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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1961

Page

7

Eagles Rip Cowboys 43-7 in strong NFL showing

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Sonny Jurgensen and Billy Barnes fueled a big first half as Philadelphia dominated the Dallas Cowboys 43-7. The win kept the Eagles tied for the Eastern Division lead with the New York Giants, who beat Los Angeles 24-0.

Harold Y. Ratliff Dallas Sonny Jurgensen Billy Barnes Philadelphia Eagles Dallas Cowboys Bulldt Philadelphia New York Giants Los Angeles Joe Walton Y. A. Tittle Los Angeles Rams Halfiley Britt New Day

Cardinals Rout Redskins 24 0 in Washington

Washington lost 24 to 0 as St Louis Cardinals dominated with passing yards and defense. Key plays featured Rath Gu Hato and Anderson connecting on multiple passes, while Washington defense struggled to contain turnover and penalties.

Washington St Louis Cardinals Redskins Notre Tine Yo Aimerica Cardinals Tose Guxhelmi Lorist Tae Anderson Sear Eomavegard Poontion Gast Harrison Benk Jenn Hein Jome Hill George Ivo Stuarts Washington Vane Cardinal St. Louis Anderson Pune Guyhelm Perry Gautt Hill

West Germany leads in Tad world championship qualifier

In Augsburg Germany West Germany defeated Greece 21 0 in the Tad world championship qualifier while Northern Ireland finished second and Greece third in a three nation event. In Harrisburg Pennsylvania captain Bill Steinkraus won the President Trophy aboard Kyar dEsprit as the Morse Show closed.

Augsburg West Germany Groves Chite Northern Ireland Greece Harrisburg Eaptin Bill Steinkraus U. S Kyar d’Esprit Pennsylvania

Colts Topple Lions 17-14 in NFL Weekend Showdown

Chicago bears quieted a San Francisco aerial attack as quarterback Wade threw four touchdown passes in a 17-14 upset of the Lions. Giants edge Rams 24-14 as Conerly directs late rally and Shofner shines with a 37-yard score. Lions rally falls short. Ditka and Ditka-like plays highlight a rugged defensive game.

Chicago OF Bears San Francisco Wade New York Charlie Conely New Giants Angeles Rams Kyle Rote Conerly del Shofner Giants Joe Walton Joel Wells Rote York New York Los Angels Summerill Ny—Webster Titte Summerall La—Phillips Ryan Villanueva Villang Dicks Ammerall Ny—Shofner Summerall

San Diego routs Oakland in 41 to 10 blowout

San Diego rolled to their nth straight victory as Paul Lane and the defense forced turnovers. Oakland scored first but San Diego answered with a quick passing attack and a series of runs. Crowd set a season high as the Chargers dominated in rushing and passing, building a convincing lead before coast mode in the final minutes.

Jurgensen Eagles Cowboys Barnes Jed Philadelphi Ted Dean Chirence Philadelphia Dallas Bobby Walston Rams Peaks Walston Wale Mike Ditka San Francisco Wade John Farrington Bear 48Ers Bill Kilmer John Brodie Bob Waters Bears Chi-Farrington Hleclere Wade Chi-Ditka Wade LiClere Chikis Morrisey Wake Dyan Paul Lane Oakerrors Paviders Raider Chargers Oakland Jack Kewip Tol Ikaps Waodaland Hawe Vkdele Blair Kiekt St Norton Kezap Hur Fiower Blair Kemp Oak FG Fleming Shar

Winning Coaches Main Speakers at QB Luncheon

Frank Junell will introduce two winning coaches at the Red Raider Quarterback Club luncheon in the Colonial Room of the Pioneer Hotel. J T King’s Texas Tech beat Baylor 19 17 and Bert Huffman’s Tech freshmen defeated Hardin Simmons, with a scouting report by Jim Wright on the SMU Rice game. Lunch cost 175 and is open to football fans on the South Main.

Frank Junell Red Raider Pioneer Hotel Junell J.T. King Texas ‘Torin Baylor Sun of Bert Huffman Tech Hardin- Simmons Jim Wright Houston Sany South

Packers Triumph Over Vikings for West Lead

Bart Starr and Tom Moore propelled Green Bay past Minnesota 33 to 7 to seize the NFL Western Division lead. Hornung kicked and ran, Dowler caught a 78 yard TD on the opening play as Packers outgained the Vikings and forced turnovers to claim fifth win in six games.

Minneapolis ST. Paul Bart Starr Tom Moore Paul Hornung Minnesota Green Bay Packers Vikings Moore Green Bay San Francisco Hornung Vanderbilt Packers Will Stan Boyd Dowler Dowler Starr Minn—Tarkentin Mercer FG Hornung Taylor Ram Morne Currie Green Bay Minnesota

Browns Rally Past Steelers in 28 20 Victory

Cleveland, led by Bobby Mitchell three touchdowns and Lou Groza field goals, edged Pittsburgh 28 to 20. The Browns trailed 21-20 before scoring 10 late points, clinching with a Groza 12 yard field goal after a Steelers fumble near the Browns' 10.

Pittsburgh Bobby Mitchell Lou Groza Cleveland Browns Steelers John Henry Johnson Rudy Bukich Buddy Dial Green Bay Mitchell Pitsburgh Hom Cleve Grove Cley—Mitchell Pit—Dial Bukic Michaels Pitt Tracy Cley Grow Pittl

Reds Outfield Stars Stopped by Yankees Pitching

In the first two World Series games Frank Robinson and Vada Pinson endured extended hitting droughts against New York pitching. Robinson went hitless in six at bats while Pinson went eight straight without a hit before doubling in the ninth of game two. Robinson led the Reds in hitting despite the struggles.

Richardson Yan Yranes Pittsburgh Aks Cincinnati Frank Robinson Vada Pinson Reds Yankee Robby Pinson Luis Arroyo Robinson

Texas In Command Of SWC Grid Race

Texas crushed Arkansas 33 7 to reach halfway through a volatile SWC season as Texas Tech and Texas Christian pulled upsets. Tech beat Baylor 19 17 and TCU edged A&M 15 14 reshaping title chances while Houston and Dallas battled in AFL action and Blanda sparked the Oilers to a 38 7 win over the Dallas Texans.

Harold V. Ratliff Texas Arkansas Texas Tech Texas Christian Ozarks Longhorns Baylor A&m Tech TCU Texas A&m Red Raiders Horned Frogs Christian HU. Daniels Bears Exatowine Sonny Gibbs Blanda Jacky Lee Charley Henni Jerry Spearman Herol Kansas Billy Cannon Billy Groman Rice Southern Methodist Houston Texans Austin Claude King Owls Iun Lee Groman Cotton Davidson Chris Burford Buffalo Dallas Ark Jim Saxton Oilers Jack Collins Tommy Ford Mikel Cotten Jerry Cook Randy Kerbow Johnny Burrell Bill Cox Durel Blume Texas Arm Aggies Frogs Gibbs Spearman Blanard Spearman George Davidson Charley Houston Oilers Rotar Dallas Texans Wally Lemm Lou Rymkus Mowsetem

Broncos rally to beat Titans 27 to 19 in AFL clash

Denver used a stifling defense and a 17 point fourth quarter to topple New York 27-19. Key plays included a pass interception and fumble recovery setting up a late Denver scoring drive. Jack Hill booted two fourth quarter field goals after Oakland tie.

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