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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1968

Page

13

Slaton Tigers Move Up To Tough AAA League

Slaton coach Minnie Davis previews a 10 game district schedule in AAA, noting the Tigers return five offensive and four defensive starters from a 7-2 1967 team. Star back Richard Washington and quarterback Jimmy Williams headline a Wing T attack as Davis predicts Sweetwater as the AAA favorite.

Slaton Brice Will Randall Choate Buddy Pettigrew Richard Washington Jimmy Williams Walt McAlexander Avalanche-Journal Tiger Minnie Davis South Plains Tigers Denver City Washington Roy King Brice Hill Ronnie Romines Hill Randall Partain Davis Partain Williams Morris Dixon Esse Scott Larry Moore Dixon Monterey Scott Moore Slatonites Sweetwater

Frenship Tigers pick new Wing-T approach under Blocker

Frenship High School installs Wing-T offense with Jonn Blocker as head coach after 19 straight losses. The 165 pound quarterback James Madison and returning starters like Johnny Carrizales, Waddell Smith, Denny Hutchenson, Mike Walker, Kenneth Patterson, and Bobby Hobgood anchor the lineup as adjustments begin. The Tigers aim to end the skid as they face an early favorable schedule.

Wolfforth Frenship High School Jonn Blocker Tiger Blocker Tigers James Madison Johnny Carrizales Waddell Smith Denny Hutchenson Mike Walker Kenneth Patterson Bobby Hobgood Carrizales Smith Johnny Garza Rikki Morris Rex Brooke Louis Alvarado Hobgood Hutchenson Frenship Tigers Johnny Carvizales Carvizales Madison

Cooper Preps For Class A Challenge Amid Rising Talent

Cooper High School under Pete Hurst fields eight returning starters on offense and defense as the Pirates move to Class A in District 5-A. Sophomore QB Jackie White shows potential, with Loyd Neal and Gilbert Martinez as receivers, and a backfield led by Mike Ehler and Ricky Smith. Questions linger at tackle and tight end as depth faces tougher competition from Coahoma and Seagraves.

John Jeansone Avalanche-Journal Woodrow Cooper Pete Hurst Pirates Jackie White Hurst Coahoma Seagraves Hhe Bulldogs Eagles White Ana Loyd Neal Gilbert Martinez Neal Mike Ehler Ricky Smith David Pilkkinton Larry Thompson Tony Fogerson Ricky Johnson Richard Pringle Gary Schaffner Wayne Wahlich

Tigers Roster and 1967 Schedule from DISTRICT 3 AAA

The listing shows roster details for a 1967 DISTRICT 3 AAA team nicknamed the Tigers with coaches Frnie lavis McMurry and Bob Martin among other staff. It includes player names and weights across guards centers halfbacks fullbacks and quarterbacks plus a schedule outline and last year results mentioning games like Petersburg Idalou Crosby and Frenship.

Tiger's Colqes Frnie Lavis Louie Scott Tonnie Romines Pennis Rushing Carlton Bradshaw Larry Allison J. Esse Scott Kaverels Dixon Wayne Fagin Richard ‘Washington

Roster and stats from the 1967 Texas grid squad

The page lists names and numbers for players across positions including ends Yusty Dove and Harence Venty, tackles Frosty Walker and Bennie Torres, guards Carter Smith and Wayne Taylor, centers Denny Hutcheson and Jim Hosier, quarterbacks James Madison and Phi Harris, and backs Pickie Holder and Jon Garza with correspondingweights and affiliations to Texas and New Mexico State, West Texas State, and Texas Tech.

Thes John Blocker Cange J. We. Whitt New Mexico State Jerre King West Texas Torney Brauer Texas Fechs Dave Olsen Yusty Dove Harence Venty Felix Hernandez Walls Waketelt Tommy Durham Tex Frooke Hos Rodriguez Bobbs Hohood Kenneth Patterson Frosty Walker Bennie Torres Chuck Black Hoof Prather Ken White Sylvester Gaston Antivereros Pedro Jake Rogans Mike Walker David Howell Hal Carter Smith Ronnie Howell Wayne Taylor Steve Wilken Tonight Hurley Bare Wroaht Lou

Rodimnez and Others Noted in Scattered Rosters

Fragmentary OCR lists names and numbers such as Rodimnez Victor Gonzaba Juoms Sears Johnny Carrizales Mike Snowden Rikki Marns Waddell Smith Alan Lucher Rochard Helmek Kim Nelson and Voladini with scattered team results and scores including Abernathy Seagraves Stanton Slaton and Merton.

Rodimnez Victor Gonzaba Juoms Sears Johnny Carrizales Mike Snowden Rikki Marns Waddell Smith Alan Lucher Mit Circle Strong Rochard Helmek Kim Nelson AL Boys Ranch New Teal al Cooper al Cooper, Met Li Bingita Fet Ye Maetear Met LA At Bist Vanna Poeryapeta Bey Voladini

Delayed Net Finals Reset For Tuesday

The final of the $32,000 U.S. Professional Championship was moved to Tuesday September 10 on Longwood's grass court Australians Redo Laser and John Newcombe will clash for the title and the $8,600 first prize. Rain interrupted play in June forcing postponement to allow Laver and Newcombe to travel to England.

Brookline. Mass.ap Long- Wood Redo Laser John Newcombe Laver Newcombe England

Frenship Football Roster and Schedule Snapshot

A compact listing shows Frenship football roster details with players by position and weights, plus last year results and upcoming games at Roosevelt, Wilson, Coahoma, Seagraves, Wink, and Plains. Key names include Jackie White, Dennis Smith, Albert Martinez, Ricky Smith, and Mike Fibler, with dates noted for Sept. and Oct. contests.

Hue Rosten Enus Loyd Neal St. Liam Mitt Cardenas Anthony Joplin Steve Louderts Rick Johnson Randell Gamble Kenneth Kahlich Douglas Wuensche Mike Vinson Guyards Larry Thompson Tony Mogerson Wayne Kahiich Kenneth Cooper Ef, Smith Gary Shaftner Richard Pringle Kenneth Ehlen Jackie White Dennis Smith Johnny Neal Albert Martinez Soph Ricky Smith iMlack Watkins Wimmer David Pilkinton Mike Fibler Thomas Harris al Lorenze Roosevelt Anton Frenship Wilson Coahoma Seagraves Bonneys Wink Novida Plains Regina VW Amsherst

Oldtimers Set Tilt Tonight

In Houston the old timers game features Bob Feller versus Howie Pollet in a three inning exhibition before the Cubs oppose the Astros. Bragan lists Hemus Boudreau Medwick DiMaggio Mize Waner Hack Dickey as starters with a strong bullpen including Paige Reynolds Blackwell Stratton.

Houston Astrodome Bob Feller Howie Pollet Chicago Cubs Houston Astros Feller Pellet Joe Medwick Joe DiMaggio Johnny Mize Lloyd Waner Stan Hack Bill Dickey Pollet Gus Mancuso Billy Costa Ed Knoblauch Carl Warwick Pidge Browne al Epps Frank Mancuso Carey Selph Joffre Cross Satchel Paige Atlanta Braves Allie Reynolds Ewell Blackwell Monty Stratton

Youth Decides Against Swim Across Channel

John Erikson an 11 year old from East Madison Park Chicago gave up his attempt to swim the channel from France to England eight miles off the English coast after about seven hours due to intense cold. It was Erikson's second unsuccessful try this year and he said he would not attempt the swim again this season. His father Ted Erikson earlier set a long distance record swimming from Ireland to France and back in 30 hours 3 minutes three years ago.

Dover England John Erikson East Madison Park Chicago France WM Wag Erikson Ted Erikson

Rosier Matador Football Team Schedule and Roster Notes

Rosier Matador, coached by Max Kennedy with staff Glendell Smith and McMurry, lists players across grades and a Sept to Nov schedule. Openers include Paducah and Crowell games with Meadow Jayton and Hart later, plus a Thanksgiving home game. last season’s scores show mixed results against Toledo, Crowell and others.

Matador Max Kennedy Wesud Glendell Smith McMurry Scherole Paducah Crowell Meadow Jayton Rochester Sundown Turkey Nawaredy Hart Lasbadelie Tast Ti Spur Newcastle Chillicothe Locketl Valley View Rule

Matadors Eye Comeback Under New Coach Kennedy

Campbell and Green names stand on the bulletin board as Campbell, Green mark the faded Matadors. Coach Max Kennedy aims to rebuild Campbell, Green led by Kennedy with ten returnees and a defense focus. Injuries to Pitts and Nichols may delay, ground game planned, freshmen and sophomores show promise.

Butch Waybourn Avalanche-Journal Matador Campbell, Green Campbell Green Matadors

Kennedy Charts Grounded Offense For District Openers

Kennedy describes a slot I formation heavy game plan with Ronnie Welling at quarterback. The aim is a ground focused attack using sprint out passes only when forced and a strong monster defense centered by Glen Moss Darrell Cruse or Pat Nichols to pressure opponents.

Don Cox Senor Letterman Mark Hill Letterman Pat Nichols Darrell Cruse Ronnie Welling Bill Barnhill Kenneth Marshall Johnny Thompson Stanley Thompson Leslie Jameson Darrell Marshall Aaron Timmons Glen Moss Don Pitts Randy Cook Lee Hurt Donnie Jackson Larry Jameson Gerald Jackson Don James Lynn Jameson Ricky Lawrence Bobby Simpson Kennedy

Eye Operation Fatal to Boxer Francois Pay ia

Paris police report former French middleweight boxing champion Francois Pay ia died Friday of a heart attack following a minor eye operation. Pay ia began professional boxing in 1959 and had a notable draw with Curtis Cokes of Dallas in a non title bout in Paris on January 24, 1967.

Paris Francois Payia Curtis Cokes Dallas

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