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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1966

Page

20

Hereford Lineman James Haney Shines at Texas Tech

James Haney rose from relative anonymity to star as center linebacker for Texas Tech after stints at Hereford High and junior college camps. He logged 11 unassisted tackles, 7 assists, and a Big Play citation in the Kansas game, earning a standing ovation as King praised his performance. Haney credits motivation from criticism and aims to prove the weakness claim wrong.

J. T. King Texas Tech Tech King James Haney Haney Kansas Big Jim Red Raider E. J. Holub John Scovell Jim Carnivorous Corps Hereford High

Andrews Mustangs Face Spotlight as Winless Start Persists

Andrews Mustangs seek their first win as they host Brownfield after losses to Snyder and Lamesa. Ector and Fort Stockton remain unbeaten in AAA, with Dumas, Hereford, Littlefield, Brownfield, Snyder and Lamesa also undefeated in 2-AAA. Seminole and Sweetwater chase first wins amid a busy Friday slate.

Andrews Mustangs Max Goldsmith Mustangs Snyder Andrews Lamesa Brownfield Ector Fort Stockton Dumas Hereford Littlefield Sweetwater Orem Seminole Denver City Muleshoe Breckenridge Abilene High Phillips Demons Pampa Harvesters Tornadoes Seminole Indians Lake View Bill Hart

Mets edge Astros 1 0 on late wild pitch

The New York Mets edged the Houston Astros 1 0 after a 10th inning wild pitch by Sembera. Bob Shaw had the lone Mets hit through nine, a third inning single before Kranepool and Jones produced the decisive offense in the 10th.

Houston New York Mets Chris Zachary Carroll Sembera Houston Astros Bob Shaw Zachary Ed Kranepool Cleon Jones Sembera

Malavasi Is Latest Heir To Head Job

Denver Broncos name Ray Malavasi 38 interim head coach after Mac Speedie resigns following a 24-10 loss to the Boston Patriots. Malavasi has served with Denver since 1962 in multiple roles including offensive line coach. Speedie, 46, had coached since 1963 after joining in 1962. he previously coached for the Houston Oilers in 1960-61.

Denver Denver Broncos Ray Malavasi Mac Speedie Malavasi Bronco Speedie Broncos Houston Oilers AFL Gerald H. Phipps Empire Sports, Inc Boston Patriots Phipps Jim Burris Mississippi iState Minnesota Memphis iState Wake Forest

LHS names top players as Westerners fall to Odessa Broncs

Bob Livingston earned top line honors as a two way tackle and Sam Silva led with 15 tackles in a 0-7 halftime deficit that became a loss to Odessa. Silva repeated 15 stops, while Bobby Hendon ran 82 yards and Rusty Underwood threw for 98. Westerners prepare to host Amarillo Sandies at Lowrey Field.

Jas Bob Livingston Sam Silva Bob Lambert Odessa Oscar Strain Ken Thornburg Silva Midland Lee Bobby Hendon Rusty Underwood Westerners Amarillo Sandies Lowrey Field Lubbock Tenet Benee Ogi Bob Hendon Ken Gage Petey Broome Ronnie Young FE Gerry Hobbs Rusty Andrewood Ouv Mu Pape Underwood Hendon Vincent SE Thornburg ii Ia Gaye Young Re Poshicks

Unbeaten Sweeny Heads AA Top Rankings

Sweeny remains the top AA team after a 35-0 win over Dickinson, with Town Park second. Iowa Park toppled Decatur 27-0 while Plano, fourth, defeated Ennis 30-7. Edna fell 10-7 to West Columbia, and other ranked teams Brady Bellville Granbury Round Rock also won amid rain and mud.

United Press International Sweeny Town Park Dickinson Iowa Park Decatur Plano Ennis Phillips Dulas Edna West Columbia Brady San Angelo Lake View Bellville Caldwell Granbury Burleson Round Rock Llano Wills Bishop Walloping Rio Hondo Jacksboro Olney Alpine Monhans Pecos Hamilton Cross Plains de Leon Liberty Eylau Saabel Okla Mineola Gladewater

Ladies Playday Tourney Set At Meadowbrook Golf Course

South Plains Women's Golf Association hosts a monthly play day at Meadowbrook Golf Course with a 10 a.m. shotgun start. The event also serves as qualifying rounds for the upcoming tournament beginning Wednesday, featuring a long list of players from HCC MGC LZ PCC LOC and other clubs.

South Plains Women’s Golf Association Meadowbrook

Bus Trip On Tap For MHS Fans

Monterey Parents Booster Club sponsors a chartered bus to the Midland game in Midland. Bus departs Monterey High School at 4 50 p m Friday. Reservations cost 4 50 per person and must be made before Wednesday night. For information call Byron White or Phil O j ibway. About 50 attended a club meeting at Monterey High School where a film of last Friday's Monterey Odessa Permian game was shown.

Monterey Parents Booster Club Monterey Plainsmen - Midland Bulldogs Midland Monterey High School Byron White Phil O'Jibway Monterey Odessa Permian

Coronado Boosters Plan Meeting After Historic Win

The Coronado High School Booster Club meets at 7 30 PM in the CHS cafeteria. Coach Wayne Wilsher will screen films of the Mustangs 26 14 victory over Roswell High and discuss the first varsity grid win in school history. A scout report on Littlefield is also planned.

Coronado High School CHS Wayne Wilsher Mustangs Roswell High Littlefield

Kansas QB Skahan suffers broken toe

Kansas quarterback Bob Skahan is sidelined with a broken left toe after a 230 yard total offense game against Texas Tech. He will miss at least two weekends. Coach Jack Mitchell names Bob Douglass to start at Arizona. Juanita Gregory makes a hole in one at Treasure Island on the 125 yard No. 1 hole.

Lawrence Kan Bob Skahan Kansas Texas Tech Jack Mitchell Bob Douglass Arizona Juanita Gregory Treasure Island Billie Carroll Jackie Lisnby Jennie Halford Nel Blakney

Tahoka’s Cliff Thomas Tops South Plains Honor Roll

Tahoka star Cliff Thomas roaring 208 rushing yards on 23 carries, three touchdowns, two extra points, and 19 tackles to anchor a 26-15 win over Crosbyton. The 185-pound junior’s all around performance leads the week’s top area performers. other standouts include Richard Montgomery, Walker, Cummings, Elmore, Lopez and Mayfield.

Bill Hart Don Smith Cliff Thomas Tahoka Frank Hill Thomas Crosbyton South Plains Paul Walker Post Antelopes Lockney Terry Cummings Seagraves Eagles Frenship Ricky Elmore Plains Cowboys Sundown Joe Lopez O'Donnell Ropesville Gary Mayfield Lamesa Tornadoes Andrews Bob Wiggins Roy Bilberry Spur Bill Smart Morton Gerald Caswell Meadow Joe Breeden Snyder Wilmer Williams Littlefield

Arkansas Works On Passing Game

Arkansas Coach Frank Broyles led the fifth ranked Razorbacks in a closed 80-minute workout as they prep for Tulsa. The team, coming off a 14-10 win vs Oklahoma State, worked on pass defense while Broyles aided the defense and reported no injuries.

Fayetteville, Ark Arkansas Frank Broyles Razorbacks Parkers Tulsa Oklahoma State Greg Barton Tampa Broyles Razorback OSU

Meredith Sparks Cowboys Rise After Big Show

Don Meredith led the Dallas Cowboys to a 52 7 victory over the New York Giants, throwing five touchdowns and earning fan cheers. Dan Reeves shined with three receptions and 120 yards, while Dallas built a strong front and weapons like Perkins Hayes and Renfro. Meredith said the improved running game and defense knowledge boost the team toward potential national contention.

Dallas Tex Don Meredith National Football League Southern Methodist U. Darling Cowboys New York Giants Cornell Green Gilant Minnnesota Vikings Don Perkins Pete Gent Bob Hayes Mel Renfro Dan Reeves South Carolina Reeves Shines Reeves Renfro Reeves Paul Hornung Green Bay

District 2-B Opener Sparks Rivalry Between Wilson and Sundown

Wilson and Sundown, preseason favorites, clash in the district 2-B opener as both seek early dominance. Sundown seeks a third straight title, while Wilson eyes a strong turnout amid a larger league. The article notes past results, standings, and key matchups including Meadow, Bronchos, and Ropesville.

Wilson Sundown Lock Thorns Meadow Ropesville Cooper Amherst Plains Jay‘ton

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