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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1966

Page

10

Horns Hold Off Texas Tech In SWC Clash

Texas outgained Texas Tech 31 8 by early fourth. Sophomore rush leader Soph Led Rushers with 62 yards on 14 carries and one TD while Scovell connected for a 47 yard field goal and two TD passes. Tech battled back with two fourth quarter scores but fell short.

Page One Soph Tech Raider Mike Leinert Scovell Jones Stadium Arkansas Texas Raiders Schriever Alan Schriever Leinert John Elliott Bradley David Conway Lott Gilbert

Alabama Drives For Gap In Alabama Tech Clash

Alabama’s defense forced turnovers and three quarterbacks guided the Tide to multiple scores. Wayne Trimble and Joe Kelley led drives with Kelley throwing a 40 yard pass and Harold Moore scoring from two yards. Bobby Johns and Dickey Thompson key the defensive stops as Alabama builds momentum against Tech.

Page One Bulldogs Alabama Tide 1 Bob Dilds Tech Phil Robertson Paul Bryant Stabler Wayne Trimble Joe Kelley Trimble Tide Dickey Thompson Robertson Harold Moore Kelley Conrad Fowler Moore Bobby Johns Homan Lalso Eddie Roberts Sead

Royal Felt Bad After First Victory

Former Lubbock High standout Talbert and Landry were involved as Texas faced a setback. Lott denied any kickoff play was designed to go all the way, saying the moment just happened right. Royal reflected on the injury bug and praised Tech’s performance while noting Texas made key breaks and a big defensive stand.

Lubbock High Talbert Landry Lott Texas Chris Gilbert Uts USC Royal Tech Longhorn

Harvard Beats Lafayette 30 7 In Opener

Harvard opened the season with a 30 7 win over Lafayette in Cambridge. Rick Zimmerman connected on a 29 yard TD pass to Carter Lord, Tom Choquette added a one yard score, Vic Gatto and Choquette each ran in a third quarter touchdown, and John Shevlin closed the game with a 15 yard TD pass to Wil Stargel.

Cambridge Mass Rick Zimmerman Carter Lord Tom Choquette Harvard Lafayette Zimmerman Choquette Gary Marshall Vic Gatto Bobby Lee Crimson John Shevlin Wil Stargel

Air Force Blanks Washington 10-0 in Intersect Game

Air Force improved to 10-0 against Washington in intersectional play as Sonny Litz sparked the Falcons with a 21 yard TD pass to Carl Janssen. Dick Hall added a 25 yard field goal after a fumble recovery by Dave Allen.

Seattle Wash UPID Sonny Litz Washington Air Force Falcons Huskies Litz Carl Janssen Dick Hall Dave Allen Gerald Wea Husky Academy Janssen

Montana State Upsets Idaho Vandals 24-10 in Big Sky clash

Montana State upset favored Idaho 24-10 in Bozeman as Don Hass rushed for two touchdowns and 209 yards on 34 carries. Idaho fullback Ray McDonald gained 121 yards on 28 attempts as MSU pulled away with a 66-yard run by Hass and a 30-yard Stenerud field goal to seal the win.

Bozeman Mont Montana State Idaho Bobcat Don Hass Ray McDonald Hass Jan Stenerud

Highlands Rout Colorado Mines in 68-20 Victory

New Mexico Highlands overwhelmed Colorado Mines 68 to 20 as halfback Carl Garrett rushed for four touchdowns and caught another pass for a score. Garrett broke free on 63 23 73 and 47 yard runs and added a 15 yard TD pass from Grady Herold. Colorado Mines managed only three scoring plays, all via the air, in the final three quarters.

Las Vegas N.M UPI Carl Garrett New Mexico Highlands Colorado Mines Cowboys Garrett Grady Herold Mire Henderson Ray Todd Richey Robertson Tim Chatagnier Robertson Burrell Lubbock Roy Farmer Farmer

Phillips Trim Hands Hereford First Season Defeat

Hereford AAA suffered its first loss of the season as Phillips AA Blackhawks won 20-8. Larry Reed intercepted a pass for a 77 yard return to start the scoring, and Mark Hatley added a yard TD and a later drive was wiped by a clipping penalty. Phillips finished with 118 rushing yards while Hereford totaled 94.

Hereford Aaa Blackhawks Phillips Larry Reed Phillip Cain Mike Malone Mark Hatley Hatley Jackie McClellan Billy Frank Gary Tucker Whitefaces

Burrell Helps Lumberjacks Top Angelo State 34 14

Stephen F. Austin shuts down Angelo State with 45 yards rushing and 85 passing to win 34 14. Don Burrell scores on a 23 yard pass from Primo Gonzales and adds a productive night in the air and on returns for the Rams.

San Angelo Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks Angelo State Rams Lubbock High Don Burrell Rams Primo Gonzales Gonzales Burrell James Truelove Tommy Wilson Matt Henderson Hubert Hancock Lubbie Whitmire Whitt

Ohio State Tops TCU In Defensive Battle

Ohio State stalled a late TCU drive with two interceptions by Muhlbach and Portsmouth ending threats near the end zone. Log completed 12 of 14 passes for 106 yards while Shabay went 12 of 19 for 114. Hudson led rushers with 92 yards as OSU fumbled six times but still held off the Frogs.

Shabag Ohio Tom Portsmouth John Muhlbach Muhlbach Rick Bridges Log Shabay Hudson Post TCU Bucks Frogs Ohioans Texans Ohio State Buckeye Dick Himes Texas Christian OSU Hudgon Tcu Shahay Alford Osus Budson

Rice beats LSU in Neely’s final Rice season opener

Rice wins 16-15 on an 80 yard drive capped by Shelton’s 13 yard sprint with 2:06 left. LSU led 15-7 at halftime after a 42 yard Garlington return and a Stokely to Morel TD pass. Bailey’s pass was deflected for Garlington’s score before Rice’s late go ahead run.

Page One Jess Neely Neely Rice Shelton LSU Steve Daniel Nelson Stokely Tommy Morel Tiger John Garlington Garlington Robert Bailey Frank Pustka S . Amath Yaniel Rice-Bennings Pustka Daes Morel Stokley R. Shelton Pusthaick

Caprock Longhorns Top Palo Duro 15 0 in rivalry clash

Caprock hands Palo Duro a third straight defeat as Steve Alston scores from 34 yards and Vaughn adds a 43 yard rush for the Longhorns. Caprock gains 253 rushing yards while Palo Duro total 117. Caprock leads 13 first downs to seven.

Amarillo Caprock Longhorns Palo Duro Dons Caprock Longhorns Palo du

Aggies Open 1950s Season With Narrow Victory Over Tulane

Texas A and M and Tulane clash in a rugged opener with fumbles and big plays. Hargett connects with Tommy Maxwell for a five yard TD after a turnover to secure points as the Aggies gain an early edge. Attendance reported at 3,250 with multiple PAT attempts and a late score by A M Lindsey.

Tulane Aggies Hargett Tommy Maxwell Maxwell Texas A&m T-Eumom Pontius V-Duhon A&m

WTSU Defeats Pacific 49-7 in record pass night

Quarterback Hank Washington and end Dave Szymakowski set six West Texas State passing records in a 49-7 win over Pacific University. Washington threw 41 times, 24 completions for 370 yards and 3 TDs, while Szymakowski caught 4 passes for 219 yards breaking his own marks from the previous season.

Stockton Hank Washington Dave Szymakowski West Texas State Pacific University Washington Arizona State Szymakowski Texas Western

Bears Heat Saps Power Game Then Rally

The Bears opened with a strong ground game in the first quarter but faded in the 79 degree heat in the second. After halftime Farlar energized the crowd, taking the ball on his 25 and weaving to reach the end zone with little resistance.

Page One Colorado Bears Farlar

Mustangs edge Navy with balanced ground and air attack

Mustangs quarter White stood out with 49 rushing yards in 12 carries and 7 of 14 passing for 63 yards. Navy managed 71 rushing yards as Phil Bassi entered after Cartwright’s injury, completing 12 of 26 passes for 106 yards and one interception.

Page One White Mustangs Navy Adies Phil Bassi Cartwright

Tech Coach Praises Raiders in Tight Texas Loss

King and Sparks hail the Raiders comeback as Texas proves stronger. Scovell passes for 225 yards and runs 50 more. Texas defense hurts Tech with big plays while Tech misfires on key downs and onside kicks. Multiple college scores and high school results listed.

Don Sparks J. T. King Raiders Texas Lott Tech John Scovell Scovell Kansas Phil Tucker Elliot

Blancas Leads Everett Open Into Final Round

Homero Blancas forged a five stroke cushion at 196 17 under par after a 65 in the third round at Everett Golf and Country Club. Jack Cupit Don Bies Paul Bondeson trailed with 201 202 203. Sikes was disqualified for not signing his scorecard. Martin Rodrigues is favored to win the Sao Paulo International Cycling Tour opener in Brazil.

Everett Wash Homero Blancas Jack Cupit Don Bies Seattle Paul Bondeson Blancas Houston Tex Fred Marti Bob Gonallby Dave Hill Bob Rosburgh Rex Baxter Don Massengale Chi Chi Rodriguez R. H. Sikes Cleveland Sao Paulo Brazil Martin Rodrigues Portugal Colombia Argentina Uruguay

Winners Get Revenge Mississippi Rebels Tame Wildcats

In Jackson Mississippi Ole Miss defeated Kentucky 17 to 0 as Doug Cunningham led the ground game with 111 yards while Jodie Graves scored a rushing touchdown and Jimmy Keyes added a field goal and two extra points. The Rebels avenged two prior upsets by Kentucky.

Jackson, Miss UPI Doug Cunningham Mississippi Kentucky Wildcats Ole Miss Jodie Graves Don Streeet Jimmy Keyes Cunningham Rebels Wildcat Terry Beadles Roger Walz

College Student First To Apply For World Series Tickets

Allen Dial the first in line in Baltimore to mail World Series ticket applications. The 19 year old student began at 3 pm Friday and planned to submit 10 applications for himself and others as Orioles sell 15000 tickets per game by mail only after 12 01 a m Sunday. Dial waited with blanket food and baseball stats as others joined late night posting.

Baltimore Allen Dial Orioles Dial le Ora Marine

ACC Wildcats Edge Howard Payne 17-9 in Abilene

Trent Lancaster scored two touchdowns and Courtney King added a 52 yard field goal as Abilene Christian beat Howard Payne 17-9. Lancaster had a seven yard rushing score early and a 19 yard pass from Jacky Roland in the third quarter. Howard Payne answered with a 28 yard interception return for a touchdown by James Hargrove in the fourth.

Abilene, Tex Trent Lancaster Courtney King Abilene Christian Howard Payne Lancaster Jacky Roland King James Hargrove Roland

West Virginia Defeats William and Mary 24-13

Tailback Garrett Ford starred for West Virginia, rushing 32 times for 182 yards and scoring twice to lift the Mountaineers to a 24-13 Southern Conference win over William and Mary in Morgantown. Backup Steve Edwards also saw action, helping on the ground. Neighborly Paris France trade note follows.

Morgantown Garrett Ford Steve Edwards West Virginia University William and Mary Ford Mountaineers Edwards Duquesne, Pa

Orioles Rally Past Angels 6-3 In California

Rookie Mike Epstein delivered a bases loaded triple in the sixth to erase a 3-2 deficit and lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 6-3 win over California. Epstein, with his first major league hit earlier, scored on Paul Blair’s single to put Baltimore ahead 5-3. Curt Blefary hit his 23rd homer in the seventh as the Orioles chased a lead in Anaheim.

Anaheim Mike Epstein Baltimore Orioles California Epstein Angels Paul Blair Curt Blefary Baltimore Blair

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