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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1957
Page
8
Monterey’s Plainsmen under coach Bill DuBosé edged Borger 14-7 for their first win of the season after four straight losses. Youth in the lineup and only two seniors starting help explain a slow start, while Westerners miss a stronger Abilene squad.
Jim Wiggins scored three touchdowns to lead Oklahoma State past Tulsa 28-13 before 20,000 fans in Stillwater. Sperger added a yard TD, and Tulsa’s Gary Schoolcraft returned a deflected pass 65 yards for a Tulsa score amid a contested game.
In Tempe on October 12 Arizona State's backfield trio led a 35-26 Border Conference win over Hardin-Simmons. Belland scored twice, Mulgado added a punt return TD and all extra points, Burton ran for 105 yards and the nation’s rushing lead with 12 yard TD, while defense dominated at times.
Monty Stickles the sophomore end drilled a 32 yard field goal with six minutes left as Notre Dame rallied from a late deficit to upset Army 23 21 at Municipal Stadium. Frank Geremia and Nick Pietrosante helped spark the Irish comeback after Army led 21 9 entering the final period. The kick capped a dramatic two minute surge and made Stickles a game hero in Notre Dame’s 24th win against Army.
Colorado outscored Arizona 34 to 14 with Rob Stransky leading the charge in the first half. The standout half performance helped the Buffaloes build a commanding lead before 19,500 fans in Boulder. Stransky, listed at six feet and 180 pounds, totaled 19 first-half points.
Rob ert Baker kicked a 10 yard field goal in the final minutes to lift McMurry over Texas Lutheran 9-7 in Seguin Texas. McMurry led 9-0 after a first quarter TD by Tommy Mc Adams and the late field goal sealed the win as Texas Lutheran fell short in the final drive.
Six clubs on the South Plains stay undefeated after Friday games as Dalhart Morton and Lubbock area teams stumble. Farwell beat Lubbock Larr buddie 40 0 while Perryton defeated Dalhart 28 25 and Ralls topped Morton 13 7. Other leaders include Lockney McCamey Sundown Frenship and Plainview with New Home earning its first win.
Abilene pursues an all time Texas schoolboy football win mark as they face Waco on Friday night. The thrice state AAAA champions ride a 42 game winning streak and seek one more victory to tie Hull Cassetta’s record.
In heavy rain and occasional snow, Long Beach State College of California beat Arizona State College at Flagstaff 7 to 6 in the final seconds. Ron Cote scored ASU’s touchdown, but John Pembrook connected with Bob Pinkerton in the end zone and Bob Voorhis added the winning extra point as time expired.
Senior halfbacks Leroy Reed and Billy Lott spearheaded Mississippi’s ground attack as the Rebels defeated Vanderbilt 28 to 0 in Nashville. After a 7-0 halftime lead, Mississippi pulled away in the final two quarters, boosting their undefeated record and covering a 10-point pregame spread.
West Texas State Buffs trailed Trinity Tigers 20 20 entering the final period. A decisive 81 yard drive on the ground led to a two yard TD by Fullback Charlie Sanders and an 27 20 victory at Alamo Stadium. Wesley Gideon had tied the game earlier with a 14 yard dash.
Dartmouth remained undefeated with a 35 6 victory over Brown as Captain Joe Palermo from Lowell Massachusetts sparked a tight defensive effort. The Indians moved to three straight wins in Hanover.
Iowa State capitalized on three Kansas bobbles to beat Kansas 21-6 before 21,000 in Lawrence. The Cyclones scored twice in the second quarter after a Jayhawk fumble and errant pass, then added a third late in the game as Dwight Nichols capped a drive. Kansas 6 Iowa State 21.
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