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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1936
Page
4
In a crowded stadium about 8,000 fans watched Texas Tech edge Centenary 6 to 0. Jim Neill sparked a second half drive with key completions and runs, while centenary defenses stymied most scoring chances.
Hardin-Simmons University defeated Creighton 14 to 7 before about 10,000 fans in Omaha. The Texans took a 7-0 lead on a 26 yard run by Tyler, extra point missed, Creighton answered with a 85 yard drive highlighted by a 35 yard pass Piet to Wilcox and a 40 yard run by Wilcox. McKinney scored for Hardin-Simmons in the fourth after Busch mishap, Prost added the extra point after a short drive.
Lubbock Westerners meet Borger Bulldogs to break the District 1 Class A race at Texas Tech Stadium Saturday afternoon in a rescheduled conference game. A special train was arranged from Borger for students and fans to attend the 2:39 PM kickoff.
In a rain soaked, muddy at the Cotton Bowl, Texas Christian and Mississippi State battled to a scoreless tie. Both teams struggled to advance as a wet field produced punts and missed scoring chances. Pickle and Roach provided brief flashes for TCU while Mississippi drew four first downs and a late third period surge, but no points.
Northwestern dominates Illinois in a high intensity home game with multiple scoring drives and standout plays. Key moments include a late standout surge and critical turnovers shaping the outcome.
Ohio State claims a 7 to 0 victory in a tense game noted for its early dominance. Wendt scored on a place kick in the second period marking the clinching score as the Buckeyes secured the win.
Duke football shows a dramatic collapse as West Virginia's offense pounds out a 1060 yard burst. Roy Bachtelroht boots a punt to set up a quick score and Palatska drags a tackler to stop Duquesne's drive, leaving the Dukes stunned in the early stages.
In 1902 Tournament of Roses officials invited an East team to face the West in Pasadena at the Rose Bowl. Michigan defeated Stanford 49 0 before a sparse crowd as chariots and Roman costumes accompanied a parade like spectacle. The article recalls wild scenes of horses and chariots around the field as a public program.
Pittsburgh wallows in football fervor as Pitt, Duquesne, and Carnegie Tech ignite local passion. Duquesne upsets Pitt in a Friday upset, fueling city-wide debate among fans, writers, players, and Pirates in a bustling regional sports scene.
Tulsa University dominated Oklahoma A and M with an aerial attack led by Vic Hurt. The Hurtmen offense controlled the game with strong passing, scoring through touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters and solid kicking sealing the win.
Nebraska thrashed Oklahoma in a decisive Big Six football battle at Norman. About 25 000 fans watched as the Huskers overwhelmed Oklahoma aiming to crush Jakemans and erase Major Lawrene Bills hopes for the season.
Tulane powered to a 21 to 7 win over North Carolina before 18 000 fans in New Orleans. Wall and a precise pass attack led Tulane to two scoring plays while a third came on a powerful rush. North Carolina blocked a Tulane punt for its only touchdown.
Princeton, after a shaky start, powered to a 7 0 victory over Navy in front of 51 000 at Princeton Stadium. The Tigers scored in the third period as Navy suffered a second straight setback amid errant passes and a sharp Tiger defense.
In Palo Alto on October 24 USC Trojans defeated Stanford 14 to 7. USC maintained an undefeated record as they overpowered Stanford's squad in a hard fought game.
A slick field and steady rain produced a dull, scoreless football clash at Waco stadium as Texas A&M and Baylor battled to a 0–0 tie before 7,090. Punting dominated, with Baylor Lloyd Russell and A&M’s Bill Stages and Doc Pitner delivering standout kicks. Neither team could establish a running game or complete passes, and Baylor earned the lone first down late in the game amid a tense defensive duel.
Rice Owls defeat the favored Texas Longhorns 7 to 0 in a Southwest Conference football clash in Houston. Key plays by Selafel and Vickers drive Rice to victory as Texas stalls near the goal line and loses ground in the race for the conference title.
In Columbus Georgia October 4 Auburn dominates early and finishes strong for a 40 to 13 win over Georgia. Auburn’s offense outpaced the Bulldogs in the first half while Se’dom hes no tegsa and Mehire’s renewed play lifted the Tigers to a clean record.
The University of New Mexico Lobos defeated New Mexico Military Institute 13 to 0 in Albuquerque. Two successful passes set up both touchdowns as UNM rolled to 250 rushing yards and 14 first downs to NMMI’s 153 yards and 7 first downs. Coach Gwinn Henry led the Lobos to their season’s first win.
In Alamosa Celo on October 24, the New Mexico State Teachers college defeated Adams State Teachers college by a score of 12 to 0.
A noted Hebrew grappler, claiming championship status, headlines the upcoming card at the Avitorium Wednesday. The main event pits Dawny McSham against Det Urkhiman, with Yaqui from Indien as a potential challenger. An incident in a prior bout left McShain injured and carried from the ring.
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