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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1956

Page

9

Turman boots Antonio in fourth round at Tyler Coliseum

Buddy Turman dominating the main event lands a decisive fourth round left to stop Felix Antonio at Tyler’s Municipal Coliseum. Antonio opened a cut, but Turman absorbed the rally and finished strong, with referee Rocky Marciano stopping the bout after Antonio failed to rise by the nine count. Gonzales over Watson in a lively semi won crowd moments. Debuts included Adams and Millsap scoring wins.

Jof Kelly Avalanche Sporta Fdker Buddy Turman Felix Antonio Tyler Terror Municipal Coliseum Antonio Turman Rocky Marciano Rudy Gonzales Dency Watson Brown Tom Adams Sudan Howard Millsap Adams Speedie Painter Milap Jackie Gibson Bill Pollard Henry Johnson Pollard Johnson Lubbock Olks Rmer Texas Golden Gloves Tur-man Tyler Watson Gonzales Millsap Rocky Marciana Poone George S. Berry Bill Wilkerson Henry Watson Los Angeles Calif San Antonio Buddy Truman Gonzales—Watson

Northam Sprains Ankle In Raider Drill Ahead Of Miners

Tech Raider halfback M C Northam sprained an ankle in a Tuesday scrimmage but coach DeWitt Weaver said he should be ready for Saturday’s season opener against Texas Western. Tech extended drills focusing on offense defense and punt returns as they prepare for a tougher Miner backfield.

M. C. Northam Texas’ Tech DeWitt Weaver Littlefield Red Raiders Texas Western Raiders Tech Weaver Hugh Harman Noel McCormick Harman Don Maynard Colorado City Jimmy Bevers Lovington N.M Barton Massey Ray Howard Massey Howard

Southwest Conference Injuries Surge as Openers Loom

In a weekend prelude to the season, Texas A&M leads a swelling injury list with five sidelined players and several hurt stars. Other SWC schools adjust lineups as they prepare for Saturday openers against Villanova, USC, Alabama, and Notre Dame, while Baylor, SMU and TCU sharpen schemes ahead of their slated games.

United Press Texas A&m Bear Bryant Kenneth Hall Tommy — Howard Murry Trimble I Lloyd Wasserman Charlie Krueger Dennis Goehring Aggies Villanova Austin Ed Price Sonny Baumgarten Mike Wells Southern California Arkansas Jack Mitchell Jack Snodgrass John Boles Jeff Tackle Benny Berry Raverbacks Hardin-Simmons Rice Alabama Jerry Hall Owls Tide Waco Baylor Berkeley Calif California Bears Tom Koenig David Mitchell Bobby Beckett Southern Methodist Notre Dame Dallas Texas Christian Kansas Lawrence Kan

Littlefield forfeits win after ineligible player found

Littlefield forfeits Friday night victory over Plainview after discovering halfback George Gaston was three months too old for interscholastic play. Gaston played limited minutes and did not score. The 38 to 13 result is nullified. no impact on future games.

Plainview Littlefield PHS Bulldogs Charles Mathews George Gaston Avalanche Journal Gaston

Southwest State Championship Mat Duel Headlines Card Tonight

The Southwestern States title bout headlines a full card at Sled Allens Arena Fair Park Coliseum with Bob Orton defending against Bob Geigel in a two out of three falls main event. Dory Funk faces Hans Schnable in the semi final and Jory Guerrero vs Lou Newman open the show. Tickets on sale.

Sled Allen Fair Park Coliseum Fig Bob Orton Mean Bob Geigel Des Moines Omy Dory Funk Hans Schnable Jory Guerrero Lou Newman Orton Deigel Geigel Allen Funk Schnable

Oklahoma Alumni Meet Opens With Speaker Robert Barker

Oklahoma Alumni and friends will gather at 8 pm Thursday in the Citizens National Bank club room. Robert Barker, former OU landscape architect and plant science professor, will speak and show color films of the OU Maryland Orange Bowl game. For details contact V A Joe Stites at SW 9 4080.

University of Oklahoma Citizens National Bank Robert Barker University

Redlegs hope for 20th win for Broonks Lawrence

Cincinnati reports that pitcher Broonks Lawrence needs one more victory this season to become the first Redlegs 20 game winner since Bucky Walters 27 and Paul Derringer 25 in the 1939 pennant run.

Cincinnati Broonks Lawrence Cincinnati Redlegs Bucky Walters Paul Derringer

Yesterday's baseball and league playoff results roundup

Results from American League and National League show scores for New York Chicago Kansas Cleveland Detroit and others. Southwest League playoffs list El Paso at San Angelo and more with upcoming games Washington Cleveland Boston Kansas City and Baltimore Detroit matchups and several pitchers noted.

New York Chicago Kansas Boston Detredt Itunere Cleveland J& Waenington Brookin Philadelphia Cincinnat Mibwaukee Pittsburgh el Paso San Angelo Washington Abernathy Lemon Kansas City Sisler Burnette Baltimore Detroit Brown Va Lary National Sea Louis Brooklyn Podosky Miccfukere Pottsourah Tbs Coneinnar Sao R Miller Hadi Dretensiss Hiirman Matgener Beres Washington Pak Kansas Oily Milesaukee Poittswargh

Buffs Bop Dallas 4-2 In TL Series

Houston wins 4-2 to take a 2-0 lead in the Texas League playoff series. Ted Wieand pitched seven innings with 13 Dallas hitters left on base. Benny Valenzuela Pidge Browne Russell Rae Ruben Amarn Herbie Adams each had two or three hits for Houston. Dallas’ Thomas Bowers and Wiley Moore led the offense with three hits apiece.

Houston Dallas Ted Wieand Tommy Bowers Innnings Hisel Patrick Benny Valenzuela Pidge Browne Russell Rae Ruben Amarn Herbie Adams Buffs Alex Cosmidis Wiley Moore

Lions release Conrad Mogourth from roster

The Detroit Lions announced the release of Conrad Mogourth a rookie halfback from Texas A and M who joined the team this year after two years in the armed forces.

Al Rosen Refuses To Quit Despite Washed Up Label

Cleveland Indians third baseman Al Rosen, a 1951 AL MVP, vows to go all out for the rest of the season despite boos and a "washed up" tag from Hank Greenberg. Rosen says he won’t let the public standard affect him and may pursue business if traded, earning between 35000 and 40000 dollars annually.

Mason V. Blosser Cleveland Cleveland Indians al Rosen Hank Greenberg Rosen Greenberg T Rosen Indians Bache & Co

Broncos Ready For Lubbock Clash In Jones Stadium

Odessa coaches and playersexpress strong enthusiasm for Friday night game against Lubbock Westerners at Jones Stadium. Hayden Fry praises the 21-0 win over Dallas Sunset while noting pass protection needs work and that all positions may be up for grabs this week. Norman leads Odessa ground attack with 119 yards, Arner adds 60 yard TD, and six Sunset passes are intercepted by the Bronchos.

Odessa Lubbock Westerners Jones Stadium Hayden Fry The Red Horses Dallas Sunset Fry Lubbock Sunset Kenneth Worley Jack Tasken James Ward Jack Frost Charles Huckeba Ray Stoker Dick Stice Ed Norman Terry Pratt Howard Fethel James Ratliff Norman Jimmy Arner Broncs Bronco Jimmy Nix

Westerners open with Ada mson Dallas in Friday showdown

Norman scored on a one yard run for the second. Arner gained 60 yards for the third. Stoker kicked all three extra points. Tom S. Tatchock's Westerners escape injury in Friday night prep as Wilford Moore plans lineup changes before the Permian Basin Bronchos clash.

Norman Arner Stoker Tom S. Tatchock Westerners Adamson

Texans Beat Colts 13-7 to Lead Series in Southwestern League

El Paso Texans defeated the San Angelo Colts 13-7 to take a 2-1 lead in the Southwestern League championship series. Don Hunter hit a three-run homer early, with Jodie Phipps starting for the Colts and Rufus McNeal for the Texans in a game featuring multiple innings and late rally stops.

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Cardinals Rally Past Dodgers as Musial Pushes Lead

Brooklyn led the NL by a point as St. Louis erased a 4-0 deficit to beat the Dodgers 6-5 on Ken Boyer’s two-run homer in the ninth. Milwaukee and St Louis battled for second, while Brooklyn and Pittsburgh chased in the last eight games. Musial’s 25th homer sparked the rally after Moon and Repulski tied it late.

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Braves rally past Pirates to stay close to Dodgers

Johnny Logan delivered a two run single in the eighth as Milwaukee came from behind to beat Pittsburgh 4 1. Billy Bruton made a memorable one hand catch to preserve the win for Lou Sleater with Milwaukee inching within one game of the first place Dodgers after Brooklyn lost to St. Louis 6 5.

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