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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1950

Page

14

Army Beats Michigan 27 to 6 At Yankee Stadium

Army remains unbeaten with a 27 6 victory over Michigan before 67076 fans at Yankee Stadium. Vic Pollack Al Pollard and Jack Martin scored for Army while Michigan threatened early but faltered as Bob Blaik directed Cadets with precise punts and decisive drives.

Bob Considine New York Army Michigan Yankee Stadium Wolverines Michigans Skroll Vic Pollack Linfield Pasho al Pollard Los Ageles Jack Martin Ft. Landdale Fla Riiv Bob Blaik Blaik Crossars Moscow Dufek Ortmann Neid Gamkly Gil Reich Steelton Fred Pickard Grand Rapids Pickard Elmer Tour South River N. J Ward Gil Stephenson Columbus Pollock Martin Snags Tony Momsen Toledo Pollard Ban Feldberg Dallas Harry Allis Flint Mich Michgan

Northwestern Thwarts Minnesota In Loop Football Thriller

Northwestern Wildcats overpower Minnesota 13 to 6 at Dyche Stadium in Evanston before 45 000. End Don Stonsifer ambushed the Gophers with 13 receptions for 140 yards setting a Big Ten single game record and fueling a 260 yard aerial attack that produced both Wildcats touchdowns.

Evanston Northwestern Wildcats Dyche Stadium Minnesota Gophers Don Stonsifer Dick Flowers Hield Stonsifer Stansiter Max Morris Cliff Anderson Indiana Wisconsin Yary Johnson Dick Gregory Wildcat Gregory Bernie Bierman Johnny Miller Flowers

Williams Passing Turns Tide in Notre Dame Victory

In New Orleans on October 14, Notre Dame edged Tulane 13 to 9 as Bob Williams of Baltimore led the Irish to the win with a dominant solo performance. Williams scored the decisive points and sparked a comeback that overturned an early Tulane lead.

Pat J. McDonnell New Orleans Bob Williams Baltimore, Md Notre Dame Tulane Green Wave

Anton Planning Cage Tourney

Plans are under way for the Anton Invitational basketball tournament to be held January 18 19 and 20 in the new Anton High School gym. Twenty five invitations have been mailed to Class A and B schools on the South Plains. The event includes boys and girls teams and the new gym seats 2000.

Avalanche Anton Anton High School South Plains Wayland College of Plainview University of Wichita Falls Spade Levelland Lobos Byerly Horace Byerly New Mexico State Teachers College Silver City W.D. Werlaufer

Tag Team Match Heads Mat Card in Sled Allen Area

Dory Funk teams with Don Keene to face Bob Cummings and Bully Weidner in a two out of three falls main event at Sled Allen arena Wednesday. Cummings had defeated Funk previously after a disputed call by ref Yaqui Joe. Flores vs Mischler opens the card with doors at 8 15 p m and advance tickets on sale 9 am to 5 pm.

Dory Funk Frankie Murdock Don Keene Bob Cummings Bully Weidner Sled Allen Funk Cummings Yaqui Joe Hammond Indiana Mischler Clovis

Marquette Cross Country Beats Notre Dame In Four Mile Meet

In South Bend on October 14 Marquette's cross country team defeated Notre Dame 33 to 32 on the four mile course. Marquette placed three of the first five runners and handed Notre Dame its first track defeat of the season after a win over Purdue last week.

South Bend Marquette Notre Dame Purdue

Maryland Edges Georgetown 25 14 on Late TD Drive

Maryland narrowly defeats Georgetown 25 to 14 as Jack Scarbath seals the win with a six yard touchdown run after a late fourth quarter surge. Frank Mattingly directs Georgetown scoring with a 52 yard drive and Gino Paglucia adds a short TD.

Washington Maryland Georgetown Jack Scarbath Bob Shemowski Frank Mattingly Gino Paglucia

Colorado Upsets Nebraska 28-19 in Boulder Thriller

In Boulder Colorado defeated Nebraska 28 to 19 before 25 000 fans. Colorado led through the game as Nebraska fumbled late in the final period with Bill Mueller near his own goal line and Dick Punches recovering for the winner's fourth score.

Boulder Colo Colorado Nebraska Cornhuskers Minnesota Invaders Bill Mueller Dick Punches

Aggies to Honor 1917 and 1919 Football Teams

Texas A M announces dinner at the Memorial Student Center to honor the 1917 and 1919 Aggie elevens. Coach D X Bible led both teams to undefeated untied unscored on seasons and players will be introduced between halves of the Aggie Horned Frog game at College Station.

College Station Texas A & M Aggies Texas Christian Barlow (Bones) Irvin Aggie Memorial Student Center D. X. Bible

Houston Cougars Beat Louisville 27 7 for First Win of Season

The University of Houston defeated Louisville 27 to 7 to secure its first win in four games. Fumbles and a near free-for-all marred the loosely played contest as Houston scored in each period except the third while Louisville found the end zone once in the third period.

Houston Cougars Louisville Houston University of Houston University of Louisville Cougars

Vanderbilt Downs Mississippi 20 to 14 in Nashville

Vanderbilt Commodores blend Wade’s precision passing with Jim Tabor’s power to surge past Mississippi Rebels 20 14. Wade throws six completions for 126 yards and Vanderbilt overcomes a deficit, with Tabor key on the ground as the defense holds late.

Nashville Tenn Bill Wade Jim Tabor Vanderbilt Commodores Mississippi Rebels Wade Mississippi Tabor John Dottley Commodores

Wyoming Rolls Past Utah State 40 to 7 in Logan

Wyoming defeated Utah State 40 to 7 before 12 000 fans in Logan. Non Johnson fumbled on the 15 and Eddie Talboom scored twice as Bowden Wyatt's Cowboys added three TDs in the fourth frame. Utah State's only score came on a late fourth-quarter pass to Denan Robbins.

Logan Utah Wyoming Utah State Cowboys Non Johnson Aggies Eddie Talboom Bowden Wyatt Talboom Bob Adams Denan Robbins Skyine

Stanford Staves Off Santa Clara In Tight 23 13 Win

Stanford remains unbeaten by beating Santa Clara 23 to 13 in Palo Alto. Kaplans 71 yard run set up early scores while Bronco offense matched Stanford in a hard fought game. A fumble recovery by Broderick sealed the win as Santa Clara scoreless for the final period.

Stanford Santa Clara International News Service Palo Alto Cal Stanford University Santa Clara Bronco Kaplan John Broderick Abe Dung Billi McColl Jack Kaplan Bronco Bill Risko John Pasco Broderick

Wisconsin Hands Iowa 14-0 Defeat At Home

Wisconsin defeated Iowa 14-0 before 46,333 fans in Iowa City as halfback Ed Withers made three interceptions, returning one for a first quarter touchdown and setting up a second in the final period. The Badgers dominated early and late as Iowa struggled to move the ball.

iBy International News Service Iowa City Wisconsin Iowa Badger Ed Withers Withers John Coata Bill Hutchinson

Skyline Gun Club To Award Top Marksmen Today

Skyline Gun Club will award chevrons to winners of straight run groups with a Hundred-Straight chevron for W. F. Oliver. Shooters from the South Plains area may enter at no cost. Club located on College Avenue across the Canyon straight North on the West side.

Skyline Gun Club W. F. Oliver South Plains College Avenue Canyon

Lamesa Buys New Pitcher in October Deal

The La mesa Lobos announced the conditional purchase of Les Taylor 22 from Chickasha of the Sooner State league Taylor hit 349 last season in 93 games with 121 hits 26 doubles 13 triples 19 home runs and 98 RBI He is a World War I veteran from Luf kin throws right bats right. Also conditional sale of right hand pitcher Vince Speranza to Gainesville of the Big State league was announced He pitched two shutouts for fourth place Lamesa in the first round against Pampa and five scoreless innings in the final round against Albuquerque finally beaten by the Dukes 3 2.

Avalanche Lamesa Lamesa Lobos Les Taylor Chickasha Taylor Lufkin Goff R. F. Nix Bobby Goff Dallas Eagles Vince Speranz Gainesville Speranza Henderson Pampa Albuquerque Dukes

Florida Gators Ground Game Knocks Off Auburn 27-7

Florida sophomores unveil a strong ground attack to defeat Auburn 27-7 in Gainesville. Haywood Sullivan struggled with the pass, while Billy Reddell led the rushing effort with 138 yards and a 44 yard TD run.

Florida Gators Auburn Gainesville Florida Gators Haywood Sullivan Billy Reddell Sullivan

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