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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1961

Page

9

Twelve district crowns in reach this week in Texas Class AA

Hamilton has clinched a playoff spot as twelve district titles loom with two weeks left. Unbeatens include Denver City Crane Haskell Ballinger Axe Terrell Mineola Port Acres Little Cypress Freer and Donna. Key matchups include Dimmit Moydada Quanah Duncanville Hooks Hillsboro Hearne Katy Jacksboro and Seymour, with rest of districts shaping up for Nov meetings.

Associated Press Hamilton Jacksboro Denver City Crane Haskell Ballinger Axe Terrell Mineola Port Acres Little Cypress Freer Donna Dimmit Dathart Moydada Morton Quanah Wellington Duncanville Lancaster Hooks DeKalb Hillsboro McGregor Hearne Caldwell Katy Swreng Distavios Pleas Springs Linton Jacksboro Seymour Jed Camisuisa Floydrada Denver Plano Hi Cypress Sweeny Pleasant

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Fragmentary text lists potentially place names and personal references but lacks coherent event or context. Reading shows scattered terms like streets and locations from Missouri and Mississippi regions with possible misspellings, making precise reporting impossible from readable content.

TechIs Taking Ticket Orders For 1961 Season

Tech’s season ticket orders are open with 1961 prices. Last year’s season ticket holders receive first consideration. Tickets for major games cost 16.50 plus a mailing fee. Orders should be sent to the Texas Tech Athletic Office. Home schedule lists Colorado, Loyola, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A&M among others. In World Series notes, Frank Robinson fanned twice as Whitey Ford pitched.

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Idalou and Kress Eye Loop Titles In Close Race

Idalou and Kress near the loop titles as Kress holds the best offensive mark with 237 points while Farwell and Silverton trail. O Donnell and Seagraves log non conference losses, and O Donnell looks to rebound after a tough week as Silverton faces Hale.

Kress Silverton Donnel Justi Matador Farwell O'Donnell O Donnell Seagraves Ender Kopa

Raiders Edge Tech Homecoming Clash With Rice show

Texas Tech hosted Rice as the guest for homecoming, with Tech narrowly holding the lead. Rice challenged Tech and produced moments against SWC foes, highlighting historic series notes and a 1940s to 1960s era edge for Rice in several matchups.

Browns Flight Disrupts Steelers Assistant Coach

Pitts burgh assistant coach Mike Ni Disrhk 248 expressed irritation on Monday after a Browns scouting trip. Bo Nixon, who scouted the Browns Saint Louis Sunday, said he left a commercial liner on the return trip reportedly at the Browns district officials' request. Nixon noted Browns and Steelers personnel checked in early and the plane departed as scheduled with mixed explanations.

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Dimmitt Dalhart clash for 2A title in season finale

Dense prep grid report notes Dimmitt and Dalhart circling a 2A title clincher with Morton and Floydada in hot pursuit. Underdogs Denver City and Stanton vie for the district crown as Slaton and Stanton chase key wins, while Anson and Abernathy push toward unbeaten status and playoff berths.

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Ropesville Battles For Life In 3B Playoff Hopes

Ropesville and Anton clash in District 3B while Bovina Vega and Lorenzo Wilson fight for all the 2B 4B titles. Mata dors idle before Turkey clash Nov 10, Amherst, Whit harral, and New Home in mix as districts tighten. Wilson and Lorenzo lead 3-0 in 1 play with key wins, Ropesville boasts top defense though New Deal struggles.

Eagles Anton Bovina Vega Lorenzo Wilson Estelline Durkey Matador Amherst Whit Harral New Cooper Pirates

Wilkinson's Son Having Big Year at Duke

Durham AP reports Jay Wilkinson, sophmore at Duke, is breaking ACC punt return records while his father Bud Wilkinson endures a 0-5 season at Oklahoma. Jay has 12 punt returns for 252 yards, tying and breaking records with an 82 yard TD on the day against NC State, plus a 63 yard TD from his first touch.

Bill Murray Wilkinson Duke

Seminole Favored To Win District In 2-AAA

Seminole leads 2-AAA with a 4-0 district mark after a 70 loss to Andrews and owns the top title odds as Brownfield slides to 3-1 and Lake View holds a 2-0 in 3-AAA. Lake View roars past Colorado City to 38 and eyes another Friday clash with Lamesa. Andrews shines on defense but trails in scoring behind Dumas and Lake View.

Seminole San Angelo Lake Lamesa Lake View Hereford Dumas Littlefield Levelland Phillips Brownfield Kermit Doug Cox Snyder Sweetwater Tigers Trail Lake View Andrews

Blocking key in lopsided win boosts team morale

The team praised blocking and ball handling after a decisive victory. Tom Middleton returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown while nine blocks helped on the play. Players Phil Johnson William Hoff Gary Hutson Gerald Hershey Max Ince Sparkman Harold and coach Brothers highlighted solid defense and improved morale as the squad eyes upcoming games.

Brothers Tom Middleton Phil Johnson William Hoffwell Dieve Menne Guton Ils Gary Hutson Gerald ‘Ssery Max Ince Ince Sparkman Harold

Cardinals File Suit to Block NBC Televised Games

Chicago Cardinals Football Club, operating as St. Louis Cardinal Football Club since 1980, seeks an injunction in U S District Court to stop NBC from telecasting two NFL games into the St. Louis area on days when the Cardinals are home. The suit claims NBC violated league rules by airing away games within 73 miles that reduce home attendance, with a hearing not yet scheduled and action sought to affect games starting November 12 against the Detroit Lions.

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British Bowling Craze Aims For Perfect 300 Score

London clubs lure players with cash prizes and U S work holidays as fans flock to 14 bowling centers. Enthusiasm drives some players to string 12 straight strikes though a 300 remains elusive. The pursuit includes film star publicity and strong media attention across Britain and abroad.

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