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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1960

Page

11

Hornung Stars As Packers Down 49ers

Paul Hornung led Green Bay to a 13 0 victory over San Francisco in rain soaked conditions. He scored all Packers points with a 28 yard run two field goals a late first half field goal and the extra point to lift Green Bay into the division lead.

SAN Francisco Paul Hornung Green Bay San Francisco Wers Packers Baltimore Los Angeles 49Ers Hornung Jim Taylor de Francisco Notre Dame

Solid Moment Wins Feature at Sunland Park in Snowy Racetrack

Solid Moment upset the crowd at Sunland Park's Public Relations Society of America purse with a 1:07.25 run despite a sloppy surface from heavy snow. Mr Vale trailed the field as Solid Moment paid 20.10 and 2,031 fans wagered a total of 138,317 dollars.

Sunland Park N. M Feature Public Relations Society of America Mr. Vale Anapra Sulla Suhtand Pare Garston Searcl Okla Dream

Vanderbilt Trims Pony Cagers in SWC Meeting

Vanderbilt Commodores beat the Baylor Delbert Schwartz Arkansas Texas Tech Texas team 76 to 64 as coaches discuss limits on visits and scholarships. A faculty committee approved an NCAA national letter of intent proposal and the study on scholarship numbers and eligibility continued.

Ine Nationa Nashville Bullepp Abner McCadle Vanderbilt Commodores Baylor Delbert Schwartz Arkansas J. Willan Davis Tory Texas Tech Southern Methodist Bobby Bland John Basse Depp Grubbs Sur Ively Southeastern

Chargers Rally Past Broncos For Western AFL Title

The Los Angeles Chargers came from behind three times to beat the Denver Broncos 41-33 and clinch the AFL Western Division title. Kemp led eight plays to reach the one yard line, then scored, as Agajanian added his fourth straight conversion to go up 34-33. A late blocked pass set up the clinching Chargers touchdown.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Chargers Denver Broncos Chargers New York jon_the Bronco George Herring Denver Jack Kemp Ben Agajanian Frank Tripucka Dénver Washington Senate Lica Rankie Carbo Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Carbo Gene Schick Sno Nf Rikers Island N Y Subcommittee Caria James Norris International Boxing Club IBC Jake Lame Lie Tony DeBa Nereis Mr. Norris H Oon Carta

Coach Dick Voris resigns at Virginia after 28 straight losses

Charlottesville Virginia Coach Dick Voris quits his post after a three year tenure that yielded only one win and tied the national record for 28 consecutive losses. The university says it will honor Voris salary through February 1962 and begin search for a successor.

University Edgar F. Shannon Shannon Voris Gus K. Tebell Oris Charlie Ellis Dallas ‘Cowboys Ellis Harrisonburg Virginia Art Guepe Vanderbilt Guepe Charlottesville University of Virginia Vears Cavaliers South Carolina Earl Blaik Army

West Wins All Star Jaco Tilt in Frigid NJC Bracket

West's all star football team defeated the East 25 to 16 in Albuquerque as Dean Newby directed drives and Ed Buchanan scored key TDs. Beavers and Wallace connected for the East, but turnovers and cold 24 degree weather fueled fumbles and interceptions while West leaned on speed and strength to pull away late.

Fred Shaver United Press International Albuquerque N.M Dean Newby Ed Buchanan Buchanan Newby Byron Beavers Cameron College Oklahoma Cameron Mike Wallace Beavers Vern Burke Tommy Bracatto Bracatto

Minnesota Coach Seeks Sun Bowl Chance for Big Ten Teams

The Minnesota coach laments the Big Ten bowl restrictions and hopes to see more teams in bowls like the Sun Bowl. He notes Iowa’s strong payouts and potential to win on any play, urging broader post season opportunities for his conference.

Dee Mobile Minnesota Big Ten Iowa

Notable congratulate notes from athletic figures

A garbled set of congratulations to athletic staff and players is mixed with praise for various administrators and contributors. It mentions Robison, Jones, and San Antonio Express spots editor in a sports context, but specific events, dates, teams, or outcomes are unclear.

King Ind Robison Dst Jones San Antonis Express

Los Angeles and Washington Draft 36 Players Each

The American League sets up entry drafts for the new Los Angeles and Washington teams. Each club may select 28 players from 120 eligibles on current rosters and one unprotected minor leaguer from each of the eight existing clubs, with a pool of about 160 minor league players available for selection. Purchase price ranges by classification, around 73 thousand dollars per player.

Boston Los Angeles Washington Joe Cronin Bobby Reynolds Gene Autry Manag Fred Himey Eddie Doherty Mickey Vernon Washingtons Cronin

Tech Narrow Loss as Raiders Rally in Deep South Tour

Tech continued its Deep South swing with a 33.7 percent shooting night led by George Jung and Carlos Mortison for Florida Tech. Mac Percival and Tom Sach paced Raiders with 11 rebounds each and Patty added 10 points while Tommy Clark and Percival added nine. Florida leveled the game with 18 field goal attempts in the second half.

Page One Che Pub Tex Ors Mac Percival Tom Sach Raiders Gators Patty Percival Tommy Clark George Jung Carlos Mortison Florida Tech Deep South Loyola of New Orleans

12 Year Old Golf Prodigy Johnny Ponain Emerges

Johnny Ponain a 12 year old from Miami Shores Florida is described as a potential Bobby Jones of the junior scene. He has won the U S National Jaycee championship and Puerto a 12 year old prodigy with a 36 hole total and a play style praised by Ed Furgol who coaches him. He aims to go to college first then become a golf professional.

Mim Gil McDougald New York Yankees Tenafly N.J Christine Denise Todd Lucille Gil Jr Oscar Fraley Coral Gables Fla Johnny Jax Ponain Johnny Shawnee New York Battle Long Island Miami Miami Shores Country Club U.S Bobby Jones Jesse James Oice Johnny Unitas Jack Dempsey Ed Furgol Arnold Palmer Bob Toski Furgol Imarine

Tech Praised for Hiring King As New Coach

Former Austin sports editor Weldon Hart notes coaches praise J.T. King as a head coaching prospect. King earns broad support from friends and notable figures in Texas sports as Tech authorities back his selection and expect strong popularity and performance.

TECH J.T. Bing Austin Weldon Hart King Tessas Texas Carlton V J.T Ball J.T. King Dallas Morning News Jimmy

J T King Named New Tech Head Coach At Southwest Center

A telegram praises J T King as new head football coach and Polk Robison as athletic director. The note highlights King esting defence, recruiting, and ties to Bear Bryant. It predicts Tech will grow into a minor power in SWC play and attract Tech fans and writers alike.

Dave Campbell Waco News - Tribarne Sports Cdntor J.T. King Polk Robison Southwest Bryant Texas King Abe Bama Tech J.T

Gravitt and Mustangs Clinch Narrow Victory Over Cubs

Gravitt led the Mustangs with a signature 11 yard pass to Fulbright for their fifth touchdown after a long drive. The Cubs fought to the end and threatened again on a late drive but were stopped by a fourth down pass breakup in the final moments. The night featured a remarkable 66 yard kickoff return and multiple big plays, cementing a dramatic win for the Mustangs.

Mustangs Gravitt Pasing Fulbright Cubs Denver City Gravitt Bert Rgent Ban Vnto River Fea Yates

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