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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1961

Page

13

Bovina Beats Whitharral 26 0 In Home Shutout

Bovina Mustangs overpower Whitharral Panthers 26 to 0 as Don Compton and Jerry Frazier spark the offense. Frazier racks up 156 rushing yards and three scores, including a 24 yard TD in the third quarter. Buddy Turner also scores on a four yard run.

Bovina Whitharral Panthers Bovina Mustangs Mustangs Panthers Buddy Turner Jerry Frazier Don Compton Rocky Hanze Compton Hanze Frazier

Scores Continued From Page One Across Texas and nearby

A dense score list shows numerous high school football results across Texas and nearby areas. Notable showings include Dallas Jefferson 21 Longview Dallas South Oak Cliff 7 and San Benito 80 Harlingen 6. Other entries cite Mercedes 0 Edinburg 27 and Beaumont Central Catholic 16.

Woodville Groveton Lanier Eagie Pass Schertz-Cibolo Southside Burbank Kerrville Tivy Medina Valley Hondo Raymondville Mercedes Yoakum Cuero Mathis Oranke Grave Rio Hondo la Feria Fredericksburg Elgin Era Rocksprings Freer & Pearsall Refugio Beeville Fremont Tuloso-Midway San Antonio Jefferson Austin Brackenridge Dayton Cleveland Texarkana Kilgore Sherman Kimball Coleman PeLeon Oo Cisco Camanche Brady Winters Santa Ansa Fusing Nee i Roblin Cross Plains Throckmorton Chilheathe Roby Aeron Giddings Bastrop Dallas Kimball Corsicana Palestine Spring Branch Eaeena Orange Jacksonville Houston St. John's Houston M Needville East Bernard Sweeny Wharton Calvert Lexington Silsbee Liberty Lamar Davi Houston Milly Bella Woodville

Cowboys trim two players ahead of Cotton Bowl clash

Dallas Cowboys cut three year vet Dave Sherer of SMU and rookie end Or. Tee Murchison from the University of the Pacific. Coach Tom Landry said defensive captain Jerry Tubbs would be ready to play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Dallas UPI Dallas Cowboys National Football League Dave Sherer Southern Methodist Sherer Baltimore Colts Cowboys Tee Murchison University of Pacific Tom Landry Jerry Tubbs Pittsburgh Steelers

SMU Offense Shows Sharp in Friday Scrimmage

SMU coach Bil Meek praised the first three units as they repeatedly scored in a controlled scrimmage against lower units in Dallas. John Ed Clarke led ball carries while Martin Cade, Jimmy Reedes, and Buddy Miller stood out on defense. A game-condition scrimmage is planned for Saturday. Friday’s drill stayed inside the 20 yard line.

Dallas Southern Methodist Bil Meek John Ed Clarke Martin Cade Jimmy Reedes Buddy Miller Meek

Seagraves Tops Crosbyton in Tight Football Showdown

Seagraves defeated Crosbyton as Waller rushed for 93 yards and Crump, Petty, and Faulkner scored in a 16 point fourth quarter. Crosbyton moved to the Seagraves 39 before stalling, leaving Seagraves with a strong 1-0-1 start and Crosbyton at 1-1-1.

Page One Waller Faulkner Petty Crump Eagles Crosbyton Seagraves Roberts Cross Byton Ratheal

Rice Picked To Win SWC By Texas Writers

Nine Texas sportswriters predict Rice will win the Southwest Conference title with Baylor Arkansas Texas and others in supporting roles. Rice leads with 36 points to Arkansas and Texas in second, Baylor fourth, while Texas A&M Texas Tech TCU and SMU trail in order after a 10 day camp tour.

Rice Dallas UPI Southern Methodist Texas Owls Arkansas Bayler Texas A&m Texas Tech Texas Christian

Odessa and Westerners face toss up in season opener

The Odessa eleven lines up 10 seniors and one junior with Mickey Thurber at quarterback and Melvin Holt at fullback. Westerners start Max Ince at right half and Micky Malone at left end with Jim Cone and Rex Fuller at guards. Both teams show strong linemen and similar average weights as they prepare for a close game after recent yardage figures.

Micky Malone Steve Peace Jan Tubbs Nub San Angelo Jim Cone Rex Fuller Charlie Ray Odessa Mickey Thurber Benavides James Brown Melvin Holt Bill Rose Jerry Holderman Walter Jordan Carl Messer Howard Sellers Lang White Owen Raymond Adams Owens Sellers Thurber Pryor Jordan Odessas Amarillo Tom S Andrews Tom Sr

Texas Holds Final Two Day Drills Ahead of Classes

Texas coach Darrell Royal announced the last two day drill period before classes begin at the University of Texas in Austin. He noted a controlled scrimmage at Memorial Stadium Saturday afternoon closed to the public and that four Texas City players would return in time to participate after a two day holiday to assist families affected by Hurricane Carla.

Austin UPD University of Texas Langhorns Darrell Royal Memorial Stadium Texas City Royal Carla

Valley Rains Cancel Several Grid Games

Heavy rainfall in the Pao Carande Valley forced cancellation of at least four high school football games and postponed three others. Cancellations included Monterrey Tech at Brownsville Mission at Dorn and Laredo at Pio Grande City with La Joya at St Josephs Academy Brownsville. Three Friday games Sharyland Lyford San Diego Los Fresnos Santa Rosa Port Isabel were moved to Saturday night.

Brownsville Pao Carande Valley Syere Monterrey

Lobos Top Hobbs Eagles 42 6 in Five Fumble Game

Levelland capitalized on five fumbles and an interception to defeat Hobbs 42 to 6. Ted Turnbow scored on a 10 yard run after an 82 yard opening drive as Hobbs answered with Bob Hicks scoring from one yard. Levelland pulled away in the second quarter with Turnbow, Singleton and McCulloch connecting for scores.

Levelland Levelland Lobos Hobbs Eagles Ted Turnbow Pat Hobbs Eagles Bob Hicks Lobos Turnbow Robert Singleton Joe McCulloch Simpson Ross Joplin

Lobos Top Eagles in Non-Conference Game for Second Win

Levelland Lobos roll up 219 rushing and 111 passing while holding Eagles to 115 rushing and 123 through the air. Simp son scores from short yardage and Turnbow, McCulloch, and Campbell contribute as Lobos add two more touchdowns to seal the win.

McCulloch Pat Turnbow Simpson Pat Campbell Lobos Benny Tyler Levelland Doug Reed Eagles

Springlake Olton clash sparks fourth quarter comeback

The report tracks Springlake and Olton scoring moves with Hudson guiding a late rally from the Wolverines after a slow first half. Key plays include a 54 yard boot by Hudson and a late sequence culminating in a seven yard TD pass to Barlow as Olton drives to within striking distance.

Post 21 Spur 15 spoils homecoming in second-quarter burst

Post marches past Spur Bulldogs 21 to 15 at Spur. Harold Mason scored two second-quarter touchdowns and added extra points to lead Post after a 41-yard drive. Spur opened with a 77-yard run by Richard Walker and a late score by Mac Bell, leaving both teams at 1-2 on the season.

Post Spur Bulldogs SPUR Spur Bulldog Harold Mason Iwo Lesley Acker Richard Walker Mac Bell Curtis Parsons Mason Larry Williams Acker Jackie Fluitt Fluitt B. W. Billberry Walker Parsons George Neaves Billberrry

Floydada Beats Fighting Balls Eleven In Victory

Floydada outplayed Fighting Balls Eleven with Teague completing three of five passes for two touchdowns and a 35 yard score to Don Switzer. Char les Christian and Barnhart aided the offense as Floydada built a multi touchdown lead by midway through the second period.

Page One Teague Don Switzer Switzer Charles Christian Christian Barnhart Albert Hernandez Floydada Edwards

Senators Defeat Athletics To Take Ninth Place

Washington pitcher Bennie Daniels earned his 10th win with a five hitter as the Senators beat the Kansas City Athletics 3-1. Norm Bass allowed five hits and two runs in six innings to absorb his 11th loss against eight wins, dropping KC into last place.

Washington Kansas City Athletics Washington Senators Bennie Daniels Norm Bass

Steelers Drill For Cowboys Opener In Dallas

The Steelers focused on defense in Friday final drills before their NFL season opener against the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas.

Burr's mounted wins pace Atlantic City card

UPI dispatch from Atlantic City reports Charlie Burr rode three winners on Thursday. He won with Ali Topry paying 24.20 in the third, Ted B. paying 8.00 in the sixth, and Get Happy paying 11.00 in the eighth.

Atlantic City Nat Charlie Burr Ali Topry Ted B Get Happy

Ayala Upsets Toad to Reach Quarterfinals in Paris

Chilean pro Luis Ayala, who turned pro only last week, defeated Australia’s Lew Toad 6-3 6-2 4-6 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the men’s professional tennis championships in Paris.

Ayala

Jockey Froilan Cruz Killed In Pawtucket Car Crash

In Becket Massachusetts a jockey named Froilan T. Cruz, 29, died when his compact car left County Road near Pawtucket and struck a tree after veering off the road. State police reported he died instantly.

Beckett Mass UPI Pawtucket Ral Froilan T. Cruz

Machen To Meet DeJohn Tonight In TV Rematch

Eddie Machen and Mike DeJohn square off in a coast-to-coast telecast from the War Memorial Auditorium on ABC at 9 p.m. EST. Machen and DeJohn previously met last April in San Francisco with Machen holding a win. both contenders bring strong punch power and records into the 10 round bout.

Syracuse N.Y Eddie Machen Mike DeJohn War Memorial Auditorium Machen Portland Ore DeJohn San Francisco Atlantic City Harold Johnson Machine

LBJ To Survey Carla's Damage In Texas

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson will fly to Texas to survey damage from Hurricane Carla and join a meeting with Governor Price Daniel to plan aid. He will depart Washington by military jet and travel to Houston for the Monday briefing.

Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Carla Johnson Price Daneil Houston

Lava Tube Being Made Into Fallout Shelter

In Hilo Hawaii Island Paauhau residents convert a giant underground lava tube into a fallout shelter. Volunteers dig access roads for the tube surface and claim it could hold all 2500 residents of Panthan and nearby Honokan as a potential refuge.

Hilo Hawaii Island Paauhau Caast Panthan Honokan

West Texas State B Team schedules four games

West Texas State's freshman dominated B team will play a four game schedule. The slate includes a Sept. 28 meeting with Hardin-Simmons, Oct. 20 at Air Force Academy B, Oct. 26 at McMurry in Plainview, and Nov. 10 home or neutral game against Texas Tech.

Pronovoest Returns Contract to Red Wings for 1961-62

UPI reports defenseman Marcel Pronovoest, veteran of 10 NHL campaigns, has returned his signed contract for the 1961-62 season to the Detroit Red Wings.

Dieptrot UPI Marcel Pronovoest National Hockey League Detroit Red Wings

Featherweight thriller tops Olympic Auditorium card

Los Angeles reports a featherweight bout between local fighters Gil Cadilli and Danny Valdez leading a three bout feature at Olympic Auditorium next month. Cadilli and Valdez square off as the headline event with two additional bouts on the card.

Los Angeles UPD Ocal Gil Cadilli Danny Valdez Olympic Auditorium

Otto Returns from Concussion for Raiders

Offensive center Jin Otto, the Raiders sole casualty in Houston last week, has recovered from a minor concussion and will be ready for action Sunday. A 1953 Texas Tech win over Mississippi State is recalled with Wade Walker and Darrell Royal noted as coaching figures.

Otto Oakland Calif Upi Jin Otto Oakland Raider Houston

Patterson Patterson McNeeley Bout Set for Boston Nov. 13

Promoter Tom Bolan said Floyd Patterson and Tom McNeeley have agreed to terms for their world heavyweight championship fight in Boston Garden on November 13.

Patterson New York Tom Bolan Floyd Patterson Tom McNeeley Boston Garden

Georgia Tech's Football Coaches Since 1904

Georgia Tech has had three football coaches since 1904: John W. Heisman from 1904 to 1909, Bil Alexander from 1920 to 1944, and Bobby Dodd from 1945 onward.

Georgia Tech John W. Heisman Bil Alexander Bobby Dodd

Bankruptcy action affects American Exchange New York bonds

A report notes American Exchange New York bonds facing bankruptcy or receivership with possible reorganization under bankruptcy law. Certificates, matured negotiables, and securities are discussed, with impacts on investors and related companies monitored.

New York Cheng Guch ximEx

Grain Futures Reported Fluctuations and Prices

AP dispatch notes mixed grain futures with wheat around 2.44 to 2.87, corn between 88 and 90, and a falon mile near 1.99 to 2.04, reflecting market variability across commodities.

Grain futures fall on government sale fears

Chicago paid prices drifted lower across corn wheat oats and soybeans with a later leveling off. Corn led losses dipping over a cent per bushel amid liquidation tied to perceived government stock sales. Wheat and oats drifted with modest moves while soybeans showed minor declines.

Chicago Board For Trade

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