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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1969

Page

9

Dunbar Gridders Beat Littlefield 55-0 in Season Opener

Dunbar head coach Prenis Williams debuts with a commanding 55-0 win over Littlefield as tailback Ronald Kinner gains 147 yards and Skillet Meridith adds 123. Williams notes timing errors and injuries risk, but praises defense and overall team effort while Curtis Gipson jokingly navigates football and band life.

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District AAA football opens with lopsided wins

Dunbar, Estacado pace three area AAA districts after week one of 1969 season. Dunbar crushed Littlefield 55-0 and Estacado routed Brownfield 50-0. Levelland beat Orton 19-7, while Sweetwater edged Colorado City 27-26 and Lamesa defeated Snyder 7-6.

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Angel Pitcher Stifles Pilots in Angels Win

Andy Messersmith limited Seattle to three singles as the California Angels defeated the Pilots 4 to 2. Strong early offense backed his outing, with the Angels taking the lead and holding on for the win.

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Chiefs Rally Past Chargers in Opener Behind Dawson TD

Len Dawson threw a 51 yard touchdown to Otis Taylor on the opening play as Kansas City pounded San Diego 27 9. Halgs interceptions and Chargers fumbles doomed the home team while Dawson added another TD late to seal the win.

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District 4-AAAA Edges Eastern Contenders In Weekend Play

District 4-AAAA shows a rare edge over AAAA after the opening weekend. Amarillo Lubbock High and Monterey won against stronger foes while Tascosa lost to Permian despite outgaining them. Lubbock High star Pat Kelly leads scoring with Cole Fraley. Pampa’s Scotty King tops ground gainers.

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Rams Cut Three, Trim Regulars To Forty-Four

The Los Angeles Rams announced release on waivers of three players, reducing the regulars to 44. UPI reports the move tightens the roster as the team trims depth ahead of the season.

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