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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1964

Page

17

Prep Cage Meets To Open In Area

Roosevelt plays at 2 30 p.m. as Ralls meets Lorenzo at 6 30 p.m. Idalou hosts New Deal at 9 p.m. The fea bracket features Crosbyton vs New Deal at 1 15 p.m. and Loenzo vs Ralls at 3 45 p.m. Slaton vs Roosevelt at 7 45 p.m. Sundown hosts a 16 team meet with Meadow Bula and Cooper Three Way in action Friday and Saturday.

Page One Roosevelt Ralls Lorenzo Idalou New Deal Fea Crosbyton Loenzo Frenship Slaton Sundown Meadow Bula Cooper Three Southland Three Way Sudan Wellman Hale Center Kress Olton Petersburg Cotton Center Happy Silverton Brownwood Snyder Winers Tigers Stanton O'Donnell McCamey Fems Andrews Sterling City Roby Westbrook Fems Stanton and Westbrook Boys Vic Post Tahoka

Browns and Pro Bowl selections highlight NFL and tourney action

Pro Bowl nominees include Frank Ryan of the Browns and Sonny Jurgensen of Washington. The list features four rookies on the East squad with Warfield Krause Renfro and others among the players. Local high school tournaments across the area schedule Friday and Saturday with Brownwood, Denver City, Wink, Seagraves, and others hosting multi-division events.

Pittsburgh Frank Ryan Cleveland Sonny Jurgensen Washington Taylor Redskins Paul Warfield Browns Paul Krause Mel Renfro Dallas Brown Pete Retzlaff Philadelphia Aaron ‘Thomas New York Dick Schafrath Rosevelt Brown Giants Charley ‘Bradshaw Vince Promuto den Gray St. Louis Irv Goode Jim Ringo Eagles Frank ‘Ryan Charley Taylor Gary Ballman Steelers Bobby Mitchell Bobby Joe Conrad Cardinals Jim Brown John Henry Johnson Sam Baker John Palack Bill “Glass Bob Lilly Cowboys Dick Modzeiewski Floyd Peters Jim “Houston Myron Potstios Maxie Baughan Bill Koman Sam Huff Pat Fischer Iron Cross Irich Barnes

Georgia Bulldogs rely on stubborn ground game in Sun Bowl

Georgia leans on a strong running attack with Preston Ridlehuber Bob Taylor and Fred Barber each surpassing 300 yards rushing. The defense centers on tackles Jim Wilson and Ray Rissmiller while Wayne Swinford handles most return duties. Passing is limited as Lynn Hughes and Ridlehuber share quarterback duties. Special teams feature Mack Faircloth punting and Bob Etter perfect on extra points. Georgia opens as a five point favorite over Texas Tech.

Page One Preston Ridlehuber Bob Taylor Fred Barber Bulldogs Georgia Jim Wilson Ray Rissmiller Pennsylvania Wayne Swinford Lynn Hughes Ridlehuber Mack Faircloth Bob Etter Texas Tech

Baylor Holds Off North Texas For 86-81 Cage Win

Baylor defeated North Texas State 86-81 before 4,500 at Denton. Willie Davis led Eagles with 29 points and 15 rebounds before fouling out, while Spencer Carlson scored 15 for Baylor along with 15 rebounds by Darrell Hardy as Baylor closed the game with a string of late free throws for its fifth straight win.

Denton Tex Baylor North Texas State Bears Eagles Willie Davis Spencer Carlson Carlson Davis Darrell Hardy Baylor Nas North TE Moore Jones Horne Burns Hardy Ellison Reedy Ba Harris Monks Welch M'ler McC Fath Grohan H'field North Texas North Texaas EP Reedy

Tulsa and Mississippi Set For Bluebonnet Bowl Clash

Tulsa and Mississippi prepare for the Bluebonnet Bowl at Rice University in Houston. Tulsa, led by quarterback Jerry Rhome, pursues a potent passing attack against Mississippi’s stifling defense and top punter Frank Lambert. About 50,000 expected for the Saturday game televised by ABC.

Houston Mississippi Rebels Tulsa University Tulsa Hurricanes Miss Frank Lambert Arkansas Parkers Rhome Rice University ABC

Raiders Fall to Oklahoma as Rooney Leads Comeback

Tech suffers a 81-76 loss to Oklahoma after Rooney sparks a late burst and Denney fouls out with 26 points. Hallam exits in the final minutes as Tech struggles from the A-zone and endures foul trouble and miscues.

Page One Denney Sooners Gene Gibson Glen Hallam Billy Tapp Tech Raiders Gibson Oklahoma Butch Roberts Rooney Jersey City N. J Riader Bill Whitlock Hallam Dave Barrett James Gatewood Norman Reuther Barrett Sooner Steve Gergens Dub Malaise Dub Malaise Wyoming Nebraska Tapp St. Bonaventure

Dunbar Panthers Run to Eighth Straight Win

The Dunbar Panthers beat Wallace High 82 48 after an 18 13 first period in non conference play. Tommy Ricks led with 26 points while Jimmy Gary and Clarence Hawkins added 14 each. The Dunbar B squad won 60 30 and James Johnson and Larry Campbell led scorers for their teams.

Dunbar Panthers Colorado City Wallace High Wichita Falls Ardmore Okla Gary Wallace Newlon Russells White Irvin Hawkins Ae Taylor Henderson Jones Brown Ricks Gary T Williams Gardner Newman

Houston Five Stuns Auburn In Bluebonnet Classic Opener

The Houston Cougars use three zones and a full court press to upset undefeated Auburn 50-48, taking the lead in the second half and sealing the win as Bobby Buisson fumbled with one second left and fouled Jack Margenthaler.

Houston Houston Cougars Auburn Tigers Texas A&m Rice Cougars Bobby Buisson Buisson Jack Margenthaler Margenthaler

Funk Wins 1000 After Russian Roulette Mat Battle

Dory Funk earns a $1,000 prize by surviving a 12-man ring melee at Fair Park Coliseum. Main event saw Johnny Valentine defeat Gary Guerrero in one fall as Guerrero could not continue. Rickey Romeo and The Lawman drew, Nelson and Miller lost to the Funks, and Red Raider defeated Don Curtis.

Dory Funk Fair Park Coliseum Funk Johnny Valentine Gary Guerrero Guerrero Rickey Romeo the Lawman Art Nelson

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