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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1962

Page

11

Penn State May Be In Danger

The article notes Penn State, Georgia Tech, Mississippi, and Army as vulnerable in a week with Ohio State Alabama and Texas as top favorites. It covers Penn State facing Rice and Georgia Tech clashing with LSU while highlighting key upsets and standout players like Georgia Tech’s Billy Lothridge and Ohio State’s dominant opener under Woody Hayes.

Penn State Bob Green Associated Press Ohio State Alabama Texas Georgia Tech Mississippi Army Woody Hayes O Bama Tulane North Carolina Buckeyes UCLA Bruins Uled Oxford James Meredith Ole Miss Rice Louisiana State LSU Baton Rouge Billy Lothridge

Packers Lions clash looms as 3-0 rivals meet

Green Bay and Detroit sport 3-0 marks and will clash in Green Bay with Packers favored. Injuries include Horung Moore and Watkins ready to play, while Lions' Plum leads offense as Rams limp with key players sidelined. Redskins favored over Rams as Giants eye division lead.

United Press International Green Bay Packers Detroit Lions National Football Teague NFL Packers Lions Green Bay Wis Philadelphia Eagles Steelers Pittsburgh Washington Redskins Tom Watkins Bears Vince Lombardi Lombardi Detroit Milt Plum

Buffs Beat Seagraves Eagles 19 12 In Weekend Tilt

Stanton Buffaloes edge Seagraves Eagles 19 to 12 after a quick start. Joe Williams scored on a four yard run after a fumble recovery and later Glaspie connected with Stephenson for 24 yards. Seagraves tied twice before Buffs pulled away with a 96 yard kickoff return by Glaspie sealing victory. Kenneth Smart standout on defense.

Stanton Buffaloes Seagraves Eagles Buffs Joe Williams Seagraves Jerry Crump Buddy Glaspie Bob Stephenson Williams Crump Glaspie Chiefs Kenneth Smart Billy Graves Ted Stewart Mike Sorrey Seagraves

Cestone Upset By Hawaiian At U S Seniors Tournament

Evanston Illinois saw Merrill Carlsmith of Hilo Hawaii defeat 1960 champion Mike Cestone of Montclair New Jersey 3 and 1 and Willis Blakely of Portland Oregon beat Col William K Lanman of Glenview Illinois 4 and 3 in the senior tournament semifinals.

Evanston, Ill Merrill Carlsmith Hilo Hawaii Mike Cestone Montclair N. J Willis Blakely Portland Ore William K. Lanman Glenview

Lamesa Tornadoes blank Odessa Ector 34 to 14 on the road

Lamesa improves to 4-0 behind four quarters of scoring including Q1 keeper by Sherrell Kidd and two Woodie Scott connections. Odessa Ector dips to 0-4 with Manuel Prado passing for a 76 yard score before halftime and Zeke Sanchez catching the other.

Kidd Woodie Scott Jay White Lamesa Larry Walker White Odessa Manuel Prado Zeke Sanchez Octavio Molinar

Mules Trip Hereford In Close Friday Night

The Muleshoe Mules out‑pulled the Hereford Whitefaces 134 Friday night. HB Arnold Powell ran 42 yards for a TD and Gerald White recovered a fumble for a TD. Clifford Gray added a 3 yard score, Jimmy Cabrera tied the game with the extra point, and Gary carried in from 1 yard for a late 65 yard drive.

Hereford Arnold Powell Gerald White Clifford Gray Jimmy Cabrera Gary Muleshoe

Wilson Mustangs Rout Whiteface in 22 0 Victory

Quarterback Don Webb scored two touchdowns and added extra points to lead Wilson over Whiteface 22 to 0 on Friday night. Royce Baker added an eight yard TD run in the second quarter and Bobby Stone booted the extra points. Webb finished with a four yard TD run as time expired in the final period. Whiteface failed to score.

Whiteface Don Webb Wilson Mustangs Whiteface Antelopes Webb Royce Baker Mustang Bobby Stone Wilson

Whitharral Panthers Trample Cooper 52-0 in rout

Whitharral’s Panthers dominated Cooper from the opening kickoff as Kenith Polk scored twice and added a pass, with Lynn Simmons adding two TDs and multiple conversions. Polk connected with Terry Gage for a 21-yard completion, and Jerry Sires set up Gage’s 25-yard TD. Cooper drops to 1-3, Whitharral stays undefeated.

Whitharral Panthers Cooper Pirates Kenith Polk Lynn Simmons Panther Cooper Polk Simmons Terry Gage Gage Jerry Sires Sammy Pair Bovina

Tulia Rips Dimmitt For Fifth Win In Row

Tulia Hornets win their fifth straight, 14 to 6 over Dimmitt Bobcats in Tulia Texas. Frank Hooper sidelined with a sprained ankle, Jim Cowsett and Happy Rodgers each score for Dimmitt, with Tulia adding a fourth quarter TD and a safety to seal the victory.

Tulia Rips Dimmitt TULIA Tulia Hornets Dimmitt Bobcat Hornets Frank Hooper Tulsa Bobcats Dimmitt Jim Cow

Springlake Wolverines Hold Off Memphis Tornadoes 21–20 Thriller

Springlake Wolverines edged the Memphis Tornadoes 21 20 on Friday night. Cary Latham booted the deciding extra point after a late 42 second drive. Jerry Bean had a 72 yard first quarter TD run, and Wayne Sweatt and Bridges boosted Memphis with 48 and 38 yard TD plays.

Springlake Springlake Wolverines Memphis Tornadoes Cary Latham Jerry Bean Latham Memphis James Watts Wayne Sweatt Tornadoes Sweatt Jackie Bridges Wolverines Bean Bridges

Sundown Rolls Past Morton’s Indians 20-0

Sundown Roughnecks defeated Morton’s Indians 20-0 to notch their fourth win. Sundown gained 282 yards while Morton’s net 181. Halfbacks Huffman and Morgan scored in the first period on 5 and 22 yard runs. Phillips added a second quarter TD from the three and conversion try failed.

Sundown

Eunice Cardinals Overtake Lovington In Rim-Rocker

The Eunice Cardinals beat Lovington 33 to 26 in a Friday night Class B New Mexico state contest. Bobby Calhoun scored two first half touchdowns for Eunice, with Tommy Gruber adding the extra point. Lovington’s Randy Beard and Ted Bevers produced early scoring, and Bevers tied the game before Eunice pulled ahead 20-13 at halftime.

Lovington Eunice Cardinals New Mexico Lovington Wildcats Cardinals Bobby Calhoun Eunice Tommy Gruber Randy Beard Steve Bridgforth Calhoun Levington Ted Bevers Bridgforth Gruber Ronnie Westbrooks

Slaton Trims Atkins in eighth grade football clash

Slaton defeated Atkins 8-6 on Friday as Richard Englestead scored a rushing touchdown and Mick ey Barrera added a two point conversion for the winners. Phil Adams scored Atkins lone touchdown. Both teams moved to 1-2 on the season.

Slaton Atkins Slaton Atkins Richard Englestead Mickey Barrera Phil Adams

Indian Wells to host second annual baseball celebrity tourney

Palm Springs California site Indian Wells Country Club will host the second annual baseball celebrity golf tournament from Oct. 18 through Oct. 21. Renowned players from major leagues compete in a charity event with proceeds aiding youth sports programs.

Palm Springs Calif UPID Indian Wells Country Club

Portales Edges Farwell In Narrow 7-6 Battle

Portales quarterback Roger Sowder kicked the winning extra point after Ram halfback Larry Ward scored a late touchdown to defeat the visiting Farwell Steers 7-6. Jerry Field opened scoring for Farwell, with Portales responding in a defensive game marked by Drexel Douglas and Johnny Howl. The victory improves Portales to 4-1, while Farwell sits at 2-2-1.

Portales Roger Sowder Ram Larry Ward Farwell Steers Steers Jerry Field Rams Jerry Herrington Rockey Cooper Farwell Drexel Douglas Johnny Howl

Walter Hagen Captures Five PGA Championships

Walter Hagen won five PGA championships between 1921 and 1927, establishing himself as a dominant figure in early professional golf and shaping the era's competitive landscape.

Walter Hagen

Parkers Horned Frogs In Headline SWC Clash At Fort Worth Tonight

Arkansas and Texas Christian collide in Fort Worth in a tight SWC showdown as the Frogs seek an upset over the Razorbacks after Kansas 6 3 and a close loss to Miami 21 20.

Parkers Horned Frogs Fort Worth Texas Longhorns Tulane Arkansas Texas Christian Darrell Royal Green Wave Austin TCU Razorbacks Frogs Kansas Miami

Crosbyton Chiefs Romp Slaton 22-0 on the Road

Crosbyton Chiefs defeated Slaton Tigers 22 to 0 on Slaton field. Rickey Edwards rushed 72 yards for a first quarter TD and added a 13 yard scamper. Crosbyton outgained Slaton 208 to 165 yards with three Slaton fumbles.

Chiefs Slaton Edwards Crosbyton Tiger Travis Sursa Jodie Ogle Tigers

Amherst Bulldogs roll past Lazbuddie 36 to 8 in Friday night game

Amherst Bulldogs defeated Lazbuddie Longhorns 36 8 as Sherrill scored a 45 yard TD and two more later. Pigg kicked multiple extra points and Huis tadler added a late score to seal the win for Amherst. Lazbuddie threatened only in the final period.

Lazbuddie Gary Sherrill Roy Edwards Bothy Hodges Ronnie Smith Gary Pigg Amherst Bulldogs Lazbuddie Longhorns Terry Darling South Plains Bulldogs Longhorns Sherrill Pigg Edwards Heodees Darling Smith Amherst Guy Huistadler

Rochester Rallies To Tie Matador In Tight Friday Game

Rochester and Matador battled to a 14-14 tie as Rochester’s 92 yard strike and late score kept both teams unbeaten. Matador moves to 3-0-1, Rochester to 2-0-2. Gary Lancaster added key TDs and extra points for Matador.

Rochester Matador

New Deal Lions Triumph 36 0 over New Home

New Deal Coaches praised a strong offensive display as Randy Peeples not only scored two touchdowns but also added a passing two point conversion. Ricky Barrington Ronnie Haggard and Andy Villarreal each crossed the goal line for scores while Jimmy Barrington Clifford Rieken and Mike Heald added two point conversions to seal the 36-0 victory.

NEW Deal Lions Randy Peeples Ricky Barrington Ronnie Haggard Andy Villarreal Jimmy Barrington Clifford Rieken Mike Heald

Klondike Beats Dawson 34-12 in Division 2-B Game

Klondike defeats Dawson 34 to 12 in district 2-B football action. Airhart connects with J Snyder on a 50 yard score and runs for a TD. Ef Douglas adds a 10 yard scoring run, Airhart also converts. Jay Coenler singles out a safety, Douglas-to-Snyder passes cap Klondike scoring. Dawson’s Chief Haynes scores a 30 yard run and Mike Jones 20 yard reception.

Airhart J. Snyder Ef. Douglas Jay Coenler Douglas Snyder Klondike Chief Haynes Dawson Mike Jones

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