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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1972

Page

18

Davis Lifts Tide Past Dogs 25-7

Alabama quarterback Terry Davis sparked a 25-7 victory over Georgia in Athens. He threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to Wayne Wheeler and scored on a one-yard run as the Tide pulled away after halftime. Georgia's lone late score came on an 80-yard march capped by an 17-yard run by Jimmy Poulas.

Athens UPI Terry Davis Alabama Georgia Bulldogs Crimson Tide Wilbur Jackson Davis Tide Wayne Wheeler Georgia Jimmy Poulas Bulldog Steve Bisceglia Bill Davis Dick Conn Wheeler Johnson Andy Johnson Tulane Bulldogs

Cooney's Aerial Theft Sparks Colorado Past K State 38 17

Colorado defeats Kansas State 38 17 as Mark Cooney returns a deflected pass 69 yards for a fourth quarter TD. Buffs seize 21 3 after a strong second quarter and hold on despite K States late drives. Davis Haggerty and Cain key plays as Johnson connects with Cain for early scores.

Cooney Colorado Manhattan Kan UPTI Mark Cooney Kansas State Buffaloes Lennie Ciufo Dennis Morrison Morrison Bill Holman Don Calhoun Fred Lima Charlie Davis Ken Johnson Wildcats John Sterns Dave Specht J. V. Cain Buffs Johnson Cain Davis Steve Haggerty State Keither Brumley Bo Mathews

Auburn Nips Ole Miss in 19 13 SEC Clash

Auburn quarterback Randy Walls ran for a third quarter TD and threw for another to lift the 14th ranked Tigers to a 19 13 win over Ole Miss in Jackson. Walls connected with Tommy Gossam on a 43 yard pass and Terry Henley aided the offense while Gardner Jett added a 43 yard field goal and a safety.

Jackson, Miss UPI Randy Walls Auburn Mississippi Tigers Terry Henley Walls Tommy Gossom Gardner Jett

Fourth Down TD Lifts Oklahoma State Over Missouri 17 16

Brent Blackman threw a 54 yard touchdown on fourth down to Steve Pettes with 98 seconds left as Oklahoma State beat Missouri 17 16. Blackman also had a five yard rush for the other OSU score. Missouri capitalized on Cowboy fumbles and Greg Hill kicked three field goals.

Stillwater Okla Brent Blackman Steve Pettes Oklahoma State Missouri Blackman Cowboys Tigers Eddie Garrett Ive Osu Bill Iegler Tiger Greg Hill Hill Ziegier Alton Gerard

Lockney Seeks Freshman Opponents Thursday

Lockney plans a freshman game this Thursday and will play any class school home or away. Coach Jerry Cannon can be reached at 652 3325 or 652 2468.

Lockney Jerry Cannon

Andrews Five Mile Race Set for Saturday in Andrews

West Texas Running Club will host a five mile road race Saturday at 9 a.m. on Old Florey Road Andrews. Divisions include open and age groups 30 to 39 40 to 49 and 50 plus. Prizes awarded to top three in each division and every finisher receives a certificate. Entry fees vary by member status from 50 cents to $2. The race begins one mile north of city limits four miles from the U S 385 turnoff onto Old Fiorey Road.

Andrews West Texs Running Club Florey Road WTRC

Picadors and Shriners Aim for Big Shrine Game Crowd

The Picadors host the University of Houston Kittens in a Shrine football game at Jones Stadium with Texas Tech freshmen. The Shriners seek 35 000 fans to raise funds for orthopedic hospitals and burns institutes, after last year’s 25 124 attendance. Rufus Myers stars for the Picadors as coach Jess Stiles pushes a 2-0 record and strong line play. Tickets are 2.50 for adults 1 for students with free admission for Tech students and Youth Football League players in uniform. A mini-game between two VFL teams precedes the main event at 7 30 p.m.

Don Henry Avalanche-Journal Shriners Texas Tech Jones Stadium Picadors University of Houston Kittens TCU Fort Worth Arkansas Little Rock Jess J Stiles Rufus Myers Shoats Stiles Khiva Shrine South Plains Panhandle Texas Tech Shrine VFL

Wisconsin Tops Northwestern in Big Ten Thriller

Rufus Ferguson rushed 197 yards and broke Wisconsin career scoring mark as the Badgers rallied for a 21-14 victory over Northwestern. Trailing late, Wisconsin scored twice in 2:10 including a 51 yard pass from Rudy Steiner to Jeff Mack and a five yard Ferguson run.

Madison Wis UPI Rufus Ferguson Wisconsin Alan Ameche Badger Big Ten Northwestern Wildcats Rudy Steiner Jeff Mack

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