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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1963

Page

8

Samm y Baugh Recounts 1937 All Stars Victory Over Packers

Sammy Baugh recalls leading the 1937 College All-Stars to a 6 0 upset win against the Green Bay Packers with a 48 yard pass to Gaynell Tinsey. He notes changes in football since then and discusses his coaching roles and his sons in college football.

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Cowboys Near Ready for NFL Season After Training Camp

Dallas Cowboys show a low cutoff indicating many positions are set as three weeks of camp proceed in Thousand Oaks California. Coach Tom Landry notes strong defense potential and dual quarterback system with Eddie LeBaron and Don Meredith while rookie Wendell Hayes and others compete for roster spots.

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Texas Tech sells single game football tickets for 1963 season

Texas Tech ticket manager Mrs Mildred Wright says individual game tickets may be ordered now with priority seating for season ticket buyers. Openers include Washington State Sept 21 and a schedule featuring Texas A M Baylor Texas Christian Rice and Kansas State with tickets available at the athletic office or by mail. Stringent seating applies to Section 5. The article also notes historic scores from 1920 and 1889.

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Colts Honor 62 Pitching Staff in 1 000 Strikeout Night

The Houston Colts will mark 1 000 strikeout club night honoring seven pitchers from the 1962 staff who combined for 1 047 strikeouts to join the Dodgers as the only clubs with over 1 000 that season. Dick Farrell led with 203, followed by Ken Johnson 178 and Bob Bruce 135 among others. Each will receive a memento while the current staff averages 5.7 strikeouts per game versus last year’s 6.5.

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All Star backs edge Packers in 20 17 win

University coach Otto Graham hails All Stars after the 20 17 victory over Green Bay as Ron VanderKelen and Glynn Griffing share quarterback roles. Pat Richter’s 73 yard TD ties late in the game while Vince Lombardi cites injuries and strong defense for the Packers.

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Washington State All-Stars Highlight Cougars in Opener

Washington State is loaded with all stars as Street and Smith lists three Cougars among 75 nationwide candidates. Quarterback Dave Mathieson, halfback Ken Graham, and center Dean Kalahar earn all American mention ahead of Texas Tech’s season opener in Jones Stadium scheduled for the night of September 21.

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Three Teams Earn Berths In National Championship Tourney

Three state champions were named on opening night of the 29th National Championship Baseball Tournament in Wichita. Missouri Nebraska and Colorado winners earned spots, with Wichita Glass to join as Kansas representatives. The 32 team field uses a double defeat system as state tournaments and bi state playoffs finalize teams.

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Stable Hand Hurt by Horse in Scarborough

Charles Karvelas a 19 year old stable worker from South Boston was hospitalized with head injuries after a horse kicked him in the temple. He was rushed to Maine Medical Center in Portland for emergency surgery.

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