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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1964

Page

8

Texas Opens Bid for Third Straight Title with 23-0 Win

Texas cruised to a 23-0 victory over Texas Tech as the Southwest Conference race began. Arkansas edged Tulsa 31-22 for the league's only intersectional win, while Rice fell 3-0 to LSU and Baylor was routed by Washington 35-14. SMU lost 27-8 to Ohio State, and Florida State beat TCU 10-0. Houston upset Texas A&M 10-0, Army looms next for Texas, and Arkansas hosts Texas Christian in Fort Worth.

Harold V. Ratliff Associated Press Texas Texas Tech Arkansas Razorbacks Tulsa Rice Glory Louisiana State Texas A&m Baylor Washington Huskies Southern Methodist Ohio State Florida State Texas Christian Frogs Houston Auburn Aggies A&m Longhorns Army Austin Ronnie Caveness Caveness Hurricanes Fort Worth College Station Texas Army Oregon State West Virginia Methodist Arlington State Dallas Mustangs

Browns Rally Past Eagles on Ryan Passes for 28 20 Win

Cleveland quarterback Frank Ryan shifted to a passing attack in the second half to topple Philadelphia 28 20. Ryan threw three TDs to Warfield Brown and Collins as the Browns erased a 13 7 halftime deficit before a 60 671 crowd.

Philadelphia Jimmy Brown Frank Ryan Cleveland Browns Philadelphia Eagles Ryan Paul Warfield Gary Collins Browns Cleveland Eagles Ernie Green Lou Groza Ollie Matson Sam Baker Timmy Brown Baker Warfield Brown Collins Ross Fichtner

Raiders face Texas A and M after tough Texas loss

Coach King said only Bill Adams is likely out for the College Station trip after the Texas game with a knee injury. Sam Cornelius Terry McWhorter and Ronnie Pack suffered minor bruises but should be ready by Tuesday. King attributed the rough start to poor field position and noted Texas deserved the win.

Texas A&m Bill Adams Sam Cornelius Terry McWhorter Ronnie Pack Charlie King Texas A&m Aggies Raiders Tech

Steelers Hold Off Cowboys 23 17 in Pitt Battle

Ed Brown threw three TD passes as the Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 23 17 at Pitt Stadium. A key goal line stand preserved the win after Dallas reached the Steelers 7 in the final moments. Buddy Dial injured. Bill Saul tipped a pass in the end zone to preserve the victory.

Pittsburgh Ed Brown Pittsburgh Steelers Dallas Cowboys Cowboys Steelers Bill Saul John Roach Ed Heller Buddy Dial Dallas Saul Pitt Stadium Brown Gary Ballman Jim Kelly Phil King Mike Clark Clark Dick van Raaphorst Meredith Frank Clarke Allas

Boston Patriots blank Jets in AFL showdown

Quarterback Babe Parilli and Gino Cappelletti scored all Boston points as the Patriots defeated the New York Jets 26-10 in Newton. Parilli threw two 59 yard TD passes Cappelletti kicked four field goals and two conversions. Boston's defense intercepted Jets near the goal line twice to seal the win and stay tied atop the Eastern Division with Buffalo.

Newton Mass Babe Parilli Gino Cappelletti Boston New York Parilli Cappelletti Patriots Buffalo Boston Ballhawks Ron Hall San Diego Dick Wood Mike Dukes Fla Nick Buoniconti

Shackelford Wins City Golf Tourney Over Best

Shackelford defeats Melvin Best to claim the Lubbock City Open championship at Meadowbrook Municipal Course after 36 holes of even par golf. Best led after the morning round but Shackelford rallied, closing with birdies and a final halved 18th to win by one stroke.

John Shackelford Melvin Best Lubbock City Best Insuranceman Mel Shack Texas Tech

Sul Ross Lobos blank McMurry 17 to 0 in Alpine

Sul Ross Lobos defeated McMurry Indians 17 to 0 at Alpine. Luz Pedraza connected with Tommy Polson for a 24 yard first quarter touchdown and Polson again after a 13 yard pass in the third. Bill Nitcholas added extra points and a 25 yard field goal.

Nitcholas

Rams Defeat Minnesota in 22 13 Clash at Memorial Coliseum

Los Angeles defeated Minnesota 22 13 as a stifling defense and a strong running game complemented Bill Munsen's aerial show. The Rams led every quarter before 50 009 fans, staying atop the NFL Western Division at 2 0 1, with ex quarterback Terry Baker stepping in for the injured Dick Bass.

LOS Angeles Bill Munson Rams Minnesota Vikings Memorial Coliseum Terry Baker Dick Bass

City Open Golf Championship Flight Winners List

Standings from the City Open Golf Championship detail victors in each flight. John Shackleford defeated Melvin Best 1 up in the main final. consolation and second to eighth flights show various wins by Rusty Berger, Charien Beane, Thompson, Welborn, Zarfas, Dexter, Mills and others.

Fiight John Shackleford Melvin Best Donnie Zarfas Don Erwin Ron Dexter Ken Flagg

Oilers Dominate Broncos 38-17 in AFL Clash

Houston surprises Denver with two early touchdowns and a late first half burst to lead 17-0 after the opening quarter. George Blanda directs a scoring drive, Charley Tolar adds a 23 yard TD, and a 43 yard field goal caps Houston's hot start. Denver fights back with a 97 yard drive and a late score before halftime.

Denver Houston Broncos George Blanda Charley Tolar Blanda Gene Mingo Jackey Lee Lionel Taylor al Denson Houston Blast Dobie Craig Craig Odell Barry Lee Johnny Baker

Monterey Plainsmen Sparkle in 3-AAAA Non-Loop Slate

Monterey Plainsmen beat Midland Bulldogs 21-0 to lift 3-AAAA non-district record to 15-3. Borger and Tascosa won, Am arillo and Palo Duro also prevailed. district action featured tight games and leaders Dillingham of Borger and Spradling of Monterey pacing scoring totals.

Tascosa Amarillo Monterey Palo Duro Caprock Borger Plainview Fen Pampa Li Veta Borger Lubbock Plainview Midland Chris Key Ricky Hagood Mark Rice Abilene San Angelo Big Spring Permian Odessa Cooper Fort Worth Arlington Heights Randy Brown Avalanche-Journal Monterey Plainsmen Plainsmen Bulldogs Loop Darkhorse el Paso Jim Rich Jacky Yarborough Yarborough McAllen Brownwood

Garland Eyes 16th Straight as Richardson Clash Looms

Garland remains on course for a 16th straight Class AAAA football title bid after a 15th win and a close call against Mesquite. The schedule focuses on district play with key interdistrict matchups and conference battles shaping the chase for titles.

Associated Press Garland Owls Mesquite

Moffitt Tops U S Tennis Tour in 1963 Record

Billy Jean Moffitt the top U S women’s player in 1963 appeared in 11 tournaments the Wightman Cup and Federation Cup compiling a .851 winning percentage with 40 victories in 47 matches. More British homes add linoleum.

Long Beach Calif UPI Billy Jean Moffitt U. S

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