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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1963

Page

8

Unbeaten Texas high school teams list updated

The Associated Press notes 76 teams remain undefeated as conference play opens across Texas. Top contenders include Corpus Christi Carroll, San Antonio Brackenridge, Midland, Amarillo Tascosa, Dallas districts, and Hallsville. Class AAAA leading unit Big Spring and others hold status alongside numerous AA and A schools with notable wins altering rankings.

Associated Press Texas Corpus Christi Miler San Angelo Port Arthur Denver City Albany Miller Odessa Permian San Antonio Brackenridge Rhampion Dumas Carlsbad N.M Denver Ity Littlefield Big Spring Midland Amarillo Tascosa South Oak Cliff Richardson Tyler Lee Houston Lee Galena Park Corpus Christi Carroll San Antonio Highlands San Antonio Lee Phillips Graham Corsicana Ennis Silsibee Victor Lamar Consolidated LaMarque Austin Lanier Gates iVille Lampasas Gonzales South San Antonio

Tech Wins Narrow 10-0 Against Aggies in Ground Battle

Tech dominated on the ground, outrushing Texas A&M 176 to 84 as Leo Lowery, John Carrell, John Porter and Jerry Don Balch starred on defense. Parkes recovered a key fumbled ball after a Crippled pass attempt to keep the Raiders ahead. King praised Tech’s line despite being outweighed by nearly 19 pounds per man and the Raiders ran out the clock for the win.

Page One Aggies Leo Lowery Jim Linnstaedter Parks Tech Raiders King A&m Lowrey John Carrell John Porter Jerry Don Balch Raider

Oklahoma fullback drives team into opponent territory

The article notes the fullback Ray gaining yardage into enemy territory with long punts as he earns a reputation as a hard luck player in the Southwest Conference. It recalls knee and ankle injuries last year against SMU that caused him to miss a full game and part of another. Bob Noonan and Bob Crouch filled in punting duties. Noonan is not with the team this year while Crouch remains active in track and available to punt. Geneva Swiss ski clothing market mention adds a separate note.

Oklahoma Ray Southern Methodist Bob Noonan Bob Crouch Roy Hut Noonan Crouch

Koy Lost By Texas Kicker Out For Oklahoma Clash

Gloom surrounds the UT program as Ernie Koy suffers a shoulder separation in Saturday night’s 34 7 win over Oklahoma State. Trainers expect a three to four week absence, delaying his return from conditioning work and leaving Texas to face No 1 ranked Oklahoma.

Johnson Stars Cardinals Humiliate Minnesota 56 14

Charley Johnson and Sonny Randle powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 56 14 win over Minnesota. Johnson threw for 301 yards with 16 of 25 completions and connected with Randle on 21 and 68 yard TD passes. Bills and Triplett added scores as Minnesota’s defense faltered and Tarkenton was held in check.

ST. Paul - Minneapolis UPI Charley Johnson Sonny Randle St. Louis Cardinals Minnesota Vikings Randle Johnson Buddy Humphrey Bill Triplett Cards Cardinals Minnesota Fran Tarkenton Vikings Tommy Mason Bill Thornton John Lymank St. Louis Larry Wilson Triplett Randic

Lions defeat 49ers in coach Christiansen debut

Detroit Lions topple San Francisco 49ers 26 3 as Tom Watkins and Milt Plum lead two quick first half scores. Morrall and Barr connect on a 2 yard TD, Watkins dominates special teams with a 90 yard punt return and a record 185 yard punt return season.

Detroit Detroit Lions Jack Christiansen San Francisco 49Ers Christiansen Tommy Watkins Lions Morrall Watkins Tommy Davis Lion Milt Plum Terry Barr Wayne Walker Plums Gail Cogdill San Francisco Davis

Yacht Neophyte With All-Girl Crew Reaches Tahiti

The 45-foot ketch Neophyte with a male skipper and four female crew members has arrived in Tahiti, Coast Guard said. Skipper Lee Quinn and the crew left Hilo on Aug 27 bound for the Marquesas en route to Tahiti, after a prior voyage last December with a different all-girl crew.

Honolulu API Tahiti Coast Guard South Pacific Lee Quinn Hilo Hawaii Marquesas Islands San Francisco South Seas

Alarm blasts hit Liverpool as power plant explodes

Police flooded with calls as burglar alarms rang citywide after an explosion at a power station. A new trains tornado blew up and firemen battled a blaze for about an hour to bring it under control.

Liverpool England UPD

Hill leads Eagles to 24-21 win over Cowboys

King Hill stepped in for the injured Sonny Jurges to spark Philadelphia as Dallas remained winless. Hill connected on an 80 yard pass to Timmy Brown to end the scoreless period and later threw a six yard TD to Clarence Peaks, giving the Eagles the victory.

Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys Howton Philadelphia Don Burrough Irv Cross Dave Lievd Eagles UPI King Hill Sonny Jurges Hill Timmy Brown Clarence Peaks Cowboys Bill Howton Amos March Don Bishop Jerry Tubbs Amos Bullocks Dallas Timmy Bresen Brown Lee Roy Jordan Tver Sam Baker Pete Retzlaff

Southland Teams Post First Winning Week in Conference Play

Southland Conference clubs finished with more wins than losses for the first time, as Lamar Tech defeated Trinity 20 18, Abilene Christian beat Hardin-Simmons 21 7, and Arkansas State routed St Mary of Kansas 68 7. Upcoming games feature Abilene Christian vs Northwest Louisiana, Arlington State vs Southeastern Louisiana, Lamar Tech vs Stephen F Austin, and Trinity vs New Mexico State.

Associated Freas Lamar Tech Trinity Abilene Christian Hardin- Simmons Arkansas State St. Mary of Kansas Arlington State Sam Houston State Northwest Louisiana Hammond Southeastern Louisiana Stephen F. Austin Beaumont New Mexico State San Antonio United Press International West Texas Texas Western Abilene Christan Austin College Corpus Christ Ali Hardin-Simmons Texas Lutheran McMurry Houston Tarleton State Corpus Christi University of Mexico Mississipp Texas Arizona Tucson Arizona State Hardin - Simmmons Tempe ACC Wichita Lousiana Abilene Ariington Southeast Louisiana Lamar Techs Austin Trinity New Mexico State Tarleton-Texas Laitheran Stephenville San Marcos

Emperor Selassie Visits Hospital to Thank Staff

Emperor Haile Selassie toured the Neurological Institute of Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York to thank staff for saving his granddaughter Aida Desta Segum after brain surgery. He received a silver plate from the staff and praised the granddaughter's health as a precious gift.

New York Haile Selassie of Ethiopia Neurological Institute of Columbia- Presbyterian Medical Center Aida Desta Segum

Packers Rout Rams 42 10 Behind Adderley TD Return

Green Bay defeats Los Angeles 42 to 10 as Herb Adderley returns the opening kickoff 98 yards. Bart Starr throws three TD passes, Jim Taylor scores twice, and the Packers extend their win streak to three. Rams suffer seventh straight loss.

Green Bay Wis Rams Zeke Bratkowski Pervis Atkins Danny Villanueva Taylor Scorter Los Angeles

Kentucky Rifle Team Seen As Unbeatable

FRANKFORT AP says the Kentucky long rifle team appears unbeatable in the second Long Rifle Shootout at Barbourville during the Daniel Boone Festival. Col. George M. Chinn notes Kentucky holds a 115 shot lead into the final match and relies on home-state windage knowledge.

Frankfort Pennsylvania Kentucky Barbourville George M. Chinn Kentucky Historical Society Chinn

TCU Assistant Loses Appendix After Arkansas Loss

Vernon Hallbeck, TCU assistant coach and offensive line tutor, had his appendix removed after a Sunday hospital visit following the 18-3 defeat at Arkansas. He was reported in satisfactory condition and underwent surgery about 12 hours later.

Fort Worth University of Arkansas TCU Vernon Hallbeck Harris Hospital Hallbeck Fayetteville Arkansas

Bears rally past Colts for fifth straight win

Chicago Bears pull off a come from behind victory over Baltimore 13 10 to extend their unbeaten streak. Quarterback Bukich leads late drive after Wade struggles hitting five of 21 passes. Bull and Morris connect for a 44 yard touchdown run and LeClerc adds a late field goal.

Chicago UPI Rudy Bu Kich Bill Wade Baltimore Bukich John Farrington Bears Roger LeClerc

Giants Rally Past Redskins 24 14 in D C Stadium clash

New York quarterback Y A Tittle sparked a 98 yard drive for the clinching touchdown as the Giants beat the Washington Redskins 24 14 before nearly 50 000 at D C Stadium. Tittle threw three TD passes and hit Joe Walton for a late insurance score while Del Shofner and Walton had early scores. Detroit 1440 57 26 San Francisco 03 00 3 x

Washington UPI Y. A. Tittle New York Giants Washington Redskins Bald Eagle Redskins D.C Pat Richter Tittle del Shofner Walton Don Chandler Billy Barnes Don Bosseler Snead Bobby Mitchell Bosseler Bill Anderson Detroit San Francisco

Medical support helps Dodgers and Yankees in 1963 World Series

Doctors, medications, and protective gear aided key players across both teams. Dodgers stars Sandy Koufax Tommy Davis Maury Wills benefited from medical care while Yankees relied on Mickey Mantle Roger Maris and Whitey Ford to stay in action amid injuries and surgeries shaping the series.

Steve Snider NEW York UPI Los Angeles Dodgers New York Yankees Walt Alston Dodgers Sandy Koufax Tommy Davis Maury Wills Yankee Ralph Houk Alston Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Whitey Ford John McGraw Baltimore Orioles Sandy Koufax Ron Petranoski Johnny Podres Yankees Wills Ken McMullen Frank Howard John Roseboro Phil Linz Mantle Ford Maris Ben Caseys Dr. Kildares

Lone Star teams open conference play in Texas A and I

Texas A and I led Lone Star Conference action as defenses held firm. Texas A and I defeated Howard Payne 27 to 12 for a third straight win. Sul Ross fell to Southwest Texas State 97 to 0 after a rough start. Sam Houston beat Arlington State 34 to 28. East Texas State tied Southeast Louisiana 13 to 13. S F Austin was idle.

United Press International Texas A Southwest Texas State Lone Star Southeast Louisiana Lions S. F. Austin

Russia May Soon Get Accounting Machines

A. Olivetti, head of the Italian firm that makes accounting machines, met with Alexei Kosygin in Moscow. Italian sources say Olivetti is interested in selling accounting machines to the Soviet Union, replacing the abacus on wires in many workplaces.

Russia Moscow Soviet Union A. Olivetti Alexi Kosygin Olivetti

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