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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1944

Page

4

Tulsa Triumphs 34 7 Over Texas Tech In Final Period

Tulsa's Golden Hurricane recovered from a 14-7 deficit to surge past Texas Tech 34-7 as Red Wade returned from injury to spark a decisive fourth quarter. Wade ran 67 yards for a score and linked on passes to Barney White and J R Boone for a 74-yard march that ended with a late TD. Tulsa outgained Tech 381 total yards while forcing fumbles and interceptions by the Raider defense.

Ben Funk Associated Press Tulsa, Okla Tulsa Golden Hurricane Texas Tech Red Wade Lemp Wade Felto Prewitt Luke Montgomery Tech Camp Wilson Hurricane Barney White J. R. Boone Perry Moss Wilson Floyd Lawhorn Raider G. Lewis Prewitt Lewis Montgomery

Spring In 7 To 6 Overtimes A Pale Echo

A garbled game summary mentions a comeback effort in a basketball or football context with references to a 7 to 6 score, overtime periods, and players such as Rhoades Nie. The fragment hints at a late rally and a quick drive but details are unclear and names are partially unreadable.

Bechtel Scores First as Texas Beats Oklahoma 20–0

In Dallas on October 14, Texas freshman Bobby Layne sparked a 20–0 victory over Oklahoma before 23,000 fans. Layne and Hubert Bechtel connected for Texas’ first touchdown, with Bechtel a former Lubbock High star. Layne added the extra point, while Texas tallied two more TDs in the fourth quarter to seal the win.

Harold V. Ratliff Associated Press Dallas Bobby Layne Texas Oklahoma Longhorns Derald Lebow Sooners Bechtel Layne Lebow Sandy Crow Sooner Harold Fischer Fischer Hubert Bechtel Lubbock Joe Abbey Johnny West Zeke Martin Jim Fortenberry Bell Leroy Anderson Anderson Billy Andrews Bennett Andrews

Tulane beats Rice 21 to 0 in New Orleans

Tulane's Green Wave shut out Rice Institute 21 to 0, overcoming early fumbles. Freshman Marvin McCain scored on a 1.5 yard rush, Dub Jones converted three extra points, and in the third period Harry Robinson and Jones extended Tulane's lead with two more touchdowns. Tulane piled 368 yards rushing and passing to Rice's 90 yards.

New Orleans Tulane Green Wave Rice Institute Greenies Marvin McCain Dub Jones Harry Robinson Jones Renfroe Robinson Bucky Sheffield Rice

Norman Navy Triumphs Over Arkansas 27 to 7 in Fayetteville

Norman Oklahoma Navy Zoomerbacks defeated Arkansas Razorbacks 27 to 7 in Fayetteville. Fred Enke son of Arizona University coach Fred Enke stood out by driving the first score setup and scoring a touchdown after a series of key passes. The Zoomers added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter with a thrust from Like to Eshmont and a three yard run by Roy Coble. Miller added three extra points.

Fayetteville Ark Fred Enke Arizona University Leonard Eshmont Emil Sitke Norman Okla Navy Zoomerbacks University of Arkansas Razorbacks Enke Zoomers Richmond Navy Boys Like Eshmont Roy Coble Southwest Oklahoma Coble Miller

Texas A and M Edges LSU 7-0 in Defensive Showdown

Texas A and M defeated Louisiana State 7-0 in Baton Rouge in a game dominated by defense and costly fumbles. Cadet halfback Paul Yates scored on an eight yard run in the third quarter, with Abraham adding the extra point.

Baton Rouge Texas A&m Louisiana State Paul Bubba) Yates Fort Worth Abraham

UCLA Tramples St Marys 39 to 0 in Opening Tilt

UCLA stifled St Marys College 39 0 as Johnny Roesch starred with three touchdowns in the second period. Bruins, winless entering the game, finally broke through for a decisive victory in Los Angeles.

UCLA St. Mary’s Los Angeles U.C.L.A Bruins St. Mary's College Johnny Roesch Bruin

Second AF Cops 89 To 6 Victory at Kidd Field

The Second Air Force bombed New Mexico University 89 to 6 at Kidd Field in El Paso. Dobbs returned a kickoff 92 yards for a TD and added a TD plus seven completed passes as Mag Biggs scored four times with Evans helping on a 75-yard pass play.

The Associated Press EL Paso Second Air Force New Mexico University Kidd Field Aione Colorado Springs Colo New Mexico Navy Dobbs Glenn Dobbs Tulsa Joe Medovitch Nick Susceff Mag Biggs Purdue Ray Evans Steve Lucic Illinois Biggs Willis Ryder

Navy Edges Duke 7-0 in bruising battle in Baltimore

Navy beat Duke 7-0 in a hard fought game as Duke pushed deep into Middie territory in the second half. The piece notes strong Duke drive and stout Navy lines in a tense battle that ended with Navy securing the shutout.

Navy Duke Baltimore Blue Devils Durham

Irish Hit New High In 64-0 Triumph Over Dartmouth

Notre Dame overwhelmed Dartmouth 64-0 at Fenway Park in a record scoring win. Irish runners totaled 429 yards with 18 first downs while seven players reached pay dirt including Steve Nemeth 60 yards and Nunzio Marino 53 yards. Six extra points were missed after touchdowns.

Dartmouth Bill King Associated Press Boston Notre Dame Fighting Irish New England Fenway Park Indians Hanover N. H Yale Cnet Ang Steve Nemeth Nunzio Marino Fleet Bob Kelly Elmer Angsman Joe Gasparella George Terlep

Fliers Rally To Beat Beaumont Medics In Army Game

Lubbock Army Air Field defeats William Beaumont Army Hospital El Paso 19 to 6 at Tech stadium after a slow start. Key plays include Buster Dixon’s two touchdowns and strong defense by Roy Gearling, Ray Servante, and Hubert R. Doub.

Lubbock Army Air Fliers Beaumont General Hospital Raiders el Paso Tech Stadium Lubbock Buster Dixon LAAF Hubert Doub War Department Lubbock Army Airfield William Beaumont Army Hospital Roy W. Gearling Hubert R. Doub Lubbock Army Air Field Ray Servante Servante Dixon Servantee Gearling Bennett Doub

Football Results and Scores From Various Games

A compilation of college and military base football results across multiple programs and venues. Notable scores include Tulsa 34 over Southwest Texas Tech 17, Army 68 over Pitt, Texas 20 over Oklahoma, Navy 21 Delaware 0, and Georgia Tech 27 over Auburn 6, with many other NCAA and service teams listed. Small note mentions Corsica fishwives swallowing small fish.

Associated Press Southwest Texas Tech TULSA Jene General Hospital Randolph Field SMU Texas A LSU Texas Oklahoma Norman Navy Arkansas Bleckland Air Field Ellington Field

District 1-AA Opens League Play With Westerners at Abilene

The District 1-AA schedule features the undefeated Lubbock Westerners visiting Abilene to face the Eagles in a key Saturday game. Abilene showed power by overcoming Odessa 14 to 7, rallying from a 0-7 halftime deficit with two late touchdowns.

Ard Lynch Plainview Bulldogs Sweetwater Mustang Hobbs New Mexico Brownfield Cubs Pampa Brownwood Abilene United Lubbock Westerners Abilene Eagles Eagles Odessa Bronchos Odessa Littlefield Wildcats Littlefield Muleshoe

Randolph Field overwhelms SMU in 41 to 0 rout

Randolph Field’s ex college stars dominated Southern Methodist in San Antonio, winning 41 to 0 and extending the Remblers’ undefeated run to three straight Southwest Conference victories. Bill Budley opened with a 58 yard TD and Jake Leicht added an 82 yard score. Bill Causey kicked both extra points.

San Antonio Randolph Field Southern Methodist University Ramblers Bill Budley Virginia Jake Leicht Oregon Bill Causey Air Corps

Prestigious gains noted as major teams win big

Notre Dame crushed Dartmouth 64 to 0 in Boston while Army defeated Pittsburgh 69 to 7. Penn swept William and Mary 46 to 0 and Georgia Tech beat Auburn. Navy edged Duke 7 to 0 and UNC tied Virginia 13 13 as Colgate upset Cornell 14 7.

Army Pitt Notre Dame Penn Navy North Carolina Marold Classen Associated Press New York Pennsylvania Georgia Tech Dartmouth Boston Pittsburgh William & Mary Auburn Duke North Carolina Cloudbursters Virginia Tony Minisi al Siga Duke Hal Hamberg Johnny Duda Otto Graham Cavaliers Colgate Cornell Purdue Iowa Seahawks

Army Swamps Pitt 69 To 7 In Stadium Rout

Army dominated Pittsburgh at Michie Field with a 69 to 7 victory. Cadets, led by backs such as Bob Dobbs and Glenn Davis, scored relentlessly after a lone first quarter TD while Pitt was shut down until late. Paul Richards threw late for a Pitt score.

Associated West Point Aew Michie Field Army Pittsburgh Panther Cadets Knox College Bob Dobbs Dean Sensanbaugher Glenn Davis Felix Blanchard Pitt Panthers Paul Richards

Hub Laundry Armour Lead City's Keglers

The Hub Laundry and the Armour and Company Keglers top the City Commercial Bowling league with nine wins and three losses. Lions Club eight, S. and Q. Clothiers seven, Coca Cola Bottling six, DeKalb Oilers four, Optimum Club and Meads Bakers three each. S. and Q. leads three game average at 2,674. Hub Laundry 2,638. high team single game 926. Welch leads three game average at 650. J. A. Peel high single game 246.

Hub Laundry Armour and Company Keglers Lions Club S. and Q. Clothiers Coca- Cola Bottling Company DeKalb Oilers Optimist Club Meads Bakers Laundry Boys Welch J. A. Peel

Idalou A and B Boys Edge Frenship In League Play

Idalou A beat Frenship 21 20 in a tight half after trailing 7 14 at the break. Idalou B won 26 13 as Charles May led Idalou B with strong scoring. Hill led Frenship B. Next Friday Idalou teams meet Shallowater. J N Denning coaches the boys.

Idalou Shallowater J. N. Denning

Galveston Airfield blanked Ducks in 19 to 0 rout

Galveston Airfield defeated the Bryan Airfield Ducks 19 to 0 in a one sided game. Galveston started scoreless but then surged with a fair running attack while Bryan showed little offense though some defense stood out at times.

Galveston Sinks DUCKS Galveston Galveston Airfield Bryan Airfield Bryan

SWC Set For Big Week-End Of Play With Three Tilts

The Southwest Conference schedules three league games this weekend as Texas Christian visits Texas A&M in College Station, Rice hosts SMU in Houston under lights, and Texas travels to Arkansas in Little Rock. Also, non conference matchups feature Southwestern vs Texas Tech in Lubbock and North Texas Aggies versus Second Air Force at Odessa.

Muleshoe Spring Lake Yellowjackets Sudan Orton Morton Levelland Denver City Seminole Seagraves Tahoka Bulldogs Tahoka Denver O'Donnell Eagles Lamesa Golden Tornado San Angelo Bob Cats Bobcats Meadow Plains Petersburg Matador Slaton Lubbock SWC Associated Press Texas Christian College Station Texas Aggies Rice Southern Methodist Houston Texas Little Rock Arkansas Razor Arkansas Fort Worth A and M Southrn Methodist Randolph Field Southwestern Texas Tech North Texas Aggies Second Army Air Force Odessa

SPAAF Fliers Plan Big Game at Tech Stadium

Tickets for the South Plains Army Air Field versus Lubbock Army Air Field football clash at Texas Tech Stadium Sunday Oct 22 went on sale last week with strong advance sales. LAAF will host Fort Bliss on Armistice Day Nov 11 at Tech Stadium. Tickets range 30 to 120 cents, with boxes at $1.20.

South Plaina Army Air Field Lubbock Army Air Field Texas Tech Stadium SPAAF LAAF Hilton Hotel FT. Bliss South Plains Army Air Field Fort Bliss Tech Stadium el Paso Lubbock TCU NTAC Roger Smith Rafe Nabors Texas Tech Tech Winged Commandos Ray Cagni Paul Campbell Breckenridge High School Herman Chipompa Joe Caretti Joe Eager John Stangis Ohio State Dallas Sunset High School Dallas Claude McClennehan Gene LeRoy Denison College Flash Bill Besson

Southwestern Defeats North Texas 39 to 7 in Homecoming

Southwestern University defeated North Texas Aggies 39-7 before about 1,500 fans in Georgetown on October 14. Southwestern scored three touchdowns in the first quarter and added two more in later periods. North Texas crossed late in the game after a pass placed the ball at the Southwestern one yard line.

Laaf Thomas Nickels Gearling Bennett Medics Nickels Dixon Beaumont Pike Castles Williamson James MacDonald Laaf Beaumont Southwestern North Texas Georgetown University North Texas Aggies Pirates Aggies J. D. Rogers L. Goldwin

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