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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1964

Page

10

Matadors topper Campbell earns area grid honor

In a 32-20 win over Ropesville Matadors star Campbell ran 33 times for 181 yards and 20 points to lead both teams. He blocked a punt, racked up 13 tackles, and sparked the upset as Richard Campbell earns weekly honor roll mention.

Bill. Hart Avalanche-Journal Richard Campbell Matador Matadors Ropesville Avalanche - Journal Campbell Matadors Eagles Matador Idalou Mike Caplinger Curtis Cook Mike Loyd Weems Aud Robertson Charles Brown Crane Golden Cranes Alan Underwood Petersburg

Harvard Back Zips 104 Yards

Harvard's John Dockery raced 104 yards for a season long TD against Cornell and earned a spot on the All East major college back lineup chosen by the ECAC. The other backs on the team also piled up big yardage.

NEW York Harvard John Dockery Cornell

Baylor Stars Set Passing Records and Sellout Crowds

During 1963 Baylor wide receiver Lawrence Elkins caught a touchdown in four straight games. Baylor quarterback Don Trull set passing records last season with only one interception per 26 attempts. Texas played to five sellout crowds across 11 games last season.

Baylor Lawrence Elkins Don Trull Texas

Bovina Tops District 1-B Race With Win Over Happy

Bovina moved to the lead in District 1-B after a victory over Happy. The win shapes the league race as other district action unfolds with Texline Vega and Hereford also posting wins. Upcoming games include Bronte at Helm Leig and Trent hosting Loraine with several teams idle.

Opp Nazareth Oeeseee Vega Ree Rravers Happy Erecete Ng Abuse Texline Bovina Hart Lazbuddie Bovina Aes Nazareth Wetseee Vega Fae Wee Eee Happy, See Lazbuddie Ee Nees Textine Cen Vega Happy Hereford Nazareth Keyes Okla New Deal Oppene Whiteface Sundown Amherst Anton Erst Jones Wilson Meadow New Home Anton Frenship Matador IL T Ropeasville Eae Cooper Wweek Ropesville Wilson Ropesville Sanson Rochester Turkey Crowell Lockett Newcastle Jayton T Fts Oppeeee Wee Robert Lee Hermleigh Bronte A Loraine Trent Forsan Jayton Bronte Jim Richardson Avalanche-Journal Sports Cowboys Helmleigh The Swifts Larbuddie

Larrabee Clocks 400 M Dash Gold in Tokyo

Mike Larrabee a 30 year old math teacher from Fillmore California won the 400 meter dash in 45.1 seconds at the Tokyo Olympics amid doubt from experts and doctors who had him on a special diet after stomach lining injury. Edith McGuire won the 200 meters in 23.0 seconds for the US.

Ted Smits Associated Press Tokyo Mike Larrabee Larrabee Fillmore Calif United States Edith McGuire U.S Andi

Churchill Downs Opens Fall Meeting With Record Double Payoff

Churchill Downs started its fall meeting in Louisville with a record daily double payout of 4455.60 dollars. Six tickets shared the win on the High Britz Brandy Glo combination owned by H C Miller Jr and R F McMahan, with High Bruz returning 177 and Brandy Glo 58. If Itsim had won, the double would have totaled 26735.

Louisville Churchill Downs High Britz H.C. Miller Jr R. F. McMahan Brandy Glo High Bruz Itsim

Braves Board to Decide Milwaukee Move to Atlanta

Milwaukee officials disclosed the Braves board will meet Wednesday morning in Chicago to determine whether to accept Atlanta’s offer or keep Milwaukee. Executive VP Thomas Reynolds said the 11 a.m. session at the Racquet Club will be closed to press, with a postmeeting news conference to follow. Bartholomay has proposed an $18 million stadium under a 25 year Atlanta contract.

Milwaukee Milwaukee. Braves Chicago Atlanta Thomas Reynolds Braves Ernie Johnson William Bartholomay

Bulldogs Use Tiny Defense to Back Up 2-2-1 Start

Georgia Coach Vince Dooley hails a small athletic unit that averages 190 pounds as the Bulldogs post a 2-2-1 record. The defense, featuring four starters under 200 pounds, plays as a cohesive unit with hustle and team spirit despite underdog status and a key injury to linebacker Pete Dickens.

Vince Dooley Georgia Bulldogs Dooley Florida State Jerry Varnado Barry Wilson Pete Dickens

Idalou Wildcats upset Petersburg in District 44-A clash

Idalou defeated state champion Petersburg 7-6 in District 44-A, handing the Buffs their first league loss in three outings and boosting Idalou into a crowded title chase alongside Lorenzo and Ralls. The Wildcats host their next test at Ralls. Wink rises to top District 5-A after a 1-0 start with Seagraves. Plains, Stanton share lead after wins.

Idalou Wildcats Petersburg Buffs Lorenzo Ralls Spur Bulldogs Crosbyton Roosevelt Wink Seagraves Plains Stanton Tahoka O'Donnell Springlake Sudan Wolverines Farwell Hale

Post Seeks A Team For Thursday Antelope B Squad

Post seeks a Thursday game for its Antelope B-team with a potential AA or A squad. Coach Harold Teal invites interested teams to contact him at 495-3164 in Post.

Harold Teal Teal

Breedlove Aims 600 MPH After Record Flight

Craig Breedlove, world land speed record holder and first to surpass 500 mph, plans a 600 mph attempt after a Utah crash. His Spirit of America was damaged, delaying next run to at least 1967, as his wife urges retirement. He escaped with bruises and a near drowning in an 18 foot pond incident.

New York Craig Breedlove Utah Spirit of America Breedlove

Linebacker Is Lost For Season

Sen ior Tom Erickson a 195 pound fullback from South Milwaukee Wis fractured leg above ankle while filling in at linebacker in Indiana University victory over Michigan State Coach Phil Dickens announced the injury Erickson is out for season and was a substitute for Glenn Holubar who sat with an elbow injury Sophomore Kevin Duffy of Weathersfield Conn shifted to linebacker in the game

Bockington Ind Tom Erickson South Milwaukee Wis Indiana University Michigan State Phil Dickens Erickson Glenn Holubar Kevin Duffy Weathersfield Conn

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