Southwestern Pirates Top Texas Tech In 21-19 Thriller
The Southwestern Pirates edged Texas Tech 21 to 19 in a high tempo clash. Dell Morgan’s squad used two long runs to pull away, while Tech’s Jim Taylor and strong defense kept the game close and dramatic.
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Abilene Eagles Upset Lubbock Westerners 7 6 in Close Clash
Lubbock High’s Westerners, undefeated in four 3AA games, were edged by Abilene Eagles 7–6 before 6000 at Abilene. Bennefield scored the Lubbock touchdown on a shovel pass. Bobby Lee Hill kicked the winning extra point after Abilene tied it on a 62 yard drive. The game featured late drives, turnovers, and a key blocked kick by Bennefield.
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Derrick the famous British hangman linked to shipyard lore
A notorious British hangman named Derrick became a world known figure in shipyard circles, his legend echoing through maritime towns and crews. The long-standing tale connects his notoriety to the maritime world and its traditions.
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Longhorns Triumph 19-0 Over Arkansas in Rainy Little Rock
Seventeen-year-old Bobby Layne sparked Texas with a 19 point win over Arkansas at Little Rock. Layne passed 44 yards to Bechtel, scored a rushing TD, and set up two more scores before being rested in the third period.
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Georgia Tech Upsets Navy 17 15 In Atlanta
Ramblin Wrecks overpower Navy 221 rushing yards to minus six. 20 yard field goal by Allen Bowen gives Tech the winning margin after Navy took a 15 14 lead on a safety. Ohio State Notre Dame and Army also won in Saturday scores.
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Tulane Edges Auburn 16-13 In Nail biting finish
Tulane Green Wave defeated Auburn Tigers 16 to 13 in New Orleans. Billy Jones kicked a 7 yard field goal in the final minutes to seal the comeback after a 7-0 Auburn lead. Key plays included Joe Wozniak blocking a punt for a Tigers score and Ben Ellender connecting with Jim Randall for a late second quarter touchdown. Fleet Curtis also scored on a long sprint after breaking through to the Tulane 40.
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Intersectional Games Mark SWC Play For This Week
The Southwest Conference resumes play with three teams meeting intersectional opponents including SMU at Tulane Texas Christian faces Oklahoma in Oklahoma City Southern Methodist visits Tulane and Arkansas goes to Memphis to face Mississippi Texas A and M meets North Texas at College Station Texas and Rice clash in Houston marking a rare conference game in a Bayou city hostile for Texas with only two wins over a Houston Owls since 1932 and 1942.
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Power Laden Fighting Irish Win Again
Notre Dame remained unbeaten with a 28 13 victory over Wisconsin as Bob Kelly and Elmer Angsman spark the offense. Earl Girard and the Badger forward wall earned praise for a stubborn stand and two early drives, while a late TD pass from Frank Dancewicz to Maggioli sealed the win before 40 000 at South Bend.
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Jug) Girard
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Westerners Face Plainview and Pampa in District 1-AA Spotlight
In District 1-AA this week only four teams see action as Amarillo and Borger rest after the opener between Plainview and Pampa. Plainview visits Lubbock while Pampa travels to Brownfield as Lubbock teams are favored but with doubt. Brownfield has surged to the top with an undefeated start, and Pampa has rebounded after a slow start highlighted by an 83 to 2 win over Clovis. Lamesa hosts undefeated Sweetwater in a 3-AA clash, while Big Spring faces Tahoka in another 3-AA contest.
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Littlefield Tops 5 A Title Chase
Littlefield Wildcats remain undefeated in District 5 A with one game left needing only a win over Muleshoe at Seeley Stadium to clinch the district title. The team features QB Billy Lyman and end Homer Peel with a 156 pound roster and a high passing completion rate in a modified T formation.
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Idalou Cage Teams In Wins Over Shallowater
Idalou teams swept Shallowater on Friday with the B squad winning 20-12 led by Sneed and Murphy with 6 each. The A team edged 32-28 as Johnson tallied 12 for Shallowater and Becknell with Isom led Idalou with 13. The Idalou girls defeated Shallowater with Wanda Lea Sawyer scoring 10.
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O'Donnell Eagles Meet Mustangs In District 6 A Showdown
O'Donnell with five straight wins hosts unbeaten Denver City in a top District 6 A clash. Denver City is 6-0-1 after a 6-6 tie with Lovington, while O'Donnell boasts a five game winning streak and a strong defense as both teams hype a big South Plains football week.
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Khaki Classic Kickoff Brings Big Crowd to Tech Stadium
The annual Khaki Classic at Texas Tech stadium features SPAAF versus LAAF with kickoff at 2:30 pm. Teams include Winged Commandos and the Fliers amid strong advance ticket sales and spirited sections from both bases. SPAAF suffers two injuries but fields a Texans-heavy lineup. LAAF showcases several former West Texas stars and local talent. Officials named Stoney Wall as referee and Prentice Walker as umpire.
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Frenship Cagers Beat New Home In Dual Matches
Frenship High School boys and girls defeated New Home High School in Fren ship gym. Girls won 13 to 10 and boys 19 to 16. Carney Mae Clark led the girls with seven points. A Kinslow topped Frenship with nine points while D Timmons led New Home with eight. Frenship next hosts Shallowater Friday night.
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St Marys Pre-Flight Routs UCLA In Upset
Julius Davis an 18 year old naval aviation cadet without college football experience powered St Marys Pre-Flight to a 21 to 12 upset over the UCLA Bruins at Los Angeles on Oct 21.
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Allen Charges Gamblers Threaten College Sports
Lawrence Kansas October 21 1930 Phog Allen Kansas university coach says gamblers threaten intercollegiate athletics claiming two known college players threw games in eastern tournaments He refuses to name individuals and calls for an absolute czar to police amateur sports while defending Garden tournaments as fair.
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New Lubbock Country Club President Outlines Year
W. F. Eisenberg elected president will lead a full year-round program. New officers include Chas H Read vice president Paul Hardwick secretary treasurer J D Hassell Jr C L Dean Powell McWhirter Marvin McLaughlin. Holdover directors are Read H L Allen J B Crisler Walter Alderson. Eisenberg also serves as executor of Ellwood Estates and director of Citizens National Bank.
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CTCU defeats Texas A and M 13 to 7 on Kucera's passing
Joe Kucera led Texas Christian University to a 13-7 victory over Texas A and M in College Station. His quick passes set up the first score, with Merle Gibson catching the clincher after a 58 yard drive in the third period. Norman Cox added a second quarter rush and Art Abraham kicked the extra point.
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Southwest scores mix, Texas Tech blanked by high totals
AP wire roundup shows Oklahoma blasting Kansas 68 to 0 while Texas shuts out Arkansas 19 to 0. Texas Christian and Texas A and M split 13-7 with a slew of other regional results across high school and college teams, including Oklahoma 62 Kansas C. and Rice defeating SMU 21 to 10.
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