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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1960

Page

9

Dozen Bowl and All-Star Games Fire Up Year End

Teams from Jacksonville to Pasadena contest 12 games as college football closes the year. Arkansas Tech faces Texas A&L in the Southwest Bowl while Baylor meets Florida in the Gator Bowl era coast to coast TV plans.

Tim Moriarty United Press International Jacksonville Miami Pasadena San Francisco Grand Prairie Texas Arkansas Baylor Florida CBS NBC

Bests and Worsts of 1960 Sports Highlight

The roundup lists Mazeroski’s ninth inning homer to clinch the World Series, Floyd Patterson’s decisive rounds, and U S Olympic teams making comebacks. It notes Bobby Richardson's six RBI in a World Series game, Johansson’s era and American/World events, with denser mentions of players Osuna Ralston and Van Brocklin amid varied sports milestones.

Steve Snider Jchampion Squaw Valley Calif United Press International Russia Bill Neider New York UPI World of Sports Amos Palmer U. S Bill Mazeroski U.S Pirates New York Yankees Floyd Patterson Ingemar Johansson Bobby Richardson Yanks Denis Ralston Bakersfield Rafael Osuna Mexico

Scoring Streak Poses Big Threat To Oilers

Houston faces a high scoring Chargers in the AFL title game after Los Angeles closed the regular season with a 46 point per game average. The Oilers sport the circuit’s best offense but a weak defense record. Blanda missed time late season while Maguire’s hit on him in Los Angeles earlier kept him out weeks.

Oilers Houston UPI Houston Oilers Los Angeles Chargers Chargers West Coasters Washington Huskies Wisconsin Jack Nicklaus U. S World Oilers Nicklaus Oakland Denver New York Titans Broncos Raiders George Blanda Paul Maguire Maguire Blanda Los Angeles Red Clark Phil Perlo Perlo

Midland Sharpens its edge in Odessa tournament

In Odessa, Midland, Odessa Ector and Big Spring won to advance. Odessa beat Brownfield 71 48, Midland defeated Permian 75 48, Big Spring won 51 45, and Ector beat Iraan 62 50. Odessa used a 25 point third quarter to pull away from Brownfield.

Odessa Midland Ector Big Spring Brownfield Caprock Lubbock Odessa Permian Iraan Teddy Howell Cubs Johnny Vaught Dub Malaise Monahans

Idalou Wins Pair In Roosevelt's Cage Twin Bill

Idalou swept two wins as Joe Wilbanks scored 25 in a 62 59 win over New Deal and Idalou edged New Deal 654 in overtime. Roosevelt defeated Avoca 5450 as Avoca girls edged Roosevelt 3846.

Idalou Roosevelt Idalow New Deal Avoca Idalon Boys Joe Wilbanks Idalou Sems Roosevelt Boys Aviva Beel Chass Sohn Wilks Henevelt Ronnie Ateesay Aventatta Tae Harty

Hall of Fame Inductees Named for Texas Sports Hall

The Texas Sports Hall of Fame will formally induct sprinter Bobby Morrow athletic director Matty Bell football star Bobby Layne and former center Ki Aldrich at a Dallas luncheon during Cotton Bowl week. The event at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel will draw over 180 attendees and honors past electees from Texas sports.

Dallas APD Texas Sports Hall of Fame Bobby Morrow Matty Bell Bobby Layne Ki Aldrich Lone Star State Hall of Fame The Texas Sport Writers Association Dallasmanship Club Sheraton Dallas Hotel Arkansas and Duke Cotton Baw!ams Texas Christ In Dutch Meyer the Bell Dana Yhe Texas Paltiiente Paul Hichards Morrow Pias Daye Ald

Wichita Lakes Signs Contract With 19ers

Local reports say Wichita's Lakes inked a contract with the 19ers. The piece mentions Francisco Vad and references other football players and teams amid a garbled recap of signings and reactions.

Wichita’s Lakes Inks

Gophers Face Heat Clash Ahead of Rose Bowl Kickoff

Pasadena reports coach Warmath says Minnesota may be slightly off due to heat while Washington coach Owens praises Minnesota’s size and minimal mistakes. He predicts a great game as top-ranked Minnesota prepares for the Rose Bowl showdown.

Pasadena UPD Con Murray Warmath Minnesota Washington Warmath Jim Owens University of Washington Gophers Owens

Navy seeks killer instinct for Orange Bowl clash with Missouri

Navy coach Wayne Hardin blasts reporters over claims of special attention to quick kicks as the Midshipmen prepare for the January 2 Orange Bowl against Missouri. He accuses The Baltimore Sun or other outlets of leaking details amid a tense build up and spy concerns.

Miame Navy Missouri Wayne Hardin Jimmy Burns Mi 1 Herald Hardin Burns

Missouri and Navy Prep For Orange Bowl Clash

Missouri coach Dan Devine and Navy coach Wayne Hardin sharpened their war of words at the Orange Bowl luncheon over game film quality and spy rumors. Both teams completed practice with late sessions and planned light workouts before the Monday kickoff as President-elect Kennedy was among the expected 70 000 attendees.

MIAMI UPI Missouri Dan Devine Navy Wayne Hardin Julie Wilson Hardin Devine John F. Kennedy Tigers

Copper Bowl lineups set for third annual game

AP reports lineups named for Copper Bowl with national team favored to beat South West again. expected crowd around 20 000 at Arizona State Stadium as coaches and rosters from Abilene to North Carolina State are listed alongside Penn State Washington State and Colorado in the South West squad.

Uriz Arizona State University Rip Engle Penn State Pete Elbit Winds Jim Sutherland Washington State Everett Sonny) Grandelins Colorado Abilene Kstran Hank Gulick Church Pearson Carter Texas ASM Ted Arness Ama Genter California Dick Norman Stanford Mike Quinku Air Force Larry Dawson Chris Mac Wyhe

Seagraves Leads Meadow Cagers In Dual Wins

Seagraves scored 12 points as his team defeated Meadow 42 to 32 in the varsity game. Payne and Seagraves led a balanced attack with 10 and 12 points respectively, while others added key contributions in the low-scoring affair.

Traint Fine Douz Payne Seagraves Med Donne Kirinlson Joe Faulker

Raiders suffer nonconference loss. move to 2 46 record

Raiders drop a nonconference game ending with a 2 46 record as they head into Southwest Conference play. They travel to Dallas on Tuesday where SMU is listed as a point favorite.

He Gime Raiders Dallas SMU

Mild argument over weights fuels Cotton Bowl buildup

Duke and Arkansas enter the Cotton Bowl week amid a light dispute over players weights with Duke coach Bill Murray insisting on a 24 pound spread per man while Arkansas cites rounding in the program. Both teams drilled at SMU stadium as forecasts fluctuated with showers and cloudy conditions expected for Monday.

Harold V. Ratliff Dallas Arkansas Duke Bill Murray Razorbacks Bagerbicks SMU Stadiun

Canyon Defeats Lockney In Nonleague Basket Ball Victory

Canyon defeated Lockney 53 to 44 in a nondistrict basketball game Friday. Lugies led Canyon with 18 points as Wayne Rutherford and Ronnie Harris added ten and eight. Lockney’s Janie Boedsker scored 22 points in the girls game, and Pat Salmon led Lockney with 17. The next Lockney game is Tuesday at McAdoo. Washington scouts George McQuinn signs with Senators to scout in Virginia.

Lugies Lockney Canyon Johnny Belt Las Lockney Dayle Freeman Hockney Janie Boedsker Karen Ashton Pat Salmon Lackney Longhorns McAdoo Nats Washington UPD George McQuinn New York Yankees Washington Senators McQuinn Senators Virginia

Macdan Wins At Sunland Park In Coast Race

Macdan dominated the Sunland Park carnival feature over a muddy track in the co featured Searen Prize. Jockeys Siuh Sherman and Malaysia led the field with Cadet Jad and Matava close behind as the betting favored Lien alan claimed a solid victory in the earlier races.

Sighiy Lien Alan Evs Searen Prise

Axelson Named NAIA Publicity Director

Joseph Axelson of Statesboro Georgia will become director of public relations for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics on January 2. He replaces Edward J Garich who resigns to enter business in Milwaukee.

Kansas City Joseph Axelson Statesboro, Ga National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Edward J. Garich Garich Milwaukee

Pampa Narrowly Beats Seminole In Tight 58 56 Victory

The Pampa team edged Seminole 58 to 56 in a close decision. Key contributors included Carter and Bastady with pivotal plays, Matson and Verdot also scoring, as Harvest strengthened their late season push.

Wase Hertel Carter Bastady Matson Wyse

Rain Threatens NMSC Offensive Attack in Sun Bowl Tie

El Paso weather could slow the clash between New Mexico State and Utah State in the Sun Bowl final. Rain may ease to warmer skies for kickoff as 16,000 fans expected. Utah State features halfback Tom Larscheid and New Mexico State relies on Pervis Atkins as key scorers.

EL Paso Tex UPI New Mexico State Utah State Ocessi EL Base Lweather Woodson Tom Larscheid Ralston Pervis Atkins Larscheid Atkins New Mexico Argies North Texas State

Odessa Tops LCC With Free Throws

Odessa College Wranglers defeated Lubbock Christian College 63-60 in the Howard County Junior College tournament consolation round. Odessa made 19 free throws to LCCs 14, with Larry Rogers leading LCC scoring 18 points and Odessa: Mike Shaddock 15, Dave Kamanski 14. South Plains beat Sayre 80-61 earlier, Bill Butts led with 20.

Odessa College Wranglers Lubbock Christian College LCC Odessa Pioneers Larry Rogers R Lewis Charles Lockhart Norman Preston Kenneth Morse Oxiesa Mike Shaddock Dave Kamanski South Plains Sayre Okla Texans Bill Butts Duke of Sayre James Collins Dick Lemons Hillman Donaldson Barden

Arkansas Tech Faces Trinity In Great Southwest Bowl Showdown

The Wonder Boys travel to Grand Prairie to meet Trinity in the Great Southwest Bowl. Arkansas Tech aims to defend the Lone Star title as 1969 alumni recall early season ties and losses while a 300K crowd is forecast for the Gopher Bowl Stadium event and a hospital fund sponsorship backs the game.

Grand Prairie Texas Agt Lone Star Conte Arkansas Tech ASL Javetinas Beng Tat Hospital Fund Anise Rane Winnie Strue Trinity Texas State Lone Star Wonder Boys Russellville Ark DN Okle Thurs

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