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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1961

Page

10

Sands Mustangs Seek Turnaround Under Youngblood

Sands High enters season with limited depth and fundamentals as Coach Joe Youngblood reshapes a young squad. Fullback Eugene Coleman faces a dislocated elbow, delaying his return. Dan Shortes shifts to fullback to fill the gap while six returning starters help anchor a ground attack in a straight T formation.

Bob St, John Joe Youngblood Sands High Youngblood University of Texas Robert Lee Sands Ropesville Eugene Coleman Coleman Dan Shortes Doyle Lewis Larry Hall Bill Rasberry Ike Wasson Shortes Max Harding Bobby Gaskins Dean Newsom Lewis Rasberry Ronnie Gaskins Hall Bob Smith Wasson Shores Mustangs Jesse Franklin Bill Smith Jimmy Schuelke Corpus Christi Longhorn Coop- Bee Sands

Roster of Hopesville Team Includes Returning Letters

The document lists players such as Enda Jim ny Schusske Roy Long and Dean Newsome with letter status and numbers, along with others like Larry Hall and Paul Davis. It references locations Hopesville and New Home and mentions coaching and roster details in a fragmented style.

Fettermen Enda Jimmy Schusske Nar Roy Long Leutenns Dan Shorts Max Harding Dotle Lewis Dean Newsome Senor Jessie Franklin Moore Bil Brith A Barberry Konnie Baer Alton Richter Genter LO Hopesville Lee Maange Robert Lee Sands Nate Banas

Eagles Boosted by New Halfbacks and Fresh Talent

O'Donnell adds two new halfbacks and several freshmen to the Urban Eagles as they rebuild from a 2-8 record. Garrett, Jordan, Lopez form a promising backfield paired with Gardenhire and Farlow on defense and line play. Snellgrove leads a pass oriented offense with mixed receiver progress as Blair notes depth issues and a cautious district outlook.

Burle Petit Avalanche-Journal O'Donnell Urban Eagles Ece Infantry Clyde Blair Eagles Crosbyton Balls Garrett Joe Pat Garrett Dennis Jordan Fernando Lopez the Eagles Charles Gardenhire Bobby Mack Gardenhire Furlow Jordan Lopez Eagle Blair O’donnell Manuel Garcia Don Richardson

Williamson selects Rice Texas in balanced 1961 football race

Williamson picks Rice and Texas as part of a conference by MITCH data driven ratings. The article notes nationwide squads evaluated since spring to assign a preliminary 1961 rating with evenly matched talent across major teams. It lists likely winners by conference and shows favorite and underdog counts per team.

Mitch Bib Peleracy Williamson Rx

Frick Rules Out Ruth Record as Maris and Mantle Trail

New York reports that Commissioner Ford Frick will not credit Maris and Mantle with Ruth style records unless they reach 154 games. Maris at 56 and Mantle at 53 must surge in a 13 game road trip starting in Chicago to reach 61 and 60 respectively. Fans debate whether full season totals should count in the record hunt.

New York UPI Roger Maris Mickey Mantle Babe Ruth Ford Frick Frick Yankee Ruth Babe Maris Mantle Cleveland Chicago Sfeudrasypdates Bea ‘Tetenty Tin Ip Sa Saing Land Casey

Cowboys Show New Look Ahead to Second Season

Dallas coach Tom Landry expresses optimism as the Cowboys rebuild with rookies and veterans, including Ngee, Glynn Gregory, Charlie Er, Sonny Davis, Jim Doran, Mike Connelly, and new signings Bob Grottkau, Houston Antwine, and Andy Cverko. The defense features Howley Tubbs and Patera, with Moegle and Green contributing. The revamped squad aims to keep rivals busy in 1961.

ED Fite Dallas, Tex UPI Tom Landry Dallas Cowboys National Football League Landry Amiles Nerseant Ngee Fel Charlie Er Sonny Davis Glynn Gregory Jim Doran Steve Meslinger Bob Fry Granger Kleg Mike Connelly John Houser Connelly Mike Falls Bob Grottkau Houston Antwine Detroit Andy Cverko Green Bay Lilly Nate Borden Frost Bill Herschmann Chuck Howley Jerry Tubbs Jack Patera Babb Allen Green Dicky Moegle Majuring Ltrade Pittsburgh Don Bishop Bob Bereich Tom Franckhauser Cowboys

DASTHRICT 5 a COLORS TEAM ROSTER AND SCHEDULE

A readout lists team colors black and gold with the nickname Eagles and a long roster of players by position from guards to centers. Includes multiple coaches Clyde Blair Charrie Benson James Thompson and a schedule outline with dates and opponents such as Crosbyton Happy and Frenship noted alongside conference designations and game results.

Dasthrict Eagies Clyde Blair Howard Payne Chariie Benson West Texas Statens James Thompson the Rooster Wendell White Fetterman Bobby Joe Furtow Letterman Danny Furlow Ronnie Shepperd Elly Singleton Johnny Anderson Gerald Aldridge Tommy Burton Lauie Birdwell Bobby Mack Furlaw Roy Maharin Jetterman Weldon Bessire Fen Taylor Dennis Jordan Fernandes Lopez Jesse Lopez Bob Moore Jimmy Barton Fillish Treadway Randy Allen iEenesan Renaldo Casarez Plains Frenship Seagraves Heauite Crosbyton Iad Wee Tahoke Tuliaes Conahome Art Frenship Peat Bemgraves Iwe Lori

Quanah Braves Face Class AA Warpath In Texas Prep

Quanah Indians led by Coach Bill Davis emerge as a Class AA threat after impressive 34-12 over Vernon and a string of strong showings. Other top AA powers include Jacksboro Sweeny Terrell Brady Gilmer Hillsboro Taylor Bellville with Denver City undefeated and several teams eyeing potential titlists this season.

United Press International Quanah Stamford Vernon Jacksboro Sweeny Terrell Brady Gilmer Hillsboro Taylor Bellville Childress Bobcats Paducah Stout Seymour Decatur Dickinson West Columbia Denver City Mustangs Seminole Dalhart Floydada Haskell Anson Hamilton Lancaster Prebee Linden-Kildare Hearne Katy LaGrange Devine Linton Denver City Kermit Wharton Robstown Childress Stinnett Crowell Bonham and New London

State Grid Slate District Football Schedule Snapshot

The schedule lists district by district games across Texas and nearby areas. It names matchups such as Hereford vs Dimmitt and Denver City vs Kermit, with numerous other pairings including Perryton vs Canyon, Merkel vs Hamilton, and Plano vs Seagoville. The list covers many towns, schools, and regional rivals, showing a dense roster of Friday night fixtures and Saturday leanings across multiple districts.

Fort Brockin Monahang Canyon Perryton Vernon Childreag Spearman Sunray Crowell Quanah Memphis Wellington Shamrock Canadian Hamiln Merkel Anson Roscoe DeLeon Coleman Comanche Cisco Ranger Eastland Ballinger Colorado City Edigewood Diamond Hill Pine Tree Mineola Quitman San Saba Brady Elgin Fredericksburg Liano Goldthwaite Cameron Rogers Franklin Hearne Lockhart Taylor Rockdale Georgetown Thorndale Round Rock Bastrop Giddings Houston Theran Katy Bealy Columbus Tomball Humble Caldwell LaGrange Bellville Missouri City West Columbia Angieton Santa Fe Waller Galvester Kirwin Dickinson Tidehaven Edna Wharton Sweeny Palacios Port Lavaca Ganado Louise Cuero Youxuri Smithville Hellettsville Luling del Valle Gonzales New Braunfels Three Rivers Pleasanton Path Floresville Schertz-Cibol

Spikes and Dorow Lead AFL After Week One

Balding Al Dorow of New York topped the AFL passer rankings across six categories after week one. Dallas' Jack Spikes led rushers with 109 yards and a 15.6 yard average, including a 74-yard TD run.

Dallas UPI al Dorow New York Jack Spikes American Football League Loap Dorow Spikes Titan San Diego Jack Kemp Boston Texans Houston Charlie Tolar Paul Lowe Larscheid Denver al ‘Frazier Paul Ma‘guire Dave Smith Lionel Taylor Don Maynard Taylor Broncs Buffalo Maynard Austin Gonsoulin Tony Banfield

Hill Seeks Continuation Of Racing After Monza Tragedy

Phil Hill says he will continue racing for now after the Monza Grand Prix disaster in which Wolfgang von Trips and 13 spectators died. Italy bans further events at Monza until a safety commission reviews precautions. Hill recalls losing a brother and notes the track’s dangerous curve but emphasizes driving demands caution.

Monza Italy Phil Hill Hill Santa Monica Calif Ace Wolfgang von Trips Ferrari One Monza Romolo Tavoni von Trips

Father of youth defends Piersall dare claim

James McInerney Sr. of Bayport says James Jr. told him Piersall had taunted fans in the centerfield bleachers and challenged someone to come out. At Bronx court, magistrate sets Sept. 25 for hearing on orderly conduct charges. bail remains 50 dollars each for McInerney Jr. and Robert Mendez. four photographers observed the aftermath as the youths fled after shattering a courthouse window. Elaine Mendez comments Heat may have affected him.

New York UPI Jimmy Piersall Cleveland Indians Piersall James McInerney Sr Bayport N.Y James Jr Bronx County Pierssall McIinerney Sr Perands X. O’brien Young McInerney Robert Mendez Ronkonkoma McInerney Jr Elaine Mendez

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