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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1962

Page

11

Ritchey Shines As Abernathy Downs Post 33 14

Abernathy’s Ritchey exploded for 292 rushing yards on 14 carries and four rushing touchdowns plus a 33 yard pass as Abernathy defeated Post 33 to 14. The Antelopes moved to 3 1 on the season while Post evened at 2 2. He scored on 90 yard 42 yard 4 yard and 27 yard runs and added a 33 yard pass.

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Game At Glance Abernathy Beachtowns Ritchey Pettit

Ritchey rushed for 42 yards and 21 yards with two scores while Pettit added a 4 yard TD run and two point conversions. Beachtowns earned points via kick after touchdown and fielding down kicks.

Abernathy Ritchey Pettit

Anton Defeats Wilson 34 to 8 in Friday Night Showdown

Anton linemen dominated Wilson as Reep scored from 2 and 10 yards with Mike Fowler and Larry Crews connecting on TD passes. Melvin Bell added multiple extra points as Anton led 13-0 after one quarter and 27-0 at halftime before adding a third period TD on Fowler’s 2 yard pass to Alvin Swansom.

Anton Wilson Reep Mike Fowler Melvin Bell Bell Mike Smith Larry Crews Fowler Alvin Swansom

Edwards Takes Prize in San Antonio Texas Golf Crown

Raymond Marshall of Lubbock, 1959 champion, won his second Texas State Seniors Golf Championship with a 2 and 1 victory over Hezzie Carson of San Angelo. He defeated Maj. Gen. Joan Bohlender of San Antonio 3 and 2 in the semi finals, while Carson beat John Townsend of Houston to reach the finals. The consolation title went to Pete Edwards of Lubbock, 3 and 2 over C. E. Covington of San Angelo.

San Antonio UPI Raymond Marshall Lubbock Hezzie Carson San Angelo Marshall Joan Bohlender el Antonio Carson John Townsend Houston Pete Edwards C. E. Covington

Snyder Tigers Upset Big Spring 148 at Home

Snyder Tigers rally past Big Spring 14 8 in a tight game, with Jimmy Wilson scoring on a 13 yard roll out and Gail Potter returning a 61 yard interception for a TD. Eddy Nelson hooked a 13 yard pass for Big Spring score. Stat lines show Snyder's late surge and Big Spring's air attack.

BIG Spring Snyder Tigers Tigers Big Eg Eddy Nelsoft Rick Wisener Snyder Jimmy Wilson Gail Potter Tiger Walton Dickie Speers

Muleshoe Pulls Even With Clovis In 14-14 Tie

Muleshoe rally from 14 point deficit to tie Clovis Wildcats 14-14 on Friday night. Corey Heathington led the comeback with a 5 yard TD run and a 31 yard pass to Jerry Gilbreath. Harrison added the conversion after Heathington extra score, final drive ended just short of a go ahead score.

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Fifty Four Nations Represent Coffee Producing Conference

Fifty four nations attended a recent conference of coffee producing countries represented in the United Nations event. Delegates discussed export markets pricing and cooperative efforts to boost cocoa output and quality standards across major growing regions.

United Nations

Bovina Rolls Past Amherst 30-6 Behind Frazier’s Runs

Mustang halfback Jerry Frazier sparked Bovina to a 30-6 victory over Amherst. He forced a fumble at Amherst 43 and scored on eight plays, added a 12 yard TD run, and ran in extra points. The defense held, with Mac Glasscock leading the standouts.

Jerry Frazier Amherst Roy Edwards Lalso Frazier Mustang Bovina Tally Kelso Pat O’brien Mustangs Bulldogs Mac Glasscock

Lockney Coaches Ride Belt to 27 14 Victory Over Balls

Ronnie Belt starred for Lockney as the Longhorns routed Balls 27 14 on the visitors’ field. Belt opened scoring with a five yard run, added two more TDs, Rusty Smith and Jim Parks connected on a nine yard pass to Danny Moore for Balls only score in the third, and Gary Daniels added two conversions. James Jesters scored Balls other TD late, with Daniels converting.

Ronnie Belt Lockney Longhorns Belt Rusty Smith Clem Zavala Jim Parks Danny Moore James Jesters Jackrabbit Gary Daniels

Rinaldi Wins European Light Heavyweight Title

Italian boxer Giulio Rinaldi defeated Scotland's Chic Calderwood on points to capture the vacant European light heavyweight championship at the Palace of Sports. The Friday night bout ended with Rinaldi earning the decision.

Rinaldi Rome UPI Giulio Rinaldi Italy Chic Calderwood Scotland Palace of Sports

Jayton Tops Oklaunion 28-6 In Eight Man Clash

Jayton defeated Oklaunion 28-6 on a Friday night to move both teams to 3-1. Eddie Morales scored from four yards, Harold Mur from six, and Murrell finished with a one-yard plunge for Jayton. Beebe of Oklaunion added the visitors lone TD on a 15-yard run.

Jayton Oklaunion Eddie Morales Harold Mur Murrell Oklainion David Beebe

Sage Leads Wildcats Past Tahoka 28-0 in Idalou

Idalou remains undefeated at 4-0 as Sage uses a running game and a double reverse to dominate Tahoka 28-0. J T Benton connected on a 31 yard pass run for Idalou first quarter TD. Manuel Hinojosa added a goal line score and Bill Nicholas hit all four extra points. Capacity crowd witnessed the win at Idalou's new stadium.

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Amarillo Dragons Beat Dunbar 18 13 In Fourth Quarter

Amarillo drives capitalize with a fourth quarter TD by Dennis Metcalf to edge Dunbar 18 13 in a non conference game. O Neal and Sherrwood pace the Dragons offense while Hawkins Moore connect for Panthers scores. Panthers finish 1 2, Dragons 2 1 season.

Amarillo Dunbar Dunbar Panthers Amarillo Dragons Panthers Albert O’neal O’neal Timothy Sherrwood Ira Pennington Dragons Charles Hawkins Hawkins L. D. Moore Dragon Dennis Metcalf Panther

Evans Beats Atkins 22-8 In Eighth Grade Game

Steve Hurt had two rushing TDs from 55 and 15 yards and Randy Andrews scored from the 2 as Evans defeated Atkins 22-8 on Friday. Jim Griffin added two extra points. Gafford returned a 7 yard kickoff and Sam Skibell scored for Atkins. Burleson Mackenzie and Lisenby stood out for Evans.

Steve Hurt Randy Andrews Evans Atkins Jim Griffin Gafford Sam Skibell Gary Burleson Sandy Mackenzie Ben Lisenby

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