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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1967

Page

16

Bobcats Rally Sparks Springlake Clash Victory

The Bobcats opened scoring with a first play from scrimmage and added six more in the third quarter. Ronnie Hutton rushed for a score, Jerry Birdwell connected with Roy Thomas for a two point conversion, and Gordie Mapped passed to Kelly O'Hair for a fourth quarter score. In a late scramble, Springlake recovered a fumbled punt for a charity TD as Birdwell converted.

Dimmitte Springlake Pritey Matt Bobcats David Land Tney Rennie Casats Ronnie Hutton Jerry Birdwell Roy Thomas Fighting Wolverines Gordie Randy Washington Kelly O'Hair Dimmitt Richard Jackson Birdwell

Olton Defeats Muleshoe in Defensive Football Clash

Olton cruises to a 18 0 win over Muleshoe in a hard fought district 1-AAA contest. Benny Akin and Kenneth Johnson scored on short plunges while Steve Spain added a field goal and a late safety. Muleshoe pitcher Terry Field mishandled a snap leading to a safety.

Mustangs Paydirt Mules Muleshoe Terry Field Bobby Julian Julian Orton Steve Spain Spain Olton Hereford

First win for two class A rivals in close tilt

A rough game saw Lees and teammates seize two crucial yards as Pimagle chased a scoring burst. The two rivals broke the game open in the third and fourth periods for their first win in the contest.

Ners Lees Seach Otaay Sewer

Amherst Bulldogs Rally For 26 18 Win Over Cooper Pirates

Royce McAdams sparked Amherst to a 26 18 comeback win in District 2 B opener. He threw a first quarter TD and ran for two more scores including a 20 yard TD, plus an 8 yard TD and a final two point conversion. Amherst 340 yards offense to Cooper 287.

Cooper Royce McAdams Amherst Bulldogs Cooper Pirates McAdams Amherst Keith Burkett Emmett Cardinal Pirates Burkett Ronnie Schaffner

Panthers Stop Wink In 34-6 Victory

Jal Panthers defeated Wink Wildcats 34-6 led by David Ratliff passing and Steve Fuller rushing. Ratliff scored from the one after a 54 yard run by James Stone, then added another. Fuller raced 71 yards for a score and added two more from short distances. Wink scored late as Bobby Rowe connected with Danny Tidwell after a four straight completions.

Wink David Ratliff Steve Fuller Jal Panthers Wink Wildcats Jal Ratliff James Stone Fuller Panther Bobby Rowe Danny Tidwell Rowe

Klondike Cougars Roll Flower Grove 34 8 in Gridiron Clash

Klondike Cougars routed Flower Grove 34 to 8 as halfback Billy Ray Hemphill, 183 pounds, scored four touchdowns and added a final conversion. Cohorn and Don contributed earlier scores as Klondike jumped ahead in the game.

Klondike Billy Ray Hemphill Klondike Cougars Flower Grove Hemphill Singot Aucking V. Cohorn Ada Quareee Don

Plainview Beats Tulsa In Offensive Night At Home

Plainview overcame a fast start by Tulia with a high scoring first half to win 37-? The Bulldogs dominated the ground game as Martin rushed for 150 yards on 26 carries and Crocker led Tulsa with 99 yards on eight carries. Tulia, led by Landers and McCullough, kept the scoring close early with a 50 yard pass and a kickoff return TD.

Tulia Crocker Plainview Hornets Don Crocker McBee Bee Terry Blake Joe Don Ricky Landers Mike McCullough Landers Steve McCullough Tulsa Bill Cunningham Jimmy Jackson Martin The Bulldogs

Duden Backs Croquet Putter Amid Ban Effort

Portland writer reports Bob Duden, originator of the croquet mallet style golf putter, appeals to the PGA to keep it alive as the USGA and Royal and Ancient impose a croquet putting ban. He disputes fears of ball shoving and cites tour players seeking an option.

Portland Ore Bob Duden Professional Golfers Association U.S. Golf Association Royal and Ancient Club of St. Andrews Duden USGA Tour

Dunbar Ninth Graders Dominate Evans Junior High

Dunbar ninth graders opened 13-0 with a first quarter score by Ronnie Lawson. Glenn Davis added the extra point to make it 7-0, and Anthony Wilson sealed the 13-0 victory with a fourth quarter touchdown.

Dunbar Evans Ronnie Lawson Glenn Davis Anthony Wilson

Sandies top Westerners 35-12 for third straight win

Amarillo Sandies built a 28-12 halftime lead and held Westerners scoreless in the second half to win 35-12. Robbins scored twice and Graham added a late TD as Amarillo improved to 3-0 on the season, extending the skid for Lubbock High to 0-2-1.

Clarendon Broncos Edge Paducah in 16-14 Thriller

Clarendon Broncos beat Paducah Dragons 16-14 on Friday night led by Philip Logan who opened with a 35 yard field goal and scored a second quarter TD. Walter Races’ 80 yard run gave Paducah a late push but Clarendon sealed victory with Dudley Chewning, Danny Wailing and Rekieta contributing scores and later additions.

Paducah Clarendon Broncos Paducah Dragons Philip Logan Stampedes Broncos Logan Farenin Paydirt Walter Races Agons Dudley Chewning Danny Wailing Gy Rekieta Clarendon

Raiders Open 67 Campaign Against Iowa State Tonight

Raiders face Iowa State in a season opener with a mix of veteran and rookie players. Kansas City Tech uses multiple quarterbacks including Scovell Leinert Baker and Stewart while Iowa State relies on a blend of proven seniors and talented newcomers.

Fred Jones Lou Breuer Sam Campbell John Scovell Jeff Simonds Mike Leinert Jerry Fiat Kenny Baker Doug Robinson Jackie Stewart Larry Holton Tech Greg Dukestein Le-Re Pat Knight Dan Robinson Dennis Storey Jimmy Moylan Dennis Lane Don Stanley Eae Eterna Pete Norwood Rick Burchett Ed Mooney Brian Feikema Ken Bixby Leon Lovelace Saan George Cox John Warder Gary Golden Bob McPherson Berens Ronnie Rhoads Ben King Cee Me Kevin Ormes Tom Busch Eeewa WBRVR Eddie Windom KFYO Raiders Iowa State Scovell Jimmy Ben‘dett Roger Freeman Tony Butler

Dragons Crush Panthers 28-8 in Whitharral showdown

Dawson Dragons overpower Whitharral Panthers 28-8 as Rex Morris and Rex Drennan spark a two touchdown comeback. Leroy Bradley opened scoring for Whitharral, Morris adds a one yard run and a 50 yard scamper, Drennan adds a seven and a five yard score, Anciras converts, final tally 28-8 with Dawson leading 14-8 at half. Panthers suffer first defeat in three. offense 179 yards to Dawson 213.

Whitharral Rex Morris Rex Drennan Dawson Dragons Whitharral Panthers Leroy Bradley Monty Rogers Morris Dawson Drennan Jimmy Anciras Panthers

Sudan Hornets Blank Anton Bulldogs 19 to 0

Sudan Hornets shut out Anton Bulldogs 19 to 0 on Friday night. Hornets quarterback Ron Hill scored from 13 yards and Larry Hanna added a 2 yard run in the second quarter. Hanna also crossed from the 5 yard line in the third as Jerry Bellar kicked the extra point. Anton, led by Dicky Van Hoose, could not threaten, dropping to 0-2 while Sudan improved to 3-0.

ANTON Ronnie Hill Larry Hanna Stingers Sudan Hornets Anton Bulldogs Sudan Hill Hanna Hornet Jerry Bellar Dicky van Hoose Bulldogs

Adkins Beats Mathews Junior High at Cospman Field

Adkins Junior High defeated Mathews Junior High 40 to 20 at Cospman Field. Jim Segraves scored two touchdowns for Adkins, Hank Bartlett added a TD and two two point conversions, and Troy Price and Billy Sorrells each had a TD. Mathews got scores from Fedel Garza, Donald Lampe, and Fernando Tena who added a TD and two extra points.

Adkins Mathews Cospman Field Jim Segraves Hank Bartlett Troy Price Billy Sorrells Fedel Garza Donald Lampe Fernando Tena

Seagraves Seals Win as Francis Scores Late

Seagraves surged in the fourth to finish the game with Francis scoring from the eight after Seagraves sparked the rally. The sequence sealed a late lead as the team clinched the win.

Seagraves Francis

Plainsmen Rally But Fall Short In Midland Clash

The Plainsmen led 20 0 at halftime after a 71 yard Lewis run and two scoring passes to Ronnie Sumners and Wayne Whitaker but Midland closed the gap with a late fourth quarter TD and two point try. Penalties plagued Monterey as Midland gaines yardage on several pass interference calls.

Plainsmen Midland Lewis Ronnie Sumners Phil Gambles Vince Freeman Bernard Sumners Bulldogs Wayne Whitaker Greg Cassell Ione Monterey Rae Midland High Monterey Sidiend Saree Resaerne Attem Pete Earet Pat Monterey Miciens Whitaker

Whiteface Tops New Home 16-12 on Friday Night

Whiteface led 16-12 as fullback Wayne Logan ran in touchdowns in the first two quarters. Antelope and Burris added points after Logan scoring drives. New Home rallied to within four, but trailed 16-12 at halftime as both teams traded opportunities.

Wayne Logan Atruck Leopards Ricky Swinney Logan Dale Burris Ian New Home Leopard PAS Ga Hone Steve ‘Filinginn Git Maloney

Waynesburg College Players Injured In Truck Accident

About 30 Waynesburg College football players were riding from campus to practice when a cattle truck brace gave way on a bend. Five sustained minor injuries treated at a hospital. none admitted. Police reported the accident occurred seven blocks from campus.

Waynesburg

Texas Area High School Football Scores Mixed

A flood of scores from dozens of Texas towns and schools including San Antonio, El Paso, Waco, Dallas, and Houston. Teams such as San Antonio Holy Cross, Alamo Heights, Waco University, and Dallas Roosevelt posted varied results amid a broad schedule.

Garden City Rolls to Big Lead Then Dominates Rock Springs

Garden City built a 46 point first half lead and cruised to a 46 12 victory over Rock Springs in eight man football at Garden City Friday night. Rock Springs took an early 6 0 lead on a 27 yard pass from Joe Whittenburg to Ronny Eckart but Garden City countered with a swift offense led by Tommy Chandler.

Conroe Houston Jones Houston Wheatley Pasadena Deer Park Fort Worth Nolan Dublin Eastern Hills Fort Worth Tech Grapevine Diamond Hill Joshua Glarendon Paducah Ooo Plains Circle Eastland Bayard Sue Brady Winters Abilene Wyhe Throckmorton Robert Lee Q Johnson Blanco New Braunfels Lampases Gissrovile Louis Bracketty Ile Bry Benjamina Holliday Henrietta Merkel Knox City New Castle Chico Stamford Seymour Windthurst Valley View Altus Okla Vernon Guthrie Harrold Viarendoe LaPorte Bay City Farmersyite Wolfe City Emery Rains Celeste Anahuac Houston Kincaid Beaumont French Sisbee Liberty Dayton Port Acres Hull Dassetta Orange St. Mary's Lumberton Carrollton Turner South Garland Denison Cleburne Plane Bonham McKinney Pleasant Grov Coe A. Ennis Terrell Almete Eee Ge Bo Rlington Axtalabey Denton Haltom de Richland Hurst Nel Lake Worth Tyler Gainesville Burleson Bridgeport Coppell Becaere Worth Christian Wylie DeSeto Alvarado Wir Godley Hice Hege Ganade Louise Yee Garden City Spee Evention Rock Springs Joe Whittenburg Ronny Eckart Tommy Ichandler

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