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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1961

Page

6

Tigers Lose Hope For First Distinct Title

WOLFFORTH Frenship faces a slim shot at its first distinct championship as coach Gene Tyer retools the lineup. Backfield returns, but only five veterans remain with two moving positions. Quarterback Mike Burgamy ready to run the show, while James O'Donnell shifts to center to steady an inexperience line. David Rich could anchor the fullback role if healthy, giving the Tigers a potentially potent passing attack and running power if conditions improve.

Frenship Frenship Tigers Jimmie Stapleton Dero Mike Burgamy Gene Tyer Stapleton Bur‘gamy Avalanche-Journal Wolfforth Tyer Jimmy Stapleton James O'Donnell David Rich Rich Tigers Vernon Rae Larry Blakeman Randall Witie Rae Wittie Blakeman Seagraves Plains

Coaches and Golf Tourney Echoes Across Floydada Scene

Pete Cawthon recalls early coaching schools and Rockne links while Floydada hosts a major golf tourney with fast greens testing 160 players. Matador football hype rises as tiny but tough team rumbles with Ralls scrimmages. High Plains Football volumes spotlight Texas Tech, West Texas State, Eastern NMU.

Texas Tech Pete Cawthon Tech Board Roscoe Wilson Cawthon Knute Rockne Rock Notre Dame Lfe Rockne C. W Tawthon Jackson

1961 1969 Sports Roster and Schedule Notes

A garbled roster lists players with heights weights and class years for a Texas college team plus a 1961 schedule and 1969 results. Names include Gene Tyer, Jack Pannardie, Larry Roberts, Randall Withe14, Artura Gatela, Boegee Wittie, Jerry Peek, Richard Stewart, Perry Wal harms, Richard Ford, James Wertbrugh, Obe Clary, Bonne Edwards, Don Ween, Larry Watson, Mike Hite, Jerry Minter, James O'Donnel, Hebert Hughes, Mike Means, Robert Parkein, and Pete Rademacher hints at a boxing note. The piece mixes football and basketball data with scattered dates and scores and ends with Rademacher considering retirement to public relations after a defeat.

Vermon Hae der Hiner Randall Withe Yamters Hayoe Westmarnand Mone Faves Artura Gatela Boegee Wittie Warring Perry Walharms Jerry Peek Letterman Richard Stewart Pirky Jackson Alan Kerby Fobbry Kindred Dean Hobgood Richard Ford James Wertbrugh Obe Clary Bonne Edwards Don Ween Larry Watson VX Yammer Freddie Levens Ariin Psat Mike Hite Jerry Minter Fregnman James O'Donnel Teerman Hebert Hughes Bot Aulgur Charles Hill Mike Hargamy David Burgamy Jimmie Stapleton Larry Hlakeman Senor Fetterman Garland Banner Mike Means Robert Parkein David Rich Jerry Kindred Tatoka YO Petersburg Idaton Slaton Paopesville Sudan Tatas Gobonnell Sundowry Kengraves

Veteran Floydada Whirlwinds eye 61 season title bid

Floydada Florida? Whirlwinds, led by quarterback Rodney Teague, enter 1961 with 15 lettermen and three returning starters. Coach Charles Tyer warns of limited end and tackle depth, while top players include Christian, Dunn, Barnhart, and Franks as they aim to dethrone Mule Shoe for District 2 AA title.

Avalanche-Journal Floydada Floranda van Stovall Jerry Powell Stovall Powell Tyer South Plains Rodney Teague Teague Charles Christian Joe Dunn Christian David Barnhart Dickie Watson Denny King Tommie Watts Jay Dycus Donald Switzer Dunn Bruce Julian Max Rucker Max Campbell Frank Barrow Daryl Lindsey Julian Netter Barnhart Ralls Cone Tver Jimmy Stewart Albert Hernandez Jimmy Franks Odessa James McKinney Olten Charles Tver Floydads Rodney Terzue Tickle

District team roster page for Whirlwinds threats and stars

District football roster lists Green ward Whirlwinds with coaches Charles Tyer Texas Slater Bill Carry and Beib Shields. It details players by position from ends to backs and centers with year and jersey numbers, including Dycus Dunn Giles Julian Rucker and Teague, Lind Sey, Barnhart Bradford and more.

DAA Charles ‘Tyer Weet Texas Slater Bill Carry Mestyr bin Carmack Joe Dunn Hetterman Hubert Giles Bruce Julian Jetterman Don Rainer Donnie Bellah Hiteam Max Campbell Letterman Bill Daniels Jimmy Franks Aenior Cecil Jackson Theophomore Charles Christian Jet Letterman Butch Gillitand Fresh Tran Denny King Janier

Newcomers Look Good In Tech Football Outlook

Texas Tech replaces five ends with a mix of veterans and newcomers as coach J T Ring eyes line strength. Key returnees include outside linemen and a reshaped backfield while Juniors Jerry Garrison and Jerry Eibert vie for starting roles alongside sophomores and squadmen. David Parks, a 190 pound 6 2 soph, emerges as a top contender for the Southwest Conference outstanding sophomore lineman award. The piece notes Grimes moves to center and highlights Parks’, Hilbert’s, and other players’ potential contributions.

Texas Tech J.T. Ring Red Raiders Raiders Don Waygood Sundown Jackie Wiles Levelland Stephenville Mikes Seay Jof Andrews Jim Brock iFort Worth Wayworlh Tech Jerry Garrison Leveland Jerry Eibert Wellington David Parks Abilene Parks King Hilbert AOHS Bibert Larry Jones Lubb Garnson Jones Eugene Demes Garrison Wee Jom Hacker Bowie Jim Potter Dallas Hilcrest Tboh Oo Squadimian Henne Short Lewinston N.al Halhack Eager Soph Doug Lillard Hhl Gainesville

Steelers Trade End Bob Corona to Pittsteres Steelers

Offensive end Bob Corona was traded from the Chicago Ventures to the Pittsburgh Steelers in a deal involving multiple teams and officials. Corona attended the College of the Pacific and was drafted by the Bears before entering service.

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