Denver City Narrowly Tops Panthers 17 8 in Wet Showdown
In heavy rain Denver City beats the Panthers 17 to 8 as Thomas Connally boots a 32 yard field goal and Ricky Mitchell scores on a six yard run. Mitchell then connects with Regie Clifton for a two point conversion after a Dale Cates pass. Denver City gains 310 rushing yards in a tough district outing.
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Clovis Wildcats Crush Hereford 16-6 in Friday Football
Clovis Wildcats raced to a 16-0 lead with opening kickoff return TD by Billy Jones and a 4 yard TD pass from Joe Calvert. Hereford Whitefaces fought back with a late TD and a safety, but the Cats held on for the win amid a soggy field and two early scoring bursts.
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Brownfield Edges Lobos 16 15 In Rainy Thriller
Brownfield Cubs beat the Lobos 16 to 15 on a wet field. Bill Blankenship hit a 34 yard field goal and Eddie Ryburn added a 2 yard TD, with Steve Flournoy returning a 75 yard interception for a Cub score as Levelland closed the gap with late points.
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Tulia Hornets and Dalhart Wolves Battle to Scoreless Tie
In Dalhart on Friday night the Tulia Hornets and the Dalhart Wolves remained undefeated after a 0-0 tie. Dalhart's only serious attempts came in the second and fourth quarters as both defenses dominated. Harold Keeter and Teddy McCaslin stood out for Tulia on defense, while Robert Escobedo was the top offensive player.
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TALKMITT CAPS RALLY FORSAN TIE ATSW Wilson
Wilson Mustangs rallied to a 6-6 tie with Forsan Buffaloes after Darren Talkmitt scored a one yard TD in the third quarter. Cliff Williams and Tom Brumley connected on a 39 yard pass for Forsan earlier, with Williams also credited for the try incomplete.
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Bovina Beats Lazbuddie 13-6 Homecoming Victory
Bovina Mustangs defend home turf as Billy Shelby scores a first quarter TD and Tom McCormick adds a 53 yard passing TD. Lazbuddie Longhorns retaliate with an 85 yard kickoff return but fail on the two point try. Floydada also rolls to 24-0 over Post behind Jim Kunkel 200 yard rushing effort.
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T.P. Griffith
POST
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Kim Rose
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van Mitchell
Don Ejslenberger
Roger Pace
Antelopes
Tigers Triumph On Cuellar Field Goal In Rain Thriller
Frenship defeats Stanton 10 8 as Roy Cuellar boots a 26 yard field goal with 5:00 left in a rain soaked game. Cuellar earlier scored on a 7 yard run and Frenship defense held Stanton to 77 rushing and 93 passing yards. Dusty Cowgar Joe Rogans and Rusty Dove led the Tigers defense in Wolfforth. Neil Shayne named New York WHA franchise winner for Mineola law firm.
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Aaron Aaron Congratulated By President Nixon
President Nixon sent a letter congratulating Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves on his career milestones. Aaron hit his 46th home run to set a season high and moved into the NL lead in career RBIs, surpassing Stan Musial and Ty Cobb. Bearcats 52 32.
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Hornets Bomb Eagles 12-8 in Friday Night Clash
Lorenzo Hornets unleash a fast early attack to defeat the O'Donnell Eagles 12-8. J G Hopkins on a Richard Byers pass scored the opening TD then Byers hit Gary Boyd for another. Walter Brown intercepted a pass for a late Eagles TD. Mike Rodriguez tallied 16 unassisted tackles in a losing effort.
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Guthrie Jaguars Roll Past Woodson 28 8 In Non-District Clash
Guthrie Jaguars defeated Woodson Cowboys 28 to 8 in a wet Friday non-district game. Terry O Dell opened scoring for Woodson, Roy Keith added later yardage for Guthrie, George Key ran 30 yards for a TD, and Keith finished with a 20 yard TD followed by two points. Ixey connected with Henry Moya for 12 yards and six points, as Guthrie padded the lead.
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Abernathy Antelopes Top Hale Center 20 0
In wet conditions Abernathy defeats Hale Center 20 to 0. Kent Snodgrass started at quarterback after the first switch and led drives including a two yard TD run. Bobby Rogers adds two scores while Hale Center fumbles set up another Antelope TD.
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Ropes Ekes Out Cowboys in Narrow 8-6 Win
Ropesville Eagles edge Plains Cowboys 8-6 as Sammy Belew connects for a 15 yard touchdown to Larry Shannon in the second quarter and Tony Chandler powers offense. Plains sneaks a fourth quarter score via Joey Lowe but a late pick ends the tying drive. Defenders Cervantez Belew Bradshaw Salinas lead the defense.
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LCHS Edges Sundown 19 18 in Tight Friday Bout
Lubbock Christian High School overcame two fourth quarter Sundown touchdowns to win 19-18. Dusty Bownds scored for Sundown and Eddie Wharton added a LCHS score, with late Wharton run sealing the Roughnecks comeback in a seesaw contest.
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Crosbyton Chiefs Rally For Homecoming Victory Over Ralls
Crosbyton Chiefs edged the Ralls Jackrabbits 21-14 at home as Billy Johnson scored on a one yard sneak and Clodfelter added a late TD pass. Tony Chron earlier provided a 19 yard run for a Crosbyton lead, with Ralls answering before Ferree’s 55 yard interception return sealed it. Band and football queen ceremonies preceded kickoff.
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