Weekend debuts lift several football coaches to wins
Coach Keith Miles of Snyder and others started at new schools with early wins or narrow losses. The piece notes Snyder’s comeback over Andrews, SULLROSS Lobos’ 21 3 win over Texas Lutheran, and includes nominations for the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame with 153 players named and 30 to be selected.
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Ledger
Keith Miles
Snyder
Don Beck
Olton
George Kirk
Littlefield
Bob Burris
Midland Lee
Joe Means
Odessa High
Ernie Davis
Slaton
Truett Hall
Frendship
Fred Weaver
Morton
Bryan Boyd
Stanton
Don Ewing
Hart
Don Coleman
Larbuddie
Doug Duncan
Lorenzo
David Verner
New Home
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O'Donnell
Richard Souter
Tulsa
Joe Greenwood
Canyon
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Portales
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Orton
Idalou
Bill Nicholas
Bill O'Neill
Seminole
Kenneth Smart
Seagraves
Carroll McDonald
Levelland
Jerry Nixon
Andrews
Greyhounds
Thisa
Thatta
National Football Foundation Hall of Fame
Bobby Layne
Tyree Bell
Joel Hunt
Texas A&m
Adrian Burk
Larry Isbell
Baylor
Mal Kutner
Texas
Dickie Maegle
Rice
Wear Schoonover
Clyde Scott
Arkansas
Mortimer
Bud) Sprague
Bobby Wilson
SMU
Eastern New Mexico University
Benjy Dial
Farwell
Providence
Texas Tech
John Carrell
Mobile
Some Upsets All Class A Members Gather Opening Wins
District 3-A opened with clean slates as Kress beat Idalou 13-0 and Sudan toppled Sundown 30-6. Farwell beat Friona 20-7, Springlake-Earth edged Amherst 6-0, Bovina beat Cooper 38-14, Spur crushed Aspermont 42-13, Plains routed Ropesville 42-0, Tahoka overwhelmed Lorenzo 45-0, and Seagraves downed Eunice 32-12. Crosbyton-Tahoka looms Friday as Crosbyton seeks revenge after a recent loss. Dean Stansberry led Bovina with 22 points, Joe Pierce added three Plains scores, and Mike Bellar starred for Sudan with two scores and a late 40-yard field goal.
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Joe Pierce
Mike Bellar
Bill Hart
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Rice Owls Lack Reserve Force
Rice coach Jess Neely assessed the Owls after a weekend controlled scrimmage. He said the team lacks depth in reserves but has many strong players this year. Robert Hurley led the first offense to two touchdowns, Robby Shelton’s second unit scored once, while sophomore Terry Erwin sprained an ankle.
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Rams Edge Falcons 19–14 on Moore 10 Yard Catch
Los Angeles Rams halfback Tom Moore strains against Atlanta linebacker Tommy Nobis as Jerry Richardson dives to stop him in Atlanta. Moore hauled in a 10 yard pass and the Rams won 19 to 14.
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Tommy Nobis
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Moore
Rams
Browns Rally Past Redskins In NFL Opener 38 14
Frank Ryan threw three second half touchdowns to lead the Cleveland Browns to a 38 14 comeback win over the Washington Redskins in the NFL opener. Gary Collins caught two scoring passes and Paul Warfield added a 16 yard TD as miscues by Washington aided Cleveland. Leroy Kelly and Ernie Green added TD runs as Lou Groza added a 35 yard field goal.
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Paul Warfield
Leroy Kelly
Ernie Green
Lou Groza
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Ross Fechtner
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Sonny Jurgensen
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Walter Beach
Jim Brown
Brig Owens
Taylor
Charley Taylor
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Whitfield
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Ben McGee
New York
Bill Nelson
Gary Ballman
Ken Kortas
Ernie Kay
John Campbell
Bill Asbury
Seelers
Nelsen
Jerry Simmons
Gossett Boots Four Field Goals In Rams 19 14 Win
Bruce Gossett kicked four field goals to lift theLos Angeles Rams to a 19 14 victory over Atlanta in the Falcons first NFL game. Randy Johnson rallied Atlanta with a 53 yard TD pass to Gary Barnes and a 3 yard run.
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Bobby Layne Fumbles 70 Times in 15 NFL Years
Hall of Fame quarterback Bobby Layne fumbled 70 times over a 15 year professional career highlighting his rushing and passing era. The statistic reflects his time with multiple teams and the era’s heavy ball handling demands.
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Morrall leads comeback as Giants tie Steelers 34-34
Earl Morrall throws 98 yard TD to Homer Jones and 75 yard strike to Jones as New York erases a 31-17 deficit. Pittsburgh však holds early lead with 31-17 after fumbles and Ballman, Nelson, and Hilton connect on key plays. Final seconds see Clark miss 36 yard kick, game ends 34-34.
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Lorenzo CC to Host 47 Over Invitational Golf Meet
The Lorenzo Country Club will host its annual 47 and Over Invitational this week led by host pro Buddy Hughes. The 54 hole medal flight event runs Friday through Sunday with first round placement based on scores and all flights playing medal until the championship gross event. Each flight, 16 players, vies for merchandise certificates. entry is 17.50 with handicap cards required. Elmer McKinney is the defending champion. The note on vegetable stands is unrelated.
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Lorenzo Country Club
Buddy Hughes
Elmer Mckinney
Breen Named Penn Swimming Coach and Aquatics Supervisor
George T. Breen, 30, former US Olympic swimmer and 1960 team captain, was named head swimming coach and aquatics supervisor at the University of Pennsylvania. Athletic Director Jerry Ford said Breen will oversee both men’s and women’s programs.
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George T. Breen
University of Pennsylvania
Jerry Ford
Breen
Chiefs Humiliate Bills 42-20 Behind Coan's Ground Game
Kansas City with Bert Coan rushing for 101 yards and two touchdowns overwhelmed Buffalo 42-20 in Buffalo. Len Dawson connected on early scores as KC opened with three touchdowns in the first quarter. Kemp struggled, Lamonica replaced him, and Buffalo's punt returns spurred late life but fell short.
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Bert Coan
Buffalo Bills
Chiefs
Bills
Coan
Len Dawson
Kansas City
Glenn Bass
Jack Kemp
Sherrill Headrick
Conn
Booth Lusteg
Pete Beathard
Spilling Dawson
Curtis McClinton
Mike Garrett
Keene
Dawson Brooker
Kc—Coan
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Taslor
Lusteg
Kemp
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Kc—Garrett
Buf—Rubkowski
Paul Maguire
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Ed Rutkowski
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Standings Highlight Miniado Records HBP Mark in 1959
Mini Minoso of the Cleveland Indians set an American League record by being hit by pitches 17 times in the 1959 season. The milestone underscores his role as a durable on base threat for the Tribe.
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Cleveland Indians
Employment Opportunity for Regional Retail Accounts
A company seeks a person to service local supermarkets drug stores hardware stores and restaurants with bank references for open account shipments. No selling. Earnings range from 800 to 3200 dollars to cover 5 to 20 retail outlets. Air mail bank references and phone number to Belgin Enterprises Dallas Texas 75235.
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Belgin Enterprises
W. Mockingbird
Dallas
Texas
McMillan to Undergo Shoulder Surgery
The New York Mets said Roy McMillan will have right shoulder surgery at Roosevelt Hospital on Thursday. The 36 year old infielder injured the shoulder in August and has been on the disabled list for over two weeks. He was recently activated but the pain persisted prompting the operation.
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New York Mets
Roy McMillan
Roosevelt Hospital
McMillan
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