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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1962
Page
12
Borger's relentless Bulldogs defeated Odessa Bronchos 14-0. Wayne Rape Place kicked the extra point after a drive that started with a four yard TD run. Fullback Lee Johnson added yards on the ground and Bob Gaiser and the line supported the drive.
Halfback Jerry Cook fuels Texas explosive offense and is set for heavy action against Texas Tech tonight. The versatile back aims to pace the attack and ignite scoring against the in-state rival.
In Fort Worth Mrs. John Rathmell of Houston defeated Polly Riley 3 and 2 and Mrs. John Griffith Jr. of Fort Worth beat Jeannie Butler 3 and 1 to reach today’s title match at the 41st Texas Women’s Golf Association Championship. Rathmell and Griffith meet at 9 a.m. for the title.
Rotan dominates Slaton 26 to 0 as Steve Herron leads with 12 and 20 yard TD runs and Eddie MacLong adds a 16 yard reception. Polnack scores twice on short drives as Rotan’s defense stalls Slaton, lowering Slaton’s season mark to 3 1. The Tigers finish with a 1-2-1 record while Rotan moves to 1-2-1.
O Donnell Eagles defeated Frenship 28 to 0 as Fen Taylor connected with Charles Burleson for a 35 yard TD after a 74 yard reverse by Fernando Lopez. Rex Graves tallied a 3 yard TD run and Lopez added a 56 yard score. Frenship drops to 0-4 while O'Donnell improves to 3-1.
Vaughn scored on a 30 yard TD run and recovered a fumble in the end zone for another score as Wilson Junior High blanked Thompson 22-0 at Thompson Field. Chaney added the opening 20 yard TD, Bob Hendon converted, and Tommy Mattison added a two point run. Guards Kalan and Doss and Center Trout starred on defense as Wilson improved to 2-0 while Thompson dropped to 0-2.
Loop's Longhorns roared to touchdowns in the last three quarters to down the Union Wildcats 20-0 Friday night. Donald Williams opened scoring with a 16 yard run, Floyd Halbrook returned an interception 17 yards to set up a TD, and Sonny Evers finished with a six yard run for the final margin.
Monterey escapes with a 13-6 win as Mike Love shines with 117 rushing yards while Permian fights back in the third period. Don Jones and Jones connect on a key TD pass set up by a late third quarter turnover, and Bill Gee leads Monterey's backfield with 44 yards.
Levelland fighter John Peters seeks his ninth straight win against Arizona light heavyweight champion Leonard Coleman in a ten round main event at the D and L Arena Phoenix promoter Bob Stevens calls it the Southwest light heavyweight championship. Bobby Earl faces John Niheart in a pro lightweight bout as the semi main. Six amateur bouts precede the pro fights featuring Clovis Amateurs Jerry Wright Theo Nance Bobo Nichols Pete Esquibel Joe Encinas Charlie Garcia and Freddie Garcia.
Childress sprinted to a 16-0 first quarter lead and beat Floydada 30-19. Charley Mitchell rushed for two touchdowns and John Wilson added a later score and extra points. Floydada scored in each half with Bernie Moore passing to Darryl Lindsey and Denny King catching Teague passes. Floydada drops to 3-1.
The Dumas Demons routed Pampa 40-8 in the Class AAA state final Friday night. Norman Bonner scored from a yard, Gary King added a three yard TD, Joe Ballard kicked, and King again plunged in. Joe Casas capped a drive with a one yard score as Dumas led 27-0 at halftime. A 9,000 crowd watched the lopsided title game.
Whitharral Panthers sprinted to a 26 to 14 win over Meadow Broncos with an 18 point second quarter. Kenneth Polk accounted for two first half touchdowns, Lynn Simmons added a 12 yard run for a second Whit harral score, and Meadow QB Bill Sturdivant produced a 50 yard run and a late 20 yard TD dash. Sturdivant also intercepted a pass to set up Whit harral’s final scoring drive.
Lazbuddie bolted to an 18 14 victory over Cooper as Gary McBrown scored twice on a 75 yard rush and Terry Darling sealed the win with a late plunge. White connected on multiple passes to Key Hendrix and Felty for scores. Lazbuddie totaled 220 yards to Cooper’s 183. DETROIT RELEASES JONES.
In front of a capacity crowd Sundown erased a deficit with a late surge to beat Sudan 21 to 6. Key scores included a 12 yard keeper by Joe Cad dell and a 60 yard run by Howard Phillips while Don Huffman Ricky Williamson and Bill Patton anchored the Roughnecks defense. Sundown improves to 3 1 0 while Sudan moves to 2 1 1.
Tulsa Hornets remain undefeated at 4 0 by overpowering Wellington Skyrockets 33-12 in heavy football weather. Frank Hooper connected on a 35 yard TD to John Howell and Lynn McClain added key plays including a 30 yard TD run by Eddie DeVoll. Wellington scored twice late in the first half and punt return 85 yards by Jim Arnold stood out.
Seagraves Eagles led by Jerry Crump and Clyde Keltner rolled 411 rushing yards and 15 more through the air to a 20-0 win over Eunice. Crump opened scoring on a 3 yard run in the second period. Keltner added two touchdowns and Crump connected on the extra points.
Morton Indians upset the Farwell Steers 15 to 13 as Lester Dupler scored early on a three yard run. Charles Ledbetter connected with James Besda and Mike Holland for an 18 yard touchdown pass, with Ledbetter kicking the extra point. Lovelace threw to Ronnie Reed for two late scores, but the final extra point failed and time expired with Morton leading by two.
Boys Ranch defeated Vega 28 to 6 on Friday night. Charley Littlejohn scored on a five yard run and added an extra point. Ronnie Wallin connected for a 20 yard TD with Doyle Morris, and Donnie Wallin caught a scoring pass. Vega's lone score came on a five yard pass from Johnny Price to Tom Jones.
Happy boys shut out the Silverton Owls in all four quarters to win 31 6 and extend their unbeaten streak to four. Fullback Jim Blackburn ran for 19 points on three touchdowns 20 13 and 7 yards plus one extra point. Silverton countered with a 55 yard pass run from Fred Stafford to Dennis Tomlin.
Hereford Whitefaces shut out Plainview Bulldogs 19-0 in Friday night action. Arnold Powell scored the first touchdown from 3 yards and later added a rushing score, with Bil Steele kicking the extra point. Plainview was limited to no points after the second quarter.
Dalhart defeats Dimmitt 21 to 6 as Louie Allred scores twice and directs a third touchdown. Allred runs 30 yards for the first score and 1 yard for the third. Dwight Clifton adds the extra point after the opening tally. Dalhart final TD comes from Jim McCloskey for 5 yards. Dimmitt’s Roy Battles scores in the third. extra point failed.
Pettit defeated Southland 44 to 22 at home Friday night. Pettit player Mike scored three touchdowns including a 60 yard rush and a 50 yard pass play. Southland tallied twice with McNeely rushing in a keeper and later a 65 yard kickoff return set up one score.
Andrews Mustangs held Brownfield Cubs scoreless for three quarters to win 10 8. Ray Sparks returned a interception for a key 41 yard setup then passed to Joe Lyles for a 12 yard score. Bobby Davis finished with a 5 yard run and Teddy Howell connected for the conversion.
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