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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1961

Page

7

West Texas indoor track opener at Lubbock Coliseum draws entries

Plans for the first indoor track meet in West Texas at Lubbock Municipal Coliseum on January 27 show 15 high school teams and several individuals entered. Notables include Bill Thompson of Carlsbad and John Fry the top shot putter. entrants span Ropesville to Dunbar with hurdles needing talent amid district basketball play. Tickets $1.50 to $2.50, on sale at Sport Center outlets and East Broadway Parks Office. box office day of event.

West Texas Lubbock Municipal Coliseum Bill Thompson Carlsbad New Mexico Pat Hubbard Denverty Jim Seaton Larbuddie Mike Love Permian Frankie Flores Brownfield Richard Palmer Monterey Kent Northcutt Colorado City James Jackson Dunbar John Cooper North Texas John Lawler ACC Australia Texas Park and Recreation Dept East Broadway Coliseum

Longhorns and Rebels Ready for Explosive Cotton Bowl

Texas and Mississippi arrived in Dallas for Monday’s Cotton Bowl. Ole Miss, favored by three, boasted a streak of five straight bowl wins led by coach Johnny Vaught. Texas aimed for revenge after a 1958 Sugar Bowl humiliation, as players prepared for practice amid cold, wet weather.

OLE Miss Buck Randall Fred Roberts Mississippi John Vaught Dallas Texas Randall Roberts Billy Ray Adams Tex UPI University of Texas Longhorns University of Mississippi Rebels Johnny Vaught Ole Miss Rebels Love Field Texas Christian Johnny Vaught Oxford Doug Elmore Flynn Griffing Perry Lee Dunn the Rebels Mutt Bosh

Villanova Upsets Wichita In Texas Bowl Thriller

Villanova stunned Wichita by 172 as two players named Joe led the Wildcats in a high scoring bowl matchup. Ole Miss and Texas prepared for the 36th annual Coston Bowl amid sugar bowl talk and forecasted cool, partly cloudy conditions.

Joe Villanova Wildcats

Ole Miss 1 2 3 type passing in Cotton Bowl preview

Mississippi shows a varied passing attack with Elmore Griffing and Dunn sharing load and touchdowns. The article recalls Ole Miss season highlights, including key completions in wins and a detailed look at how the offense operated in specific games and against Villanova and Wichita.

Mandy Mississippi Reds Elmore Griffing Ening Dunn Kentucky

Hogs Arrive Monday Before Sugar Bowl Tilt

Alabama prepares for the Sugar Bowl against Arkansas with rest after travel. Bryant’s Tide, favored to win, face illness and foul weather as they train in Biloxi. Quarterback Pat Trammell leads an offense buoyed by a strong line, while Arkansas stumbles from two early losses but remains a tough opponent in New Orleans.

ORL Albama Crimson Tide Arkansas Paul Beary Bryant Tidere Riverbucks Bryant Bette Couch Bama Pat Trammell Alabama Tide New Parkers Ole Miss Hill Texas KT Tulane Quarterell Ty Fuel Jeranis Baty Mike Pravehia Anita Se Lanier Absorth SWC Parker Sth Sards Brosles Alsbasnne S. Stoness Phe Sabine al America Billy Noah I Natin

Week of practice begins for Senior Bowl in Mobile

Fifty players from top college seniors arrive in Mobile for a week of practice ahead of the 6 January Senior Bowl all star game. North Dallas coach Landry and staff prepare squads while Southern players showcase passing talent and aim to boost their teams in the yearly gridiron showcase.

Mobile Ala Tor Landry Dilas Cowboys Brad Boklund Cotton Boris Dimanchiff Bent Beaviers Yanks Reds Vth Yankee Rebels Mel Milin Washington State Exar Wilson Arizona Joe Zuser Arizona State Weile Southerners Furman Mike Cowen Pavas Ant Don Missesippi Southern

Conference Victories Highlight Intersections Cage Action

Unclear OCR summary reports varied college results with several teams winning across the Southwest Conference and others. Mentions include Arkansas beating Clemson and Georgia Tech looming in a championship clash. Also references Oklahoma, SMU, Texas A&M, and Furman in college tourney contexts alongside Gator Bowl week Marine units involvement.

Buen Southern Methodist St. Louis Arkansas Greensulle S.C Denison Texas Agm Oklahoma Oklahoma Cay University Baglus New Meare Nic Sun Bexman Chirisian Mattie Hte Bet Harrld Hudgens Tech Ty Vet Wyte Suntory Acer Willian Mars Jan Loaner Fron Fund Jim Brockman St Las Jerry Carlton Hield Clemson Razorbacks Georgia Tech Furman Dave

Allstar Bowl shines for Eddie Wilson in major win

In Tucson Arizona Eddie Wilson starred as Majors defeated Libstars. Wilson rushed and passed decisively, with Bakken and Miller contributing multiple scores. Attendance hit a high mark as conversions and kicks added to the rout.

Tuscon Arie UPL Arizona Eddie Wilson Iowne Fnts Libstars Heo Averond Wason Bal Miller Qatak Banks Wason Cemple Higwk Press Televard Ilayer Leroy Davkon Clesland Bowne Wie Meats We Smiath Sineas Maj—Wilson Nun Bakken Posery FC Haken i iBakken Kok Maj—Miller Wilson Bakken Bakken Bakken

Baylor Aid Litthe Named As Baylor Aid

Fragmented OCR text references Baylor aid, Dallas, Cincinnati, and multiple names in a sports context, with unclear events. The readable items include mentions of Litthe Named As Baylor Aid and names like Jeffersin, Catton Bas, and Denton Heri with police or competition undertones. No coherent event or outcome emerges.

Jeeperson ITU Dallas Tharwa Jeffersin Liles Heer

Sellout Looms For UT Banquet

In Austin UPD reports the Lamghorn grid banquet sponsored by the University of Texas Ex-Student Association nears a sellout. Executive-director Jack Maguire says tickets at 3.41 dollars per pack are moving fast. the event honors this year’s team and coaching staff at the Commodore Perry Hotel. Tickets can be reserved through the University students Association office in Austin.

Wee Commodore Perry Austin University Students Assortation

AFL Cites Blanda As Top Player

George Blanda of Houston was named the AFL player of the year by league coaches, edging six votes for the honor amid a season of record passing and strong offense. Blanda led the Oilers in crucial wins, breaking passing records and earning near unanimous praise for leadership and performance.

Dallas George Bhindi Oilers Alehon Sear Sesson Blanda Willy Scius

Richey Nets Junior Tennis Crown in Dallas

Richey captured the junior boys tennis championship at the Ort on Bowl in Dallas. The event saw numerous matches with players from Newnan, Laub, and Houston. Phillips defeated Holden 75 64, while other results included Nelson of Austin and Fos of MEd, highlighting a competitive field.

Dallas Dureh Antonoy Bey Newnan AL Tity Lee Berkes Mike Roser Lynn Haines Philbrick Howe Bk Aute Philips Fachey Ialso Dayal Nelson Austin Tn Jerry Udjat Kansas City Parry Fos Med ‘Thompson Wiyesnuld Gulls Dabby Phillips Donna Holden Houston

Former Champion's Son Gets Married

The article notes a wedding for the former champion's son with details of the bride and groom pairing, mentioning the couple's dances and attendees, including other ladies on the dance floor as part of the ceremony.

Yar P Tunney Ee Warid Poasswauht Pavey Ann Callat Rota

Oink G For Santa Anita Returns In Turf Dash

Oink G returns to Santa Anita Park for the 1 mile turf feature in the Dia Warner handicap at Santa Anita. Jockey Manuel Young guides Oink G as Willie Shoemaker serves a suspension for interference aboard Avi Market affecting the stretch run.

Arcadia Cail Oink Dackor Santa Anita Park Dia Warner Sant Anita Mine Manuel Youn Willie Shoemaker Shoemaker Avi Market

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