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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1960

Page

6

Idalou Romps Crosbyton 60 20 in Homecoming Showdown

Idalou rushed past Crosbyton 60 to 20 as Tony Rodriguez connected with Wayne Sell and Robert Layne for early scores. Joe Wilbanks added 32 and 22 yard TDs, Layne and Respondek contributed, while Crosbyton fought back with passes to Perkins and Ratheal. Brenda Bramleit crowned homecoming queen before kickoff.

WALCO Senda Cats Crosbyton Chiefs Powerfu Wildcats Idalou Joe Wibanks Tony Rodrigez Wayne Sell Rodriguez Robert Layne Joe Wilbanks Plance Jody Ogle Perkins Larry Jones Jones Wildcats Wilbanks Sell Layne Max Ratheal Thalou John Respondek Billy Pat Swan Brenda Bramleit

Tech Baylor Clash Highlights Conference Runners

Tech and Baylor face off in a game with Tech featuring Hunt Polson Turner Amerson Lovelace and backfield help from McEntire Gurney Byrum while Baylor counters with a strong rushing attack led by Coolidge Hunt Dickie Polson and steady rusher Bake Turner. The Raiders beat West Texas State earlier and sit ahead of Texas A&M in conference play.

Page One Senson Coolidge Hunt Dickie Polson Hunt Polson Bake Turner Glen Amerson Johnny Lovelace Tech Charles McEntire Dan Gurney Jay Byrum Raiders West Texas State Texas A&m Texas TCE

Andrews Edge Gres Carmier for District Win

Andrews defeated rivals in a tough district game as Kermit scored on a 83 yard pass. Jack Evans kicked the extra point. Andrews led in first downs 12 to Hermit 11 with 203 rushing yards and 134 passing. Dudley Mitchell and R. Sandlin starred for Andrews as Kermit moved to 1-1. Detroit Lions named Joe Schmidt captain for the fifth straight year as George Wilson enters his 24th season.

Jack Evans Andrews Kermit Hermit Dudley Mitchell R. Sandlin Detroit Detroit Lions Joe Schmidt George Wilson

Plains Smashes Frenship in a lopsided football score

A crowded score slate shows Plains routing Frenship 74 to 6. The page lists numerous games with wide spreads across Texas, including Lancaster, Tyler, Garland, and San Antonio area teams, highlighting regional high school football action and varied outcomes.

Reicher & Waxhachie Tiasca Waco Connally Waller San Anter Eo Tech Central Catholic Southm San Antonio Leaker Utopia Nixon

Bulldogs Triumph Over Meadow Broncs 35 14 in District 3 B

Amherst Bulldogs defeated Meadow Broncs 35 to 14 in the District 3 B opener. Keith Tyler opened scoring for Meadow, then Rennie Coleman and Blair combined for Amherst touchdowns. In the second half Carlisle Walker and Brashears added scores, with Schroeder catching a 50 yard Blair pass to seal the win.

Amherst Amherst Bulldogs Meadow Broncs Meadow Keith Tyler Rennie Coleman Johnny Blair Blair Carl Walker Tyler Broncs James Brashears Ronnie Schroeder Brashears

Waco Tigers Stun Abilene In Upset Victory

In Abilene the Waco Tigers toppled the favored Abilene squad 14 to 7. Waco opened strong with a 7-4 first quarter edge and added two second and third period touchdowns. Billy Butek scored on a three yard run, while a rugged Waco ground attack controlled the game with 15 plays in a stretch.

Abilene Sunbeaten Abilene Agies Waco Tigers Billy Butek iBitexk

NFL Sued Over 10 Million Damages and Injunction Request

Eight NFL teams and the AFL accuse the NFL of conspiring to exclude the AFL from professional football. The suit seeks 10 million dollars in damages and an injunction barring NFL actions and retracting NFL franchise approvals in Dallas and Houston.

Baltimore Atos Negeae Imac Ate Istaasa.a NFL APL The Sunt AFL Dallas Houstem

Carrollton Extends Sixth Straight Win in rout

Carrollton, the No. 7 Class AAA team, won its sixth straight Friday night with a 224 to 0 victory over TL D Bell of Hurst-Futless. Fullback Bill Ray Garrison and halfback Clint Mitchell produced key line punches as Carrollton wore down the defense. Garrison scored all three Carrollton touchdowns while Mitchell gained 83 yards on 23 carries. Bell was held to 62 rushing yards and only one first down in the second half.

Hurst-Euless Tex Carrollton D. Bell Hurst-Futless Bell Bill Ray Garrison Clint Mitchell Garrison Mitchell

Plains Titans Dominate Frenship Tigers in 3A Victory

Sains Plains kept their season record clear with a winning effort Friday night. Ty Morrow led the Cowboys with multiple TDs and key pass plays to Jerry Warren. Ronnie Hendricks added points after several receptions and kicks as Morrow tallied again, while Don Rae and Norman Huddleston contributed on the ground and through the air.

SAINS Powerful Plains Titan Frenship Tigers Cowboys Joe Don Morro Mike Culwell Jerry Warren Morrow Ronnie Hendricks Hendricks Warren Dick Conk Plains Cook Sink Norman Huddeston Eldridge Tidwell Ione Don Rae Hawkins Jack Meixner Steve AicGinty Jerry Bob Warren O'Donnel

Ruidoso Falls To Carrizozo in comeback thriller

In a Friday night clash Carrizozo erased a 12 point deficit to defeat Ruidoso 14 12. Quarterback Terry Curry opened scoring with a Qievard run and Mark Conk caught a 21 yard pass for the host margin. Robert Crenshaw added the decisive extra point.

Frank Catiges Mann Evar Elent Mitary Mer Ruidosa Robert Crenshaw Ruvidosa Terry Curry

Eagles Fly High as Ropesville Beats Whiteface 36 to 6

Ropesville Eagles stay unbeaten with a district 3 B win over Whiteface Antelopes 36 6. Junior Wilson scored on runs of 10 and 70 yards and added a 19 yard TD. Buford Moore and Weatherly connected on a late 20 yard pass for the final score. Mary Morrow crowned Homecoming Queen at halftime. next opponent Meadow.

Ropesville Ropesville Eagles Antelopes Junior Wilson Buford Moore Larry Witt Wilson

Sundown Roughnecks Dominate O’Donnell Eagles 44 6

Sundown Roughnecks defeated O’Donnell Eagles 44 to 6 in a district contest. Ronnie Evans scored twice on rushing plays after a 55 yard drive, Don Leonard added a 10 yard run, and Dewey Helsa plunged 2 yards for Sundown. Dale Finch intercepted a fumble and set up Buster Snellerave’s 75 yard score. Sundown racks 5 2.

Sundown O’donnell O'Donnell Eagles Tree Ronnie Evans Don Leonard Dewey Helsa Leonard Evans Qnoan Svara Jone Dale Finch Buster Snelierave

Levelland Triumphs In Late Drive To Beat Tigers

The Levelland Lobos clinched a 35 yard march in the final minutes as Turbow scored from the two with four seconds left. Jimmy Miller added the extra point, lifting Levelland to a 3-2-1 season while the Tigers drop to 1-5.

Ann Mefillancet Tigers Jimmy Miller Ymin

Ralls Triumphs Over Silverton 26-0 in District Opener

Ralls erased a scoreless first half to defeat Silverton 26-0 in the District 4-A1 opener. Jerry Smith started the scoring with a 15 yard run, Charlie Edwards added a 53 yard score, and Smith connected with Bill McFadden for two more. Keith Estes and Max Breedlove starred for Silverton, while Smith, Morgan, Edwards and Gray anchored Ralls on offense and defense.

Zalls Ralls Silverton Jerry Smith Charlie Edwards Smith Bill McFadden Petersbur

Lubbock Tops Westerners In Scrappy Gridiron Duel

In a tight game both sides traded leads as Lubbock built a 6 0 edge and then 12 7 after a third quarter score. Dement led Westerners with 11 carries for 41 yards while Gatlin added 46 on 13 tries. McKnight paced the Rebels with 35 yards.

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