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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1968

Page

11

Mustang schedule tests Denver City before 68 season

Before the 1968 season Denver City's Don Orr faced a tough non conference slate. The Mustangs went 2-3 in a five game stretch including a 48-0 win over Idalou, injuries cutting into Kermit and Andrews games. Orr expects the schedule to toughen them but improve the team overall.

Don Orr Denver City Orr Seminole Loyvington Mindeshoe Wermit Andrews Jolly Green Giant Idalou Kermit Muleshoe Mustangs Lovington Mustang Colorado City Caddo Matthews Matthews Necks of Thalon Jim Cartsinger

North Texas Edges Tulsa 20-17 In Close Oklahoma Showdown

North Texas State clinched a 20-17 victory at Tulsa as James Ivy returned a 62 yard interception for a second quarter TD and Mike Gaddis added two field goals. Tulsa rallied late but missed a goal line run, while Edvard and Shanklin connected on a third quarter score for North Texas.

Tulsa Okla North Texas State James Ivy North Texas John Dobbs Mike Gaddis Steve Ramsey Ronnie Shanklin Edvard Golden Hurricane Mike Stripling Pevard Tiusa Rodevard Harrys Wood Vic Prather Tal Uvo Texans Davis Missouri

Oregon Beats Idaho 23-8 in Pacific 8 clash

Oregon uses a strong running game to topple Idaho 23-8 as Harrington returns late in the fourth. Claxton Welch led with efficient yardage and a sequence of drives, while Idaho mounted a late 65-yard march and a 20-yard Olson to Hendren pass.

Eugene Ore Claxton Welch Oregon Idaho Pacific Oregon Ducks Steve Olson Jerry Hendren John Harrington Ducks Harrington Toaho Tdaho Keith Sherman Stevie Olson Fedaho Halite Wen Woods

Holy Cross Boston Fumble Tie 7-7 in Scrappy Tilt

Holy Cross and Boston University battled to a 7-7 tie after fumbles and miscues marked the game. Phil O’Neil anchored Holy Cross, while Perry Pryor and others made key recoveries as the squads swapped momentum across quarters.

Holy Cross Boston Boston Fap Boston University Holy Cross Muaberback Phil O'Neil Perry Pryor

AFL Grid Action Sees Key Matchups On Weekday Card

Oakland Raiders travel to Kansas City to face the Western Division leaders while the New York Jets host Houston in a pivotal Eastern showdown. Denver meets San Diego, Buffalo visits Boston, and Miami plays Cincinnati as teams chase wins and regain form after recent losses.

Associated Press Daryle Lamonica Oakland Joe “Namath New York Lamonica Raiders San Diego Kansas City Chiefs Namath Denver Jets Houston Buffalo Boston Miami Cincinnati Wweapus Pookie Robert Holmes Jan Stenerud

Missouri Edges Nebraska to Stay Unbeaten in Big Eight

Missouri defeated Nebraska 16 0 in Lincoln fueled by six Nebraska fumbles and a late first half field goal by Henry Brown. Jim Harrison scored two first half touchdowns and Joe Orduna added a early score. Nebraska drops to 0 2 in conference 5 2 overall while Missouri improves to 2 0 in the Big Eight and 4 1 for the season.

Buffalo Miami Larry Csonka Dolphins Cincinnati Stan Mitchell Bengals Lincoln Neb Jim Harrison Missouri Nebraska Cornhuskers Henry Brown Ernie Sigler Harrison Joe Orduna Dick Davis

Vale Bombs Columbia In Ivy League Tilt

The un beaten Bulldogs defeated Columbia as Colson Tur ran for a touchdown and Bruer Weinstein caught a pass for another score. Hill added an 8 yard run and a late connection to Weinstein helped secure the win in rain soaked Ivy League football action.

Vale Columbia Colson Tur Bulldogs Les Coltembia Hill Bruer Weinstein

OJ Simpson leads USC to 14 7 win over Washington

No. 1 USC beats Washington Huskies 14 7 as OJ Simpson rushes 99 yards on the decisive fourth quarter drive. He scores twice including a nine yard TD after a fumble by Washington. Simpson gains 57 yards on the trek and USC improves to 5 0 while Washington falls to 1 5 1.

Los Angeles O. J. Simpson Southern California Trojans Washington Huskies Simpson

McMurry Edges Sam Houston in Lone Star Clash

McMurry College defeated Sam Houston State 10-7 in Lone Star Conference play. McMurry opened a 10-0 lead after a 30 yard field goal by John Williams and a 12 yard TD run by Richard Puckett. Sam Houston State answered with a 38 yard TD pass from David Kubiak to James Haywood in the third quarter.

Abslene McMurry College Sam Houston State McMurry John Wilams Richard Puckett David Kubiak James Haywood

Remembering Baseball Umpires and a Sports Quiz

A compact look at famous baseball umpires such as George Moriarty Bill Byron John Tener Hank O Day and Billy Evans and a quiz question about a historic figure. The piece blends historical notes with a brief ad for T and D Sporting Goods at 2410 Broadway Fox 4134 Open daily.

George Moriarty Bill Byron Hummingbird John SK. Tener Pennsylvania United States Hank O'Day Billy Evans Cornell Evans Arthur Last Wrenn George “Papa Bear Hallas Chicago Bears T &D T & D Sporting Goods Broadway Fox

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