Avalanche Journal honors standout Ralph Funk shines in big game
Ralph Funk powered Littlefield to a 28-22 football victory by rushing 39 times for multiple touchdowns and key runs. He headlines the weekly Avalanche Journal Schoolboy Football Honor Roll as district scoring leader, while nearby stars like Hoyt Glassenek and Clovis, Texico, and Sundown also feature in a roundup of impressive performances across area teams.
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Dave Dantel
Avahinches Journal Sports Staff
Lawkney
Ralph Buaik
Ais
Dalthelida
Lamptpertis
Lockney
Funk
Wildcats
Lea
Ys Oywards
Lauthefield
Oakland Explodes In Last Quarter To Open District
The Mustangs rally past Slaton 71 to spark a winning start as Denver City Floydada pace the 4AA and 3AA districts. Roosevelt, Post, Frenship lead 4AA, Abernathy and Otton top 3AA with tight defense and key TDs from Randy Mitchell and Reggie Clifton amid early season standings and scorers.
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Don Henry
Avalanche—Journal
Denver City
Floydada
Mustangs
Whirlwinds
Viet Sear
Slaton
Dimmitt
Roosevelt
Post
Darrell
Eastman
Curtis Woolever
Reggie Clifton
Randy
Brian
Ricky Mitchell
AE Roosevelt
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Idalou
Peace
Wildcats
Abernathy
Dona Lee Ty
Lackney Jackson
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Tanoks
Tournament Set Today in South Plains Golf Playday
Hay in the South Plains Golf Association playday begins at Hillcrest at 9 am with rounds qualifying for the End of the Year tournament starting Wednesday at Hillcrest. Players include Kate Queat Joan Glass Sally Milam and many others listed in the readable portions of the roster.
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South Plains
Oi.m
Hillcrest
Scottee
Kate Queat
Joan Glass
Sally Milam
Boris
Bchamoches
von Duke
Haley Mequirn
Fok
Q- Henry Stumbiugh
Wanda Troy
Helen Men Are
Pea Iene
Itary Parmer
Kathleen Mcklroy
Qergaren
Marion Sweary
Mini Fy
Lady Meinure
JoAnne Wenerl
Davis Valeta Apt
Greta Boerner
Joan Lathm
I Moorehead
Ttudy Medendon
Bertord
Dot Cawles
Janty Hannan Supulver
Joa de Frances Moeman
Joetene Sorape Thomas
Lasoe Dowers
Ruby Moore
Hoffman
Virginia Zornshung
Jo Bethler
Maurine Harris
Peay Harr
Fea
Lars
F * Bate Hesnolds
Lame Goestes
Tmogene
Wallan Henry
Parkers Hold Easy Drills in Fayetteville Razorbacks
In Fayetteville Arkansas the Razorbacks held a light 90 minute practice in shorts after a 49 15 win over TCU. Coach Frank Broyles said the team has moved past Tulsa and is focused on Baylor and that they played with aggression and authority in the TCU game.
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Ark
Razorbacks
Shorts Fonday
TCU
Tulsa
Arkansas
Frank Broyles
Baylor
Broyles
Local grid action opens with Littlefield rout and Week 1 matchups
Ralph Funk scores four times as Littlefield blanks Leackney 28 0. Olton opens with a win 24 13 over Friona as Abernathy loses QB Dave Davenport to injury. Lackney hosts Abernathy. Floydada heads to Morton as Dimmitt and Friona fight to stay afloat. Denver City travels to ToHoka in 4-AA seeking second league win. Roosevelt meets Post with winner tied for league lead. Coahoma aims to extend a three game streak against Ranger. Hamlin collapses to Coahoma 45 14 with Walker and Buchanan starring. Staunton ends a 21 game drought 12 7 over Rankin, Wilson Swanson linking scores. Stanton travels to Ariven this week.
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Ralph Funk
Littlefield
Leackney
Wildcats
Olton
Friona Abernathy
Morton
Dave Davenport
Lackney
Antelopes
Floydada
jMorton
Dimmitt
Coahoma
Hamlin
Wendell Walker
Bulldogs
Walker
Donnie Buchanan
Staunton
Rankin
Rick Wilson
Jackie Swanson
Wilson
Swanson
Stanton
Soariven
Rice Takes Rest After ESU Loss
Rice Owls take a day off after a 38-3 loss to LSU last Saturday. Coach Bill Peterson notes the team learned a lot and must stay in to develop the program. Rice beat Tulane earlier, now 1-3, with SMU ahead in conference play.
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Houston
Rice Owls
Louisiana State
Bill Peterson
LSU
Peterson
Owls
Tulane
SMU
Tulsa Ace Ralph McGill Honored After MVC Victory
Tulsa defensive back Ralph McGill earned Missouri Valley Conference defensive player of the week honors after a 17-13 win over West Texas State. He returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown, had a 96-yard punt return nullified by penalty, intercepted a pass, caused a fumble, and made 14 tackles.
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Ralph McGill
West Texas State
Tulsa
Ralph
Claude Gibson
McGill
Buffs
Billy Pritchett
Jerry Pogue
Bengals' Ken Dyer Satisfactory After Neck Injury
Green Bay AP Ken Dyer defensive back for the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a possible broken neck in the Bengals Packers game. Dyer, 23, was treated at St Marys Hospital in Green Bay and described as talking and alert but not fully recovered. Doctors caution there is no danger to life but recovery may end his career. Virgil Carter also left the game with a shoulder separation and is out for weeks. Ken Anderson expected to start at quarterback.
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Ken Dyer
Cincinnati Bengals
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Packers
John ‘Brockington
Brockington
St. Mary's Hospital
Hiro Nishioka
Arizona State
Bengals
Virgil Carter
Carter
Ken Anderson
Little Augustana
College
Gale Sayers Set for Bears Debut Against Saints
Chicago Bears running back Gale Sayers, seven years in the league, returns from knee surgery to face the New Orleans Saints at Soldier Field on Sunday. He played two plays in the final exhibition and has yet to appear in the first three games under coach Jim Dooley, who says Sayers will see action depending on his performance.
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Chicago
Gale Sayers
Chicago Bears
New Orleans Saints
Soldier Field
Sayers
Denver
Bears
Jim Dooley
Sophs In Focus At CHS Meet Showcases Johnny Kleinert
Coronado's sophomore squad and star Johnny Kleinert loom large at tonight's CHS meeting with film clips and behind the scenes praise. Kleinert, once overlooked at tailback, emerged through grit to become a defining leader and catalyst for the team as Carlen notes his will to win outpaces any injury.
Pinson Trade Targeted For Johnson By Indians and Angels
Cleveland Indians reportedly plan to trade outfielder Vada Pinson and a pitcher to the California Angels for outfielder Alex Johnson. The deal, agreed by Indians president Gabe Paul and Angels GM Dick Walsh, hinges on Walsh being rehired. Pitcher involved is believed to be lefthander Mike Paul. Johnson hit .260 with 2 homers this season and .329 with 14 homers and 86 RBI in 1971. Pinson cited salary promises not kept by the Indians. he hit .264 with 11 homers and 35 RBI in 1971.
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Cleveland Indians
Vada Pinson
California Angels
Alex Johnson
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Dispatch
Oakland
Plain Dealer
Russell Schneider
Indians
Gabe Paul
California
Dick Walsh
Walsh
Angels
Schneider
Mike Paul
Johnson
Pinson
Bears QB Concannon Undergoes Knee Surgery
Chicago AP reports quarterback Jack Concannon of the Bears had successful knee surgery at Illinois Masonic Hospital. Dr Theodore Fox said the left knee required a cast for at least six weeks and no return date for the season was given after a collision with Coy Bacon of the Rams in Sunday’s game.
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Jack Concannon
Chicago Bears
Illinois Masonic Hospital
Theodore Fox
Concannon
Coy Bacon
Los Angeles Rams
Lamonica Leads Raiders Past Browns 34-20 in Monday Night Win
Oakland roared to 24 points in the fourth quarter led by Daryle Lamonica's passing as George Atkinson sealed the comeback with an interception. The victory ties Oakland with Kansas City at 2-1 in the AFC West while Cleveland stays 2-1 in the AFC Central after a costly sequence of penalties and missed opportunities.
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Oakland Raiders
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George Atkinson
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Browns
Don Cockroft
Ken Stabler
Bo Scott
Clay shows Nigerians ring plans in Lagos visit
Cassius Clay arrives in Lagos from London for a four day tour meeting Nigerian officials and a cocktail event. He declines drinks, signs autographs, plans to retire after facing Joe Frazier and become a full time Black Muslim priest while allowing part time boxing coaching. He then heads to Kaduna for exhibitions and sparred with officials to illustrate Frazier’s plan.
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Nigeria
Cassius Clay
Joe Frazier
London
Kaduna
Clay
Frazier
Anthony Enaharo
H. Adefope
National Sports Commission
Adefope
Commission
Enaharo
Tennis Group Seeks Officers At Lubbock Meeting
The Lubbock Tennis Association holds its annual meeting tonight to elect officers for the coming year. The session at First Federal Savings, 1120 14th, starts at 7 30 p m and is open to any tennis enthusiast. Outstanding players will be honored and a clinic will be held.
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Lubbock Tennis Association
First Federal Savings
Exhibition Results Card From Wide Range Games
Boston defeated Philadelphia 129 to 113 while Houston beat Los Angeles 102 to 97. Indiana edged Kentucky 106 to 93 and Florida’s team posted 89. New York routed Boston 4 to 1 in NHL action.
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Houston
Los Angeles
Indiana
Kentucky
Denver
New York
Baylor QBs Southall Beall Questionable for Arkansas Clash
Baylor may be without quarterback Si Southall and safety Phil Beall for the Southwest Conference contest with Arkansas in Waco. Southall has a bruised thigh from a 41-15 loss to Miami, while Beall sustained a bruised leg.
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WACO
Si Southall
Phil Beall
Baylor
Arkansas
Southall
Miami
Beall
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