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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1964

Page

9

Bears Roll Past Tech as Baylor Routs Raiders

Baylor beat Tech 289 total yards to 0n offense with Anderson rushing 97 yards on 20 carries and Southall completing 15 of 24 passes for 197 yards. Elkins snagged seven receptions for 138 yards while Defoe intercepted a Wilson pass to set up Baylor’s final TD.

Ryan Baylor Raiders Tech Richard Defoe Wilson Davies Southall Bears Maye Anderson Zantos

Pirates to Bid for Keane as Manager

MERCERSBURG Pa. UPI Johnny Keane who led the Cardinals to a world title and then quit could become Pirates manager if he wants the job. General Manager Joe L Brown plans to discuss with Keane and may have to outbid the New York Yankees who also show interest after firing Yogi Berra. Brown learned of Keane's resignation while in Columbus Ohio.

Mercersburg UPI Johnny Keane St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates Pirate Joe L. Brown Keane Brown Pittsburgh New York Yankees Yogi Berra Columbus Ohio Pirates John Galbreath

Texas Coach Royal defends going for two after loss to Arkansas

Darrell Royal said Texas would go for the two extra points after the V-13 defeat, calling it the only sensible play. Frank Broyles praised Arkansas as delivering their finest victory as Texas praised Hatfield and improved second half effort, while Texas eyes a rebound at Rice.

Austin UPI Darrell Royal Texas Arkansas Razorback Frank Broyles Royal Longhorn Rice University Houston Dan Blocker Ernie Kay Broyles Hatfield Ken Hatfield Longhorns

Frogeies Edge Aggies In Fumble Marred 80 Degree Showdown

In 80 degree heat before 21 500, Frogs force key plays led by Joe Ball defense and Nayta fumble recovery. Nix passes 11 for 135 yards to Sonny Campbell, Fauver 69 rushing yards as TCU battles Texas A&M with multiple near touchdowns and a late whistle nullifying a 69 yard completion.

Joe Ball Frogs Letterman TCU Aggie Jim Fauver Nix Sanders Ball Phil Scoggin Joose Nayfa Jerry Kadiik A&m Sonny Campbell Fauver Lloyd Curington

LSU Slams Kentuckians By Sturgeon

LSU stunned Kentucky 27-7 in Lexington as Billy Ezell directed the Tigers offense after Pat Screen's injury. White Graves returned a 99 yard interception for a late third quarter TD, giving LSU a 17-7 lead. Mike Vincent picked off a Norton pass to halt a Kentucky threat before halftime.

Kelso Sturgeon Associated Press Lexington Louisiana State Billy Ezell Kentucky Ezell Pat Screen Tiger Bengal White Graves Rick Norton LSU Tigers Graves Mike Vincent Norton

Sikes Keeps Sahara Lead

In New Orleans on Saturday night the Mississippi Rebels beat Tulane 114 to 9 in a rough SEC clash. Tulane led early before Mississippi rallied behind quarterback Jim Weatherly as coach John Vaught watched a tense rebound from a Sugar Bowl setback. Roy Krajewski’s stop saved a late Rebel drive and kept Tulane competitive after halftime.

Ben Thomas NEW Orleans Mississippi Tulane John Vaught Rebels Jimeatherly Tommy O’boyle Vaught Alabama David East Jerry Graves Green Wave Roy Krajewski Jimmy Heidel

Keane's resignation shocks Cardinals as manager search begins

Keane resigns in the wake of the World Series loss to the Cardinals and a looming managerial change. Busch forms a six man committee to pick a successor, with Leo Durocher and Charley Metro as leading contenders. Durocher resigned Dodgers post to be available, while Mets consider options for 1962 leadership.

Yankees Cardinals Houk Jdan Topping Keane Alvin Dark San Francisco Giants Berra Busch Horace Stoneham Giants Dark Yankee Cardinal Attaway Podnah Leo Durocher Gamecock Durocher Charley Metro Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Dodgers Leo Branch Rickey Howsam Bing Devine Metro Denver Charley Red Schoendienst St. Louis Dick Groat Schoendienst Kane Affaund Manma Racid

Football Scores from Southwes and Associated Games

A long list of football results from various colleges and schools across regions. Notable scores include Sam Houston State 27 Texas Lutheran 24 and Alfred 41 Hobart 8 with many others reflecting regional college, junior college, and high school contests.

Southwes Sam Houston State Texas Lutheran Stephen Austin Sul Ross Arkansas Bethany War W. Va Wesleyan Glenville State Ohio Wesleyan Tufts Franklin and. Marshall Dickinson Worcester Polytechnic Albright Delaware Valley Grove City Carnegie Tech Wagner Drexel Maine Maritime Bridgewater Eastern Michigan Allegheny Michigan Tech Mankato State Eau Claire River Falls Beloit Monmouth la Crosse Stout Carroll Wis North Park Bucknell Kings Point Temple Lafayette Hampden-Sydney Western Maryland

Memphis State Routs West Texas State 41-0

Memphis State quarterback Billy Fletcher starred with 128 rushing yards, 108 passing yards and two field goals to lift the Tigers to a 41-0 win over West Texas State. Fletcher also kicked five conversions and scored a 28 yard reception from Don Jones for a second touchdown.

Tigers Don McClard Buffs Memphis State Tiger Fletcher Don Jones Fletcher I West Texas Buffalo Jones

Sikes Holds Narrow Lead In Sahara Invitational

In Las Vegas rookie Dick Sikes from Springdale Arkansas clung to a slim edge at the Sahara Invitational as he shot a one under par 70 to finish 54 holes at 203. Bert Yancey Philadelphia native and former West Point golfer surged to 204 with a 64 while Jean Al Geiberger and others closed in behind. Ken Venturi Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus posted 207 to 210 as Tony Lema stood 214 ahead of the field.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Dick Sikes Springdale Ark Bert Yancey Philadelphia West Point Jean al Geiberger Ken Venturi Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Tony Lema Sikes Geiberger Bill Johnston Venturi Phil Rodgers Public Links Yancy Florida Jeaders Rodgers Dave Hill Jack McGowan Johnston Frank Beard

Price College Routs CTK 50-0 at Trojan Field

Price College improved to 3-1 after routing Christ The King 50-0 at Trojan Field. The Price defense intercepted five passes, with Joey Hodnik returning two picks for 43 and 45 yards and adding two rushing scores. Greg Lover broke loose for a 58 yard TD for CTK, who totaled 36 yards in offense and 8 first downs despite 65 Price penalty yards.

Amarillo Price College Christ the King Trojan Price Catholic Joey Hodnik Trojans Greg Lover Eigh Price

Razorbacks Top Texas 24 23 In SWC Thriller

Arkansas edged Texas 24 23 as Hix Green and teammates blocked a late two point attempt. Kenny Hatfield returned an 81 yard punt for a score and Freddie Marshall connected with Bobby Crockett for a key 34 yard pass. Arkansas remains undefeated and favored for the SWC crown while Texas suffers its first loss after a long winning streak.

Razorbacks Kenny Hatfield Freddie Marshall Bobby Crockett Arkansas Texas Phil Harris Ernie Koy Koy Darrell Royal David Conway Ikey Tom Stockton Kristynik Hix Green Navy Louisiana State Longhorns Tulane Texas Tech Army Oklahoma Austin

Weekend Upsets Rock Area High School Football

Area teams battled through a wild weekend as Idalou and Petersburg stunned District 4-A title hopes. Wink upset Seagraves 20-19 to share the District 5-A lead while Andrews defeated Kermit 9-1 in 2-AAA. Coach Rowe praised his Wink squad for perseverance as punting troubles loomed early and many teams faced tough district action.

Jim Richardson Avalanche-Journal South Plains Wink Seagraves Andrews Kermit Rowe

William and Mary blank The Citadel 10 0

Halfback Chuck Albertson's third quarter interception sparked William and Mary to a 10-0 victory over The Citadel. The Indians extended their SSC title chase to three straight conference wins and remained in a first place tie with West Virginia's Mountaineers, who beat Virginia Tech 23-10.

Williamsburg Chuck Albertson William and Mary Indians Citadel West Virginia Mountaineers Virginia Tech

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