Seven Area Class AA Grid Teams Boast Perfect Marks
South Plains 6-AA features seven undefeated teams as the 1961 grid season nears week four. Denver City remains dominant with 18th straight win, 200 over Kermit, while Spur, Anson, and Haskell post 30 records in GAA play. Stamford sits 2-1, with Spur the lone 1-2 club among five. The 1-AA Dalhart and TAA rivals Tulsa and Floydada also show strong starts. Anson’s defense again shines, allowing only one touchdown in three games. The Whirlwinders of District 4-4 have yet to score against them.
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South Plains
Denver City
Kermit
Don Orr
Mustangs
Spur
Hamlin
Anson
Haskell
GAA
Stamford
Morton
Indians
Friona
Dalhart
Tulsa
TAA
Floydada
Tigers
Amherst
Ropesville
Eagles
Amsherst
Sudan
Hart
Happy
Lorenzo
Matador
Uoe
Farwell
Springlake
Kress
Hale Center
Olton
Larbuddie
Petersburg
Abernathy
Ralls
Idalou
Frenship
Crosbyton
Seagraves
Silverton
Turkey
O'Donnell
Tahoka
Sundown
Anton
Plains
Portales
N. M
Unbeaten Class B Teams Lead District Standings
Ropesville remains undefeated at 3 0 as Amherst and Bovina vie for top in District 3-B. Meadow travels to Sands while Turkey visits Lorenzo in top games. Hart and Happy lead 2-B with 2-1 records. 4-B pacing 1-1 Lorenzo.
Major League Leaders Update From UPI
Baseball leaders across leagues are listed with batting averages, runs batted in, and pitching standings. Notable names include Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, and Frank Robinson, with team affiliations and stats for the season. A meeting site change places the Texas State Guard Association convention in Austin, and Baylor halfback Ronnie Bull’s 1960 rushing average is noted.
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United Press International
Pia
Re H
Pet
Cimte
Boyer
Aaron
Mi Robusa
Cin ‘Moon
L.A
Mathews
Mil Mays
SF Altman
Chi Hoak
Pzh
Det
Howard
N.Y
Piersall
Cle
Kaline
del Mantle
Rebusa
Chi Gentile
Bat Brandt
Bat Battey
Minn
Romano
Cepeda
Robinsoa
Yanks
Man Lebrew
Twins
Gent Colavito
Tigers
Cepeti
Robinson
Body
Bree
Mags
Gisots
Stuart
Pirates
Austin
Texas State Guard Association
Corpus Christi
Earl C. Dunn
Association
Baylor Bears poised to feature stronger passing attack
Baylor coach John Bridgers touts a sharper passing offense with 19 lettermen from the 1960 squad. Ronnie Bull shifts to fullback to leverage versatility, as Ron Stanley and Bob Play contend for quarterback. Notable receivers include Ronnie Goodwin and Tommy Minter, with a heavier, deeper line improving blocking and run support.
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WACO
John Bridgers
Bears
Ronnie Bull
Ronnie Stanley
Bobby
Ronnie Goodwin
Tommy Minter
Baylor
Fev
Bobby L. Hight
Robert Burk
Herbert Harlan
Larry Coast
Robert Mask
Don Buecker
Sisnike
La Corte Pleads Innocent On Fix Scandal
New York AP reports Philip La Corte pleads innocent in a college basketball bribery case. He allegedly offered bribes totaling 1,570 to players from Connecticut University Mississippi State Tennessee and La Salle for games against Kentucky Mississippi and Duquesne in early March. Bail set at 5000. La Corte's Boston address listed.
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New York
Philip
Conte
Connery
Cultege
Griter
la Corte
Pete Keily
Connecticut University
Colzate
Jerry Graves
Mississippi State
University of Mississippi
District 3-A Could Be One Of The State's Best
Boasts 122 1 mark District 3-A stands as a top regional powerhouse with two wins and one tie in league play. Farwell, Hale Center, Springlake, Kress, and Sudan post strong records as several 4-A and 5-A squads face tough upcoming games this week.
Parker Threat to resign not taken seriously
Steelers coach Parker threatened to quit after a loss to the Dallas Cowboys 24 21 in the NFL opener. Rooney and Huss dismissed the threat as nonserious noting Parker contract runs to December 1962 and has mentioned leaving only after losses.
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Inyusburgh
Cri
Sterler
AU Rooney
Buddy Parkers
Chuss
Lake
Rible
Rooney
Steelers
Dallas Cowboys
Parker
Pittsburgh
Locals Place In Morton Matches
Local junior rifle team from Lubbock VEW post 2165 placed in the top three at the Pioneer Gun Club Morton rifle match. John Neal led with 3705 38th St, second Danny Cook, third Roger Lofland 2106 35th St.
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Lubbock Vew Post
Pioneer Gun Club
Morton
John Neal
Danny Cook
Roger Lofland
Neal
Cook
Lotland
Cincinnati Could Clinch NL Flag On Home Field
The Reds could clinch the National League pennant at home with help from the Dodgers, who hold second place. Cincinnati led by two games in the loss column as Los Angeles had 22 games left to play. A long batting drill was ordered after a 4 0 loss to the Phillies, with Mahaffey suffering a skull fracture but expected to recover.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
UPI
Cincinnati Reds
Los Angeles
Teds
Dodgers
Cincinnati
Reds
Fred Hutchinson
Philadelphia Phillies
Dodger
Mahaffey
Philadelphia
Phils
Pittsburgh
Pirates
Yeane
Sun
George Pallou
Sien
Cine
Young
Malagsey
Bobby Malkmus
Jim ‘Chere
Presnan
Eddie
United States
Kasko
Phil
Christ Hospital
Wall
Chiewsa
Pitts
Bulldogs Bring Deep Backing for 1960 Season Opener
STATE COLLEGE Mississippi special reports the Mississippi State Bulldogs field a deep end unit for the approaching season. Veterans Kelley and Baker anchor the left and right ends alongside seniors Perking Hutson and others. Newcomers Handley Causey and Gibbs bolster a versatile lineup expected to open against Texas Tech in Jackson on Sept. 23.
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Kelley
State College
Miss
Mises
Bill Prester
Natchez
Randy Hutto
Bulldogs
Jim Handley
Son
Texas Tech
Pine Bluff
Ark
Arthur
Causey
Lucedale
Fred Perking
Texans
Johnny Baker
Meridian
Baker
State
Lee Welch
Welch
Texas
Tech
Jackson
Season tickets go on sale for MHS TSL games
Monterey and Tom S. Lubbock home games season tickets are selling well says Eck Curtis athletic director of Lubbock Public School. Tickets cost 1.50 per game totaling 7 for Monterey and a similar price for Tom Lubbock. Orders can be placed at 1715 26th Street or by phone. All home games start at 7 0 p.m. with District 7 AAAA games at 7 30.
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Monterey
Tom S. Lubbock
Eck Curtis
Lubbock Public School
Curtis
26Th Street
Lubbock
Odessa Permian
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Underwood Olivelt
Disumma
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Underwood - Olivetti
Remington, Victor
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