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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1962

Page

15

Top ranked Class A teams stay unbeaten at midway point

United Press International lists New London as top in Class A with 22 other undefeated programs at the halfway mark. Louise falls from the perfect ranks after a loss to Weimar, while Alvarado, Hardin, Poth also exit the unbeatens after defeats by Midlothian, Warren, and George West respectively.

United Press New London United Press International Louise Weimar Alvarado Midlothian Hardin Warren Poth George West

Class A Schedule by Districts For Fall Season

The Class A slate lists district games across Texas and nearby areas with dozens of matchups. District and non district games include Maude at Sanford Fritch Lefers at Grover Panhandle at White Deer and many more noting cross state teams and venues.

Maude Sanford-Fritch Lefers Grover Panhandle White Deer Stratter Boise City Okla Sunray Canadian Wheeler Shamrock Memphis Wellington Price College Springiake Amherst Joshyton Hare Genter Kress Happy Jenship Qndan

Hard-luck seasons plague Anson Meadow squads in district play

Anson CAA squad loses five players to injuries this season while Meadow Bronchos battle a string of sidelined backs. Meadow led by John Blake shone in a 31-8 loss to Bovina with Blake’s 17 tackles and goal line stand. Other notes cover coaching moves, standout players and recruiting drift at NMMI for John Arnold.

Anson District Gaa Meadow Bovina Don Carroll Dawin Hester Gary Holland Blake

STATS BETTER THIS YEAR Individuals Shine In SWC

In the SWC race Arkansas quarterbacks and Razorbacks lead in offense with Billy Moore atop scoring and total offense, while Walter McReynolds and Jerry Lamb push passing and receiving marks. Sophomore Larry Thomas tops punting as Arkansas dominates top rushing and scorer lists. Texas, Rice, and TCU also figure in the stat line. Casey Stengel note added about his 1912 debut with the Dodgers.

Arkansas Billy Moore Moore Saxton Jerry Cook Texas Sonny Gibbs Walter McReynolds Rice Jerry Lamb Ark Ansas Larry Thomas TCU McReynolds Gibbs Lamb Tech Babe Witucki Thomas Ernie Kay Harold Morgan SMU Cardinal White Sea Koore David Parks T. Tech George Hargett A&m SA Ken ‘Nix Ronne Goodwin Bayin Eilly Gannon James Ingram Baytor Ken McLean A&m Pots Garry Thomas Tou Og Emily Moore Bini Kay Tenas Royqain Jere Conk Texan Tommy Moore Jesse Branch Jearing Thomas Jim Tauver Richard Mahan Pay Peane Clen Fleming Thomas McKnelly Arksas

Idalou Leads in Area High School Football Polls

The top rankings shift as Wink moves to first in Class A after Seagraves loses to Stanton. Dumas holds Class AAA, Denver City leads AA, and Matador stays top in B as Idalou rises to ahead of Seagraves with Plains and Crosbyton climbing in the lower ranks. Several teams move within the top 10 while others drop or enter the list.

Avalanche-Journal Wink Seagraves Stanton McCamey Dumas Denver City Matador Rochester Idalou Seargraves Eagles Plains Crosbyton Petersburg Farwell Portales Sundown O'Donnell Kress Sudan Larbuddie Vega Sanford-Fritch Meadow Bovina Muleshoe Crane Whiteface Levelland Brownfield Morton Abernathy Floydada Dimmitt Lamesa Seminole Sweetwater Snyder Lake View Perryton Littlefield Tulsa Lockney Wee Aee Canyon Beeee Pee Tee Teenie Patbace Shundown Sean Er Ne Springlake Eee Eee Happy Whitharral Aes Adbeast Caney Anton Stabe Tee Turkey New Deal Eres Amherst

Wrestlers Clash in Double Main at Fair Park Coliseum

Promoter Nick Roberts brings a two main event card at Fair Park Colosseum with Fritz Von Erich versus Cowboy Bob Ellis in the final bout and Dory Funk with Ricky Romero facing the Dalton Brothers. Joe Scarpello battles Killer Karl Kox as the third card opener.

Nick Roberts Fair Park Colseum Arena Fritz von Erich Cowboy Bob Ellis Dory Funk Ricky Romero Dalton Brothers Jack and Jim Joltin Joe Scarpello Karl Kox Mr. Kleen Gypsy Riviano Poncho Pico Tito Carreon Ellis Cowboy San Angelo Thereferee Kleen Roberts Daltons Funk Romero

Ohio State Votes to Participate in Rose Bowl

Ohio State University faculty council approved a policy to play in the Rose Bowl so long as a formal Big Ten Athletic Association contract is in effect. The 36 to 20 vote reverses last season’s stance and comes as OSU heads toward another Big Ten title bid.

Columbus Ohio Ohio State University University Athletic Council Big Ten Athletic Association of Western Universities OSU Ifans Buckeye Buckeyes

Hofmann Caught After Coast Trip

Michael A. Hofmann, 38, ticket manager for the Baltimore Colts since last November, was arrested by FBI agents at his home on a charge of fleeing with $5000 in stolen money. Colts say tickets involved may exceed $100,000 and $20,350 was turned over by Mrs. Hofmann. Hofmann vanished September 10 during an audit, with over 500 duplicated ticket sales uncovered. he had traveled to San Francisco, Reno and Chicago.

Baltimore Michael A. Hofmann Baltimore Colts FBI Hofmann Colts San Francisco Reno Chicago

Rice Owls Coach Seeks Bolstered Ground Game

Rice Owls coach Jess Neely said he was unhappy with the run game as he evaluated a sophomore-heavy backfield amid criticism after last Saturday's 18-7 defeat to Penn State. He worked the team on all phases of the ground attack during Tuesday session.

Houston Rice Owls Jess Neely Neely Penn State Owls

Gymkhana Event by South Plains Sports Car Club

A regional gymkhana sponsored by the South Plains Sports Car Club starts with 10 a.m. registration Sunday at Reese Air Force Base. Prizes include first through third dash plaques and an overall top performance trophy. Five classes including a women’s division compete. sponsors are Montgomery Ward, Lubbock Import Motors, Tom's Garage, Jet Super Service, and Oakwood Lanes. Information from Mrs. Jean Pearson.

South Plains Sports Car Club Reese Air Force Base Wayne Hardin Montgomery Ward Lubbock Import Motors Tom’s Garage Jet Super Service Oakwood Lanes Jean Pearson Mitchell Blvd Reese Village Hurlwood

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