AFL Opens Fourth Season With Denver Houston Showdowns
The American Football League begins its fourth season with the Chiefs at Denver and the Oilers hosting the Raiders. Buffalo faces San Diego and New York meets Boston in Sunday games with large expected crowds and regional TV. Commissioner Foss voiced optimism for balance and attendance across the league.
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New Home Leopards blank Christ the King 60 to 0
New Home Leopards routed Christ the King Trojans in Lub bock 60 to 0 on Friday night. scoring by quarters included 16 6 14 and 24 with Brown McClung George Todd and McClung among the scorers and Robinson Thiel Turner Anfred among the standouts on defense and offense.
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Olton Pounds Whitarral In Openers On Air
Olton defeats Whitarral 28-14 in a season opener as D. Andrews and J. Reed star for Lorenzo, while Abernathy falls 24-14 to Olton in a separate Friday night game. Lorenzo gains 297 yards on offense. Whitarral held to 8.
Idalou Pulls Off Season Opener Over Sundown
Idalou Wildcats defeat Sundown Roughnecks 28 to 6 in front of 1200 fans in a 1963 opener. Weems runs 43 yards for the first TD, Hinojosa adds two scores, Benton adds an extra point, Sundown's Morgan scores in fourth. Idalou finishes with 314 yards offense to Sundown’s 256. Edinburg Ginners join Monterrey winter league play starting Sept. 22.
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Tulsa Hornets blank Hereford 22 0 in opener
Tulsa Hornets shut out Hereford 22 to 0 as fullback Jim Arnold scored twice and Howell added a short dash. Tahoka edged Frenship 14 12 in the other Friday night tilt with Chapa keying the late scoring and Burgamy connecting on passes. Detroit note mentions Night Train Lane leading the NFL in interceptions twice.
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Muleshoe and Littlefield Battle in Hard Football Clash
Littlefield Wildcats raced to a quick lead and held on for a 26 to 8 victory over Muleshoe. Littlefield’s defense shut out the Mules in the second half while Hodge and McKinney led the Cats with key touchdowns and passes.
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Canyon Sporls Homecoming For Dimmitt Bobcats 14 8
Dimmitt edges Canyon 14 to 8 as Joel Richard passes 20 yards to Eddie Poole for a Canyon score. Dimmitt dominates with 271 rushing yards to Canyon 171, while Dimmitt player Breitling adds a late point after Canyon’s opener. Bobcats’ Aldridge and Axe shine on defense despite injury.
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Happy Cowboys blank Turkey in 13 to 0 win
The Happy Cowboys defeated the Turkey Turks 13 to 0 on a clear night. Fullback Jim McManigal ran 30 yards for the first score, Gary Culp added the extra point, and in the third quarter Halfback Mark Maynard returned a punt 7 yards for the second TD with the extra try failing.
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Claude Defeats Silverton Owls in Suburbs Friday Night
Claude Mustangs come from behind with two second half touchdowns to beat Silverton Owls. A third quarter fumble recovery by Guard Jack Allen in the end zone gives Claude a key score. Don Mitchell adds a four yard TD run in the fourth. extra point attempt fails as Silverton drives to Claude’s ten yard line at game end.
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Sudan Hornets Triumph 20 12 Over Morton In Opener
Sudan outlasted Morton 20 12 in the season opener. Mike Smith scored a 2 yard TD, Danny Allen caught a 32 yard pass and Jimmy Thomson threw for the two extra points. Charles Ledbetter answered for Morton with a 3 yard TD rush as the Indians came back.
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Hart Horns Hammer Nazareth 18 to 0 in opener
Hart Longhorns opened the grid wars by defeating Nazareth Swifts 18 to 0. Hart piled up 253 rushing yards to Nazareth 120, with Morton, Smith and Fincher scoring on short runs and a 61 yard pass setup. A late Hart drive produced another TD as Nazareth suffered a season starter.
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Roaring Springs Tops Harold 12-8 In Opener
Roaring Springs Yellowjackets edge Harold Hornets 12 to 8 in the season opener. Key plays include Bill Elder’s 57 yard pass to Smith and a two yard plunge by Elder. Don Tardy ignited Harold with a 66 yard dash and a late 22 yard TD, while Roaring Springs’ defense featured Thacker Owens and Swhim.
Lockney Runs Past Hale Center 204 to 6 in Front of 2500
Lockney Longhorns beat Hale Center Owls 204 to 6 before 2500 fans. Tommy Moore scored on a 4 yard run and later a 9 yard pass to Moore. Rusty Smith added a 15 yard TD late as Lockney sealed the win. Standouts included Robertson for Lockney and Boatman for Hale Center.
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