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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1944

Page

4

Red Raiders Poised for Fast Scoring Duel With Lobos

Reports say New Mexico will face a tough battle in Albuquerque as the Red Raiders prepare an aggressive two shift practice. Galland transfer Allie Galland and sprinting plays create a potent attack likely to test Lobos in a high pace matchup.

Morgan Dmsive Eral Ope New Mexico Red Raiders Newexico G Alland Washburn College Galland W. E. Rice Lobos

Plowboys Dominate Abilene Club In 13-0 Roar

Abilene game report shows John Tarleton Plowboys blanked Abilene Collegians 13 to 0 in the Abi nath period. The scoring drive included a pass to Paul for the extra point.

Plowboys Abilene Club Abilene John Tarleton Abilene Collegians Paul Em

Dupre Battle IPO high hopes in Flora clash

Flora hosts a key matchup as Roth clubs arrive with perfect records. The Dogies have extended their hot stretch this season, and the game is set to begin at 4.0 o'clock.

Roth

Westerners Put Punch In Attack

The Lubbock Westerners and the Cowhands Gold scrimmaged Tuesday as both teams sharpen plans for upcoming games. Westerners look toward the Turkey day classic with Amarillo while the Cowhands prep for Friday at Sudan against the Hornets. Ticket sales in Lubbock suggested a sellout for the Amarillo game. Johnny Davis and Noel Sikes led the Westerners with strong runs as George Brewer was out ill. Charles Pressley and Johnny Pearson anchored the line against the Cowhands

Lubbock Westerners Cowhands Amarillo Johnny Davis Noel Sikes George Brewer Charles Pressley Johnny Pearson

Whites and Reds Tie in Junior High Playoff Clash

Whites under Russell Wimberley and Reds under Bob Parker battled to a scoreless tie in the opening round playoff. A rematch is set for Friday as officials plan to use penetrations of the 20 yard line and first downs to decide a winner if needed.

Russell Wimberley Whites Bob Parker Reds Stout Deee

Buffs of West Texas to Clash with SPAAF in Lubbock

West Texas State Teachers College looks to complete its season with a game in Lubbock against SPAAF. Castleberry leads the Buffaloes' defense, while former Tech players Lyons and Picador start for WTSTC. WTTBC last played in Lubbock in 1942, losing to Tech 39 7.

West Texas State Teachers College Plains Lubbock University of New Mexico Lubbock Army ‘Air Field Buffs LAAF Canyon Texas Tech Amarillo West Texans Winged Commandos Castleberry Eddie Castleberry Vernon Buffalo West Texas Army WTSTC Curtis Kelley Willard Hedges Hedges Techsans SPAAF Daver Tech F Lyons Picador Metz LaFoliette Doug Wakeland

Idalou Cagers Sweep Twin Bill Over Robertson Teams

In Idalou on November 14 the Idalou girls edged Robertson 32 26 in the opener, followed by a 40 21 boys win. Becknell led the Idalou boys with 21 points in the nightcap.

Idalou Robertson Becknell

Army Navy game sellout at Thompson Stadium

The Army Navy game on December 2 is sold out with over 19 000 applications for 18 756 seats in Thompson stadium. Navy athletics director Capt C O Humphrey announced the tally and a renewed push to relocate the game to a larger city stadium in Washington.

Annapolis Army

Three Way Tie Ends War Fund Football Game

In Canby Minnesota on November 14 a national war fund benefit football game finished in a three way tie. Two alumni teams were scoreless while the war fund also posted zero as the ticket seller failed to appear at the game.

Canby, Minn National War Fund War Fund

Southwest All America candidates eyed by coaches

Bechtel of Texas and Nichols of Rice emerge as top linemen picks for All America. Coaches praise Nichols, Bechtel praised for pace and strength, while Bobby Layne and George Walmsley are noted as strong backs. Joe Kucher praised for Navy transfer form and gunner play.

Rae Dallas Sesson America Hubert Bechtel Texas H. J. Nichols Rice Nichols Saiphrvb Saohrvb Skfield al Etbedeieetwas Frogyay Stees TCU Southwest Bobby Layne George Walmsley Mee Joe Kucera T. C. Ue Joe Navy

Football plans for GI coaches players to war theaters

Web report outlines plans to send coaches players and papermen to war theaters. Army Lt Col Joe Clark recalls Harvard days and supports a GI driven football writers association with Texas schools eyeing leadership. Beaumont Port Arthur and Bryan names appear amid debate on standout high school backs Ike Neumann and others compared to Hall of Famer Bill Hil lard.

Joe Esky Clark Army Cial Lafayette Harvard Bill Scurlock Beaumont Journal Texas Ike Neumann Port Arthur Star Preston Smith Bryan Byron Gillory Marshall Scurlock Bohn Hilliard Hilliard University of Texas Orange High

Football coaching dreams amid war and weather constraints

The article discusses football figures like Fritz Crisler and Lou Little in wartime plans, mentions Preston Smith and Samuel Regent Jefferson, and notes prospects of traveling coaches and players serving as coaching division members or player-tourists while equipment ships overseas for servicemen.

Fritz Crisler Michigan Lou Little Columba M&n Crisler Steve Owens New York Pro Giants Ward Cuff

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