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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1964

Page

8

Koy Sparks Texas Win as Longhorns Top Army

Texas Longhorns ride two TDs from tailback Eric Koy to a 17-6 victory over Army. Kay seals Cadets with a 1 yard kickoff as Kentucky blitzes Auburn 20-0. Michigan State ups sets USC with 49 yard field goal. Michigan, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Wyoming, Minnesota win in varied upsets and Notre Dame strides into rankings.

Bob Hoobing Associated Press Koy Kennedy Kentucky Texas Eric Koy Michigan State Dick Kennedy Southern California Wildcats Auburn Roger Bird Bird Jimmie Sidle Mississippi Michigan Navy Iowa Gary Snook Washington Oklahoma State Missouri Wyoming Kansas Minnesota California Notre Dame Ara Parseghian College

Demons rout Carlsbad as area AAA football action shifts

Dumas remains undefeated after blowing out Carlsbad 48 to 6. Andrews also undefeated with an idle week before league play resumes October 16 in Lawton. The roundup notes Tulsa, Hereford, Snyder, Sweetwater, and other area teams in District 1-AAA, 2-AAA, and 3-AAA with changing standings and upcoming clashes.

Avalanche-Journal Dumas Rews Demons Carlsbad Oklahoma Lawton Tulsa Floydada Hornets Phillips Tucumcari Hereford Levelland Perryton Canyon Muleshoe Andrews Sweetwater Graham Snyder Tulla Canyon Perryton Carishad Jewelland Vernon Childress Fluydada Olton Denver City Lavington Muleshoe Perryton Baas Vis Kermit Monahans Stockton Odessa Ketor Beniiole Pecos Monahane Lamesa Crane Fort Stocky Eton el Fasol Bowle Pecos Oe Alpine Odessa Metor Brownfield Seminole Hobbs Fort Stockton Aega Lake View Littleniield Littlefield Monahana Bnyder

Denver City Ready For District 4-AA Title Race

Denver City's Mustangs roll past Littlefield 22 6 and prepare for Muleshoe as District 4-AA play nears. Morton climbs to 4 1, Slaton at 3 2 eyes league gains, while Floydada leads District 3-AA with Friona and Lockney close behind.

Jim Richardson Avalanche-Journal Denver City Mustangs Littlefield Muleshoe Morton Dimmitt Slaton Tigers Slatonites Neal Chastain Tahoka Crosbyton O'Donnell Lockney Chastain Floydada Friona Tulsa Sudan Idle Lockney Hale Center Floyd Ada Olton Troublessome Canyon Abernathy T Gop Orton Abernathy Ton Canyon Iteam My Slaton Frenship Laat Plains Post Farwell

Hodge Named U S Decathlon Runner For Tokyo Games

Santa Clara’s Russ Hodge will replace Don Jessy as U S decathlete at the Tokyo Olympics per Coach Bob Giegenback. After the final trials in Los Angeles, Hodge edged Jessy in a three way tie and both Herman and Eimberger remain in training with the team until the entry deadline.

Tokyo Russ Hodge Santa Clara Calif U.S Don Jessy United States Bob Giegenback Yale University Hodge Los Angeles Jand Paul Herman Santa Bar Kara Jessy Dick Eemberger Oceanside Herman

Cloris Leachman Lands Lead in The Glory Guys

Hollywood reports say Cloris Leachman, formerly with Lassie, lands a lead role in The Glory Guys. The note adds a horse named Colorado Ling, a South African foal, won six of eight starts as a three year old.

Lands Lead Hollywood UPI Cloris Leachman Colorado Ling

Browns Defeat Cowboys 27 to 6 Behind Ryan Three TDs

Cleveland Browns overpower Dallas 27 6 as Frank Ryan throws three touchdown passes 8 38 and 40 yards and Lou Groza adds two field goals. Browns tie for Eastern Division lead at 3 0 1 while Dallas struggles with injuries and sacks.

Cleveland Frank Ryan Cleveland Browns Dallas Ryan Lou Groza Browns St. Louis Cowboys John Roach Pettis Norman Dick van Rasphorst van Rasphorst Walter Beach Galen Fiss Paul Warfield Ernie Green

Eagles Roll Past Steelers 21 7 in Rainy NFL Tilt

Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Pittsburgh Steeler 21 to 7 as Timmy Brown caught two touchdown passes 23 and 87 yards and Norm Snead threw three TDs. Brown also sparked a late drive with a 31-yard completion to Pete Retzlaff while Ed Brown and the Steelers struggled offensively.

Philadelphia Timmy Brown Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steeler Norm Snead Brown Pete Retzlaff Snead Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Ed Brown NFL Retzlaff Earl Gros Bob Harrison

Cardinals Top Redskins 23-17 in Muddy NFL Clash

St Louis overpowering defense stymied Washington as Pat Fischer's early return set the tone. The Cardinals built a 14-3 lead and held Washington to eight net yards while John Crow and Sonny Jurgenson faced heavy pressure. Charley Taylor sparked late Redskins rally, but St Louis secured the win to stay atop the division.

Washington St. Louis Cardinals Pat Fischer Sonny Jurgenson Cleveland Jim Martin John Crow John Reger Bobby Mitchell Redskin Charley Johnson Sonny Randle Johnston Joe Childress

Pierce Retiring After 17 Seasons With Giants

San Francisco pitcher Billy Pierce, 37, announces retirement after 17 major league seasons. He leaves after helping the Giants win a pennant in 1962 and finishes with a 211-152 lifetime record and a 3-0 season mark. Pierce plans to join an automobile dealer partnership in Illinois and Wisconsin.

San Francisco Billy Pierce Pierce Illinois Wisconsin T'yve Chicago White Sox Giants

Rebels and Sandies Extend Lead In AAAA Standings

Tascosa’s Rebels beat Pampa 34 0 and Amarillo’s Sandies routed Monterey 27 0 as District AAAA actions rolled into a second week. Palo Duro and Borger won tight games while Lubbock defeated Caprock 21 13, shaping a four way battle for the district crown with Lubbock and Monterey in good shape and others trailing.

Randy Brown Avalanche-Journal Tascosa Rebels Amarillo Golden Sandies Borger Bulldogs Palo Duro Dons Pampa Sandies Monterey Berger Plainview Lubbock Caprock Odessa Messaw Allen Cooper Brownwood David Land Borger Maltim Gary Kingning Mike Bowman King Longhorn Bowman Tascosa Wa Palo Puro Si Caprock Wi Caprock Borjeer TD PA David Dillingham Gary King Abilene Tis San Angelo Lee Midland Permian Odessa Cooper McAllen Biz Abilene

Chiefs Hold Lead With 28-7 Victory Over Oilers

Kansas City used Len Dawson’s passing and a stifling defense led by Bobby Hunt to beat Houston 28-7. Hunt tied AFL record with four interceptions and set up two Chiefs touchdowns with long returns. Chris Burford and Dawson connected for two scores. Brooker set AFL record by extending conversion streak to 62 as KC moved to 2-1. Houston drops to 2-2, bills remain.

Jack Spikes Kansas City Chiefs Johnny Baker Houston Oilers Spikes Len Dawson Chiefs Oilers Kansas City Bobby Hunt Houston Hunt Chris Burford Dawson W.K. Hicks Burford Tommy Brooker George Blanda San Diego New York Blanda Sid Blanks Duyne Wood Frank Jackson Brooker

Misconduct by Adults at High School Games Cited

Dr. Rhea Williams, athletic director for the Interscholastic League, says adult misbehavior at high school football games is the season’s major problem. He notes few player incidents in 15 years, but reports drinking, gambling, and officials being assaulted by spectators.

Austin Rhea Williams League Williams

Red Sox Seek Waivers on Williams and Smith

The Boston Red Sox announced they will ask waivers on outfielder Al Smith and infielder Dick Williams to grant unconditional releases. Williams has been offered a player coach role in Seattle and is expected to accept.

Red Sox Williams Smith Boston Boston Red Sox al Smith Dick Williams Seattle

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