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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1948

Page

13

SMU Rolls Past Pitt 33 14 Behind Walker and Johnson

SMU defeated Pittsburgh 33 to 14 as Doak Walker and Gilert Johnson starred. Johnson threw nine completions for 207 yards while Walker added a TD reception and a 76 yard punt return for another score. Pitt scored two late touchdowns.

Pittsburgh Mustangs Southern Methodist University Doak ‘Walker Sharp Gilbert Johnson Pitt SMU Johnson Tyler Texas Walker Raleigh Blakely Cecconi Bill Bruno Blakely Kyle Rote Rote Lee Bill McPeak

TCU Frogs Rally To Top Oklahoma A&M In Sooner Showdown

In Stillwater Texas Christian University defeated Oklahoma A and M 21 to 14 as two fumbles and an interception return fueled a three touchdown burst in the second period. Lindy Berry scored on a six yard run and Jimmy Hickey added a 48 yard interception return for a score.

Stillwater Okla Texas Christians Oklahoma A Aggies TCU Douglas Brightwell Ken Aldridge Aggie Lindy Berry Homer Ludiker

Upstart Michigan State Falls Before Mickty Michigan 13 to 7

In East Lansing on September 25 the Spartans led Michigan 7 0 at halftime but the Wolverines rallied in the fourth quarter to score a 4 yard pass for a TD and then a 3 yard dive by Tom Peterson. Hank Minarik caught the Spartans 13 yard scoring pass earlier to narrow the deficit.

East Lansing Mich Michigan State Michigan Wolverines Tom Peterson Dick Rifenburg Spartans Lynn Chandnois Hank Minarik

Triple Main Mat Go Set For Wednesday

A triple main event at Sled Al len's arena on Wednesday features Al Getz versus the Masked Marvel in a two of three falls bout with one hour limit. Rex Mobley versus Boston Billy Weidner opens the card while Bennie Trudell faces Sammy Kohen in the second main event. Tickets go on sale at 9 am at Wylie's drug. bouts start 8 15 pm.

Sled Allen al Getz Masked Marvel Marvel Getz Pittsburgh Boston Weidner Wayne Martin Bennie ‘Trudell Montreal Canada Sammy Kohen New York Trudell New Yorker

Georgia Tech Defeats Vanderbilt 13 0 In Nashville

Georgia Tech beat Vanderbilt 13 to 0 in Nashville as a sure pass combination and strong line drive the victory. The win occurred on a September 25 contest in Tennessee with Tech capitalizing on key plays and solid defense.

Georgia Tech Nashville Tenn Vanderbilt

Justice Stars In Upset Win

North Carolina overwhelmed Texas 34 7 at Chapel Hill as Charlie Justice passed for two touchdowns and scored twice, supported by Art Weiner and Bob Cox. Texas offense sputtered as the Tar Heels built a 21 0 lead and rolled to the win.

Chapel Hill N. C Texas North Carolina Longhorns Charlie Justice Carl Snavely Tar Heels Paul Campbell North Bob Cox Tom Landry Clements Longhorn Hosea Rodgers Justice Cox Justice Sparks Rogers Bill Flamisch Weiner Campbell Ben Procter Fred Sherman Billy Hayes Mayes

Baylor Smashes Tulsa 42 to 19 in dominating victory

Baylor overwhelmed Tulsa 42 to 19 in Waco. George Sims led the Bears with a 69 yard TD run and a 15 yard scoring dash as Baylor seized control after an early Tulsa rush. Jim Finks and Paul Barry sparked Tulsa's opener, but Baylor rallied with strong ground gains and timely passing to extend the lead.

Waco Baylor Tulsa Golden Bears Hurricane Bears Golden Bear George Sims Sims Jim Finks Paul Barry Barry Jim Ford Hurricanes Kinks Ford Jasper Flanakin Adrian Burk Bentley Jones Bear Dudley Parker Frank Boydston Boydston Ben Hall Henry Dickerson

Georgia Triumph Over Moccasins in Final Period

Georgia edged Chattanooga Moccasins 14 to 7 as John Rauch broke the deadlock in the final period after a tight three quarters of play in Athens.

Georgia Athens Chattanooga Moccasins Johnny Rauch Bulldogs

Red Sox Beat Yankees to Break Three-Way Tie

Boston Red Sox defeat New York Yankees 7-2 to end the AL three-way tie for first place as ace Jack Kramer earns his 17th win. Yankees drop to second, one game behind Boston and the Indians after Cleveland’s 9-3 win over Detroit.

Red Sox Yanks Giants Braves New York Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Jack Kramer Yankees Boston Cleveland Indians Tigers Detroit Tommy Henrich Bobby Brown Johnny Pesky Ted Williams Wally Moses Bill Goodman Kramer Bob Porterfield Bostox Tebbette Reynolds Porters Niamnoe Motes Epo Reynolds TRIBE Indians Bronxites

Arkansas Razorbacks overpower East Texas State 46 to 7

Arkansas, led by Leon Campbell and Clyde Scott, rolled over East Texas State 46 to 7 in Fayetteville. Campbell rushed 19 times for 125 yards and two touchdowns including a 46 yard sprint, while Scott set up multiple scores and returned a punt for 80 yards erased by a penalty.

Arkansas East Texas Fayetteville Ark Leon Campbell Arkansas Razorback East Texas State College Clyde Scott Scott

Baseball Standings and Schedule From a Prior Day

National League results include New York 3 Boston 2 Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia Pittsburgh 16 Cincinnati Chicago 3 St Louis 2. American League standings show Boston 92 56 .622 Detroit 74 73 .503 Cleveland 92 56 .422 St Louis 31.89 39e New York 51 57 .613 Philadelphia 3 66 537 Chicago 48 98 .329. Scheduled games list Chicago at St Louis Cleveland at Detroit Boston at New York New York at Boston Brooklyn at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburgh St Louis at Chicago.

Boston Boston Braves New York Giants St. Louis Cardinals Chicago Cubs St. Louis Cardinal Brooklyn Dodger Braves YORK Bostos Sones Sain Potter Mas Samn Arshean le Cleveland Roil Chicago New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati Chicago Detroit St. Loui Wash Phildipha Boston Brooklin Lous Pitcaburgh Topas Lea Nee York Cincinnati St Louis

Amarillo Gold Sox rout Kilgore Drillers 10 to 7

Amarillo defeats Kilgore 10 7 extending their series lead as Kilgore falls in the third game. Heller and Bottarini led the Gold Sox while Kracher, Wood and Bacewski contributed. The third game is set for tomorrow in Amarillo.

Amarillo Gold Sox Amarillo Kilgore Drillers Kilgord Amarillo Yoo Bacewski Wood and Kracher Heller and Bottarini

District 1-AA Boys Face Non-Title Weekend Slates

District 1-AA schoolboys play nine non title games this weekend as Westerners visit Austin Maroons and Amarillo’s Golden Sandies meet Paschal. Other 1-AA pairings include Pampa vs Vernon and Plainview vs Midland with Brownfield at Brownfield.

Westerners Austin Maroons Lubbock High North Side of Fort Worth Austin Brackenridge San Antonio Amarillo Golden Sandies Paducah Spur Matador Muleshoe Yellow Jackets Sudan

Tech Raiders Rally for 20 14 Victory Over Aggies

Texas Tech, a 13 point underdog, overcame an early 14 point deficit at Alamodome San Antonio to beat Texas A&M 20 14. Tim Hatch scored the winning two yard run in the fourth quarter as the Red Raiders dominated late with a relentless rushing attack led by Cal Steveson J W Thompson and Bud Conley and stellar defense. The win sets up a Dallas showdown with SMU next week.

Joe Kelly Avalanche-Journal Alamo Stadium San Antonio Red Raiders Texas Tech Texas ‘Aggies Tim Hatch Tech Aggie Ernest Hawkins Lamesa Golden Tornado Cal Steveson J. W. Thompson Bud Con Steveson Conley Raiders Hawkins Aggies Jim Cashion Andy Hillhouse Goode Bobby Goff Herb Turley More Tech Bill White Ralph Daniel Cashion Wray Whittaker Turley Reynolds Thompson Raider Hatch Bill Kelley Bat Hatch Techsams SMU Mustangs Dallas

Game At A Glance Downs oe 1hined Rushing 15 He Yards

Passing 1% Sof 10 Passes completed Sof 1 Passes intercepted by a 10 for 308 Punts no yardage for 242 Star 45 Penalties no yardage 2 for 10

Irish Rally Edges Purdue 28-27 in Hard Fought Notre Dame Win

In South Bend Notre Dame survives a late Purdue rally to win 28-27 after trailing 12-0 early. Johnny Panelli's 70 yard punt return and Steve Oracko's field goal pace the Irish while Al Zmijewski adds a key touchdown and DeMoss drives Purdue’s late scoring push.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame Purdue Boilermakers Great Lakes Johnny Panelli Morristown N. J Steve Oracko Lansford al Zmijewski Newark Bob DeMos Oracko Zmijewski Bootin Steve DeMoss Harley Jeffrey

Farwell Steers Defeat Vega Longhorn Gridders 12 to 7

Farwell New Mexico Friday night: the Steers shut out Vega Longhorns and score twice in the first half to win 12 7 Quarterback Thomas hit Cassidy for an early TD Terry added a 27 yard run but both extra points failed Richardson answered for Vega with an 11 yard TD Harris connected with McNabb for the extra point later.

Farwell N. Mex Steers Vega Longhorns Thomas Cassidy Terry Richardson Longhorns Harris McNabb

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