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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1963

Page

7

Top Pro Athlete Award Ballot Brims With Stars

New York upd. A boom year for pro sports brings a bumper crop of candidates for the $10.00 Hickok belt, pro athlete of the year. Sandy Koufax Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Sonny Liston Oscar Robertson Jim Brown and Maury Wills are among the names on the 1963 ballot. Koufax and Palmer lead strong bids from baseball and golf while Nicklaus and Boros contend for golf’s top prizes. Giants star may pace the season to boost his case with playoffs looming.

New York Maury Wills Los Angeles Dodgers Koufax Palmer Hickok Fas Sandy Dodgers New York Yankees Pro Golf Bald Eagle New York Giants Giants Liston Kave Floyd Patterson Cleveland Browns Harkey Gordie Howe Detroit Parnelli Jones Dick Weber Gary Peters Chicago White Sox

Dumas wraps unbeaten season as playoff spots set

In a region action, Dumas clinched its first undefeated regular year by routing Lake View 28-0 and earning a playoff date with Andrews. Andrews upset by Odessa Ector 21-17, while Snyder routs Graham 57-8 and Lubbock Jones Stadium hosts the AAA Class AAA district finale for five area teams in the first round.

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Vikings beat Lions on late fumble plays and defense

In a rugged NFL matchup the Minnesota Vikings forced a Detroit fumble spree, and Tommy Mattson scored from the 2 to seal a 35 in the final period. Earl Morrall and Tarkenton connected on scoring drives as Minnesota pulled away in the second half. Detroit fumbled six times and could not sustain drives as the Vikings prevailed.

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Fort Worth Baseball Status Unsettled After Lions Game

Questions linger over Fort Worth’s baseball return as Texas League meetings near. Gov shotgun pass and Cox field goals frame a chaotic game between Fort Worth and Detroit. Minnesota’s 31 27 win solidifies a 4 7 season, while Chicago Cubs own pending franchise details.

Skenton Gov, Fort Worth UPI Smith Fred Cox Fort Detroit Worth Lions Minnesota San Diego Satur Tomday My Wilson Cox Dick Bitler Inlbeen Dallas-Fort Worth Pacific Coast Vikings Chicago Cubs

Redskins snap seven game skid with 13 10 victory over Eagles

Washington tops Philadelphia 13 10 as Norm Snead hooks a 20 yard TD pass at goal line and later a 37 yard field goal by Khayat seals the win. Sonny Jurgensen returns for the Eagles who drop to six straight losses, amid missed field goals and a late push.

Philadelphia UPI Norm Snead Washington Redskins Eagles Sonny Jurgensen Mike Clark Druns Jurgensen Sonny Ieagles Timmy [Brown Crabb Lerangee LOS Angeles Kramer Big Ben Wilson Ebert Kimbrough Roman Gabriel Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Colts Johnny Unitas Colts Jim Martin Martin

Hole In One Carded At New Golf Course

The first hole in one at the newly opened Treasure Island Golf Course was carded Sunday afternoon by Dr. K. E. Lorenzen. Using a wedge, he ace on the 100 yard 18th hole during a three some with Dean Killion and Kenny Lorenzen.

Treasure Island Golf Course K. E. Lorenzen Lorenzen Dean Killion Kenny Lorenzen

Playoff Set For Dumas After Site Flip

Petersburg Buffaloes earned district 4 A title after beating Farwell 20 14 in bi district and will visit Stratford in a regional playoff now set for 7 30 p m Friday at Dumas The two teams sought a neutral site but agreed to a home and home format with Petersburg selecting Lubbock as its home venue and Stratford choosing Dumas The winner advances to face Merkel Big Lake in the quarterfinals next week Rabat Morocco guarantees profits on a new hotel.

Amarillo Petersburg Buffaloes Stratford Dumas Petersburg Buffs Lubbock Farwell Wellington Lon Rabat Morocco

Fund Started For Officer's Widow

Philadelphia AP Pete Retzlaff president of the NFL says Eagles players contributed 50 each to a fund for the widow of a Dallas policeman slain during an arrest in the President Kennedy murder case. He hopes the fund grows with participation from all NFL players.

Philadelphia Pete Retzlaff Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Kennedy Retzlaff Eagles NFL

Saturday College Football Scores Across Regions

Reports list Saturday results across conferences with numerous upsets and decisive wins. Teams like South Tennessee, Vanderbilt, Florida, LSU, Auburn, and BYU posted victories while others like Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Bowling Green secured their margins in varied matchups.

LCC Pioneers Wayland B Team Game Canceled

A basketball game between the LCC Pioneers and the Wayland B team scheduled for tonight has been canceled, according to school officials.

LCC Pioneers Wayland

Starr Returns To Pace Packer Win

MILWAUKEE UPI Starr returns to pace Packers with Ron Kramer block key plays. Starr led scoring drives, Jim Taylor busts 10 and 18 yard gains, Packers beat Forty-Niners 28 3 to keep Western Division title hopes alive.

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Packers Bengals? Final drive details from 1960s game

In a tense clash, Jerry Kramer's kick pushed the score to 140 with 1:21 elapsed. San Francisco mounted a drive to Green Bay’s 25 before stalling, then Tommy Davis added a 22 yard field goal at 4:52. Green Bay began another march facing a critical third down and one.

Bill Cooper Packers Frank Mestnik 49Ers Pitts Starr San Francisco Ing Jerry Kramer Green Bi Tommy Davis Green Bay

Plains Cowboys Seek Cage Games December and January

Plains (Special) The Plains Cowboys need basketball games December 6 and January 3 4 to complete this season. Coach Rip Sewell invites teams to contact the Plains High School to schedule.

Plains Plains Cowboys Rip Sewell Sewell

NFL Scores and mismatched entries prompt confusion

The serialized list shows teams and scores with stray quotes and punctuation. Notable items include St. Louis 24 over New York 17 and Green Bay 38 over San Francisco 10. Other lines mention Pittsburgh 17, Washington 13, Philadelphia 10, Cleveland 27, Dallas 17, Minnesota 34, Detroit unknown, Los Angeles 17, Baltimore 16.

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