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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1956

Page

9

Boston Tags Yanks 7 5 In 12 Inning Upset

Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 7-5 in 12 innings after an error by Billy Martin led to two unearned runs in the 13th. Milt Bolling drove in the winning run for Boston as 44 players participated, a major league record.

New York Billy Martin Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Yankees Red Sox New York Giants Boston Milt Bollings Ted Williams

Colorado Rout Sinks Kansas State 34-0 in Big Seven Contest

Colorado University turned Kansas State errors into four third period touchdowns and added a late dash for a 34-0 win before 21 000 fans. Sophomore Howard Cook sparked the attack with a 57 yard pass and a 80 yard kickoff return, while John Becker and Gene Worden scored for the Buffaloes.

Boulder Colo Colorado University Kansas State Colorado Wildcats Oregon Howard Cook Wreland Wyo Dick Allen Boyd Dowler Monte Briddle John Becker John Bayuk Dick Corbin K-State Leahy Gene Worden Worden Dove Dowler Becker Indorff Cook Jerry Leahy Eddie Dove Wildcat

Haney Grim After Braves Narrow NL Lead

Milwaukee Braves manager Fred Haney showed anger and frustration after a 5 4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals that left his club a half game up on the Brooklyn Dodgers. He barred reporters from the clubhouse, citing a need to talk with his players.

Stan Mockler ST. Louis Fred Haney Milwaukee Braves St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Haney Milwaukee Jack Dittmer del Crandall Braves Eddie Mathews Bill Bruton Hank Aaron Mathews Jackie Collum Joe Adcock Andy Patko

Zaharias to Battle Cancer After Babe’s Death

George Zaharias plans to carry on Babe Didrikson Zaharias’s legacy by fighting cancer and supporting the Babe Zaharias Cancer Fund. He will appear Oct 3 in a televised IBA boxing show from Miami Beach benefiting the fund, with plans to visit Colorado and Tampa for family and memory of Babe.

Zaharias Miami Beach IBA Babe Zaharias Zacarias

Colgate Fullback Paces 34-6 Victory Over Cornell

In Hamilton New York on September 29 Colgate fullback Edo Whitehair scored three touchdowns as Colgate beat Cornell 34 6 Quarterback Guy Martin threw a touchdown pass and set up another His signal calling helped secure the Red Raiders win Tom Van Note, Martin’s substitute, also threw a TD pass

Hamilton N.Y Edo Whitehair Cornell Colgate Guy Martin Red Raider Martin Tom van Note

Pitt Panthers T defeat Syracuse 14-7 on home field

Pitt Panthers, ranked No. 10, crowded Syracuse with a mobile split T attack led by Corny Salvaterra and Darrell Lewis. Lewis threw 19 yards to Joe Walton for the decisive touchdown, Salvaterra added a 1 yard score, and Ed Coffin's 55 yard return gave Syracuse a lone second quarter TD.

Jal N.M New Mexico Military Institute Jal Panthers Arshall Pieczeniakowski Willie Price Chris Blocker Panthers Blocker Jimmy Pinson Pittsburgh Corny Salvaterra Darrell Lewis Pitt Panthers Syracuse Salvaterra Lewis John Michelosen Joe Walton Savaterra Pitt Ed Coffin

City Open Golf Qualifying Set at Meadowbrook Club

Qualifying for the Lubbock City Open begins at Meadowbrook Country Club with residents of Lubbock for six months eligible. The event runs Oct 8 through Oct 14, with 32 players in the championship flight and 18-hole matches for the rest. Defending champion Raymond Marshall returns. past champs include Manse Allen, Al Holton, Dick Jennings, Chick Trout, and Murrell Tripp. Entry fee is $5. No greens fees during qualifying or the tournament.

Lubbock Reese Air Force Base Raymond Marshall Manse Allen al Holton Dick Jennings Chick Trout Murrell Tripp

Duke Routs Virginia for 40-7 Victory in Charlottesville

Duke rediscovered its offense at Charlottesville and used a fierce rushing game and sharp passing to overwhelm Virginia 40 to 7. Sonny Jurgenson led the air attack with two touchdowns and Bert Lattimore added two scores on defense and offense with a 36 yard interception return and a 9 yard reception. Bernie Blaney and Millner contributed as Duke built a big lead by halftime and cruised in the final period.

Charlottesville Duke Virginia Bill Murray Blue Devils South Carolina Cavaliers Sonny Jurgenson Jurgenson Bernie Blaney Bob Broadhead Scott Stadium Bert Lattimore Pryor Millner

Football Scores Across Texas Oklahoma Districts

Summary of numerous high school football results across Texas and nearby areas with varied scores. Notable matches include Amarillo Paso Duro 55 Fl Paso Bowie 7, San Antonio Edison 61, Houston Bellaire 14, Dallas Hillcrest 7, Fort Worth Arlington Heights 14, Midland 27, and Arlington 26 Port Arthur Byrne 6. Multiple leagues report wins, losses, and ties with a mix of large and close margins across cities like El Paso, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, and Amarillo.

Dallas Tech Pains South Oak Cliff North Dalas Grand Prairie Waco University Irving Mexia Fort Worth Carter Lonnview Highland Park Marshall Tyler Palestine Corpus Christi Miller Houston Reagan Bellaire Spring Branch Galveston Galena Park Beaumont High Beaumont French Port Arthur Odessa Sulphur Change Texas City Davis Lamar Pasadena Temple Port Arthur Byrne Ware Dallas Wilson A. Kerrville Austin Travis San Antonio Edison Alamo Heighis Dumas el Paso High Hereford Tulsa Limefield Brownfield Pocos Crane Andrews Seminole Stamford Sweetwater Monahans Colorado City Kermit Lamesa Breckenridge Gainesville Graham Jacksboro Stephenville Mineral Wella Diamond Hil Alvarado Handley Decatur Garland Sherman Carrolston Raufman Bort Worth Lanert Birdville Paris Denison Terrell Sulphur Springs Arlreton McKinney Mount Pleasant Henderson Greenville Denton Tradewater US Waxahachie Acougdochbes Huntsville Cionter Cionter Lh San Adgaustine 0. Corsicana 19. Hillshore Cleburne Browkswood Dallas Jesuit OO Fama Lampasas la Vega Comanche Killeen Laroar Consolidated Brenham Sam Beaumont South Park Port Acres Lusbee Bay City Buling el Campo Wharton Deer Park Alvin West Columbia la Marque Secula Cotulla San Marcos Lockhart Honda Uvaldezite Fagie Laredo del Rio Ballinger Pearsall South San Antonio Cuero Kenedy Kingsville Edinburgh Beeville Refugio Robstown Fatfurrias San Benito Raymondville Denna Mistiin Mercedes Weslaco LASS Hale Center Citon Dalhart Clayton Springlake Muleshne Seagrates UO Tatadka Oo Floydada Paducah Denver City Fort Stockton Alpine Sonora McCamew Winters Albany

Navy uses air and ground for 39 14 opening win over William and Mary

At Annapolis Navy rolled to a 39 14 victory after taking a 7 6 first quarter lead. Sophomore Dick Dagampat led the ground game with 16 yards on 9 carries while Tom Forrestal and Gus Prahalis directed the passing attack.

Annapolis Navy William and Mary Roll Dick Dagampat Paul Gober Ned Oldham Indians Tom Forrestal Gus Prahalis Secules Walt Brodie Forrestal Gober Prahalis John Kanuch Chet Burchett Dagampat

Orton Geigel Narrowly Set for Fair Park Title Bout

In Lubbock the Southwestern State Championship clash pits Bob Geigel defending against Bob Orton in a two out of three falls match with a 90 minute limit at the Sled Allen card in Fair Park Coliseum Wednesday. Also on the card Guerrero El Santo and Carreon team to face Hans Schna ble Newman and Tokyo Joe in a debuting southern Texas showcase. Ray Clements will referee with advance reservations via local phone numbers.

Lubbock Bob Geigel Bob Orton Fair Park Coliseum Geigel Orton Gary Guererro el Santo Tito Carreon Lubbock Arena Roughhouse Hans Schnable Lou Newman Tokyo Joe Carreon South Plains Mexico Guerrero Ray Big Train

Carter-Riverside Eagles Hand Longview First Loss 31-19

The Carter-Riverside Eagles defeated Longview 31-19 in Longview Texas. Fort Worth’s team trailed 13-12 at halftime but surged with two third quarter touchdowns and another in the fourth. Larry Terrell and Pete Hill each scored twice, David Holmes added a rushing and a passing TD.

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