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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1964
Page
12
Denver City's Mustangs edged Seminole 7 to 6 after a late field goal try failed. QB David Mitchell led a 63 yard drive for a Mustangs score, while Eddie Greenfield connected with Richie Crawford for Seminole's 18 yard TD.
Second seed Dennis Ralston survived a brutal heat spell to defeat Terry Ryan 10-8 6-3 in the National Tennis Championships. Ryan retired with heat exhaustion after falling behind, while Ralston expressed frustration with his form but advanced.
El Paso report notes matador Jesus Cordoba, who impressed at the El Paso Juarez border, headlines Sunday corrida at Plaza Monumental. Card features Del Olivar making seasonal debut after last year’s standout performance with ears and a tail.
Muleshoe Mules opened with an 80 yard kickoff return by halfback Joe Adams for a touchdown to spark a 21-0 lead over the Dimmitt Bobcats. Fullback Dan Smith powered the win with 237 rushing yards, adding a 56 yard TD and a 65 yard burst. Adams added the extra point as the team totaled 407 rushing and passing yards to 107 for Dimmitt.
Friona defeats Farwell 34 7 as Dodd accounts for nearly half the Chiefs points. He runs kicks and passes, totaling two rushing touchdowns four extra points and a key 58 yard score on a Brookfield reception. Farwell’s lone score comes on a Huffaker one yard plunge.
Navy lieutenant Frank Gorman and Phoenix diver Jeanne Collier won the three meter springboard at the U S Olympic trials. Gorman led the men with 841.95 points, while Andreason and Sitzberger placed second and third to earn spots on the Olympic team. In the women’s final Sue Gossick placed second and Patsy Willard earned the final berth. Rick Gilbert dropped to sixth after shaky finals.
Homero Blancas of the Army shot three under par 69 to win the 1964 Interservice Golf Championship at Fort Benning, tying the tour record with 278 for 72 holes. Army teammates swept top three, led by 69 by Orville Moody as runner up, while Dick Canon placed third and Dick Lytle fourth for the Marines. The Army also won team honors with 1 141 points.
Starkville Mississippi State coach Paul Davis says players are tired after two-a-day practices. A planned controlled scrimmage is set for Saturday. Guard Mike Duckworth left the squad for failing to meet eligibility. Don Edwards suffered an ankle sprain with no break and should heal in days.
The Hillcrest Country Club hosts the first round of medal play as Dave Lawson defends his title. Morning start shifts place Ralph Spencer on nine. afternoon starts list Tom Morton on three, Tim Gristy on four, and Tack Hammer on eighteen. H. L. Kelley and Barry Gray drop out.
Jim Parks shone at quarterback for Ralls as the Jackrabbits defeated host Kress 31-6 in a Friday night season opener. Parks scored on a 10 yard run and later threw for a 20 yard TD to Mel Ryan. Sonny Hicks added a 64 yard punt return TD and Butch Moore and Edmond Esparza added scores as Ralls built a commanding lead. About 1,200 fans watched the game in ideal conditions.
The Houston Oilers released defensive back Bobby Renn and defensive end Bob Kelly. They activated guard John Wittenborn tackle Art Anderson and defensive tackle Stan Fanning after workouts.
Contracts for construction of the Arlington Sports Stadium will be awarded Sept. 21. The $1.5 million facility near Fort Worth will start with 10,500 seats and could expand to 40,000 for a potential major league franchise. A circular stadium may gain a plastic dome if a team signs.
Stan Musial exited St. Louis Jewish Hospital with photographers present and a doctor’s permission. The Cardinal great left with his bedside book Some Diamonds Dont Sparkle in hand, saying he would take it home.
Hal Smith was released by the Cincinnati Reds as a batting practice catcher and sent to the club’s San Diego team in the Pacific Coast League. Earlier this season he appeared on the Reds’ active roster.
Ronnie Elmore and Joe Dan Cooke fueled the Plains Cowboys to a 30-12 win over Sudan. Elmore piled up 62 and 23 yard rushing TDs with Cooke adding a 9 yard score and a 49 yard rushing TD. Jack Lowe kicked three extra points and a late 23 yard field goal.
Chuck Courtney of La Jolla California fired a 65 to take a first round one stroke lead at the Dallas Open. The UPI report notes Courtney is the only fledgling pro to win a tour title this year and he set the pace for the $40,000 event on Friday.
Seagraves Eagles defeated Jim Ned Indians 36 to 0 before about 1,200 fans. Danny Rosson scored on a one yard run and connected on a 24 yard pass to Dwight Hamilton. Tim Raper and Bo Faulkenberry added scores and Huffman capped the half with a 39 yard run.
Crosbyton defeated the O'Donnell Eagles 28 to 6 in a season opening game. Jimmy Flournoy exploded with 92 and 80 yard touchdown runs and added a punt return score. Jim Holman caught a Bragg pass for a score while Robert Barrett added a 36 yard TD run. Eagles' only TD came from Bob Barton. Fen Taylor suffered an injury and did not play.
John Jennings elected president of the Quarterback Club at Brownfield. New officers include Bill Davis vice president L J Richardson secretary treasurer Leonard Isaacs membership chairman and Charles Wilks Alvin Miril co chairmen of refreshments. Doug Cox head coach gave briefing on two weeks of workouts.
George Sparky Anderson manager of Toronto in the International League was suspended for three days for bumping an umpire and using abusive language during the Toronto versus Syracuse game on Tuesday night in Rochester New York.
Joseph E. Kyle 62 a longtime official at race tracks nationwide died at his home after a lingering illness. He had served at various tracks across the country.
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