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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1963
Page
9
King defends final play as Tech holds off SMU for a narrow victory. Talks praise for recruits and public relations work while noting some critics over the last play and a key fourth quarter drive.
A fragmented item notes rising attendance at football games with mention of fans, season turnout, and nearby details. The text references several places and people but remains unclear on specific teams or dates.
In Houston welterweights Garland Houndahl and Tamiives set to clash as a pivotal step on the ladder. Randall faces two recent losses and aims to rebound after a decision defeat in Honolulu and a disqualification loss in Mesquite, seeking a win to climb the rankings.
Unbeaten Springlake dominates, Petersbu rg and Hale Center vie for top spots in Class A as district races heat up. Hale Center eyes crucial win over Crippled Ralls while Kress and Crosbyton push to keep playoff hopes alive amid scattered results across 1A and 2A standings.
Roaring Springs claimed two varsity girls basketball wins over Matador. In the first game Roaring Springs won 26-21 as Karen Williams scored and Sandra Shelley led Matador with six. Scores and exact details for the second game are incomplete but Roaring Springs secured the win.
Roundup notes multiple high school games with a mix of results. Hess and Sadan teams posted competitive showings against Donnell and Panrks. Seagraves hosted, Wink faced Hate Center, and Feerstans competed in Latena, with several squads hoping for strong late-season performances.
In a tense district battle, Mona Phillips led with high scoring for Fort Stockton and Andrews edged by with a late push. Phillips and Perr delivered wins for LAAA as the season race tightens with Dumas, Hereford, and Levelland looming.
Beaumont Hebert leads the top 10 with a 5-0 mark after a 04 victory over wt Arthur Lincoln. Houston Yates climbs to third. Charlton wins 20-0 to stay fourth. Wheatley Kashmere stay tied for fifth. Washington drops from third to sixth as Dunbar moves toward tenth.
Morton High School seeks basketball games to complete its schedule for the coming season. Coach Whitlack wants both boys and girls games within reasonable distance and states willingness to play any team near. Jose Artabull led the Kansas City Athletics in stolen bases last season.
Sinton Pirates chase District AA crown with a win over Refugio this week and a Taft loss. If Refugio loses and Taft drops three games, Sinton could clinch a playoff spot despite a possible Taft defeat.
The column lists multiple Texas 3A and 4A district races with teams like Orcelon Sinton Dalhart Hirschi Winters and Bishop in contention. It notes possible playoff clinches and upcoming showdowns including Rockport and Langdon area matchups, highlighting key remaining games and standings across districts.
Olton and Muleshoe stay unbeaten in District HAA with Friday games shaping the race. Floydada 2 0 seeks to clinch at least a tie in Class AA with Talia hosting the Hornets who stand 1 0. Post and Denver City battle in 4A while Friona eyes an eighth straight win over Morton.
The 1939 Texas A team coached by Homer Norton was the last SWC member to be acclaimed No 1 in the nation. The roundup notes the Texas A team achieving top national status, highlighting the Southwest Conference member's accomplishment under Norton.
Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Johnny Podres pleaded innocent to a drunken driving charge after an arrest early Friday when police said he drove erratically with exotic dancer Tania Davenport in the car. A jury trial was scheduled for the near future.
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