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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1946
Page
8
The 1946 World Series opens with the Red Sox as favorites against the Cardinals. Tex Hughson and Howie Pollet are slated to start for the mound duel as Boston seeks a title in the famed Fall classic.
St Louis and Boston prepared at Sportsman's Park for Game 1 of the 1946 World Series amid sellout crowds. Prolific lefties Howie Pollet or Harry Brecheen could start for the Cardinals against Tex Hughson or Mickey Harris for the Red Sox, with Boston the favorite to win.
Texas Tech aims to extend its unbeaten streak against Tulsa after upsetting two Southwest powers. Tulsa, led by Buddy Broigers and the T formation, seeks a first win over Tech this season as Dell Morgan plans to rely on Roger Smith and Dick Standefer in a pivotal game next Saturday night.
Wink Wildcats defeated the Brady Bulldogs 12 to 7 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to four games. The Wildcats achieved 13 first downs to eight and outgained Brady 302 yards to 141 in a disciplined showing.
Ulsa's undefeated team powered past Drake 48 to 13 in the Missouri Valley Conference opener. The Bulldogs built a lead early and dominated with offense and defense, improving to 3-0 on the season before 13 000 fans at the stadium.
A flood of football results shows Oklahoma A. and M. and Texas both losing to opponents, while Texas A. and M. and several Ivy and service schools post wins. Notable upsets include Army over Cornell, Michigan State beating Michigan, and California beating UCLA as the grid season continues.
Lubbock’s maps touch drill sparked a 46 to 21 victory as Army defeated Cornell. Westerners idle. Fracas between Borger and Hollis looms with district play resuming next week.
Cornell mounted 21 points against Army but fell 46 to 21 as Army extended its winning streak to 21 games. Doc Blanchard sat out while Glenn Davis scored four touchdowns, three in the first quarter, powering the Cadets at Michie Stadium before a 25,500 crowd.
Downtown Lubbock hosts the second Quarterback Club session at 8 p.m. in the hotel ballroom. Dell Morgan will discuss Tech's win over SMU, Raider stalwarts will be introduced, and Tech film of the Aggie game will be shown. Goober Keyes will recap Lamesa triumphs and Golden Tornadoes at Lamesa from Friday. Coaches face audience questions.
Notre Dame overwhelmed Pittsburgh 33-0 at home with Johnny Lujack starring as he completed 10 of 21 passes for 211 yards and two TDs while setting up two more. Terry Brennan and Jim Mello added two touchdowns each as the Irish erased a scoreless first period in front of 50,368 fans.
Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 14 to 6 before about 20 000 fans in Columbia. Harry Gilmer threw a decisive passing game and Hal Self and Ted Cook connected on key gains, with Mike Cassidy recovering a fumble to set up the final Alabama score.
Tulane over Florida 27 to 13 in New Orleans as second half surge overwhelmed the scrappy freshmen. Florida kept pace thanks to Billy Parker’s passing, while Tulane wore down the lighter Gators and extended the lead. Tulane coach Henry Frnka was away in Tulsa at his son’s bedside.
Whitharral secured its third straight football win as it defeated Anton 13 to 0 in Levelland. The game was moved from Whitharral to Levelland after Friday rain.
Columbia battled Navy before a sellout crowd of 35 000 in New York to win 23 14. The Lions overcame Navy's reserve strength to even the score in the third quarter and then capitalized on Navy mistakes to pull ahead with nine points in the final period.
Hardin-Simmons University Cowboys stay undefeated with a 34 to 7 win over San Jose State Spartans. Doc Mobley led ground attack with two fourth-quarter touchdowns and three in the second, while Red Cleveland intercepted a pass and Walter Hedrick added a field goal. San Jose scored late third period via Nomura.
Indiana, defending Big Nine champion, overpowers Minnesota 21 to 0 in Minneapolis in the opening conference game of 1946. Second half surge featured a Raimondi to Pihos pass setting up a score, a fumble recovery, blocked punt for a TD, and late scores by Goldsberry and Jagade as Bo McMillin’s squad cruises to victory.
Rice Owls routed Southwestern 48 to 0 before 16 000 fans. Carl Russ led ground gainers with 62 yards and a 90 yard punt return by George Walmsley opened scoring. Walmsley, Anderson, Hoerster and freshmen Taylor Pugh added touchdowns while Ballard and Easter kicked extra points.
University of Houston football team defeats the Second Armored division of Camp Hood with a 32 to 7 victory in Houston. The game occurred on October 5.
Tennessee’s Volunteers erased a deficit to upset Duke 12-7 in Durham. Key plays included Hartley’s 37-yard reception, Hillman’s TD, and Slater’s late five-yard pass to Hubbel as Duke’s line repeatedly blocked the extra point attempts.
Two key district 6 A games headline the week as Denver City Mus tangs travel to Tahoka to face the unbeaten Bulldogs while Seagraves meets Sundown after two wins and one loss. Seminole faces Andrews after beating Denver City 13 7 and Sundown 19 4, with O Donnell meeting Post after a 6 0 loss to Seagraves. Slaton hosts Monahans as Slaton seeks first win.
Levelland Loboes, fresh from beating Brownfield 7 to 0, travel to Morton to begin district play while Littlefield Wildcats host Lovington New Mexico in a non conference clash Olton faces Abernathy at Abernathy and Spring Lake visits another non conference foe Goring Lake plays Muleshoe in a set of district 5 A assignments with several matchups including Abernathy Olton and Morton Levelland.
Dallas Rebels host Atlanta Crackers in game one at Rebel Stadium with Tom Pullig pitching for Dallas against Bill Ayers. An expected 12 000 to 13 000 fans, weather permitting, attend the 3 p.m. CST start as the best four of seven series begins. Ted Cieslak returns for Atlanta after influenza as the Crackers try to even the series.
Crosbyton shocked undefeated Matador 19 to 12 on Friday in the 4-A grid race, breaking a 90 point total advantage over two prior tilts by the Bulk. Next Friday Crosbyton visits Lockney while Floydada meets Petersburg, Matador hosts Spur, and Ralls and Paducah have open dates. Results listed: Floydada 32 Ralls 6, Hamlin 2 Spur 7, Crosbyton 19 Matador 13, Paducah 36 Lockney 26.
Iowa failed to rejoin the Western Conference elite as Michigan scored two first half TDs to edge the Hawkeyes 14-7 before 54 200 spectators in Ann Arbor.
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