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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1963

Page

46

Packers Eye Playoff Shot As Nitschke Hurt In Detroit Tie

The Green Bay Packers tied the Detroit Lions 13-13 in a Thanksgiving game as Ray Nitschke broke a forearm and will miss the season. Bart Starr threw a TD to Ron Kramer, but Nick Pietrosante sprinted in for Detroit with 16 seconds left to force the draw. The Bears lead the division at 9-1-1 while Green Bay sits 9-2-1, placing playoff prospects on a knife edge. Detroit’s defense regained strength with the return of Dick Lane and Yale Lary, aiding a late drive that sealed the tie.

United Press International Green Bay Packers Detroit Packers Firedp Lions Ray Nitschke Nitschke NeFed Seneus Green Bay Parker Vince Lombardias Chicago Chicago Bears Minnesota Bears NFL Cleveland St.Louis New York St. Louis St. Mays Chicago-Minnesota Dallas Philadelphia Pittsburgh Baltimore Washington Los Angeles San Francisco Dick Lane Yale Lary Bart Starr Ron Kramer Lig Earl Morrall Nick Pietrosante Lions Jesse’ Whittenton

Demons Rally Past Andrews in Bi-District Clash

Dumas defeats Andrews 7 to 3 after trailing at halftime as Ralph Hummell leads the Mustang defense and Doug Holtzclaw scores the decisive quarterback sneak. The victory advances Dumas toward a third straight state title with a quarterfinal matchup against Graham.

Avalanche-Journal Dumas Demons Andrew Mustangs Jones Stadium Mustangs Graham Snyder Andrews Joe Lyles Glenn Frazier Ralph Hummell Bill Spann Hummell Lyles Doug Holtzclawn Joe Casas Norman Bonner Bonner Casas Mustang Rodger Edge Holtzclaw Doug Cook Steve Reed Jerry Glover Dermons Sonner Holizelaw Joe Ballard

Sunland Park Racing Results Summary

Sunland Park Thursday race results list multiple events with a variety of horses and payouts. Notable finishes include Jet vs. Bullamatic in the first race with a 3.20 payout, and Dead heats in the seventh and ninth races. Attendance and handle figures are incomplete.

Sunlani Park No Mo Sunland Park

Dunbar Seeks Bi District Win in Richardson

Dunbar High School faces Hamilton Park in a bi district playoff in Richardson at 8 p m Saturday. Dunbar claims the District LAA Negro title as coach Curtis Gipson confirms the game details.

Dunbar Richardson Dunbar High School Hamilton Park Curtis Gipson

Hawks Beat Detroit to Move Nearing Western Lead

St Louis tops Detroit 118 to 101 as the Hawks gain half a game on idle Los Angeles. Oscar Robertson scores 38 with 16 assists while Jerry Lucas dominates the boards with 31 rebounds and 21 points in the Royals 125 110 win over Philadelphia. Cincinnati sits 3.5 games behind Boston.

Associated Press St. Louis National Basketball Association Cincinnati Royals Hawks Los Angeles Detroit Royals Oscar Robertson Jerry Lucas Philadelphia Boston Robertson Lucas

Peters Named AL Rookie of the Year for 1963

Southpaw Gary Peters, after four near misses with the White Sox, wins the American League Rookie of the Year. The 26 year old Chicago pitcher posted 19 wins and 8 losses, edging teammate Pete Ward as BWAA members vote.

Boston UPI Gary Peters White Sox Chicago Pete Ward Baseball Writers Association of America BWAA Hy Hurwitz Peters

Jayton Jaybirds Win Regional Title In 8 Man Bowl

Jayton defeats Windthorst 22 to 6 to claim the regional crown. Billy Stanaland and William Smith led the late-season win while key plays included a 2-yard TD run and a fourth quarter score. Final record for Jayton 12-6. Windthorst ends 10-1-1.

Charlie Avalanche-Journal Jayton Jayton Jaybirds Windthorst Trojans Ane Jayouns Wes Jays Billy Stanaland Wiliam Smith So Arthur Trojans Nortes Iys Windthurst Stanaland Windthorst Birds William Smith Eddie Luig Windthors Smith Donnie Rinker Ronnie Schrieber Melvin Pennariz

Persol Scraps Allen Thomas in Madison Square Garden Bout

Brooklyn lightweight Johnny Persol, 22, seeks a career boost tonight at Madison Square Garden as he faces 4-1 favorite Allen Thomas of Chicago in a ten round televised bout. Persol earns 4000 dollars and a shot at the big time after Mauro Mina was barred by New York officials for a detached retina operation. Persol has nine pro wins all by knockout or decision since debuting January 5.

New York Johnny Persol Brooklyn Allen Thomas Chicago Madison Square Garden Persol The Gardens New York State Athletic Commission Mauro Mina

Relief pitcher Bill Henry saves 13 games for Reds

Relief pitcher Bill Henry saved 13 games for Cincinnati last season, anchoring the bullpen with consistency and late inning work for the Reds.

Bill Henry Cincinnati

Dunbar Faces Plainview In 3rd Win Bid

Dunbar 2-1 this season meets Plainview at 8 p.m. Panthers aim for third victory after wins over Reese Flyers and Floodada and a loss to Colorado City. Starting lineup features McWilliams Austin Soders Moore and White with Gardner and Smith also in action. B team plays at 7 p.m.

Plainview Dunbar Booker T. Washington Panther Young Reese Flyers Floodada Colorado City Panthers Richard McWilliams Daniel Austin James Soders Houston Moore Quincey White Willie Gardner Ralph Smith

Girard Coach Seeks Boys and Girls Basketball Games

Girard High School basketball coach Haden Moore seeks boys and girls games on December 2 or 3, 9 or 10, 12, and 16 or 19. Preferred location is Girard but travel is possible. Contact AT 4-2333.

Haden Moore Girard High School Moore Girard

Tulia Pioneers Aim for Second Win in Four Starts

The Wayland College Pioneers seek their second victory in four games as they travel to face Texas Lutheran College at 8 p.m. in the Tulia High Gym.

TULIA Wayland College Pioneers Texas Lutheran College Tulia High

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