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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1961

Page

8

Meredith Paces Cowboys To Win Over Vikings

Don Meredith led the Dallas Cowboys to a 21-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings as Perkins ran 108 yards, Marsh scored on a screen pass, and Meredith threw for 39 yards plus 29 rushing yards. Interceptions by Bishop and defensive pressure stalled Minnesota’s offense.

Meredith Cowboys Texans Oakland Dallas Ry Harold V. Ratliff Don Meredith Don Perkins Amos Marsh Minnesota Vikings Perkins Meresdith den Bishop Frank Tarkenton Tarkenton Georgia Minnesota Chicago Bears A. D. Williams Mel Triplett Tommy Mason Mike Mercer Gene Babb Vikings Rip Hawkins Triplett

San Diego Edges Past Houston in American Football Thriller

In Candlestick Park San Diego beat Houston 24 14 to stay atop the Western Division as quarterback Jack Kemp engineered two first half scores and Earl Faison forced a key turnover. Dave Ko Krorek and Paul Lowe added strikes and the Chargers defense intercepted nine Houston passes through two games as 6 700 fans witnessed a hard fought victory.

San Diego Charlie McNeil George ‘Blanda Houston Paul Lowe San Diego Houston Blair Blanda SD — Kocoureak Kemp Sd—Lowe Sd—Mcneil Sd—Hayes Kemp "Blair Hou — Hall Leenda FG Blair Hou— White Lee Blanda Hou — Tolar

Raiders Rally Impress Fans In Hard Fought Loss

Raiders and Tech battled in steamy Memorial Stadium Jackson with Tech earning respect for their spirited play. Coach Merri Green said players fought hard despite injuries and a late penalty that halted a drive. Coach King praised the Raiders effort and noted Arkansas would have faced a different game.

Page One Merri Green Tech State Arkansas King Texas SEC Memorial Stadium Jackson

Groza boots Browns past Cardinals in late field goal

Cleveland Browns rally to beat St. Louis 20-17 as kicker Lou Groza hits a 19-yard field goal with 35 seconds left. Browns overcome injuries and a 17-10 fourth quarter deficit while linebacker Walt Mishoose helps seal the win with an interception.

Cleveland, Ohio UPI Low Groza Cleveland Browns St. Louis Cardinals Browns Ted Milt Phin Leon Clarke Plum Watkins Perial Groxt Walt Mishoose Philadelphia

Green Bay Downs 49ers 30 10 in rout at home

Green Bay led by halfback Paul Hornung who scored a touchdown three extra points and three field goals to win 30 10 over the San Francisco 49ers at City Stadium A crowd of 38 669 watched the Packers seize control with early scores including Hornung s 1 yard rush and a 43 yard field goal with five seconds left in the half Hornung also ran and caught a pass while Wood added a 39 yard punt return and a field goal to spark the victory

SAN Francisco UPI Dallas Texans Oakland Raiders John Robinson Oakland Charlie Powell Texans Ray Collins Tom Flores Robinson Fred Williamson Raiders Flores Bob Coolbaugh Dallas Wayne Crow Cotton Davidson San Diego Calif San Diego Chargers Houston Chris Burford Jack Spikes Grab Bing David Oilers Es Stadiurms Green Bay Wis Paul Hornung National Football League Green Bay Packers San Francisco 49Ers Hornung NFL 49Ers Green City Stadium Packers Willie Wood Plex

Major League Leaders From Caltech Press International

Shelby NC AP Dennis Wagner of the Class D Western Carolina League Shelby team faced a rough two game stretch as he was hit by pitched balls seven times in total and struck by pitches five times including three in one game, amid a perceived hostile response from opponents.

Shelby, N.C Dennis Wagner Shelby

Eagles almost upset champs in hard fought NFL clash

Philadelphia edged Washington 14 to 7 before 50 108 at Franklin Field as Sonny Jurgensen and Pete Retzlaff connected on a 50 yard score and Charley Conerly and Y A Tittle led the Giants in a 14 point surge. The game featured multiple lead changes and a late scoring flurry in the third period.

Philadelphia UPI Pittsburgh Philadelphia Eagles Duggan Eagle Phil — Retzlaff Summerall Jurgensen Walston Lady Luck New York Giants Snead Aveni Washington Phil — McDonald Pittsburgh Steelers Redskins Franklin Doom Alex Webster Norman Snead Giants Charley Conerly Y. A Tittle Conerly Skins Eagles Fred Duggan Sonny Jurgensen Tommy McDonald Ben Scotti Ted Dean Pete Retzlaff Tim Crotti l Jim Kerr Ime Steelers Bobby Layne Titte New York Pitt Johnson Tracy Shorner

Palinski Breaks Two World Marks in Weightlifting

Palinski set two world records at the World Weightlifting Championships, lifting a total of 1,017 pounds in the heavyweight class and adding a 419 pound clean and jerk. Russia led the team standings with 42 points, while Arkadi Vorobiev and Yuri Vlasov posted top finishes in their divisions.

Vienna Poland Irene-use Pulinski Russia Yuri Vlasov Arkadi Vorobiev Palinski Lyman United States Isaac Berger Thurst Jim George Akron Ohio War- Law Louis Martin Great Britain Vorobiev Vlasov Dick Zirk Paterson N.J

Buffaloes surge as Border Conference heats up in week two

West Texas State’s Buffaloes exploded with a 41 point first half, overpowering Utah’s team and derailing New Mexico State as Arizona State and Hardin-Simmons posted wins. The league’s second week spotlighted Western matchups with Texas Western idle and Texas Western’s upcoming clash with WT.

el Paso Arizona State Colorado State Hardin-Simmons Memphis State New Mexico Bet Shotner State Dangerous McMurry Las Cruces Brees Brigham Young West Texas State Buffaloes Buffs Utah New Mexico State Wichita North Texas Texas ‘Western Utah State Pete Pedro West Texas Bufls Texas Western Eason Texas Arizona

Lions Eke Out Colts in See-Saw NFL Finish

Detroit Lions edged the Baltimore Colts 16 to 15 as Jim Martin booted a 49 yard field goal with 3 11 to play. Marcus led the comeback with three late kicks sealing a defensive struggle in the Western Conference. Albie Pearson of the Los Angeles Angels signed a long term recording contract in Hollywood.

Baltimore Jim Martin Detroit Lions Baltimore Colts Martin Lions Colts John “Unitas Nimmy Orr Lenmie Moore Albie Hollywood Calif Albie Pearson Los Angeles Angels Pearson

Hunters Urge Quick Accident Protection Plan

For hunters only a brief notice about an accident plan that can be written in 60 seconds. The company offers coverage, invites readers to call SH4-3950 for details and enrollment before heading afield.

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Aaron looks back on first pro year on tour

Hartford AP reports Tommy Aaron of Gainsville Georgia is pleased with his first season as a professional golfer. He finished runner up to Charlie Coe in the 1958 National Amateur in San Francisco and says he has been “in the money” a few times with two fourth place finishes at St Paul and Holdings Arkansas.

Hartford Conn Tommy Aaron Gainsville Charlie Coe San Francisco Aaron St. Paul and Holdings Ark

Dallas vs Oak final drive log and scoring

A dated play by play shows Dallas and Oak exchanging scores with multiple touchdowns drives. Key moments include Fleming’s extra points for Oak and Spikes kicking. Davidson connects two long Dal passes for scores and Flores scores on a run. Attendance listed as 6,700.

Dallas Daklana Oak Fleming Dal—Haynes Dunsan Spikes Oak—Crow Oak—Hardy Flores Dal—Burford Davidson Dal — Robinson Oak — Flores Dal — Spikes Dal—Dickinson Oak—Coolbaugh Crow

Titans Trim Broncs For 35-28 Win

New York Titans upset the Denver Broncos 35-28 as Dick Christy returned two punts for touchdowns and Al Dorow threw three scoring passes including two to Don Maynard. The crowd at Polo Grounds watched a rain-influenced late game with key plays from Christy and Maynard as the Titans won their home opener. Clemson coach Frank Howard cryptically warned about bear Bryant recruiting rivals in a ransom gag referencing agricultural equipment.

NEW York UPI New York Titans Denver Broncos al Dorow Don Maynard Kansas City Cleveland Indians Polo Grounds Kansas City Athletics Titans Christy Shockley Maynard Dorow den — Stone Tripuck

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