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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1972

Page

16

Cowboys Romp 31-6 as OSU Shuts Colorado at SWATER

Oklahoma State blew past Colorado 31 to 6 in Oklahoma with Gerard scoring twice on one yard runs and a late third quarter TD. Palmer led OSU rush, Blackman added 62 passing yards, while Colorado misfired on a fake extra point and struggled to move the ball.

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Arkansas Stuns Tulsa In Narrow 24-23 Comeback

Arkansas Razorbacks rallied past Tulsa 24-23 as Joe Ferguson rushed for 80 yards and a key 1 yard TD by Jon Richardson sealed the win. Dickey Morton piled up 139 rushing yards, and Tulsa edged ahead late before Arkansas preserved the victory.

Tay Are Joe Fergus Razorbacks University of Tulsa Waeaperbacks Tulsa Jon Richardson Arkansas Ferguson Mike Reppond Buddy Tate Sam Henry Dickey Morton Morton Oklahoma State University

College football Top Ten results summary

The report lists the Top Ten college football teams with recent outcomes. Notable results include Clemson beating Oklahoma State, Auburn upsetting Texas A&M, North Carolina losing to Oklahoma State, and Notre Dame handling its opponent. Michigan, LSU, and Notre Dame are mentioned among others.

Ikhoma Clemeon Colorado Oklahoma State Auburn Sya State North Carolina Ciahane Michigan LSU Wisconsin Notré Dame Papua Texas Tech Texas Armyry Texas A&m TCU Ut-Arlington Arkansas Tulsa Georgia Tech Virginia Tech TEXAS Texas State Southern Ark Austin College Lamar Angelo State Tarleton State Howard Payne McMurry Texas A&i Stephen F. Austin - I Town Northwestern Pittsburgh Syracuse Maryland Tennessee Duke Virginia Georgia North Carolina State Mississippi Southern Richmond Alabama Vanderbilt Florida Mississippi State South Carolina Memphis State Louisville Ayton Midwest Indiana Kentucky Iowa State New Mexico Florida State Kansas Kansas State Tampa Lipa Tulane Nebraska Minnesota Missouri California Notre Dame Purdue Ohio State Oklahoma Clemson Cincinnati Villanova Wichita State Southern Illinois West Air Force Davidson Sedein Fatan Osella Arizona State Colo Oregon State Brigham Young Colorado State Washington State Panta Stanford West Virginia Washington Illinois

Pirates cruise past Mets 5 0 in NL clash at Three Rivers

Roberto Clemente sparked a Pirates win as he hit a key double and collected a standing ovation at Three Rivers Stadium. The Pirates built a 5-0 lead on timely hits from Zisk and Sangulí, while Jon Matlack struggled for New York.

Pirates New York Mets Clemente Three Rivers Stadium Tee Jon Matlack Wi Richie Tae Zisk Sangui Matie Tack Enté Horton Atlanta Braves Illie Mays Bee Mente

Swann TD Sparks 51-6 USC rout over Michigan State

Lynn Swann returned a punt for a touchdown as Southern Cal opened with a dominant 51-6 victory over Michigan State in a Saturday night intersectional clash. The rout highlighted USC’s offense while MSU struggled to contain the Trojans.

Llos Angeles Lynn Swann Michigan State Spartans

Strock connects long TD as Tech edges SMU 13 10

Don Strock throws a 42 yard TD pass and Dave Strock kicks two field goals to lift Virginia Tech over SMU 13 to 10 in a tight intersectional tilt. Tech survives late SMU drive after Kent Henry returns a blocked field goal to preserve the win.

Blacksburg Don Strock Dave Strock Virginia Tech Southern Methodist Mustangs Tech SMU Hart Gobblers Clint Hackney Hackney Maxson Donnie Sprouse Kent Henry Reel Charlotte N.C Kitrtz J. B. Barber VPI Hackeny

Panthers Triumph 17-7 Over Lubbock High in Horns Showdown

Larry Sneed opened with a 97 yard kickoff return as Dunbar’s Panthers dominated Lubbock High, rolling to a 17-7 win to improve to 2-2 while the visitors drop to 1-3. Donnie Combs’ 92 yard kickoff return stood out but Cadena failed to spark the offense.

Lubbock Lubbock High Donnie Combs Dunbar Che Combs Cat David Cadena Cadena Tommy Collins Bobby

Oma Game At A Glance

Sneed returned the opening kickoff from the three to the 25 and then to the end zone for a quick score as Rollison added the PAT to make 7-0 after 13 seconds. The Panthers limited the Westerners to 79 yards in the first half and 36 in the second half as the game ended with minimal offense.

Panthers Westerners Lee Westerners

Tech and Rice, 36-36 in Intersectional Clash

Eddie McAshan threw five TD passes and a two point conversion with 17 seconds left to lift Georgia Tech to a 36-36 tie with undefeated Rice in Atlanta. Rice led 36-28 after Mark Williams 41 yard field goal with 6 43 remaining, but Tech rallied on a 61 yard final drive.

Atlanta Eddie McAshan Georgia Tech Rice McAshan Jim Owings Owls Owings Mark Williams Preston Anderson Bruce Henley Jim Robinson Tom Lang Jackets Bruce Gadd Joe Buck Carl Swiere Swiere Tech Bob Jobson Richard Smith Jobson Gadd Randy Rhino Page

Grimes Ties FG Record in Texas Tech Thriller

Don Grimes tied the field goal record as Texas Tech pushed Texas to a 25-20 finish in a highly anticipated Jones Arena clash. The Longhorns led most of the game while the Raiders briefly challenged before slipping late.

Burle Pettit Texas Tech Don Grimes Stee Jones Arena Texas Longhorns Raiders

Longhorns Hold Off Tech in Swell Finish

Texas closes a tight game against Texas Tech as Joe Barnes pushes the Raiders with a strong passing threat. Malcolm Minnick recovers a fumble and Roosevelt Leaks gains 107 rushing yards to seal the final drive for a 15-12 victory at the stadium.

Texas line earns Carlen praise after rough game

The Red Raiders beat the Longhorns 28-21 as Jim Carlen commended his offensive line for a strong performance. Lowry and Leaks were key in moving the ball for 282 aerial yards while quarterback Barnes noted two fumbles and an interception as the turning errors. See RED RAIDERS Page 8.

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Raiders Dominate Tech as Barnes Shines on Big Stage

Raider quarterback Joe Barnes dazzled despite Texas Tech pressure. Texas aide David Mc Williams praised Barnes for his passing while Texas coach Darrell Royal faced questions about errors. The win boosted Raider morale as fans in Lubbock celebrated a surprising performance.

Jim Gintonio Avalanche-Journal Texas David McWilliams Abilene High Texas Tech Joe Barnes Raider Tech Barnes McWilliams Darrell Royal Aggies Army Texas A&m Pat Kelly Lubbock High Jim Moore

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