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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1956

Page

6

Littlefield Holds Ott Brownfield For 20 To 19 Victory

Littlefield Wildcats edge Brownfield Cubs 20 to 19 in a non conference clash. Greer returns a 90 yard punt for a touchdown while Morris and Jones power the first half surge. Meek adds a 14 yard score and Bevel intercepts late to seal the win for Littlefield.

Littlefield Brownfield Milwaukee Cardinals Avalanche Wildcats Brownfield Cubs Cubs Litttlefield Mike Morris Eddy Jones Mike Greer Littlefield Rooters Jackie Meek Greer Bob Cloe Andy Parker Morris Wildcat Jones Meek Speedster

Two Big Bobbles Cost Nervous Braves Victory

The Milwaukee Braves blew two key plays allowing the St. Louis Cardinals to win 5 to 4 and trim Milwaukee's NL pennant lead to a half game. Del Crandall's throwing error on a potential double play, with bases loaded in the eighth, plated the decisive run as Bobby Del Greco scored. Rookie Taylor Phillips took the loss. Lindy McDaniel earned his seventh win as Cardinal pitchers held off a late Milwaukee rally.

Bob Parkin ST. Louis Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Braves Brooklyn Dodgers Bobby del Greco del Crandall Taylor Phillips Cardinals Lindy McDaniel Cardinal Milwaukee Kenny Boyer Rip Repulski del Greco Phillips Glance Team Ltd Brooklyn Cincinnati St. Tallis Pittsburgh Chicago McDaniel Don Blasingame Joe Adcock Repulski Crandall Adcock Greco Billy Bruton Hank Aaron Bob Buhl Boyer

Littlefield vs Brownfield gridiron clash ends in scoring flurry

In a rough game Littlefield shows 1st downs and rushing yards while Brownfield scores on a 9 yard punt return and a 44 yard run. Mike Greer contributes a 9 yard punt return and a key 4th quarter drive with a 10 yard run amid penalties totaling 30 yards. Mike Morrissey and Larry Meeks help with a 274 yard pass from Mike Hamilton and a 10 yard run as Brownfield adds extra points via Gobby Moore.

Stowngelt Littlefield Boyda Star Mike Greer Buddy Jones Sient Greer Mbvard Fira Fants Mike Morrisémin Greer Jacke Meeks Larry Meeks Mike Hamilton Hamilton Gobby Moore

Becker Dunn Team To Give Southland 53 20 Victory

Southland Eagles beat Wellman Wildcats 53 20 as Gilbert Becker and Ronnie Dunn combined for six touchdowns three each. Harold Donahoo added a score and defensive standout play by Donahoo helped seal the win.

Becker Dunn Southland Wellman Gilbert Becker Ronnie Dunn Eagles Wellman Wildcats

Amherst Bulldogs Roll To 13-0 District Win Over Kress

Amherst bulldogs beat Kress Kangaroos 13 0 in District 3 6 action. Jerry Polvado scored on a 1 yard run after a Kress fumble on the 12 yard line. Jerry Gee sealed it with a 35 yard interception return in the final period. Keith Huggins starred on the line and Donnie Gonzalez was strong for Kress. This was Kress first district game.

Amherst Amherst Bulldogs Kress Kangaroos Jerry Polvado Bulldogs Kress Jerry Gee Charles Schroeder Keith Huggins Donnie Gonzales Kangarm

Whitharral Slaps Longhorns 40 to 6 in conference clash

Whitharral Panthers seized first place in the 3B after routing the Lazbuddie Longhorns 40-6. Coda Stephenson ran for three touchdowns in the third quarter, including a 65 yard pass setup and runs of 46 and 38 yards. Billy Thetford added the lone first half TD on an 18 yard run. Nub Edwards added a 12 yard score and recovered a fumble for a late six. Glenn Watkins and Gerald also contributed on defense and a late score respectively.

Lazbuddif Coda Stephenson Lazbuddie Longhorns Whitharral Panthers Stephenson Billy Thetford Nub Edwards Larbuddie Glenn Watkins Whitharral Gerald Longhorn

Farwell Tramples New Home in Wild Non-Conference Battle

In Farwell, a 410 scoreless first quarter gave way to a 20-point second period highlighted by Larry Pike with a 13-yard run and a 20-yard Lovelace pass. J Lovelace added a 15-yard run and four extra points as Farwell outscores New Home, 410, in a tense non-league clash. The game ends with Lovelace connecting on key plays, including a 25-yard pass to McDorman for a long score.

Farwell Larry Pike Johnny Lovelace Pike Lovelace Tommy Lovelace Arlin Smith Glyn McDorman J. Lovelace T. Lovelace Smith McDorman Avalanche WACO Texas Tech High Court Baylor Bears Central Texas Red Raiders Baylor Raiders Tech Bears California Texas Western Sam Sloyd DeWitt Weaver Boyd Weaver Raider

Snyder Tigers maul Steers in big spring stadium debut

Snyder Tigers crushed the Steers 39-0 in the first game at the new Big Spring football stadium. Pollard opened with a 30 yard run after a Steer fumble, Berry added two more scores, and Fowler and Hindas added late touchdowns as Snyder pulled away dominating fumbles and substitutions.

Snyder Big Spring Ruin Stadium Tigers Bobby Pollard Pollard Berry Fowler Hindas Reaves

Spur 7 0 Crosbyton on late Gabriel run

In Crosbyton Spur defeated Crosbyton 7 to 0 as Max Gabriel broke free for a 35 yard TD with 15 seconds left in the first half. Spur built 209 rushing yards to 186 for Crosbyton and had 62 passing yards to none.

Crosbyton Max Gabriel Bulldogs Crosbyrton James Gordon Norman Brints Spur Eddie Hagins Gabriel Gordon

Wilson rolls over Petersburg 26 to 12 in gridiron clash

Wilson Mustangs used a balanced running attack with four different scorers powering a 26 to 12 win over Petersburg Buffaloes. J W Wortham opened Petersburg with a 30 yard run before Wilson answered with Lamb, Etheridge, Haynes, and Carley scoring and Corley securing two conversions.

Paydirt Petersburg Mac Shurbet Buffaloe Wilson Kenneth Haynes Yuard Corley Haynes Bruce She

Frenship overwhelms New Deal 56 15 in Wolfforth clash

Frenship High Tigers remained undefeated with a 56 to 15 win over New Deal Lions in Wolfforth. Don Durham led the attack with 25 23 and 30 yard TD runs, Monte Fowler added two scores, and Leroy Richardson along with Richard Baker scored for Frenship. New Deal’s Ray Leatherwood added a 75 yard kickoff return and a two yard TD, while the Lions’ defense secured a safety. Frenship totaled 238 rushing and 154 passing yards to New Deal’s 89 rushing.

Wolfforth Frenship High Tigers Bud Huckabee Roy Huffaker Ray Leatherwood New Deal Bill Smith Fighting Lion Frenship

Kermit Remains Unbeaten in 27-12 Victory Over Lamesa

In Lamesa, the visiting Kermit Yellowjackets stayed undefeated with a 27-12 win over the Golden Tornados. Johny Middleton led Lamesa with 171 rushing yards, while Kermit’s Charles Thompson and Jackie Probst produced key plays, including a 99-yard kickoff return by Thompson and late surges by Haggard and Williams. Sammie Cates starred on defense for Ker mit.

Lamesa Roger Shirp Kermit Jackie Probst Charles Thompson Yellowjackets Jay Spokes Middleton Tornadoes Sammie Cates Cates Probst Thompson Haggard Willams Foints Spikes

Texan Tech vs Baylor at Baylor Stadium in Waco

The game between Texan Tech and Baylor is set for 2 PM at Baylor Stadium in Waco with telecast on KCBD TV and KDI.

Texan Tech Baylor Baylor Stadium Waco Kcbd-Tv KDI

Muleshoe Golf Club Hosts West Texas Pro-Am Tournament

Muleshoe Golf Club will host a West Texas Pro-Amateur on Monday with tee off at 8 am and an entry deadline of 12:30 p.m. Two hundred dollars prize money will be shared among the top eight professionals. Warren Cantell of Meadesbrook Golf Course in Lubbock will conduct a special golf clue event. West Texas and Eastern New Mexico.

Muleshof Muleshoe’s Golf Club West Texas Warren Cantell Ero Meadesbrook Lubbock New Mexico

Antelopes Defeat O'Donnell 39 to 19 in Wild Fourth Quarter

Post Antelopes upset O'Donnell Eagles 39 19 before 1500 fans. Ray Garry opened scoring with a 10 yard end sweep, Jack Morris added a 10 yard run, Benny Richbourg traded a 70 yard return for O'Donnell, and Ronnie Kennedy finished a drive with a 3 yard plunge. James Williams scored three Antelope TDs, Benny Richbourg broke free for a 70 yard scamper, Johnny McLaurin found the end zone twice for the Eagles, and Williams sealed it with a 40 yard interception return.

O'Donnell The Post O'Donnell Eagles Ray Garry Jack Morris Eagle Benny Richbourg Antelope Ronnie Kennedy James Willams Johnny McLaurin McLaurin Eagles Mike Forbes James Williams Iarry Morris Kennedy Williams Richbourg

Idalou Wildcats Dominate Ropesville 32 12

Idalou Wildcats scored in every quarter and held Ropesville to 12 points in a 32 12 victory at Ropesville. Key plays included Jimmy Bevers 30 yard TD for the Eagles and Jim Gonzales 15 yard TD for Idalou, with Ken Weaver adding extra points and multiple rushing scores by Idalou backs.

Ropesville Idalou Wildcats Ropesville Eagles Eagles Jimmy Bevers Idalou Jim Gonzales Ken Weaver Wildcats Jerry Vincent Wayne Isom Johnny Valentine Weaver Vincent Dale Fihridge Valentine Bonesville Thalou Jerry Rodrimiez Bobby Fish Ijdalou

Port Arthur Whips Odessa 30 7 in Texas clash

Port Arthur Yellowjackets crushed Odessa Broncs 30 7 at Odessa. Fullback Jimmy Landrum scored four touchdowns on runs of 3, 34, 4 and 1 yard while Port Arthur’s defense limited Odessa to three first downs after the opening drive.

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Dodgers Postpone Game as NL pennant race tightens

Brooklyn schedules a Saturday double header against Pittsburgh after Friday night rain delays. Sal Maglie starts the first game and Roger Craig the second for the Dodgers. Bob Friend and Ronnie Kline will pitch for the Pirates in the two contests. Manager Walter Alston said the postponement changes nothing in approach as Brooklyn trails the Braves by one game with three to play.

Brooklyn Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Brooks Sal Maglie Philadelphia Roger Craig Pirates The Bob Friend Ronnie Kline Walter Alston Dodgers Alston Milwaukee Braves

Phillies Giants game postponed by rain in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Giants Friday game was rained out with wet grounds. A doubleheader will be played Sunday, and the teams will also be televised Saturday night.

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