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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1945

Page

4

Aggies Hold Off Tech 16 6 in Alamo Stadium Showdown

Texas A&M built a 14 point first half lead and survived a Tech rally to beat Texas Tech 16 to 6 before a record 22 831 crowd at Alamo Stadium. Preston Smith scored early and Rob Goode punted and passed effectively in damp conditions. The Raiders defense clamped down in the third period, but Aggies maintained control with a strong air attack and ground game.

Associated Presa San Antonio Texas Aggies Texas Tech Alamo Stadium Preston Smith Aggies Norton Higgins Red Raiders Aggie Tech Raiders Tom Daniel Smith Bob Butchofsky Rob Goode Walt Schlinkman Goode Davis Smith-Higgins Inkman Schlinkman Norris Gene Hartley R. W. Moyers Hartley

LSU Tigers Dominate Rice Owls 42 to 0 in Baton Rouge

LSU uses a strong T formation to rout Rice Institute 42 to 0 before 28,000 fans. Slim Jim Cason scores three touchdowns in under five minutes in the first period, with additional scoring through the game despite several fumbles by Rice.

Baton Rouge Louisiana State University Rice Institute Tigers Slim Jim” Cason Rice Bernie Moore Alert Owls Cason Slim Jim Jess Mason Little Jim Y. A. Tittle

Texas A and M Triumphs Over Texas Tech 77 6

Texas A and M defeated Texas Tech with a 77 point output led by Smith scoring three touchdowns and Hig gins adding two PATs. Substitutions listed for both teams include Feldberg Payne Millican and Ottmers among others with defensive notes and penalties.

Smith Higgins Bafely Darnell Hartley Texas Tech Norris Texas A Feldberg Payne Millican Abraham Gary Bill Hart Guy Daniel Yeoman Tom Daniel Zeitman Matthews Feagan Sloan Ottmers Mitchell Kelley Kiger Gimmell Walsh Moren Weaver McSwane Cleckler Tidwell Cox Minson Davis Wigssins Jackson

Comets Defeat Mustangs 22 To 7 At Buccaneer Stadium

Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Comets upset Southern Methodist University 22 to 7 before 19 000 at Buccaneer stadium. George Strohmeyer opened scoring on a 44 yard run fumble recovery Youel to Samuels extra point Jim Youel scored on a plunge Ray Borneman added a third quarter rushing TD and a fourth quarter safety closed the scoring.

Associated Preass Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Comet Southern Methodist University Mustangs Buccaneer Stadium Comets George Strohmeyer Youel Samuels Jim Youel Ray Borneman Webb Ogilvie Pelz

Football Results From The Associated Press

Scores list from various colleges and service teams across regions. Notable outcomes include Texas 46 Southwestern 0 and Oklahoma 30 Nebraska 0, with multiple matchups featuring Navy, Army, Georgia Tech, California, and others showing decisive results.

Associated Press Southwest Texas Christian Baylor Oklahoma A Arkansas Texas Southwestern Texas A Texas Tech Mexico Lubbock Army Alliel Tulsa West Texas Teachers Louisiana State Rice D. E. Christi Nas Southern Methodist

Ben Hogan Extends Lead at Portland Open in Third Round

Ben Hogan shot a 63 to reach nine under par and a 54 hole total of 197 at the Portland Open. He increased his lead to ten strokes over pursuer Jug McSpaden as he closed the third round.

Portland Ore Ben Hogan Jug McSpaden

Trojans Break Through to Beat California 13–2

USC gained two breaks to defeat California 13 to 2 in Berkeley. The Trojans scored in the first half while stalling in the second, despite California pressing in the third period with four scoring chances.

Trojans California Berkeley Calif University of Southern California Trojans University of California Southern California

Red Sox Buy Star Glen Russell From LA Club

The Boston Red Sox announced the purchase of Glen Russell from the Los Angeles club of the Pacific Coast League for an undisclosed cash amount and two players to be named later.

RED Sox Boston Boston Red Sox Today Glen Russell Los Angeles Club

Texas Steers thrash Southwestern Pirates 46 to 0 in season opener

University of Texas fielded nearly its entire squad to rout Southwestern University Pirates 46 to 0. Key scorers included Arthur Sweet Maxie Bell Ransom Jackson Hubert Bechtel and James Lowrey with Bechtel and Bell delivering multi plays and Bechtel connecting on a 20 yard pass. Texas outgained 232 to 27 and earned 15 first downs to Southwestern’s three.

William E. Keys Associated Press Austin University of Texas Southwestern University Pirates Texas Steers Bob Hamric Corpus Christi H. K. Allen Tom Harrell Southwestern Lowrey Bechtol Arthur Sweet San Antonio Pirate Maxie Bell Vernon Bell Ransom Jackson Littlerock Ark Jackson Byron Gillory Marshall Hubert Bechtel George Graham James Lowrey Lubbock

Notre Dame Tops Illinois on First Play for 7-0 Victory

Notre Dame under coach Hugh Devore opened its season with a 7-0 win over Illinois as Phil Collela, a Navy veteran from Rochester Pennsylvania, raced 76 yards on the first play for the score. Stan Krivak added the extra point as Notre Dame held off Illinois with two late goal line stands before 45,000 fans.

South Bend Ind Phil Collela Navy South Pacific Notre Dame Illinois Fighting Irish Hugh Devore Stan Krivak

Tulsa's Hurricane Rips Up Buffaloes

Tulsa's Golden Hurricane defeated West Texas State Buffaloes 32 to 0 at home. Jim Finks, a substitute tailback from Salem, II, returned an 83 yard kickoff to set up a late third quarter touchdown. Hap Rogers of Vernon, Texas stood out for the Buffaloes with repeated strong runs.

Tulsa Tulsa University Golden Hurricane West Texas State Buffaloes Jim Finks Salem Texans Hap Rogers Oh Vernon Texas

Busher Wins Hollywood Derby in Inglewood

Busher captured the $50,000 Hollywood Derby in Inglewood California on September 29 to cement her status as a top turf racer and push career earnings to 316590, placing her tenth on the all time money list.

Inglewood Calif Busher

Cubs Clinch National League Pennant With Double Win

Cubs beat Pirates 4 3 in the first game to clinch the NL flag and then won the nightcap 5 0 in seven innings. Hank Borowy earned his 11th win in a Cub Yankee year, with Erickson and Chipman finishing the setup. Paul Gillespie homered as Chicago extended its pennant streak and moved closer to the World Series.

Sid Feder Associated Press Pittsburgh Cubs Chicago New York Giants Hy Vandenberg Lon Warneke Paul Gillespie Cub Jolly Cholly Grimm Grimm Windy City Wallopers Yanks Detroit Borony Hank Bob Chipman Beanpole Paul Erickson Buc Erickson Tom O'Brien Pirates Borowy Borowy, Chipman

Chandler Shuts Out Red Sox as Yankees Win 5-0

Spud Chandler, back from the Navy, held Boston to seven hits to lift the New York Yankees to a 5 to 0 victory. Nick Etten hit his 18th homer with a man on base accounting for two runs. Vr. Johnson, Hausemann, and Steiner pitched for Boston, while Chandler and Robinson closed out the game for New York.

Braves New York Boston Phil Masi Chuck Workman Orton Wee Fischer Bumerich Minttz Waleht Matt

Roswell Game Between Colts and Cubs Postponed

The scheduled game in Roswell between the New Mexico Military Institute High School Colts and the Brownfield Cubs of Texas was cancelled due to bad weather, forcing a postponement of the matchup.

Roswell, N New Mexico Military Institute High School Brownfield Cubs Texas

New Mexico Lobos blank LAAF in season opener

The University of New Mexico Lobos defeated the Lubbock Army Air Field squad 39 to 0 on a muddy field with intermittent rain. Krall and Rumley led scoring with multiple runs while Krall added all kick points as Kosanovich starred for the Fliers. New Mexico outgained LAAF 14 first downs to 3.

New Mexico Lobos Spectal Avalanche Journal Albuquerque University of New Mexico Lubbock Army “Air New Mexico Krall Rumley Mother Boqua Lobos Milan Kosanovich LAAF Lobo Ed Glinski Door Kosanovich

Rain Postpones Tigers Browns Twin Bill Showdown

A heavy rain in St Louis postponed Detroit Tigers vs St Louis Browns forcing a split doubleheader. Tigers need one win to reach a World Series bid against the Chicago Cubs while Virgil Trucks and Studdy Overmire prepare to pitch if skies clear.

Detroit Browns Gayle Talbot Associated Press ST. Louis Detroit Tigers St. Louis Browns Tigers Chicago Cubs Washington Senators Bengals Nats Army Air Forces Steve O'Neill Virgil Trucks Tiger Navy Studdy Overmire O'Neill Hal Newhouser Washington Trucks Husky Virgil Nelson Potter

Fenimore Leads Aggies To Win Over Razorbacks

Bob Fenimore powered the Oklahoma A. and M. Aggies to a 19 to 14 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville. The Aggies dominated rushing, gaining 432 yards to Arkansas's 132, with Fenimore scoring once on an 80 yard run and directing the decisive drives. Arkansas tied the game with a third quarter TD, but the Aggies answered and held on for the win before about 10,000 at Razorback Stadium.

Fayetteville Ark Bob Fenimore Oklahoma A. & M. Sidekicks University of Arkansas Razorbacks Aggies Arkansas Razorbacks

Cards Sweep Reds In Twin Bill As Cubs Clinch

The St. Louis Cardinals won 5-3 and 6-2 over the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader. The Cubs defeated the Pirates, affecting the pennant race. In the opener, Burkhart and Crumbling shut out Cincinnati, while Gardner and Rice secured the win. In the second game, Bowman, Harrist, and Lakeman carried the Reds to defeat.

Reds Cincinnati St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Reds Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Louie Burkhart Bowman Harrist Lakeman ST. Cincinnati Gardner Rice Fox Modak

Idalou Romps Over Ralls For 13-0 Win

Idalou Wildcats beat Ralls 13 0 in a non conference game with Ben Bearden and a second quarter touchdown drive. Bearden scored early in the period and Eugene Becknell connected with Calvin Vincent for another score before halftime. Idalou opens conference play at New Deal next Friday.

Idalou Idalou Wildcats Ralls Ben Bearden Bearden Eugene Becknell Calvin Vincent Thalou New Deal

Frogs Edge Baylor 7 6 In SWC Tilt

TCU defeats Baylor 7 6 as Harry Mullins PAT after touchdown seals win. Joslin prolific with 104 receiving yards on 11 completions. Baylor’s Joe Joiner breaks for a 95 yard score. Frogs total 294 yards to 106 for Baylor.

Waco Harry Mullins Texas Christian Horned Frogs Purple Baylor Golden Bears TCU Frogs Bears Leon Joslin Mullins Texas Rice Furpro Joe Joiner Bear Territory Joslin Jack Price Norman Cox Cox Jesse Mason Price Jessin Bruins Sammie Pierce Pierce Mason

Officers Named For Bowling Association In Lubbock

The Lubbock Bowling Association and three leagues announce officers for the season at Flames and Lubbock Bowling Club. Sloan Fortenberry to lead city association with Zack Kimbro as secretary treasurer. Vice presidents are H A Miller, Dr Sam Hitch, Dr J R Harris, and Elmer Francis. Nora Lee Tew leads the womens league to bowl Wednesdays at Plamor. Artie Galloway vice president, Clarabelle Lee secretary, Jane Matthews treasurer. City league at Plamer Mondays names Jack Thomas president and Allen Christenson secretary treasurer. Civic league at Lubbock Bowling Club on Thursdays names Bob Glass president and Tex Coffey secretary treasurer.

Lubbock Bowling Association Lubbock The Flames Sloan Fortenberry Zack Kimbro H. A. Miller Sam Hitch J. R. Harris Elmer Francis Nora Lee Tew Plamor Artie Galloway Clarabelle Lee Jane Matthews City League Plamer Jack Thomas Allen Christenson Civic League Lubbock Bowling Club Bob Glass Tex Coffey

Clay Leads Pampa Past Phillips in Rainy Gridiron Battle

Randall Clay starred as the Pampa Harvesters beat the Phillips Blackhawks 27 to 6 in a rain soaked game. Phillips opened with a 29 yard TD by Dick Jackson, then Clay answered with a 69 yard run and two more scores. Pampa outgained 184 to 148 yards as Russell Neff added another TD. The game ended amid the death of referee Albert Jones of Pampa after a heart attack.

Pampa Randall Clay Pampa Harvesters Phillips Blackhawks Harvesters Phillips Dick Jackson Clay Russell Neff Neff Albert Jones Jones Aled

Cornell Wins Again Dekdebrun Keys 19 8 Victory

Dekde brun sparked the Big Red with sharp passing for a 19 to 8 win over Bucknell Bisong before about 3,000 fans in Ithaca New York. Cornell earns its second victory of the season.

Cornell Itaca Ny.y Dekdebrun Big Red Bucknell Bisong

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