Rainy play tests Texas Tech quarterback Wilson
Texas Tech quarterback Tom Wilson adapts to wet conditions as rain disrupts games and slows timing. He and teammates say rain rarely shifts focus, while crowds linger or leave based on precipitation. Former Tech players shine elsewhere as Lott Howell Herron Ellsworth Bert McWilliams contribute for various colleges.
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Rotan
Howard Payne
Tarleton State
Danny Ellsworth
East Texas
ACC
Eeena
Bert McWilliams
Dunbar
University of Corpus Christi
Bishop College of Dallas
Dicky Matthews
UCC
Bowlin Nunley Named Plainsmen Top Players of Week
Monterey's Randy Bowlin led the Plainsmen in season opener vs Permian with 31 rushing yards 100 passing yards and a TD while Jim Nunley earned the lineman of the week honor for strong tackling and defense. Tim Horn led rushing with 34 yards and Rodney McLeod added three catches for 41 yards and a TD.
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Houston At AFL Top In Defense
Houston Oilers rank among AFL leaders in defense through two weeks, posting 217.7 yards allowed per game while Bones Taylor leads an offense averaging 356 yards. San Diego tops with 384 total yards, Buffalo leads passing and Oakland tops rushing. New York and Denver also noted in team stats. Mets renew pact with Auburn as Jets attendance reaches 42 710 for seven home dates in 1964. Pena of Mexico outpoints Manvao in Dunedin boxing match.
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Area AA Powers Abernathy and Denver City Keep Winning
Abernathy defeats Hale Center 20 to 18 at home to stay undefeated in Class AA. Denver City remains unbeaten with an 18 to 0 win over Lovington and faces Levelland this weekend as Slaton trails with a 2-1 mark.
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Avalanche-Journal
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Indians
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Slaton
Crishyton
Two Left Perfect A Teams Hold Strong Records
Springlake beat Bovina 27 0 to claim third win while Flovdada won 43 8. Tahoka fell to Slaton 8 0 as Farwell and Hale Center stumbled against Plains 25 4 and Abernathy 20 18. Next Springlake meets Roosevelt and Ralls plays Lockney.
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Lockney
Record Low Crowds Reported in Three MLB Games
The Associated Press notes three makeup games drew record small crowds. In Minneapolis-St Paul 537 watched the Twins lose 8-2 to the Athletics as the pennant race continued. Milwaukee saw 812 attend the Braves opponent Phillies 4-1 win amid move speculation. Los Angeles drew 945 for the Orioles 4-2 win over the Angels at Chavez Ravine in sunny weather.
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Boilermakers In Good Condition For Notre Dame Game
Purdue football prepares for Saturdays clash with Notre Dame at Ross-Ade Stadium. Coach Mollenkopf elevated three two way players Jay Mackey Bob Weskamp and Jim Menha and reports the squad in good physical shape after last week 38 point win over Miami Ohio. A Tuesday Wednesday contact workout is planned as 60 200 fans are expected.
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Fremont
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Ross-Ade Stadium
Lions Coach Harry Gilmer Ends Playing Career in 1956
Detroit Lions coach Harry Gilmer ended his playing career with the Lions in 1956 and began his head coaching tenure with the team in 1965.
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