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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1961

Page

8

Cowboys blank Vikings 28 to 0 in NFL clash

Dallas Cowboys beat Minnesota Vikings 28 0 to stay tied for first in the Eastern Division. Don Meredith and Eddie LeBaron combined for multiple TD passes while Amos Merrell Perkins Nor Don Perkins ran in a score. Attendance 30 070.

Paul Minneapolis Dallas Cowboys Don Meredith Eddie LeBaron Minnesota Vikings Meredith LeBaron Amos Mersh Don Perkins Dallas Cowboys Minnesota Perkins

Unbeaten List Dwindles As Texas Schools Climb In Class

The Texas high school football season nears halfway with Ysleta, Odessa Permian, and Corpus Christi Miller rising in AAAA while Belton and Del Rio gain in AAA. Permian suffered a playoff upset last year as teams like Brady and San Antonio Edison push for top standings.

United Press International Ysleta High Odessa Permian Corpus Christi Milior Belton del Rio Aaa Texas Ysleta Permian Mars Sr Gon Paso Iro Pern Rs Press Imp Abilene Muller Khoekest Permaithe Ned Belton Brady Avi Borger Galveston Jefferson San Antonio Edison Baytown Hurst-Euless Mesquite Jess Worth Castleherry Carthage

Bears Upset Lions To Seize Tie In NFL Division

Chicago Bears stun the Detroit Lions 24 17 as Billy Wade throws two touchdowns and Willie Gatmor runs for another. Pat Studstil helps Detroit gain a 17 0 lead before Chicago scores three touchdowns in the fourth to claim the victory and move into a share of the league lead.

Detroit Billy Wade Willie Gatmore Chicago Beairs Detroit Lions Wigard Pat Studstil Lions Wade Los Angeles Galamore Sear Bears Nick Prtrosante Segard Mise Dutkie Roger Leclese

Giants Crush Cards in Slugfest Showdown

New York report describes a high scoring game where the Giants overpower the Cards. Key plays include a risky quarterback change and standout moments boosting the Giants to a decisive victory.

Texans Take Early Lead in AFL Showdown at Denver

Texans lead early as Denver Oilers struggle in the first half. Final mentions suggest a blowout with Denver facing a heavy defeat and ongoing AFL context, including defensive plays and turnovers shaping the game.

End Zone Safety Highlights Wild Football Half

A chaotic game segment features a safety after a punt roll out of the end zone, a 44 yard pass, and early kicking exchanges. The drive includes a Webster run, a recovered fumble, and an 80 yard pass in a sequence with Summerall kicks and a field goal later in the stanza.

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Lat s blasted by gers 35 to 0

A football game detail shows a lopsided 35 to 0 loss for the Lat team against the Gers. The account cites a strong defense and multiple scoring plays, including Waters and Owens connections, early in the game and a halftime margin.

Browns Rally to Defeat Redskins 31-7 in Strong Showing

Browns overpower Redskins 31-7 as Mitchell shines with two touchdowns and a 52 yard sprint. Osborne connects with Snead for a first half score before Cleveland surges, with Plummer and Green contributing on key yardage.

Cleveland Browns Bobby Mitchell Milt Plum Washington Redskins Cleveland Mitchell Browns Washington Joe Krakowski Esate Redskins

Packers Dominate Ravens 45-7 Behind Hornung Scoring

Green Bay crushed Baltimore 45-7 as Paul Hornung scored 23 points on four touchdowns, a field goal, and six extra points. He added 181 yards on 14 carries with a 54 yard TD dash, while the Packers’ defense forced turnovers to seal the win.

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Eagles Rally Past Steelers After Fourth Quarter Kickoff Return

Tim Brown returned a fourth quarter kickoff 84 yards setting up a touchdown lifting the Philadelphia Eagles to a 21 16 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Jurgensen threw two touchdown passes to Retzlaff as Philadelphia erased a 14 point Pittsburgh lead. Brown’s late burst helped secure the win before a sellout crowd.

Philadelphia UPI Timmy Brown Philadelphia Eagles Pittsburgh Steelers Brown Cleveland Browns Rudy Bukich Buddy Dial Pittsburgh Len Burnett Ando Sonny Jurgensen Peter Retzlaff Steelers Bobby Layne Eagles

Arkansas Faces Baylor After Big Conference Clash

Arkansas hammered Texas Christian 28 3 to stay tied for the Southwest Conference lead with Texas and Texas A M. Texas beat Texas Tech 38 47 as Baylor looms for a top two clash in a pivotal week in conference play.

Harold V. Ratliff Associated Press Arkansas Razorbacks Texas Christian Texas Texas A&m Baylor Aggies Texas Tech AGM Longhorns Washington State Southern Methodist Air Force Academy John Richey Richey Methodists Kansas State Mississippi Tulsa Razorsacks George McKinney Jim Saxton Air Force Oklahoma Dallas Ric Florida Teaue Washington Air Tre “Academy Aylor Wwaea Nighecontt Te Tech Lubbock Texan Va Oneoma Texas Abbe Antonio Rice Houston Tosi Walscor i Jerry Cok Teen Nine Trane Jorge Mckininey

Scottish farmer wins Grand Prix of the United States race

Scott ish farmer Troms Diekind led on the 17th lap of the 24 mile Grand Prix of the United States. Tony Brooks of Britain finished behind. Stirling Moss and Jack Brabham dropped out with mechanical troubles while Ireland in a Lotus was pulled in 2 hours 14 minutes 45 seconds for the Watkins Glen event.

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West Texas Falls After Pedro Paces Buffs Pastime

Pedro, the nation's leading scorer, rushed for 159 yards and scored three touchdowns but West Texas State lost 41 34 to Wichita. Arizona State and West Texas still lead the Border Conference standings amid other league results. Texas Western and New Mexico State also played. Canyon title implications loom with ASU versus West Texas next.

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Hitchcock Named Orioles Manager for Next Season

Cincinnati report says former Milwaukee player and coach Walter Hitchcock will manage the Baltimore Orioles on a one year contract. An informed United Press International source says official announcments will come at a Baltimore press conference tonight. Hitchcock replaces Paul Pile and is linked to a sale value around 22 506 dollars.

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