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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1964

Page

14

Co Captain Balch Always Had to Do Something

Texas Tech football star Jerry Don Balch emerged as a core leader, pushing for plays on offense and defense. The 1964 season highlighted his grit from walk-on to co captain, with key blocks and a possible Sun Bowl touchdown drive.

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Bills Favored Over Patriots In AFL Cincher

Buffalo, led by Daryle Lamonica and Cookie Gilchrist, seeks a key win over Boston to seal the Eastern Division title as Holovak’s Patriots look to derail the Bills. The AP Coach of the Year voting crowned Holovak over Saban. Other AFL game predictions: Chargers over Raiders, Chiefs over Jets, Broncos over Oilers.

Buffalo Boston Mike Rathet NEW York Office of Strategic Services Lou Saban Mike Holovak Holovak Pt-Boats Saban Patriots Bills Associated Press Daryle Lamonica Lamonica Cookie Gilchrist San Diego Oakland Chargers Kansas City Len Dawson Chiefs Jets Denver Houston Broncos Oilers

Palestine Extends Streak With Sleet Game Win

Palestine, 24, San Marcos 12, in Week action as Bob Stephenson and Reeder score on receptions and runs. It marks the 13th straight win for the District 7 Wildcats after an early loss to Athens while Southwest Texas Rattlers end season 11 1 2.

Page One Bob Stephenson Bradley Fitzgerald Palestine Stephenson Rattler Reeder San Marcos Bill Jones John Odoms Wildcats Athens Texas Rattlers

Baugh Faces Challenge in Rebuilding Oilers Year

Adams praised Baugh amid a rebuilding year for the former league champions and signaled a swift coaching choice if needed. He ruled out lingering on the decision and noted Rymkus’ specialty as an offensive line coach.

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SMU Dominates Southwest Swim Meet With Five Wins

Southern Methodist secured five firsts and finished second in four events to win the Southwest Conference swimming meet with 110 points, ahead of Texas A&M at 80 and Oklahoma at 76. Arlington State and Texas Tech followed, while SMU set three new meet records amid disqualifications affecting host Texas Tech and Oklahoma.

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UCLA Downs Marquette in Milwaukee Classic opener

UCLA, ranked fifth, defeated Marquette 61 to 52 in the Milwaukee Classic opening game. Gail Goodrich led UCLA with 21 points, followed by Fred Goss with 19 and Doug McIntosh with 13 as the Bruins pulled away in the second half after a tight first period.

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Red Raiders Seek Third Win of Season Against Nebraska

Tech men prepare for Nebraska with Harold Denney at center Glen Hallam at forward and Mill Tapp at guard. Coach Gibson praises Nebraska offense and balanced scoring led by Fred Hare and Bob Atulov. Tickets from Mildred Wright note high student demand due to Christmas vacation.

Malaise Olsen Reuther Gibson Harold Denney Glen Hallam Bob Atulov Nebraska Grant Simmons Nate Branch Coley Webb Mildred Wright Tech

Lubbock High Defeats Borger B Team 66-40 In Season Tilt

Lubbock High led 30-29 at half then pulled away after third quarter. Don Burrell scored 22 for the Cowhands and Gary Steward added 13 as Borger’s B squad struggled with no player in double figures.

Page One David Milburn Washington Westerners Borger Byron Hanna Pete Loftis Cooper Lubbock Westerburg Clawson Bulldogs Berger Bobby Tillman Lubbock High Verner LHS Bulldog Tillman Keith Pettigrew Tillman Don ‘Burrell Gary Steward Nelle Armstrong

Grain market holds steady awaiting 1964 crop estimate

Board of Trade prices remained mostly firm as traders waited for the government's final forecast of 1964 grain and soybean production. Soybean futures gained late on a meal rally while nearby wheat stayed firm aided by export sales to Yugoslavia. Corn buying rose on reports Greece asked U S exporters for 2.6 million bushels for January shipment.

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Livestock Prices Rise as Demand Boosts Chicago Market

In Chicago, butcher hogs sold 2% higher at 50 cents per hundredweight amid active trading. Barrow and sow prices rose with hogs in the 190-280 pound range bringing 16.50 to 17.25 dollars, up to 17.50 at peak. Cattle saw steer and heifer prices lift 25-50 cents, with top steers 24.50. Sheep prices remained steady as light wanes in the 19.50 to 20.50 range for lambs 80-105 pounds. Total daily offerings included about 5,500 cattle and 500 sheep and lambs. Fort Worth market reports noted limited offerings and mixed results across cattle, calves, and hogs. New York wool futures closed slightly higher with tops around 168.5 dollars.

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Raiders Prep With Scrimmage Amid Injury Worry

Raiders coach J T King described Doug Young as a standout but noted an early season injury. The squad, suited in sweats in 20s temperature, shortened a conditioning drill and scheduled a full pad practice for 3 p m. Freshmen end holiday recess, spring drills to follow with young star Johnny Rgan returning to form after previous injuries.

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Hereford High reveals 1965 Whitefaces football schedule

Hereford High School announces the 1965 football schedule for the Whitefaces. The opener is an away game at Plainview on Sept 10 followed by games at Dimmitt Sept 17 Littlefield Sept 24 Levelland Oct 1 Lovington Oct 8 Canyon Oct 22 Perryton Oct 29 Muleshoe Nov 5 Tulsa Nov 12 and Dumas Nov 19. Head coach Jack Meredith is in his fifth year after a 5-5 season.

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Panthers Un defeated Dunbar Open Tourney Run

Dunbar's 8 0 Panthers face Ardmore Okla in the Wichita Falls Invitational first round at 10 40 a m The winner or loser advances to meet the Odessa Blackshear or Kirkpatrick Fort Worth With Kirkpatrick the likely favorite Dunbar relies on Tommy Ricks Quincy White Billy Jones Clarence Hawkins and Jimmy Gary in the opener.

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Garland and Galena Park Face Class AAAA Final Showdown

Galena Park Yellow Jackets undefeated meet Garland in the Class AAAA high school championship. Galena Park QB Charlie Riggs battles Garland ball control while Garland relies on Ronnie Scoggins and a strong defense. Riggs has 29 TD passes this season and Gilbert Ash has 13 receiving TDs as Garland seeks a title bid.

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