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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1961

Page

7

Giants Rally Past Cowboys 31 10 as Barnes Intercepts

Erich Barnes returning a New York interception for an 11 yard score sparked the Giants to a 31 10 win over Dallas. New York led 17 10, Cowboys stalled after the pick, then continued to struggle as the Giants defense clamped down.

Harold V. Ratuff Pallas Erich Barnes New York Tom Landry Dallas Sanday Dallas Cowboys Giants Cowboys Eddie LeBaron Bates Amos Marsh Landry Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia St. Louis Cleveland Green Bay Goveland Glynn Gregor Joe Morrison Don Meredith LeBaron

Taylor Grabs Four TDs In High Scoring Runaway

Taylor scores four touchdowns as Green Bay tops Cleveland 37 7 in a high scoring NFL game. Hornung adds a short run, Nagler and Renfro grab passes, while Roach and Plum involve multiple teams as the Packers strengthen their hold on the league.

Green Bay Packers Cleveland San Benito Taylor Texas Nokon Pearran Alamo San An San Angelo Abi Jim Brown Cleveland Jefferson Odessa Angleton Permian San 3Aytown Galena Park Ule Jels Brown NFL Isix Brownwood Bartlyard John Roach Paul Hormung

Steelers Rally to 29-0 Victory Over Washington

Pittsburgh defenses overwhelmed Washington as quarterback Rudy Bukich sparked a 29 point win. Avenie missed field goals for Washington while Pittsburgh capitalized on a fumble and two interceptions for touchdowns in the first period. Michaels added two field goals and a late 2 yard rush to seal the score as Pitt improved in the NFL campaign.

Pittsburgh Rudy Bukich Pittsburgh Steelers Washington Petilons Fesi Dallas Los Angeles New York Philadelphi Reds NFL Forbes Bukich Mchaels John Aveni Washington Shawls

Texas Still Is Unbeaten Porkers Favored In SWC Grid Race

Texas remains undefeated as conference play unfolds in the Southwest Conference. Arkansas shocks Baylor 24 13 while Texas Tech defeats Texas Christian, and Rice edges Florida. Texas leads with strong quarterback play from Mike Cotten as the season advances toward pivotal matchups and title implications.

Harold V. Ratliff Asociated Press Texas Rulls Arkansas Baylor Texas Christan Southaver Razorbacks Texas Langhorns Mike Cotten Oklahoma Sooners Billy Moore George McKinney Mickey Cisseilda Texas Tech Texas Christian Horned Frogs Tech Coolidge Hunt H. L. Daniels Texas A&m Trinity University Aggies Travis Reagan A&m Rice Florida Roland Jackson Patch Blume Uie Lubbock Texas Arm Fort Worth Southern Methodist Houston

Bears Rally Past Colts In Last Minute Victory

Chicago wins 24 to 10 over the Colts as Wade breaks free for a late score and Myhra nails a pair of field goals. Johnny Unitas throws a late interception that Rich Vettibon returns eight yards, shaping the final score as Casares carries for the final inches.

Chicago Gail Colts Steve Myhra Wade Wile Rich Vettibon Johnny Unitas Bi. Galimere

Oakland Falls To Denver in Late Rally

Denver Broncos erased a 24 0 deficit with three Oakland fumbles to win 27 24 on a last second Jack Hill field goal. Oakland led early with Flores and Charles scoring, but Denver tied with Fronte Tri puck pass and Mill field goals as Raiders defense faltered.

Jack Hill Ford Denver Broncos Oakland Hill Denver Raiders Durin Denvi Fronte Tripuck AL Frazier Mill Diaktand Denes

San Francisco 49ers defeat Vikings 38 to 24 in Minneapolis

San Francisco built 540 yards through Kilmer led offense as he scored four touchdowns. Minnesota’s Hugh McElhenny produced a sprightly display with two touchdowns and a crucial 32 yard run. The 49ers faced fumbles and interceptions but still secured the win, preventing a potential shutout streak.

Minneapolis-St. Paul San Francisco Bill Kilmer Minnesota Vikings 49Ers Kilmer Fen Vikings Hope J Minnesota Hugh McElhenny Baylor Tintin Mouston McElhenny Eile San PAT Francisco Sim Xarton Tome Etantisco Christian Utyeis Bob Lane Minggada Maloifac Eldon Monty Teta Rue McKinney

High School Football Schedules Across Regions

The schedule lists district and nondistrict football games for Class AAA and Class A teams across El Paso, Midland, Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and other Texas areas. Matches include El Paso Bowie vs Ysleta, Fort Worth Poly vs Fort Worth Arlington Heights, Dallas Wilson vs Dallas Jefferson, Houston Walt vs Houston Dams, and many more across Thursday Friday and Saturday slots with nondistrict notes.

Dienicta Oenerwine Paso Burgos el Paso Tech el Paso Livia el Paso Cathedral Bowie Ysleta Bel Air Jefferson Paso High Taleta el Paso Aastie San Angelo Abilene High Midland Lee Odessa High Abilene Cope Odesa Peria Midland High Plainview Amari High Labbork Monterey Orger Lubbockigh Grand Praine Atungton Irvingst Fort Work Dallas Dalaa Adama Datarea Houston Walt Dams Aldine Bam Houston Reagan S&f. Austin Goring Ranch San Jacinto Va Elas L Beaumont South Park Beaumont Trench Beaumont High Orange Port Austin Bryan Waco High Monterey Worth Castleberry Va Fort Worth Maraulen San Antonio Marshall

Eagles Defeat Cardinals 20 to 7 in St Louis

Sonny Jurgensen connected on two passes for touchdowns as Philadelphia cruised past St Louis 20 7 Tony and MacDonald each threw a TD pass with key penalties shaping the scoring drive Bobby Walston added two field goals for the Eagles while injuries and penalties marred the Cardinals turnover plagued effort Detroit Lions statistics conclude the note.

ST. Louis Sonny Jurgensen Philadelphis St. Loni Fagtes Pnel Cardinals St. Danis Tobby Joe Conrad Wasung Thyard Baxles Thokette Tickett Sekmeweld Jurgensen Ty Taning MacDonald Pas Cael Jerry Norton Sane Pho Burgensen Mardonald Devoy Bill Barnes Cardinal Bobby Walston

New Orleans to build largest commercial sports center

Three real estate men led by Harry J. Spiro Frank de Labarce and M R Fletcher announced plans for a five million dollar New Orleans sports center nbsp to sit on four acres in suburban Metairie It would include a swimming pool bowling lanes ice skating rink auditorium restaurant children's theater amusement center billiard parlor putt putt golf and an all weather roofed golf green with a baseball pitching area Groundbreaking was planned in two to three months and officials said the project was no longer a dream but a reality.

New Orleans UPS Metalre Harry J. Spiro Frank de Labarce M. R. Fletcher Articlves

Arizona State Grapples For Top Seed In Conference Play

Arizona State holds sole bracket lead after a string of matchups across the conference. Key results include New Mexico State’s strong showing in the west and Baytown, Brazosport, and West Texas State remaining threats. Texas Western rallied to beat McMurry, while Hardin-Simmons prepares for a Texas showdown with West Texas State. Upcoming games feature Hardin-Simmons at West Texas State and Arizona State against Oregon State in Tempe, plus New Mexico State visiting Wichita.

Corpus Christie Miller Arizona State Part Y University Palo Fort Worth Paschal Galena Park Baytown Brazosport Abilene Christian Hardin-Simmons Thayne McKnight Denson Moody Jerry Gibson Dee Keller John Furman Texas Western Arizona Ia State Cowboys Tangers Christian College Texas ‘Wear McMurry

Arizona State Grinds Past West Texas in Big Bowl Shootout

Nolan Jones ran for two touchdowns and a kickoff return score while Joe Zagar threw two TD passes as Arizona State defeated West Texas a game. Pedro was silent for West Texas. New Mexico State piled up ten touchdowns with Pete Smolanovich converting every extra point in the win over Pacific.

Nolan Jones Joe Zagar Arizona State West Texas Jones Zugar Pedro New Mexico State Pete Smolanovich Pacific

Lions Narrowly Hold Off Rams in Low-Scoring Clash

Detroit rookie starter Jim Ninowski sparked the offense aided by Nick Pietrosante as the Lions survived a late Rams rally. Danny Villaneuva missed a 21 yard field goal with four minutes left, preserving a 13-12 Lions win and snapping a possible Rams comeback. Gail Cogdill caught a 43 yard TD pass from Ninowski, while Pietrosante added a 4 yard score on the ground. Frank Ryan connected for a 63 yard pass to Jim Phillips for a Rams TD before Villaneuva added a short field goal.

Los Angeles Elbert Kimbrough Detroit Lions Gail Cogdill Linden Crow Rams Jim Ninowski Detroit Lions Nick Pietrosante Los Angeles Rams Danny Villaneuva Villaneuva Cogdill Nitrowski Walker Pietrosante La—Phillips Ryan

Amherst Bulldogs dominate Meadow Homecoming 34 to 6

Amherst overwhelmed Meadow 34 6 in Meadow homecoming as Breshears Blair and Edwards led the attack with multiple long runs and a key pass. Meadow struck early with Lou Dee Tes recovering a fumble but could not slow the Bulldogs in the second half.

Meadow Amherst Bulldogs Broncos Lou Dee Tes Johnny Blair James Brashears Brashears Roy Edwards Breshears Vatter Blair Jerry Norwood Edwards Barbabit Benson

Gonzales wins Kramer Cup with two-set triumphs

In Barcelona Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles for North America defeated Robert Haillet of France for Europe 86 6 2 in the Kramer professionals cup. In the second match Tony Trabert of Cincinnati beat Andres Gimeno of Spain 63 6 4 6 1.

Barcelona Spain Pancho Gonzalez Los Angeles North America Robert Haillet France Europe Tony Trabert Cincinnati Andres Gimeno

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