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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1944

Page

4

Red Raiders Scrimmage Notes Ahead of Saturday Game

Coach Dell Morgan oversees Texas Tech practice with backfield options Dell Morgan sidelined by knee injury. Players M Cox Bud Davis Ernest Hawkins Tom Montgomery and Billy Whitehead rotate at passes as Whitehead shows promise. New Mexico Lobos bring Marine reinforcements and plan fast scoring duel led by Calland and Rice in Border Conference showdown.

Dell ‘Morgan Texas Tech Ao Gene Hartley Tech M. Cox Bud Davis Ernest Hawkins Tom Montgomery Billy Whitehead Whitehead Red Raiders Lobos New Mexico P Ct B. Calland Washburn College W.E. Rice Bos

Deer Season Opens As Texas Forecasted Quiet Hunt

Weather and conditions in Texas point to a brisk deer and turkey opening season with cool temps aiding movement and storage. Officials note expected statewide deer and turkey activity, 35 000 to 40 000 deer anticipated, shortages of ammunition may hinder some hunters.

Austin Pecos Korther Will Tuck Ye, Fish and Oyster Commission Mave Texas

Buffs Preview Away Game With West Texas Teachers

SPAAF offense shows sharp form in scrimmage against West Texas State Teachers Buffaloes. Notable players Campbell McClanahan Schuencht for passes, Ciripompa and Parseghian power the ground game. Buffs favored to win as SPAAF seeks first victory while defending Lubbock matchup history.

West Texas State Teachers College Buffaloes South Plains Army Air Field Paul Campbell Claude McClanahan Ed Schuknecht Joe Eager Herman Ciripompa Campbell Ciripompa Fort Bliss Tony Canadeo Buffs Lubbock Buffaloes Lubbock Army Air Field SPAAF West Texas Teachers New Mexico Texas Tech

Bowling Leaders Narrow In City League Race

On Wednesday at the Plamer alleys Armour’s and Lions clubs lost three in a row. DeKalb Oilers defeated Armour’s while Meads Bakery beat the Lions. Hub Laundry moved into a second place tie by beating Coca Cola. S. and Q. Clothiers topped the Lions to tie third with Optimist. Maurice Cooper led DeKalb with a 949 in a single game and 649 across three games, with a 247 best. Giles posted a 635 series nearby.

Plamer Armour’s Lions Club DeKalb Oilers Meads Bakery Lions Hub Laundry DeKalb Coca- Cola Q. Clothiers Maurice Cooper Cooper R Hamlett J. K. Giles

Army Navy game shift in doubt as Friday deadline nears

Washington reports officials weigh moving the December 2 Army Navy clash from Annapolis to a large city stadium. Capt. C O Humphrey warns ticket distribution by November 24 if a decision is made now. President Roosevelt planned talks with War Secretary Stimson but no new guidance was given.

Washington Army-Navy Annapolis C. O. Humphrey Naval Academy Associated Press Humphreys Roosevelt War Stimson White House Stephen Early Stimson Secretary of Navy Forrestal

Lineups Shape Up In North South Classic

The Southeast Conference Dec 8 meeting in Birmingham will decide if non seniors including freshmen are eligible for the post season Blue and Gray classic on Dec 3 in Montgomery. Several service team players have accepted invites. South roster includes Warrington Renfroe Flowers Kuykendall Horn Chronister Owen. Lynn Waldorf and Carl Snavely return as Northern coaches with Bo McMillin joining Blue.

Montgomery Southeastern Conference Birmingham Big Ten War Department South Tex Warrington Auburn Joe Renfroe Tulane Clyde Flowers Texas Christian Curtis Kuykendall Hillery Horn Mississippi State Zeke Chronister Charles Owen Wake Forest Lynn Waldorf Northwestern Carl Snavely Cornell Bo McMillin Indiana Blue Bert Ingwerson

A's Sign Working Agreement With Toronto Club

Nov 15 report says the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League signed a working agreement with the Toronto club of the International League. The move fuels rumors Lena Blackburne, former A's coach, may manage Toronto in 1945 after steering Lancaster of the Interstate League last season.

A’s Toronto Philadelphia Roy Mack Philadelphia Athletics Lena Blackburne A's Blackburne Lancaster

Westerners Polish Offense For Nov 23 Sandie Battle

The Lubbock Westerners held a light offensive workout at Chapman field as they prepare for the annual clash with the Amarillo Golden Sandies. Coach J. Mule Davis missed practice due to illness and E. J. Pinkey Lowrey reported brisk ticket sales with Sandie battle ducats on sale at the Hilton hotel lobby.

Lubbock E. J Pinkey” Lowrey Hilton Hotel

Dupre Dogies Romp Over Hunt Pioneers

The Dupre Dogies remained unbeaten and unscored on by defeating the Hunt Pioneers 14 to 0 at Dupre field. Norman Lindsey returned a Pioneer pass for a 35 yard TD, Johnny Tatum added the extra point, and Lindsey later scored again on a short run with another Tatum extra point.

Dupre Dupre Field Hunt Pioneers Lubbock Pioneers Norman Lindsey Johnny Tatum Lindsey Bill Davis Tatum Pioneer Dick Lyndsey Dogie Lowrey

Louis Shows Fans He Still Has His Punch

Sgt Joe Louis defeated Johnny Davis by knockout in 53 seconds of the first round before 7107 spectators in Buffalo. Louis weighed 205 pounds to Daviss 190, a four round bout on his current furlough tour. Fans paid about 15500 dollars to attend.

Louis Buffalo N. Y Sgt Joe Louis Johnny Davis Brooklyn Davis

LAAF Eleven Set For Two Away Games This Weekend

Lubbock Army Air Field closes home schedule with two road games at Stephenville against John Tarleton Aggies and at Fort Worth against the Eagle Mountain Lake Marines. Key players include backfield star H. L. Bennett and backfield trio Dixon Williamson Nickels.

Lubbock Army Air Field Stephenville John Tarleton Warriors LAAF H. L. Bennett Sweetwater Abilene Christian College Jack Kelejian Navy Kelesian Dixon Williamson Nickels JTAC Elvin Lyon

Whiteface Sundown Tilt Attracts Big Friday Crowd

Sundown and Whiteface prepare for a six man football clash Friday afternoon for a special athletic fund. Sundown, district champions, anticipate a tough test from Whiteface. Detrixhe confirms only one lineup question, with Nugent at center and Clark at one end.

Sundown Whiteface G. L. Detrixhe Nugent W. Clark Swain Huff Matlock BE. Huff Holder Smith J. Gill Lewis Thomas Sides Swinney

Wildcats Ready for Bi District Battle After Final Regular-Season Test

Littlefield prepares for a key showdown with Tulia Friday, a tuneup before the Nov 23 district battle at Denver City. Tulia has rebounded to three wins in four, after an upset of Hereford, while Littlefield seeks a final polish under Coach J. S. Fike following a firm 27-6 win over Hereford.

Littlefield Lituletiela Wildcat Denver City Tulia ‘el Wildcats South Plains Tulsa Tulsa Lub White Deer Panhandle Fiona Amarillo Yannigans Matador Dumas Hereford Tulia

Army Still Big Woe To Coach McKeever

SOUTH BEND Ind November 15 The impact of the Army game is felt at Notre Dame as Coach Ed McKee ver says two players have induction orders and All American Pat Fill ey injured again will miss Saturday vs Northwestern Bob Kelly and Fred Rovai are unlikely to play due to injuries John Ray and Ed Clasby will start in place with John Corbisiero ordered to report to the Merchant Marine

South Bend Ind Army John Ray Frank Szymanski Ed Clasby John Corbisiero Merchant Marine

Doc Joe Guided Team Schedule Obs Compete Nearby

A locally noted team coached by Doc Joe Golding plans a game schedule across Oklahoma and Texas. Players include Luther Sohenson Curtis McDaniel Jim Rainbolt and Bob Martenson. Home venue Sheppard Field Fort Worth with Dec 16 return Texas Tech game and additional December January matches within two hundred miles.

Ah Rt Itg Doc Joe. Golding Fererica State Ingore Meririe Fort Worth Sheppard Field Exas Tech Field Scuth Plains

Detroit Tigers announce Al Vincent released as coach

Detroit General Manager Jack Zeller disclosed the unconditional release of Al Vincent after two seasons as coach. He also announced that ace reliever Al Benton has received a medical discharge from the Navy and is expected to return to the Tigers next season.

Detroit al Vincent Jack Zeller Detroit Tigers Zeller al Benton Tigers Vincent Buffalo Bisons Beaumont

Bow and Arrow Hunt Underway in Chattahoochee Forest

A bow and arrow hunt is in progress in the management area of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Georgia game and fish director Charles N. Elliott said permits were issued to 15 individuals from Georgia Tennessee South Carolina and Arkansas.

BOW and Arrow Hunt Atlanta Chattahoochee National Forest Charles N. Elliott Georgia Game and Fish Georgia Tennessee South Carolina Arkansas

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