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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1960

Page

12

Hunt Retains Rushing Lead In Southwest Conference

George McKinney topped the Southwest Conference total offense list after guiding Texas to a 24 23 upset of the Longhorns despite rushing for only seven yards. He finished with 138 passing yards on nine attempts contributing to a 417 yard four game total. Other leaders include Rice’s Billy Cox and Baylor’s Ronnie Stanley in a tight race for top honors.

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Undefeated Baylor Holds Top Texas College Grid Lead

Baylor remains the lone unbeaten in Texas college football at 5 0 after beating Texas Tech 14 7. Sul Ross, despite a 4 1 mark, suffered a 20 6 loss to Lamar Tech and faces a homecoming test against Texas A&M in Waco.

Baylor Texas Golden Bears Texas Tech Sul Ross Lamar Tech Texas A&m Waco Ptsco Baylor Aero Nee Sul Ross Bieas Wile Texas Western Arlington Vaco Hice VE Hous- Southern Methodist Va Texton Knights Tech Lubbock Idays Texas Christian North Texas State Vhiene Trake Denton Lamar Tec Vau West Texas State Beaurmnor Austin College East Central Sherman Stephen Whate Austin Ross Nacogdoches Corpus Christi Corpus Christ Days

Dodgers Owner Signals Support for LA Move

Houston reports Commissioner Ford Frick would cast the deciding vote to open New York territory for a National League franchise if the American League opposes it. Giles says the AL meeting on October 26 did not discuss Los Angeles, while Walter O'Malley, Dodgers owner, would not oppose the AL's reported move into Los Angeles.

Ford Frick New York Territory Los Angeles Giles New York Walter O'Malley Dodgers

Navy Star Joe Bellino Trades Barbering for Bets

Annapolis, Md. Navy halfback Joe Bellino barbers 3,000 midshipmen after Navy's 35-3 win over Air Force. He bet the barbers that Navy would win by 30 points and that he would score three touchdowns. He won on both counts, earning a free hand with the clippers.

Annapolis Navy Joe Bellino

Plainview Boxing Program Starts

Plainview Golden Gloves program begins with the Plainview Optimist Club taking sponsorship from Kiwanis Club. The boxing committee includes Fred Garrison Bud Womack Bob Story and Joe Cox. Training remains in Camp's Pharmacy Building basement. Bill Mills continues as trainer for the local youths as preliminaries unfold toward regional Golden Gloves events in Amarillo Hereford Lamesa Levelland Clovis and Littlefield.

Plainview Specail Plainview Optimist Club Kiwanis Club Optimist Boxing Committee Fred Garrison Bud Womack Bob Story Joe Cox Camp Bill Mills Amarillo Hereford Lamesa Levelland Clovis Littlefield Ha Area Competitons Iteam

Yankee Manager Stengel Decision Expected Tuesday

The New York Yankees will hold a press conference Tuesday to declare whether Casey Stengel will remain as manager for 1961. Club officials offered no hint about the likely decision.

Stengel NEW York UPI New York Yankees Casey Stengel

All Americans Shine in Swc Training Notes

Texas Tech coaches praised Baylor halfback Ronnie Bull and center E J Holub after a rain soaked practice forced indoors. Beattie Feathers lauded his fresh men beating Arkansas Shoats 34 27. Razorbacks suffer Joe Alberty sprained foot out two weeks while Lance Alworth nears full speed from ankle injury.

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Baytown, Carrollton top Dallas News high school poll

Baytown and Wichita Falls hold the top two spots in Class AAAA with Baytown leading as Dallas News releases its weekly ratings. Abilene drops to eighth after a loss while Waco and Freeport rise with key wins. In Class AAA, Carrollton and Jacksonville lead. in Class AA Olney moves to top with Denver City and Bellville also rising. Class A shows Stinnett as the leader with Crowell and Plains following.

Dallas Baytown Carrollton Olney Stinnett Dallas News Wichita Falls Abilene San Antonio Jefferson Waco Freeport Jefferson Texas City Jacksonville Phillips Lamesa Brownwood Hooks Columbus Bellville Denver City Slaton Highland Park Dallas Samuels Port Arthur Es Borger Corpus Christi Miller I Brownwood el Campo Bay City Kilgore Sweetwater McKinney Huntsville

McNeely Wins 20th Straight With Third-Round KO

In Providence AP reports heavyweight Tom McNeely, 202 pounds, defeated Philadelphia’s Jim Wylie, 200 1/4 pounds, in the third round to extend his unblemished streak to 20 victories. The bout was decided by technical knockout. Egypt to buy 1 million tons of U.S. wheat and flour. Albany Anahuac George West Idalou Sour Lake Sonora White Oak appear as listed locations.

Providence R. I Tom McNeeley Jim Wylie Philadelphia McNeeley Arlington Mass Wylie Albany Anahuac George West Idalou Sour Lake Sonora White Oak

College grid notes from SMU Rice Texas Tech Rice

SMU sophomores Sebek and Murff moved to No 2 unit after first varsity game versus Rice. Glynn Gregory injured likely out for Texas Tech. Baylor, Texas all practice drills. Hays ankle injury may delay homecoming vs Texas A&M. Poage out for Texas Rice clash. Saxton and Cook healing hip bruises. Rice Owls prep for Texas with large crowd expected. Rufus King sidelined with knee, doubtful for Texas game.

Dallas Southern Methodist Mustangs Jerry Sebek Billy Murff Sebek Murff Rice Glynn Gregory Texas Tech Lubbock Waco Tex UPI Baylor Bears Bears Kenneth Hays Texas A&m Houston Rice Owls Southern Methodist Texas Rice Stadium Rufus King SMU

Aggies Lose Center Jenkins For Season

Texas A M announces center Jerry Jenkins of Paris Ark will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered in the second quarter against TCU. Star left halfback and punter Babe Craig was limping in the same game as Roy Northrup and Jenkins shared first-team duties.

College Station Tex Texas Aggies Jerry Jenkins Paris Ark Jenkins Roy Northrup Babe Craig A&m

Gonzalez Wins 10 Round Decision at St. Nicholas Arena

New York AP reported Jose Gonzalez of Puerto Rico, 153 4, defeated Ted Wright of Detroit, 153, in a split decision over 10 rounds in the feature bout at St. Nicholas Arena on Monday night.

New York Jose Gonzalez Puerto Rico Ted Wright Detroit St. Nicholas Arena

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