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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1950

Page

17

Techson-TCU clash features Bartosh breakout run spree

Bartosh led TCU with decisive runs and a string of passes as the Frogs toppled Tech with a strong ground and air attack. Tech piled up 316 rushing yards and 82 aerial yards but fell short as TCU used end arounds and delayed reverses to keep Tech off balance. Jerrell Price starred on defense and Tech heads to Baylor next, hoping for healing injuries.

Page One Techsons Bartosh Meyer Morton Harville Dexter Bassinger Frege Frogs Techson Hizeriais Tech TCU Techsan Jarrell Price Jerrell Price Hmarville Bob Blair Bob Moorman Hatch Thompson

Owls Stop Pittsburgh in a Midfield Showdown

Rice Owls halt Pitt Panthers with a late third quarter push after a rough start. Billy Burkhalter and Billy Wright score on short runs while Glass and Vitt drive the aerial attack. Rice’s defense stymies Pitt, limiting first downs as the Owls surge to the goal line late in the period.

Jess Neels Texans Pitt Glass Wyatt Owls Billy Burkhalter Billy Wright Rice Burkhalter Bill Allen Vitt Johnny Huazvar

Tennessee Romps University of Chattanooga 41 to 0

The University of Tennessee defeated the University of Chattanooga 41 to 0 in Knoxville before 16 000 fans. The Vols scored in all four quarters as a warmup for Alabama with Dick Ernsberger, Andy Kozar, George Carter, Bert Rechichar and Pat Shires each tallying once and Ernsberger adding two scores.

Knoxville Tenn University of Tennessee University of Chattanooga Vols Alabama Crimson Tide Dick Ernsberger Andy Kozar George Carter Bert Rechichar Pat Shires Chattanooga Tennessee

SMU Dominates Oklahoma A&M In Lopsided Victory

SMU roared past Oklahoma A&M as Benners and Massiewhite connected for key plays and Walkers punt return set momentum. SMU totaled 254 rushing yards and 219 passing yards while limiting the Aggies to 47 rushing and 55 passing, marking SMU's largest score since 1936. Benners completed five passes for 121 yards and Rote led ground gain with 60 yards.

Page One Walker Fleet Walker Jimmie Hawn Aggie Benners Methodists Massiewhite Bill Forrester Dave Powell Rote

Doug Lewis Higgins Sold To Jackson Club

Amarillo born first baseman Doug Lewis and James Pink Higgins were sold by the Amarillo Gold Sox to Jackson Mississippi of the Class A Southeastern league. Buck Fausett announced the deal and noted both players were draft eligible. The sale price was not disclosed. The Gold Sox expect a working agreement for 1931 with Portland of the Pacific Coast league.

Amarillo Doug Lewis James Pinkx" Higgins Amarillo Gold Sox Jackson Miss Buck Fausett Gold Sox Lewis Higgins Fausett Portland

Monahans Defeats Denver City 21-7 in 5-A District Clash

Monahans jumped to a 14-0 halftime lead with early touchdowns by Maurice Hodges and Lloyd Walsh. Denver City replied with a 30 yard pass from Bob Moore to Jimmy O’Neil. Ted Whitmire scored a 10 yard TD in the fourth as Monahans ran to a 5th straight win and 4-0 league mark.

Monahans Denver City Maurice Hodges Lloyd Walsh Bob Moore Jimmy O'Neil Ted Whitmire

Texas Western Edges Arizona 14-13 At Home

Texas Western College defeated the University of Arizona 14-13 before 12 000 fans at Kidd Field in El Paso. Jim Davis kicked the winning conversion after Bill Chesak tied the game with six minutes left in the fourth period. Arizona relied on the pass game for both scores and managed only one scare in the opening period.

Bue Associated Press EL Paso Texas Western College Jim Davis University of Arizona Wildcats Oro Diggers Tucson Kidd Bill Chesak Davis Miners Arizona Eddie Wolgast John Connell Bruce McCauley Wolgast Roy Alba Wetern Texas

Kentucky Downs Cincinnati 41 to 7 in Lexington

Kentucky defeated Cincinnati 41 7 at Lexington as Vito Parilli threw five touchdown passes to Al Bruno for 155 receiving yards. Parilli set Kentucky and SEC passing records with 18 completions for 338 yards, ending the Bearcats shutout streak. Cincinnati scored late in the first half to avoid the shutout.

Lexington Kentucky University of Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Wildcats Vito Parilli al Bruno Parilli Babe Georgia Charley Trippi Ole Miss

Western State Mountaineers Rally to Beat Colorado Mines 21 13

The Western State Mountaineers defeated Colorado Mines 21 13 in Gunnison securing a Rocky Mountain Conference win and their Homecoming celebration. Leon Mark ran 40 yards for the first score after a lateral, Francis Disconti added a 40 yard interception return, R Govet capped Mines scoring, E Zielski connected on a 20 yard play, and Disconti finished with a one yard TD late in the game.

Gunnison Colo Western State Mountaineers Colorado Mines Western State Mountaineers Leon Mark Virgil Stan Francis R. Govet Miners E. Zielski Western Disconti

Steers Fall to Sooners in 14 13 Nailbiter

Texas rallied late, but Oklahoma held on 14 13 as Tompkins passed for 106 yards and Townsend led run offense with 85 yards on 29 carries. Heathly starred in kicking with strong fielding and Heath added 67 rushing yards and 28 receiving yards for Oklahoma.

Page One Gene Vykuyal Townson Porters Texas Oklahoma Tompkins Townsend Lew Levine Claude Arnold Sooners Heatly Dillon Porter Okahoma Wessels Heath Sooner Waises Arnold

Vandals Triumph Over Oregon 14-0 in Homecoming Victory

In Moscow Idaho October 14 the Idaho Vandals defeated favored Oregon 14 to 0 for the first time in 24 years. A 12 000 strong homecoming crowd watched sustained drives in the first and fourth periods as Idaho outplayed the Pacific Coach Conference foe in nearly every department.

Moscow Idaho Idaho Vandals Oregon Pacific

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