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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1971
Page
9
Alvin Williams rushed for 82 yards and a touchdown leading Anton to a district win. Teammate Stockdale added 17 rushing yards and a passing TD as Olton defeated Lite TeCeld in a hard fought 7 point victory.
Oklahoma surged to second in the AP college football poll after routing Texas 48-27. Nebraska held top after a 36-0 win over Missouri as Michigan moved to third with a win over Michigan State. Alabama rose to fourth. Auburn stayed fifth after beating Southern Mississippi. Notre Dame moved to seventh with a 17-0 win over Miami. Arizona State climbed to 10th by beating Colorado State.
Dallas recovered five New York fumbles and Craig Morton came off the bench to throw a 48 yard TD pass to Bob Hayes, lifting the Cowboys to a 20-13 win over the Giants. Dallas moves to 2-2 while Washington sits 4-0 atop the NFC East.
The Atlanta Hawks put Pete Maravich on the injury list after mononucleosis sidelined him during preseason. Hawks president Bob Cousins said tests are negative and he will begin workouts next week, aiming to play against the New York Knicks on October 27. Maravich is recovering in his Atlanta apartment after hospital discharge.
The NCAA faces a court challenge over restricting football telecasts in Tulsa. Oklahoma President Dr. Paul Sharp and NCAA representative Te Hanson were subpoenaed to appear before Judge Robert Simms as the case questions sanctions and live TV rights for the Texas-Oklahoma game amid cable system implications.
The United Press ranks top college football teams with Arkansas Washington Florida State and Ohio State noted among leaders. A stray line about praying mantises mentions 10 varieties in the US and 1,500 worldwide, with sizes up to 6.5 inches.
Texas Tech coach Bill Carlen defends fans after boos aimed at Napper at a A&M game. He recalls a crying player and condemns the hostile crowd while urging better recruiting and fan support. Carlen criticizes boorish reaction, cites Boston College game as upcoming test. Reaction among attendees is mixed with some apologetic and others resentful.
Saskatchewan Roughriders beat the Calgary Stampeders 24 to 17 to close within two points of first place in the Western Conference. Jack Abendschan kicked three field goals in the victory, with a rematch set for October 17 that could decide the regular-season West title.
Texas coach Darrell Royal said the Longhorns will limp to Little Rock to play Arkansas after a 49 27 loss to Oklahoma. Eddie Phillips and Donnie Wigginton will miss the Arkansas game leaving Rob Riviere to start with Mike McCulloch backing up. Joe Ferguson praised as the area’s best passer.
The article discusses Charley Napper's pivotal role for the Raiders this season amid coach Jim Carlen's controversial remarks. It notes Napper's limitations among three quarterbacks but suggests the team can fill gaps with continued success and fan scrutiny.
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