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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1964
Page
10
Tech defeated SMU as rain and hail battered the field, the Raiders building a 4-2 season record and 3-2 in SWC play. Key drives featured Anderson and Wilson as Tech scored twice in the second half after a blocked field goal and special teams plays.
A sprawling set of scores from college and smaller programs shows Texas A and I trailing Lamar Tech while Trinity Texas and several Pennsylvania and Midwest schools post varied results. Notable margins include Cortland State 54 Brockport State 8 and Gettysburg 51 Muhlenberg 20 as some teams push into lopsided wins.
Texas A&M led 13-6 at halftime and held off Baylor as McKaughan engineered drives with passes to Uzzell and Brotheton. Baylor threatened late but an interception by Nichols and a later fumble by Baylor ended the comeback bid, leaving Baylor 2-1 in conference and A&M at three losses.
Vanderbilt, the underdog, held Mississippi to a 7-7 tie in a tense SEC showdown. Dave Waller directed a second quarter touchdown drive to Toby Wilt, while Jim Weatherly hit a 51 yard TD pass to Dave Wells to tie late. The Commodores’ defense stopped Rebels at the Vanderbilt 11 and five.
District 4-A leader Idalou upset Ralls 7 to 6 as its defense halted a late drive with an anti pass stop in the third quarter. Silverton blanked Sudan 7-0 with strong line play led by ends Howard Tomlin and Darrell Long and Farwell beat Hale Center as Bobby Fields directed the offense.
In Jones Stadium a SWC game between Texas Tech and SMU was halted for 12 minutes as severe hail struck the field. Tom Wilson tucked a third quarter run past a SMU defender with Ray Garrett following the play as rain and hail marred the night.
Tech wins after lasting 12 point lead as hail and rain disrupts play. King says bad snaps prompted safer plays including two point attempts, punts late, and a weathered effort to ground out the game. Anderson excels in punting despite conditions.
Oklahoma Soons rout Kansas State 44 to 0 as they rack up 519 total yards, including a 55 yard pass play. Tommy Parnell scores and sparks the surge with a 23 0 halftime lead. Bobby Page adds two fourth quarter TDs.
Illinois blank UCLA 26 to 7 in Champaign as fullback Jim Grabowski runs 27 times for 181 yards and three touchdowns. Fred Custardo passes to Bob Trumpy and Dick Witcher while UCLA finally scores in the third quarter.
Players battled in a field turned to mud as hail hammered the field. Mustangs outgained the team and continuous hits, plus field conditions, led to the referee calling a temporary stoppage. Fry praised Tech but said the 12 point margin defined the outcome. Oyler and LaGrone noted hard play and bad field conditions.
Dunbar Panthers score twice in the first half and hold off a Washington rally to win 14-6. James Geary returns a Washington pass 85 yards for the opening TD, Clarence Hawkins adds the extra point, Ernest Stevenson adds a two yard TD, and Henry Planks helps with a 30 yard run setup. Washington cross for a 15 yard TD in the third. Dunbar total 193 rushing and 27 passing yards. Leopards gain 123 on the ground and 61 via air.
Jal defeats Fort Sumner 20-0 in a homecoming win. Bill Aldridge scores twice on short runs and Jim Parrish adds a 10-yard pass for Jal with Keith Fine kicking both PATs. Jal racks 200 rushing yards to 60 for Fort Sumner and secures a 2-0 district mark, 6-1 season. Parrish and Cox anchor Jal defense with two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
Oregon defeated Washington 7-0 in Seattle to claim its sixth straight victory and first Paced Conference win of the season. Bob Kerrs connected with Lowell Dean for the game's lone TD as Oregon held Washington to 10 rushing yards and prevailed amid penalties.
Buffalo overcame a tough New York Jets defense to win 34 to 24 in an AFL game. Daryle Lamonica and rookie Bob Smith sparked the Bills in a bruising contest. Smith opened the scoring with a 13 yard TD run late in the third quarter and Buffalo finally broke through in the fourth.
In the first half the Frogs fumbled and threw picks as Clemson capitalized. Fauver to Batton produced a 94 yard scoring drive with Eaton leading to a TD. Tigers moved to the TCU six before Crain scored and Pearce added a field goal from 16.
Sul Ross State Lobos erased a halftime deficit to defeat East Texas State Lions 15 to 7 in Alpine. A blocked punt by Tommy Nelson and a 25 yard return by Jesse Patterson sparked the rally, while Alfredo Avila added a 75 yard interception return and Paul Pasqua kicked a 42 yard field goal.
West Texas State rallied on a rain soaked field to beat Trinity 21-6, evening the season and series records at 3-3. Obert Logan connected with Les Obie for Trinity’s score, while Bill Bundy found Don Dennis for a 35 yard TD and Roy Armentrout added the extra point. Dennis added a five yard run and Earl West a ten yard TD for West Texas.
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