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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1969

Page

12

Texas and Penn State Duel for No 2 in Coaches Poll

Rick Forzano weighs Texas and Penn State as equals despite both losses to Arkansas. He endorses Texas stronger on rushing and deep passing, while praising Penn State’s defensive line. He notes their late-season clashes and predicts a possible tie in the final poll with Notre Dame, Missouri, Mississippi, Michigan awaiting bowls.

NEW York Navy Texas Penn State Rick Forzano Porzans Jaye Tesas Arkansas Associated Tress Notre Dame Cotton Beach Missouri Mississippis California Michigan Ohio State Penn Mate Forvana Spester Reid Smear Penn State Syracuse Forzano

Coaches Clash In Texas High School Grid Tales

District 3-AAA stories reveal Merrill Green of Cooper celebrating his first coin toss win as Abilene and Wichita Falls battles, with Dunbar Estacado and Lake View players earning all district honors. Coaches across towns debate changes, while Estacado shifts to run and shoot and Adel Wilson’s rival counts wins.

Abilene Cooper Wichita Falls High Merrill Green Merrill Austin Reagan Chuck Moser Abilene High Green Chirel Harold Wilder Destrict AAA Deverence Lewis Littlefield San Angeio Lake View Chuck Smith Sridy Dunbar Namie Estacade Estacado Brad Kelly Denver City Treave R. A. Wade Cage Goree Carer Texas Sport Magazine ACC Garnie Hale Dee Nutt Uncle Williard Corky Ogelsby Baylor-Tech Waco Corky

Raiders Ride Lamonica Fire For 37-17 AFL Win Over Bengals

Darryle Lamonica threw three touchdown passes and added a 33rd TD this season as the Oakland Raiders defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 37-17. Warren Wells caught two Lamonica TD passes and a third from George Blanda, who added field goals after Lamonica left the game. Blanda sealed the victory with a late score as Oakland kept pace in the AFL standings.

Oakland Darryle Lamonica Oakland Raiders Cincinnati Bengals Raiders Bengals Lamonica Warren Wells Blanda Raider Kansas City Chiefs Cincinnati Paul Robinson Siward Horst Muhlman Larry Todd Marv Hubberd Jong Gainers Leward Wells

Redskins Rally Past Eagles 34-29 in Ice Turf Thriller

Washington overcame a halftime deficit to beat Philadelphia 34-29 at an ice covered Astroturf. Rookie John Hoffman recovered a fumble for a TD and Sonny Jurgensen connected with Jerry Smith for a 25 yard scoring pass to propel the Redskins to their sixth win in 12 games.

Philadelphia John Hoffman Sonny Jurgensen Washington Philadelphia Eagles Vince Lombardi Redskin Redskins Hoffman Hawaii Eagles Norm Snead Dallas Pittsburgh Sam Baker Jurgensen Jerry Smith Larry Brown Leroy Eyes

Falcons Down Saints in NFC Battle Behind Berry and Wages

Falcons rout New Orleans 45-17 as QB Bob Berry throws three TD passes and Harmon Wages adds two rushing scores and a TD pass. The pair connect on an 88 yard hookup, with Wages also scoring on a late 16 yard run. Capped by stout defense, Atlanta breaks New Orleans three game win streak.

Ntlanta Bob Berry Harmon Wages Atlanta Falcons New Orleans Berry Wages Wanes Atlanta Paul Flatley Gail Cogdit Flatley Falcon Ashe Falcons New New Orleans Ron Acks Olie Cordill Don Hansen Tommy Nobis Bobby Etter Saints Tent Dempsey Bill Kilmer Tony Baker Panied Ernie Wheelwright Miter Ala Fintley Dempsey Baker Kilmer At Waters Fhiter Ict Howheelfight Teky Saints Vale “Anh

Ricky Rudd Leads Youth Bowling League Standings

Ricky Rudd posted a 212 game and 587 series to top the senior boys in the VFW youth league last week. Sonya Armentrout outdistanced her twin Tonya for the girls title with 192 and 489. Rusty Rush led junior boys with 188 521, Carolyn Willemson paced girls, bantam Baugh topped bantams with 175 297, and Sherri Gressett added 164 268.

Ricky Rudd VFW Sonya Armentrout Tonya Rusty Rush Carolyn Willemson Roger Baugh Sherri Gressett

Cowboys edge Steelers 10 7 in rain snow to clinch division

Dallas Cowboys beat Pittsburgh 10 7 as Craig Morton scored the lone Dallas touchdown and Mike Clark added a field goal. Dick Shin er came in late for Pittsburgh and threw a 29 yard TD to Jon Henderson. Steelers suffer seventh straight defeat in heavy weather.

Pittsburgh Craig Morton Dallas Mike Clark Cowboys Steelers Dick Shiner Terry Hanratty Steeler Jon Henderson Clark Mel Renfro

Hadl Leads Chargers Past Patriots 28 18 in San Diego

Veteran John Hadl came off the bench to throw two touchdown passes including a 76 yard strike to Lance Alworth as the San Diego Chargers defeated the Boston Patriots 28 18 to ruin Boston playoff hopes. The win improved San Diego to 7 6 while Boston fell to 4 9 before 35146 fans at San Diego Stadium.

San Diego Calif John Hadl Lance Alworth Chargers Hadl Gary Garrison Hadi Alworth Garrison Boston John Charles Patriots Jim Nance Dick Post Post Nance Abworti

MHS Hosts Ponies Open Loop Race as District Play Starts

The 4A district schedule begins with Amarillo Libbock leading at 10-1 while Golden Sandies ride 11 straight wins. Monterey sits at 9-1 and Plainview eyes momentum with a seven-game run. Borger aims to rebound after a tough opener to Houston Wheatley.

Amarillo Libbock High Golden Sandies Monterey Dallas Thomas Offersen Coorrollten Turner San Angelo Ternanent Borger Pfter Houston Wheatley Bulldogs Plainview Berger Bercer Dickless Coronad Plainsmen Big Spring Coronaro

Tigers, Dunbar, and several top teams reach state semifinals

In a chaotic Friday night and Saturday quar terfinals results, top ranked Tigers held 14 14 with Georgetown while Dunbar needed a late push to overturn the Bracket leading Wichita Falls in Class AA The semis feature Wichita Falls versus Jacksboro Town Park versus Lufkin Dunbar and other matchups across Classes AAAA AAA and A with Brownwood Bonham Sonora and Poth advancing and San Antonio Lee scoring big on Seguin.

PBS Associated Pressey Lufkin Dunbar Abilene Cooper White Oak Dunbar Georgetown Tigers Aljiene Cooper Clase Asaa Jude Wichita Falls Cougars Mart Dallas Cobb Stadium Beaumont Hebert San Antonio Lee Browmwood Bonham Fort Worth West Columbia Belton Ryle Field College Station Town Park Jacksboro Midwestern Kiein Lankin Dunbar Honey Crave Sonora and Mart Poth. Cooper Mark Akin Abilene U5 Cougar Akin San Antonio Lee Seguin Senora Clarendon

District standings and schedule notes for Texas teams

We report mixed standings figures for 3-4A and 4-44 with team records, upcoming week schedules and results from San Angelo, Midland, Odessa, Amarillo, Caprock, Permian, and others. Notable results include Odessa over Colorado City and Permian over Caprock, with several matchups listed for Tuesday through Saturday across multiple towns.

Angela Resulas Amilene Wace Meare Lubbox Jihe de Hiauviewie Lee San Angelo Killeen Carreltton Turner Pallas Adarson We Rider Midland Sertangle Snyder Kewr Eetor Caprock Amattloid Eine Rotor Coronado Odessa Colorado City Monahans Amarilo Permian Amarillo Cooper Coronasca Paris Irving SL Richardson Cooper TL Big Spring Tulin Mi Lockney Andrews Carascade Permian St. Thes Mona San Angers Ker Tahar Crane Lee Sweetswalter Big Eretor Stockton Pirida i Bel Ai Hobye Cooper i Port Walsh Western Hille Abilene Hobbs Fort. Worth Wester Wis Caner Shyder Terrmareent Teane Wol Pet Amariths Monterey Tia Borger Plainview Cormada Amarilis Portales Amarilia Amarilig Ector Amarile Dunbar Atonterey Tider Daas Thonis Jefferson Berger Pee Pinkston Levelland Canyon Abernathy Mainview Raile Lockey Midland Lee Pampa Woodard Pamna Linas Pampa Canyen Albuauergue Tishlaads Pius Labbock High Perevtan i Canrock

Western speaker to headline Lubbock High athletic banquet

Bill Yeoman UH head coach will address Lubbock High School’s athletic banquet tonight at 7 30 in Raiderland. The event follows Chuck Fairbanks withdrawal to attend Steve Owens Day in Oklahoma. Only stalled tickets remain from S01 for the annual affair.

Bill Yeoman University of Houston Lubbock High Yeoman

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