amarillo Paschal Fort Worth and Monterey Lub bock. Charley Peete, rookie outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, earned his major league chance after hitting .351 in 95 games with Omaha earlier in 1956.
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