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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1968

Page

8

Spur Bulldogs rally with B team as injuries bite

Coach Dempsey Alexander suits up Spur’s B squad after six injuries in a 44 16 loss to Seagraves. Key players Phil Kelley and Eugene Perry exit early with injuries, while Johnny Taylor Dennis Lehew Grady Walker and Johnny McArthur also leave the game. Kelley’s status for next Friday is uncertain as Spur heads into district play at Crosbyton.

SPUR Dempsey Alexander Seagraves Bulldog Alexander Bulldogs Crosbyton Phil Kelley Eugene Perry Kelley Perry Johnny Taylor Dennis Lehew Grady Walker Johnny McArthur Lehew Walker McArthur

Hurricanes Strike Back To Beat Tech 10-7

Miami, led by Ted Hendricks, overcame a 7-0 halftime deficit to defeat Georgia Tech 10-7 in Atlanta. Vincent Opal sky scored on a one yard run, and Jim Huff added a 27 yard field goal after a late fumble delay. Dennis James, John Sias, and Larry Good contributed footing plays for Tech.

Atlanta, Ga Miami Ted Hendricks Georgia Tech Tech Hurricanes Yellow Jackets John Barnett John Weaver Jackets Vincent Opalsky Hendricks Gene Spiotta Jim Huff Dennis James John Sias Larry Good Bob Seamon David Oliver

Origins and evolution of baseballs All Star Game

The All Star Game began in 1933 by Arch Ward of the Chicago Tribune. It moved from fan voting to executive control, briefly returning to fan voting, then to managers and players, then back to mixed voting. Three fourths of net receipts fund players pension. sponsorship by TED Sporting Goods noted.

Arch Ward Chicago Tribune Players Pension Fund Harry Stuhldreher Jim Crowler Don Miller Elmer Layden Four Horsemen of Notre Dame TED Sporting Goods West Texas Sporting Goods T&d Sporting Goods Broadway

Shanklin leads Kansas past Indiana in 38-20 victory

Don Shanklin rushed for 159 yards and scored three touchdowns as Kansas built an early 17-0 lead and held off Indiana. Shanklin returned punts for 71 yards and 54 yards of scrimmage, while Indiana, led by Harry Gonso, mounted a late rally before Kansas sealed the win with a 65 yard TD run and key defensive plays.

Lawrence Kan Kansas Don Shanklin Indiana Hoosiers Shanklin Bob Douglass Associated Bob Pernell Harry Gonso Jayhawks

Cornell Blanks Colgate in opener 17-0

Cornell defense stifled Colgate as the Big Red opened with a 17-0 victory. Colgate failed to reach inside the Cornell 34, with Cornell scoring on a 2 yard run by Chris Ritter after a blocked punt, a 17 yard run by Ed Vak, and a 24 yard field goal by Bill Davies.

Ithaca N.Y Cornell Colgate Chris Ritter Ed Vak Bill Davies Big Red

District Manager and salesmen Wanted for Pavement Materials

Major manufacturer of material used by federal state county and city governments for maintaining asphalt pavements seeks a district manager and salesmen. No obligation to non competitive lines. High earning potential. Send resume to Box 30 Lubbock Avalanche Journal.

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