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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1945

Page

4

Schlinkman Wards Tech To Narrow Win Over WTSTC

Texas Tech endured a sluggish start to beat West Texas State Teachers College 12 to 6 as Walt Schlinkman powered the Raiders with two touchdowns and key plays. The Buffs' Hap Rogers and Hunter fought back, but Schlinkman's late third-quarter burst, plus solid defense, sealed the game before 6,090 fans.

Jay Harris Avalanche-Journal Texas Tech Red Raiders Owls West Texas State Teachers College Walt Schlinkman Crimsons Schlinkman Tech Walter Hunter Buffs Lubbock Raiders Hap Rogers WTSTC Eck Hunter Buff Pase Leach Buff Remi Kenneth Glasgow Raidiers Ed Robnett Gene Hartley Robnett Billy Kelley Ders Moyers R. W. Moyers Ech Theuffs Raider Dell Morgan Klinkman Cecil Orris Bill Greenfield Buffs Anh Rogers Anyon Arthur Shanan Wild Alter Clole Loyd Lawhorn Otis Turner Elley Dumas Poe Asshalt Meood

Purdue Falls to Northwestern in Big Ten Upset

Northwestern upset undefeated Purdue 26-14 at Evanston before 42,000 fans. Wildcat line play dominated, limiting Purdue to 134 rushing yards while Northwestern scored twice in the second period and held Ed De Moss in check in the fourth.

Evanston Ill Northwestern Wildcats Purdue Boilermakers Stanley Gorski Westi Hansen Max Morris Ohio State Wildcat Iowa State Indiana Michigan Minnesota Ed de Moss

Utes Triumph 28-0 Over Colorado A&M in Big Seven Debut

In Fort Collins on October 27 Utah jumped to a 28-0 victory over Colorado A&M led by speedy halfback Gay Adell, a returned war veteran. The Utes notched 20 first downs to A&M’s one, earning their first Big Seven conference win as Colorado A&M suffered a third straight defeat.

Fort Collins Colo Gay Adell Utah University Colorado A&m Utes Rams Utah A&m

Aggies Edge Baylor With Fumbles In SWC Clash

Texas A and M defeated Baylor 19 to 13 after Baylor fumbled away several drives. Sammie Pierce opened scoring for Baylor on a 55 yard run, while Bob Goode and Grant Darnell produced key scores for the Aggies. Baylor's late rally came up short as A and M forced five fumbles and controlled the second half.

College Station Baylor Bears Texas A Bears Aggies Baylor Sammie Pierce Pierce Bob Goode Grant Darnell Billy Kimbrough A&m Stuart Gordon Goode Wesley Duecer George Sims Bruins Preston Smith Aggie James Winkler

Crimson Tide Defeats Georgia as Gilmer Shines in win

Alabama beat Georgia 28 to 14 in Birmingham. Harry Gilmer threw 13 of 19 for 133 yards and three TDs while Charlie Trippi scored for Georgia before a 27 000 crowd. Alabama stays unbeaten and eyes bowl prospects with one major test left against Mississippi State.

Birmingham Ala Harry Gilmer Alabama Georgia Charlie Trippi Tide Mississippi State Gilmer Trippi Bulldogs

Navy Rallies to Top Penn in Last-Minute Miracle

Navy, trailing most of the game, overcame fumbling and Penn dominance to win 14-7. A dramatic late drive covered 80 yards in seven plays, capped by a Duden reception after a block by Dick Scott, as Navy erased a 7-7 tie with 2 minutes left and sealed victory with two final touchdowns.

Philadelphia Navy University of Pennsylvania Miracle Annapolis Penn Fenn Middies Bob Evans Dick Scott Evans Boot Hoernschemeyer Dick Duden Duden Quakers

Baseball Meeting Set Here To Reorganize

Lubbock site booked for Sunday at 10 AM to launch revival of the West Texas New Mexico League. Eight cities including Albuquerque and Abilene will be represented as clubs discuss 1946 play and league reorganization after wartime halt. Sam Rosenthal and Milton Price announce plan with local officials and former Hubbers manager Faulkner involved.

Milton Price Dallas WTNM_ loop Texas League Hilton Hotel Sam Rosenthal Lubbock Hubbers Bob Seeds Amarillo Gold Sox Albuquerque Abilene Price Rosenthal Lubbock Clovis Pampa Harry A. Faulkner Faulkner North American Aviation Plant National Association of Baseball Leagues Berger Amarillo Lamesa Avalanche-Journal Newark N. J Tom Pacific Coast San Diego WTNM del Ballinger Midland Carl Dumler

Army Smashes Duke For 48 13 Victory At Polo Grounds

Army rolled to its 14th straight win beating Duke 48 to 13 at the Polo Grounds. Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis led the attack with long scoring runs and passes while Tom McWilliams opened with a 54 yard TD. Duke scored late as Army rested its starters.

New York Army Duke Polo Grounds Earl Blaik Tom McWilliams Blue Devil Army Invincibles Blaik George Clark Dukes Kelley Mote Blue Devils Navy Doc Blanchard Glenn Davis McWilliams Bob Stuart Tulsa University Davis Stuart Army Wrecking Crew Tulsa

Tulsa Tech Film to Be Shown Monday at Lubbock Hotel

A Monday night joint meeting of Tulsa Tech football coaches officials association and Mata dor club of Lubbock will gather at 730 pm at the Lubbock hotel. Dell Morgan Texas Tech coach will present pictures of the Tulsa university Texas Tech game played Oct 13 and discuss the film. The aim is to boost local football interest and strengthen ties among coaches officials and businessmen with the session open to the public.

Tulsa-Tech Football Coaches and Officials Association Matador Club Lubbock Dell Morgan Texas Tech Tulsa University Morgan

Denver Strikes Afar To Stop Utah State

Denver defeated unbeaten Utah State 41 to 6 as the Pioneers hit big in the second half with three long scoring plays of 63, 45, 60 and 68 yards while the Farmers stayed in the game briefly in the opening period.

Denver Utah State Pioneers

Cougars blank Idaho in early-season Greeley matchup

In Pullman Washington State College the Cougars defeated the University of Idaho 21 to 0 to show early season form. Coach Buck Bailey led the Cougars to a decisive win over their opponent at home in a defensive battle.

Cougars Idaho Pullman Wash Washington State College University of Idaho

Fenimore Leads Oklahoma A&M Past TCU in Offensive Showcase

All-American Bob Fenimore recovered from illness to spark Oklahoma A&M to a 25-12 victory over Texas Christian. He rushed for 178 yards, passed for 86, scoring two rushing TDs and a through pass TD, drawing a standing ovation after a 19-yard run before leaving with an injury. The game featured a high-scoring first quarter and a defensive struggle, with the Aggies holding the Frogs in check after the opening period.

Fort Worth Bob Fenimore Horned Frog Stadium Oklahoma Aggies Texas Christian Bob Horned Frogs Fenimore Frogs Oklahoma A Aggie Leon Joslin Norman Cox TCU Carl Koch Cox Aggies Cecil Hawkins Neill Armstrong Jim Reynolds

Bechtel Leads Rice Past Texas 7–6 in SWC Showdown

Rice Institute edged Texas 7 to 6 as D L Anderson scored on a one foot run and Bechtel connected on the final Texas drive. Texas had late hope but Harrell’s conversion failed, gifting Rice a narrow victory before 23000 fans.

Austin Longhorns University of Texas Rice Institute Texas Rice Big D. L. Anderson Bob Nemir Hubert Bechtel Tom Harrell Nemir Dick Harris Owl Robert He Byron Gillory

Tulane tops SMU 19 to 7 in season opener

Freshman quarterback Ernest Crouch scored twice as Tulane beat Southern Methodist 19 to 7 before 28 000 in New Orleans. Crouch returned a Moon pass for 52 yards for a TD and Miles fumble led to another. Tulane trailed 7 0 before the halftime surge and held on for the win.

New Orleans Ernest Crouch Southern Medotnist University Tulane Crouch SMU Dave Moon Cecil Miles Hugh Bowers Miles Richard Hoot SMU Averal Sulphur Ila Moon Harry Levonian Southern Methodist Mustangs Eugene Wilson Howard Maley Pete Kotlarich

Southwestern grid scores mix with military and college games

A sweeping score list shows Southwest Texas Tech routing West Texas State Teachers 12 to 6, plus Texas A. and M. 19 over Baylor 13 and Tulane 18 defeating Southern Methodist 7. Military bases, naval stations, and numerous colleges posted varied results across the nation.

Southwest Texas Tech West Texas State Teachers North Camp Hood North Texas Aggies Tulane Southern Methodist Rice Texas Texas A Baylor Oklahoma A Texas Christian Amarillo Dalhart Barksdale Field Camp Swift Midwest Notre Dame Iowa Ohio State Minnesota Northwestern Purdue Marquette Michigan State Great Lakes Western Michigan Capital Heidelberg Bimpson Cornell Indiana Tulsa Knox Augustana Tiinois Weasleyaius North Central Colege Valpariso Eastern Kentucky Michigan Miinois North Dakota State North Dakota Kansas Wichita Oklahoma Kansas State Missouri Nebraska Ball State Farthern Wayne University Albion Bt. Olaf St. John's University South Dakota State Hamline Wittenberg Kenyon Southern University Langston Parsons Carthage Dakota Wesleyan South Dakota Michigan Normal

Ohio State Upsets Minnesota 20 to 7 in Football Clash

In Minneapolis Ohio State turned back Minnesota 20 to 7 as the Buckeyes exploited the Gophers passing defense and relied on a stout defense and strong ground game. Key plays included a 64 yard kickoff return setup and a 67 yard interception return for a score, with Daugherty Fisher and Kessler contributing major plays.

Minneapolis Ohio State Minnesota Gophers Buckeyes Minnesota Gopher Buckeye Purdue Boilermakers Northwestern Carroll Widdoes Tommy Cates Merlin Kispert Harold Daugherty Dick Fisher Oilie Cline Max Schnittker Fisher Buck Kessler Ohio Daughterty Schnittker

Arkansas Romps Over Ole Miss in Crump Stadium

In Memphis, October 27, Arkansas hammered Ole Miss 19 to 0 before 23,000 fans at Crump Stadium. Arkansas' defense held Mississippi to four first downs and 84 rushing yards while the Razorbacks rolled 296 yards on the ground led by John Hoffman and Harold Henson.

Memphis Arkansas Mississippi Rebels Kaye Crump Stadium Razorbacks Ole Miss Calvin Smith Mike Schumchyk Schumchyk Land Smith Harold Henson Johnny Bruce Big John Hoffman Bob McCain Parker Alton Baldwin

Princeton KOs Rutgers In Oldest College Game

Princeton defeated Rutgers 14 to 6 in the annual clash as the Tigers delivered a decisive early punch and the Scarlet squad rallied but could not overtake the lead.

Princeton Rutgers N. J Scarlet

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