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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1967

Page

7

Title Clash Looms In Texas Schoolboy Football Finals

Abilene Cooper faces Austin Reagan in the Class AAAA final while Brownwood meets El Campo for Class AAA. Plano and San Antonio Randolph play for Class AA and Clifton faces Tidehaven for Class A as undefeated teams seek state titles.

Abilene Cooper Austin Reagan Fort Worth Brownwood el Campo Austin Plano San Antonio Randolph Ciifton Tidehaven Richardson Houston Bellaire Cooper Abilene Reagan Abilene High School Gordon Wood Wood Stamford Lions McKinney Seguin Phillips Randolph Kountze Mildren Dale Rebold Don Ealey Bellaire

Washington tops Steelers in rain soaked 15–10 win

Washington quarterback Sonny Jurgensen struggled completing nine of 32 passes for 155 yards but connected with Charley Taylor for a 33 yard strike with 2 56 left. Taylor's late grab capped a drive as Paul Krause secured a third interception to seal the Redskins victory in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Sonny Jurgensen Washington Charlie Taylor Jurgenson Taylor Redskins Jurgensen Bob Hahn Paul Krause Kent Nix Steelers J. R. Wilburn Wilburn Nix John Hilton A. D. Whitfield Ed Breding Mike Clark

Tide Switches Site To Dallas For Cotton Bowl

The University of Alabama will hold its Cotton Bowl workouts in Dallas instead of Galveston due to NCAA rules. No practice or travel plans have been announced. the change follows a rule restricting bowl teams from training within 100 miles of a direct route from their hometown to the game site.

Tuscaloosa Ala University of Alabama Dallas Galveston Crimson Tide National Collegiate Athletic Association

Aggies Remain Unbeaten in SWC Play

The Southwest Conference posts five intercollegiate wins this week with Texas A&M remaining undefeated, Baylor beating Centenary and Tulane, Arkansas edging Mississippi, while Texas Tech and SMU struggle. Rice and TCU drop games. Baylor and A&M lead a weak overall conference week.

Aggies Baylor Hogs Texas A&m Texas Centenary Tulane Arkansas Mississippi Texas Tech Brigham Young New Mexico Southern Methodist Georgia Tech Oklahoma City Wisconsin SMU Rice Memphis State Trinity Texas Christian University Oklahoma Texas ‘A&m State Southern Methodist Notre Dame Colorado Tech Loyola Clarence Jackson Robert Wilson Christian Dayton Oklahoma City University Oklahoma State Lawrence Kan Esawe TCU Wise Georgia’ Tech Southwestern Louisiana Okla South City Mexico Brigham Bores Notre Texas Age North Texas Bete Siege Eae Tou Oklahoma Ghisnorae Bate Gary Overbeck Fannie Peret A&m Heltmann AGM Licnees Dave Sibley Wayne Devel Wy Eestes Gi Vern Paul Tec Eet Stes Jerry’ Hesee Billy Arnold Wes OL

Costs rise as college football faces deficits

An Athletic Bills article notes a 40 percent cost increase for football programs with helmet prices at 52 dollars versus 15 ten years ago. Texas, Baylor, and others run deficits despite large attendances as student ticket prices drop and costs like travel rise. Officials from Texas Tech and TCU discuss financial strains, while Abe Martin argues football remains worth it beyond direct profits.

Baylor Jeity of Texas Football Times Polk Robison Texas Tech Abe Martin Texas Christian

NMMI Broncos topple Cisco 20-13 in Wool Bowl

In Roswell Cisco Junior College led 7-0 on Ronnie Bell’s five yard run. NMMI answered with a 74 yard Danny Houston rush and 58 yard pass play to surge ahead 13-7. Robert Leiweke added a conversion and later a one yard score before Houston sealed the win with an 80 yard run.

Roswell Danny Houston New Mexico Military Broncos Cisco Junior College Cisco Ronnie Bell Calvin Hinderman Wranglers NMMI Robert Leiweke Leiweke Lelweke

Kereny Conditioning Classes Open for Area Youth

Local program invites youths to join fitness classes at Kahn’s building. Participants learn conditioning basics through guided drills and peer support aiming to improve health and self discipline.

Jets Fall Short as Chiefs Rally Late

Kansas City defeats New York 21 to 7 after Len Dawson fuels a second half drive with 74 yards and Curtis McClinton TD. Fred Williamson returns a 77 yard interception for KC and Namath struggles the Jets’ defense stalls as they drop their second straight game.

New York Len Dawson Kansas City Fred Williamson Chiefs Jets Houston Oilers Oakland Dawson Namath Denver Mike Garrett Otis Taylor Garrett Hank Stram Kansas. .City Curtis McClinton Matt Snell Snell Bobby Bell Bud Abeli Chris Burford Williamson Bill Mathis Mark Smolinski Jets Chiefs New York Aces Tenesca KC Burford II Pasgy Stenerad Ete Stenekick Emoalingki Pishge Turner

Drysdale Triumphs Over Wilson In London Indoor Final

Cliff Drysdale of South Africa defeated Britain's Bobby Wilson 6 4 6 3 to win the international indoor tournament final in London on Saturday.

Monterey Tops District in 3-4A Standings Ahead of Key Games

Monterey leads the 3-4A with 11 wins in 12 games as district play resumes after tournaments. Pampa and Plainview each have eight wins. Coronado and Tascosa six. Upcoming tests include Pampa facing Plainview and Monterey, shaping early loop outcomes before Christmas tournament action.

Pampa Plainview Monterey Coronado Bulldogs The Harvesters Tascosa

Leaders In 3-AAAA Basketball District Headlines

Monterey leads in 3-AAAA with wins over Abilene and Coronado while Coronado posts high scores. Top scorers include Hollis Shoemaker Plainview and Leonard Majors Palo Duro as district teams vie for position. Upcoming Tuesday and Friday games feature Pampa Plainview matchups and Monterey at Pampa.

Amarillo Palo Duro Caprock Bogger Lubbock High Coronado Monterey Borner Tascosa Pampa Plainview Lubbock Codonado Palo” Duro Burger Hollis Danny Land Navid Hill Tim Lane Rick Dyer Spencer Marcum Monter David Marcell Mark Leaverton Coronad Carl Taylor Borger Peau Bond Johnny Carlos Charles Jones Palo Duro - Igary Wright Monterey Levert Gillman Wm. Cunningham Palo Duro i Morris Overstreet Berger Cager Hollis Shoemaker Leonard Majors George Bailey Lamont Gregan iCaprock Amarrillo Mustangs Ponies

Gypsy Joe Harris vs Miguel Barreto Fight Drama in Philadelphia

In Philadelphia AP reports Gypsy Joe Harris may skip the weigh in and physical for tonight’s bout with Miguel Barreto. Harris has a reputation for missed appearances. co manager Yancey Durham was late and fined. Harris is slated for his 23rd straight victory despite eccentric ring antics and a noted weight issue.

Philadelphia Joe Harris Miguel Barreto Gypsy Harris Yancey Durham State Athletic Commission

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