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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1968

Page

11

Estacado and Perryton Remain Undefeated in West Texas AAA

Estacado, ranked No. 10, rolled Levelland 69 0 to stay 4 0 in District 0 AAA while Perryton, top AAA squad, defeated Caprock 27 8 to keep a 4 0 mark. Dunbar Estacado clash looms at Lowrey Field as both teams seek to stay unbeaten in West Texas AAA.

Estacado Perryton West Texas Levelland Lone Star State Caprock Andrews Kermit Dunbar Hereford Murleshoe Peterton Carrock Kalhart Capyon Leaver City Muleshoe Peristan Luiheial Kaus Portales Muleshae Panhandle Cancod Andrews Pet Pts Monahans Nity Fort Stockton Hobbs EL Faso Austin Li Pecos Lavington Seamale McCamey Monaghans Tula Denver City Pet Pisa Bistavids Pte Trey V Duntar Jono Colorado Rity Snyder Lidhorks Lake View Slaton Sweetwater Colorado City Lamesa Brownfield Littlefield Ken Wallace Estacardo TD Park David McGinnis Benjie Kemp Larry Miller Dan Steakley Randy Parker Keaton Grubbs Colorado Vernon Pshigoda Perryto A. G. Perryman James Mosley Fistacado David McWhorter Peryston Ronald Kanner Howard Porter Kermit Iig Miami Stanley Woods Aubrey McCaiuy Sweetwater Ie

Cardinals Clinch Game as Brock Sets Series Steal Record

Lou Brock sparked a St Louis win with a leadoff homer and a triple while tying a Series steals mark at seven. Gibson dominated with 10 strikeouts in his seventh straight complete game as Detroit’s bats went quiet and fans left early. Northrup’s fourth inning homer was the lone Tigers highlight against a 13-hit Cardinal attack.

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Box Score St Louis vs Detroit Baseball Clash Highlights

St Louis and Detroit battled with scattered hits and errors as Gibson and Northrup produced key RBI. A close game ended 1 to 10 with Detroit pulling ahead late, while McLain led Detroit hitters and Maxvill sparked St Louis with offense.

Raiders Blast Boston 41-10 in AFL showdown

The Oakland Raiders overwhelmed Boston 42-10 after a 24-point third quarter to remain undefeated at 4-0. Daryle Lamonica connected with Howie Dixon for a key third quarter score as George Blanda added field goals and a late TD pass to Dave Koehler.

Oakland Oakland Raiders Boston Raiders Patriots Dennis Byrd Ed Philpott Warrren Wells Veyard Daryle Lamonica Howriett Dixon Lamonica Charlie Smith Fred Biletnikoff George Blanda Pases Dave Koeuurek

West Texas AAA Standings Summary

Miami intercepted four Houston passes including three by Davis and one by Don Pruit who relieved Davis in the third. Houston now has won one game and lost four.

Miami Houston Davis Don ‘Pruit

Rams remain undefeated with 24 10 win over 49ers

Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel accounted for a touchdown pass and a rushing score, guiding Los Angeles to a 24 10 victory at Memorial Coliseum. San Francisco, led by John Brodie before an elbow injury, stayed inRange until the late third quarter and was limited to one field goal.

Los Angeles Roman Gabriel Los Angeles Rams San Franciscoers California John Brodie Memorial Coliseum Gabriel Bernie Casey Totako Cdrise Finshed Iy Henry Rams Tommy Davis Jack Snow Tommy Mason 49Ers Nermit Alexander Brodie McNeil Ram George Mira Eoard Brave Gossett Maxie Vaughan Mira San Francisco Vardace Ode Funities Ocecess Gusath Gassett Wey Davis Oran eCossett Cossett

SWC Enacts First Visits Rule for Conference Recruiters

The Southwest Conference plans non school day visits to conference schools and a December 2 staff meeting to educate recruiters on the new rules. The move ends unlimited outside visits by member schools and aims to curb outside competition, with unanimous approval from the conference.

SWC University of Oklahoma University of Houston

Vikings rally to top Lions 24 10 in Detroit showdown

Minnesota quarterbacks Gary Cuozzo and Joe Kapp overcame injuries to lift the Vikings to a 24 10 win over Detroit. Cuozzo played with a broken left shoulder on part of a second quarter drive and Kapp returned after a head injury to help secure the game and keep Minnesota atop the NFC Central.

Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota Gary Cuozzo Joe Knapp Vikings Detroit Lions Detroit Green Bay Cuozzo Vikines Kapp Fred Cox Bull Manson Mel Farr Iaind Bill Brown Gerdett Brown Obevard Gene Washington

Vikings use injured Cuozzo to throw touchdown pass

Minnesota quarterback Gary Cuozzo, playing with a broken left shoulder, led a 50 yard drive for a second period touchdown against Detroit after starter Joe Sapp left with a concussion. Kapp returned at the start of the second half and the Vikings had only two quarterbacks available.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Cary Minnesot Gary Cuogeo Viking Detroit Cuogeo Joe Sapp Cuozzo Vikings Kapp Date Hoeckbart Ait Wisleunsint

City Scores Youth Football Action Across Local Matches

Holt's Sporting Goods defeated Sports Center 6 0 while T&L Sporting Goods beat Colts 8 0. Monterey Optimist edged Vikings 19 6 and Dr. Pepper routed Briercroft Savings 22 0. Jets topped Dolphins 6 0, Oulers shut out Bengals 26 0, Southwest Kiwanis Curtis and Bears Reese AFB 14, Lubbock Lions 14 tied Redsking 25 6

Holt's Sporting Goods Sports Center T&l Sporting Goods Colts Monterey Optimist Vikings Dr. Pepper Briercroft Savings Jets Dolphins Oulers Bengals Southwest Kiwanis Curtis &, Bears Reese Afb Lubbock Lions Redsking Ders

Stewart Wins Grand Prix at Watkins Glen

Scotland's Jackie Stewart won the 16th Grand Prix of the United States at Watkins Glen in a Matra Ford, finishing the 248 mile race in 2:20.29 at a record average speed. Dan Gurney finished fourth, John Surtees third, and Bruce McLaren sixth as Hill led the world driving standings before the race.

Watkins Glien N.Y Scotland Jackie Stewart United States Matra-Ford Lotus-Ford Graham Thy Plie- Insooo John Surtees England Ima Tlonda America Dan Gurney McLaren-Pard Stewart Hut Hill Pennis Hulme New Zealand Hill Fle Josef Siffert Switzerland Bruce McLaren Lid Ile Kim Clark Hil

King Praises Men After Battle With Aggies

Coach King lauds Matulich and backs attackers like Jackie, Butler, Freeman, King, Patterson, and Hazlewood for strong play. Winyard’s boot and Wade’s kickoff returns receive praise while punt protection struggles against a nine man rush. Wade gains yardage, Abernathy shows flashy moves, and the Texas A&M challenge looms as the toughest foe of the year.

Page One Tavus Matulich Jackie Butler Freeman Don King Mike Patterson Mark Hazlewood King Kenny Winyard Winyard Larry Alford SWC Larry Laine Wade Ted Abernathy Wade al Eves Brazos Texas A&m

Colts Take 23 7 Win Over Bears

Colts quarterback Earl Morrall threw four long TD passes and led a 23 7 victory over the injury plagued Chicago Bears. Morrall threw for 302 yards, connected with Willie Richardson John Mackey and Jimmy Orr, while Gale Sayers topped Chicago with 104 rushing yards before leaving late.

Colts Bears Baltimore Earl Morral Chicago Bears Gale Sayers Hie Morrall Willie Richardson John Mackey Jimmy Orr John Unitas Orr Larry Rakestraw Jim Dooley Virgil Carter Brigham Young Reara Catts Dawis Detroit Coal Kieas Balt Richardson Morsal Michaels Kirk Bat Mackey Ts Michaelis Wick Bait Orr Morrall Michaels Balt Orr Chaelk Bois

Packers rally in rough game with late interceptions

Packers offense sputtered as Starrle Boyd connected on a first half drive and Julhson threw 42 yard completions to Beab Lane. Van Brocklin took over for Norb Hecker and Bob Berry entered late for Minnesota ties, but Herb Adderly intercepted Berry. Jerry Kramer missed three field goals before Alor cel finally found paydirt.

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Beaumont Golfer Leads APG Meet

Beaumont golfer Robert Wolk shot 71 to lead the APG 144 hole qualifying school at Miami Dural Country Club. He was the day's lone sub par, beating 58 rookies in the frame. Claude Harmon Jr. and Robert Lockett posted one over par to vie for second.

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