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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1961

Page

9

Upsets Hit Six Area Grid Teams

Friday results toppled six area football teams with Lit tlefield remaining undefeated in Class AAA. Monahans Lamesa Levell and Hereford fell. Palo Duro and Hamlin also suffered losses. Denver City Floydada Morton Talia Anson Kress remained unbeaten along with Ropesville in their classes.

South Plains Littlefield Monahans Lamesa Levell Hereford Palo Duro Hamal Denver City Floydada Morton Talia Anson Kress Ropes Ville Tom S. Lubbock Borger Tascosa Hobbs Brownfield Levelland Andrew Roswell Winters Hamlin Crane Fleydada Post Mer Idland High Dumas Clovis Seminole Essankt Fri- Tanea Dim Mulesiive Portena Tahoka Crasbyton Slaton Rotan Spur Sudan Plains Petersburg Hale Center Happy O'Don Seagraves New Home Willharral Cooper Trenti

Brownsfield Cubs Open District Play Against Monahans

The Brownfield Cubs enter their first District I-AAA game of the season against Monahans after four undefeated exhibitions. Hobbs upset Monahans last Friday, ending the Lobos’ early unbeaten run and setting a bold tone for the matchup.

Brownfield Cubs Monahans Cubs Brownfield Hobbs Lobes Manahane

Cubs Rally at Lamesa Clips Astros? No, Cubs Edge Lamesa

Westerners coach Lee faces tougher than expected game as the Cubs break loose in the second half to beat Lamesa 20 to 0. Phil Johnson plunges in the winning score after Coy Chandler’s kickoff return and Brownfield’s steady ground game spark a late surge.

Bob ST. John Cubs Avalanche-Journal Sports Wester Lamesa S. Lubbock Mid- Hereford Levelland Littlefield Lan Tee Fe Phew Brownfield John Clare Laemesa Coy Chandler Gail Phil Johnson Buddy Brothers Twe Brownbeid Ofense Brownfield Doug Cox Raymond Howing John Webb White

Westerner Fans Praise Defense In District Clash At Lowrey Field

Midland's defense racked up several stops as Lee and Westerner players battled in a tight district opener at Lowrey Field. Coach Brothers emphasized film study and notedQB Tommy Middleton’s pending return while looking to improve before facing Palo Duro.

Friona Ois Plainview Carl Schreiner John Leonard Thing Aihlene San Angelo Lee Sammy Flournoy Don Weems Rebel Midland Duane Grissett Tom S Gary Dement Johnson Brothers Peace Steve Lonnie Light Ronnie Tommy Middleton Lowrey Field Palo Duro

Seven Tag Teams Enter Texas Tag Title Tournament at Bridges Arena

Seven tag teams compete for the Texas tag team championship at Bridges Arena Fair Park Coliseum in Lubbock. Teams include Romero and Funk and the masked Bat team. bouts are one fall with a 30 minute limit and judges for decisions. The purse totals 1000 dollars with Bridges adding 300. winner crowned Texas champions.

Romero Funk McShain Sharpe Lubbock Bridges Arena Fair Park Coliseum Texas No. Cuncnuves Rommel Perez Mr. Clean Roberts Nelson Nick Fans Roberts Dory Funk Bats Suni War Cloud Alex Force Bus Perez Eric Rommel Danny McShain Gentleman Ec B. T. Bridges Borne Newman

Area Grid State DISTRICT 3.4444 AN ASS AN Santees wess prermier

An OCR fragment refers to district area grid and numbers. readable parts imply a state district reference and undefined names. The text is incomplete with no clear event or person details to verify.

Santees Wess Prermier

Field Goal Nets Maryland Win

A late field goal seals a Maryland victory as the team edged its rival in a tense contest. Key players include Ken and a standout guard from the squad delivering decisive points to secure the win.

Maryland

Vanderbilt Upsets Georgia 210 Victory

Vanderbilt upset Georgia 21 0 as Hank Lesesne connected on three passes to Bruce Hammer and Jeff Starling for two touchdowns. The Commodores dominated offensively against a Bulldog defense, with Bruce Hammer and Starling scoring while Grady Wade missed two field goal attempts.

Hank Lesesne Vanderbilt University of Georgia Lesesne Atlanticit Bruce Hammer Jeff Starling Commodores Bulldog Grady Wade

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