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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1961

Page

12

Denver City routs Post 60 to 0 in 3A clash

Denver City roared to a 60 point win over Post as Hubbard scored three touchdowns and George Curtis added two, with Tomm y Jones totaling 108 points on the season for the Mustangs who run their record to 7-0. Post falls to 1-6 after suffering 16 first downs while Denver City piled up yardage on the ground led by Hubbard and Brewer.

Denver City Hubbard Tommy Jones Mustangs Antelope Leslie Acker Apis Stars Marion Giespecke Harind George Curtis Pat Hubbard Curtis Bobby Hunnicutt Kenneth Brewer Kim Freeman Freeman Brewer Larry Rawls Mustang Hubbard

Tech and Picadors Clash In Scrimmage Skirmish Notes

In a rugged scrimmage at the home field Tech drives to the Picadors 9 before Caveness return punt and Ridenour finishes with a touchdown and extra point. The play sees turnovers and back-and-forth advances as both teams trade punches early in the game.

Dimmitt Nab 160 Victory In Fragmented Report

Fragmented OCR text references Dimmitt Nab 160 and a victory with unclear details. Mentions Eagles and Warner, plus names like Caryn and Pare. Lacks coherent events, dates, or clear entities to assert.

Football Scores From Regions and Local Games

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Crews Sparks Anton Bulldogs Past Whitharral Panthers 14 8

Anton Bulldogs upset Whitharral Panthers in District 3B action 14 to 8. Anton relied on Anton Crews for scoring with a 1 yard TD run in the second quarter and a 10 yard TD run in the fourth. Melvin Bell added the extra point and Kenneth Polk and Terry Gage contributed. Defenders included Bob Buchanan Rob Conklin for Anton and R C Cheek Thetford and Jackie Dalrymple for Whitharral.

Whitharral Jan Crews Anton Bulldogs Whitharral Panthers Bulldogs Crews Anton Melvin Bell Kenneth Polk Terry Gage Sal Bob Buchanan Rob Conklin R. C. Cheek Ce, Thetford Jackie Dalrymple

Oilers and Patriots in 31 31 AFL stalemate at Boston

Houston Blanda kicked the decisive field goal late as the Oilers and Patriots tied 31 31 at Boston University Field. Cappelletti scored for Boston and George Blanda, in his 45th game as a starter, led Houston with two touchdowns and a late field goal attempt.

Boston Houston George Blanda Ers Tripucka al Doron Boston Pa Jyaris Boston University Blunda Blanda Gvards Mike Holovak Jackie Lee Gino Cappelletti Oller Cour

Game At Glance Boston First Downs and Yardage

Game at glance shows Boston with first downs rushing and passing yardage totals. Passing attempts and completions, interceptions, fumbles, and lost yards penalized are listed in the box score style, highlighting team rushing and passing efficiency.

Pants

Runice Tallies In Last Seconds To Topple Seagraves

Eunice defeats Seagraves as Runice scores late to win. Key plays include Faulkner’s triple and a decisive drive after the kickoff. Defenders D L Walker, Guild, Donald May anchor the unit while Seagraves’ stalwarts Angel Hernandez and Kenneth Smart resist late pressure.

Runice Seagraves Hava Pris Willard Saeed Phante Ayeaves Faulkner Petty

Necks Triumph as Sundown shutout O'Donnell game

Sundown blanked O'Donnell 12-0 in a Friday night district game. The Eagles’ standout, listed at seven feet, moved three yards in the final quarter for a second touchdown though both attempts failed. O'Donnell’s squad showed moments of effort despite the deficit.

Wdonne Donnell Eagles Funning O'Donnell Nny Fuilhaes den Leonard

Saul Scores Three Times For Surprising Kangaroos

In a high scoring Cass A game, the Kangaroos upset the Steers with Saul scoring three times. The match featured interceptions, multiple drives, and pivotal plays by Harris and Kress, concluding with Farwell and Hale Center players contributing key yardage and returns.

Saul

Tahoka Bulldogs Hold Off Slaton for Homecoming Win

Tahoka capitalized on a Slaton fumble to take an early lead and held the Tigers at the two yard line in the fourth quarter to preserve a 16 to 8 homecoming victory. Standouts included linebacker Andy Bray and quarterback Fred Hegi as Tahoka repelled Slaton’s late drive.

Tahoka Tahoka Bulldogs Slaton Tigers Bulldog Tony Spruiell Fung Bled Glenn Hopkins Fred Hegi Webber Tefertiller Steve Ball Bulldogs Hegi Hopkins Brooksie Reece J. B. Reece Tefertiller Bruce Pember Andy Bray Gregg Nowlin John George Slaten

Tulia Tops Friona 34 0 in 1-AA Opener

Tulia remains undefeated with a 34 to 0 victory over Friona in the District 1-AA opener. Caraway opened with a 20 yard run, Hooper added extra points and a 15 yard TD, Hooper booted a 12 yard score, Latham added a 27 yard Tulsa TD, and Hooper closed with a 35 yard run and kick. Chiefs’ Max Reeve and Angel Meman made strong tackles in defeat.

Friona Paul Caraway Frank Hooper Tulia Hornets Tulia Caraway Hooper Ronnie Latham Tulsa Max Reeve Angel Meman Chiefs

Ralls Handles Silverton 42 0 In Big Win

Abernathy tops Morton in district 2 AA action as Antelopes upset the undefeated Indians in a 42 0 contest. Morton struggled with a 3 of 14 passing night and fell to 5 1. Ritchey ran 29 yards for Abernathy’s first score and Edwards added two extra points.

Nathy Abernathy Tom Ritchey Randy Henson

Colorado Rolls Past Miami In Mountain State Tilt

Gale Weidener and Ted Woods sparked Colorado as they countered Miami’s two penalties and steady defense. Loren Schweninger and Jerry Hillebrand backed the drive with key runs and passes, Hillebrand booted a late field goal, and a fair catch fumble by John Baden led to Colorado sealing the win. The Hurricanes suffered a third loss of the season while Colorado kept pace in conference play.

Miami Butte Ees Colorado Gale Weitener Ted Woods Loren Schweninger Luistty Ster Schweninger Miller Bennett Hurricanes

Witt Scores Four TDs In Whiteface Homecoming Victory

Witt led Witt Beavers to a 34 6 win over Whiteface in homecoming night. He scored four touchdowns including 12 14 08 three in the first half and added a late TD. Ropesville star Ropes added two TDs and led the Beavers with 78 season points.

Ropesville South Plains Bobby Ropes Beavers Witt Larry Terry Rucker Buddy Worley Rucker Helen Howard

Abilene Ekes Out Midland In District Football Thriller

Abilene Eagles won 14 8 over Midland in a District 2AAAA game, scoring in each of the final quarters to raise their district record to 1 1. Jack Middlebrooks provided key rushing with 7 yard and 17 yard runs and extra points. Midland threatened late with a 3 yard pass to Bil Aldridge but managed only two district games and 15 first downs despite 2) yards offense.

Tech Garin Anderson Bob Black Civeness Caveness C. C. Willis Ridenour Abilene Eagles Midland Jack Middlebrooks Middlebrooks Mike Ross Montgomery King Bil Aldridge Jim Martin John Walker Gary Fultz Tommy Boyd Phil Brown Ablene

Tech-TCL Continued From Page One

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TCU Roger Gill David Rankin Fail Warley Peake Turner Lahors Raiders Frogs Secs Eles

Tech-TCU Game A1A Glance

Ruidoso defeated Fort Sumner 39 11 in a football game with listed starting lineups and reserves for both teams. The record shows player positions and numbers across offense and defense including quarterbacks linemen and backs.

Artesia Defeats Clovis 9 7 In Homecoming Thriller

Artesia Bulldogs down Clovis 9 to 7 in a 2A Friday night homecoming game. Score tied 7 7 until late in the fourth period as Artesia forced a safety and scored on a short drive. Clovis QB John Stewart connected for a TD to Leon Bauleh. Artesia’s James Johnson ran for the fourth quarter score. Also notes injury to Robert Junell after ninth grade game at Hutchinson Junior High.

Cannis Artesia Bulldogs Clovis Wildcats Hile Artest Wildcat Jim Reynolds Artesia Bulldogs James Johnson Dick Grbac Safartesin Yijnfsard John Go Stewart Leon Fyf Bauleh Gyrvards Sean Reynolds Hal Jirmy Stewart Cheto Moreno Jody Griego Jilly Robinson Robert Juncll Frank Junell Gary Avegu Methodist Hospital Robert Hutchinson

Fort Sumner tops Fort Simmer in late fourth

Conk scored on a third quarter TD and kicked a late extra point as Watley and Van kickoff returns anchored a strong night. EL Nieto connected to Jim Thurt for a long gain, Yen Don Smart added a 10 yard run for Fort Sumner, and Jim Fallis handled extra points. Nacto found Rind Paul Horner for a 19 yard Fort Simmer TD with seconds remaining and Fallis converted.

Conk Watley Cook EL Nieto Jim Thurt Yen Don Smart Fort Sumner Jim Fallis Nacto Rind Paul Horner Fort Simmer Fallis

Sandies Upset Pampa 15 14 On Late Kick Return

Kenny Hebert of Pampa roared 80 yards on a kickoff return and later connected with Butch Crossland for the two point play as the Sandies stunned Amarillo 15 14 on Friday night with 1 47 left in the game. Mike Stewiut’s 1 yard run earlier put the Harvesters ahead before Amarillo answered and Gordon Hunt scored in the fourth to retake the lead. Tidwell added the extra point after each Sandies score.

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