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Newspaper

Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1961

Page

12

Littlefield Tops Plainview 32 14 in Friday Night Battle

Littlefield defeated Plainview 32 14 after a four yard run by Boots Laydon and a series of scores. Gary Morris and Estrada added key plays while Clark and Echovassa contributed to Littlefield’s offense. Plainview struggled to respond with multiple stalled drives and a late streak.

Plainview Larry Laydon Barker Eddie Clare Gary Morris Timmy Sendfield Clark Estrada Littlefield Gary Echovassa Pete Estrada Bulldogs

Seagraves Romps Over Turkey 36 16 Behind Faulkner

Seagraves Eagles rout Turkey 36 to 16 as fullback Sammy Faulkner races for 55 and 56 yard TDs and adds two extra points. James Petty opens scoring with a 10 yard pass to Johnny Waller, Faulkner adds two third quarter scores, Crump and Flemmons contribute TDs, Don Guest and George Hawkins add late scores. Seagraves outs rush Turkey 319 to 60 and leads first downs 10 to 2 as defensive standouts Hernandez Smart Shumake anchor the win.

Seagraves Sammy Faulkner Seagraves Eagles Turkey James Petty Johnny Waller Faulkner Jerry Crump Crump Petty Walter Charles Flemmons Billy Gaddy Don Guest David Hutton Guest George Hawkins Hutton Angel Hernandez Kenneth Smart Raymond Shumake Billy Lane Darrell Fuston

Hart Longhorns Triumph Over Anton 42-20

Hart Longhorns rallied from a brief first quarter deficit to defeat the Anton Bulldogs 42-20. Key moments included Billy Farris unleashing a 10 yard TD run, Dan Crews connecting with Robert Pierce for a 40 yard score, and Larry Lee breaking loose for a 50 yard TD. J. T. Staton added a 54 yard run and the extra points as Hart dominated late.

Hart Hart Longhorns Gore Anton Bulldogs Billy Farris The Longhorns Cros Dan Crews Robert Pierce Crews Larry Lee J. T. Staton Staton Farris Lee

Smylie Wilson Triumphs 13-8 in Friday Night Junior High Match

Smylie Wilson Junior High, led by halfbacks Chris Cox and Gary Easterwood, built a 130 half time lead to outscore W. G. Alderson Junior High 13-8. Cox sprinted 40 yards for a first period conversion and Easterwood scored from five yards in the second. Roy Farmer added an Alderson touchdown and two points in the third.

Smylie Wilson Junior High Chris Cox Gary Easterwood

Meadow Broncos Triumph Over New Home Leopards 25-6

Meadow Broncos defeated New Home Leopards 25-6 Friday night. Meadow scored each quarter while holding New Home to only one score late in the final period. Quarterback Bill Sturdivant connected with Bud Brooks for a 35-yard gain, and Sturdivant later plunged in from 10 yards for a second period score.

Sturdivant MIAMI John Bahen George Mira Bahen Bob Kline Penn State Apwire Denver Old Low Hill Denver City Golden Cranes Crate Fisthen Davidy Williams Calvin Kirkhan Pat Hubbard Mike Martin Hubbard Crane Ronald Ashburn Billy Rhoads James Garrett Mike Hubbard George Curtiss Mustangs

Portales Deepens Friona Rout 43-6 in Gridiron Clash

Portales overwhelmed Friona 43-6 as Crews and Farris starred with multiple touchdowns. Ward scored from 20 yards, Meados and Meadow volunteers added scores, while New Home’s Jim Maxey and guard Bobby Buchanan anchored a dominant Leopard effort led by Richard James and Loy Dee Terry on defense and the porous Friona line.

Friona Portales Crews Farris Pat Richard James Larry Ray Brown Ward Pierce Smylie Wilson Zame Everett Gee Charles Cesari New Home Anton Jim Maxey Ani Mike Mal Am Tha Wlaw

Fumble Thwarts Drive Cooper Whitharral Tie

Cooper Pirates and Whitharral Panthers played to a 0-0 tie after a late Cooper drive stalled at the three yard line. Johnny Kubacak starred on both sides for Cooper, while Tom Gilley excelled for Whitbar ral. Buzz White connected on five passes for 70 yards. Whitharral moves to 2-1-1. Cooper’s season record ends incomplete in the report.

Cooper Pirates Whitharral Panthers Johnny Kubacak Tom Gilley Whitbarral Panthers Buzz White Whitharral

Denver City Skips Past Crane BELLAR HITS MAY ON 55-YARD PLAY

In a Friday night game the Sudan Hornets beat the Plains Cowboys 6-0 with a late fourth quarter scoring pass. Joe Bellar threw to end Ramon May for a 15 yard reception, reversed field, and ran 40 yards for the touchdown. Sudan finished with 134 rushing yards and 72 passing yards while Plains had 183 rushing and 70 passing. Dennis Hickman led Plains on defense. Dale Masten and Serapiy Wingo sparked Sudan defense.

Sudan Plains Dennis Hickman Dale Masten Serapiy ‘Wingo

Happy Cowboys Top O'Donnell In Rainy Clash

South Plains star L M McGehee led Happy Cowboys to a 13 zero victory over O'Donnell Eagles on a rain swept night. McGehee scored on a 40 yard end sweep and added the extra point. Jim Blackburn added a 22 yard TD run, PAT failed. A late third quarter penalty erased a Happy score.

Happy L. McGehee South Plains Happy Cowboys O'Donnell Eagles McGeehee Jim Blackburn Cowboys Pat O'Donnell

Snyder Tigers Rally To Defeat Kermit For First Victory

Snyder Tigers overcome an early lead by Kermit to win 19 12 in a 77 yard third quarter march. Mike Morris ripped 88 yards for the clinching score, while Bob Pena and Steve Free contributed offensive plays and solid defense from Darrell Aldridge Tim Hardin and Bob Smith. Kermit threatened late but failed on downs with 11 seconds left.

Kermit Cecil Cantrell Jackets Cantrell Snyder Tiger Mike Morris Eddie Phy Steve Free Malcolm Bolger Darrell "Aldridge Tim Hardin Bob" Smith

Hereford Upset Falls 7-6 to Roswell Coyotes

Roswell Coyotes edge Hereford Whitefaces 7 to 6 after a late field goal and blocked extra point. Fullback Mike Truelove kicked the decisive PAT as pain for Hereford, with Howard Allen scoring and Billy Rosberry breaking loose for an 80 yard run.

Roswell Roswell Coyotes Hereford Whitefaces Fulback Billy Rosberry Carry Hall Arnold Powell Shortis An &Lother Howard Allen Coyote Mike Truelove

Colts Put Matte On Waivers List

Baltimore AP The Colts placed injured rookie Tom Matte on waivers and would pull him back if another NFL club claimed him Matte, 22, top draft choice, fractured a vertebra last week in Baltimore loss to Detroit and could be sidelined six weeks Coach Weeh Ewbank said Matte would be removed from waivers and placed on injured reserve if another team claimed him Under league rules Matte would miss the season if on injured reserve

Baltimore Balti- Colts Tom Matte Matte Colts Detroit Weeh Ewbank Ohio State

Hockey League To Open Oct. 11

The American Hockey League opens its 1961 62 season on Wednesday October 11 with eight teams in two divisions. Pittsburgh Hornets and Springfield Indians headline Western and Eastern divisions along with Cleveland Buffalo Rochester Quebec Providence Hershey. Opening night matchups include Rochester vs Buffalo Cleveland vs Providence and Pittsburgh vs Springfield. Calder Cup playoffs begin after the regular season ends April 1.

NEW York UPI American Hockey League Pittsburgh Hornets Cleveland Barons Buffalo Bisons Rochester Americans Springfield Indians Quebec Aces Providence Reds Hershey Bears Rochester Buffalo Clevland Providence Pittburgh Springfield

Sunland Park Sunland Results Horse Racing Card

Sunland Park racing results list multiple foray divisions with ages two and up. Races cover six furlongs and 418 meters with several prices paid to winners and placers. Names include Ovens Pride and Denti among others with purses and particulars scattered.

Sunland Park Naf Bunland Park Syearolde Turlon Wieo Donald Cabin Teely Ovens Pride Sun Hebel

Canadian Leader Backs Yankees in World Series

Yorkton Saskatchewan report notes National Liberal Leader Lester B Pearson told a political meeting he favors the New York Yankees in baseballs World Series. He quipped about Reds and left wing hockey safety, as Cincinnati Reds meet the Yankees in New York to open the series on Wednesday.

Yorkton, Sask Lester B. Pearson New York Yankees Reds Cincinnati Reds Yankees New York

Undefeated Monahans Stumps Toe At Hobbs As Eagles Win

Hobbs defeats Monahans 22 to 6 to improve to 3-1. Monahans led early in the second period before Hobbs reply with a UW yard run by Jim Bridges and other scores. Don Ritchey added PATs as Hobbs pulled ahead with Raymond Stubblefield and Pat Robinson touchdowns, and a safety by Don Willingham sealed the win.

Monahans Hobbs Eagles Jim Bridges Don Ritchey Raymond Stubblefield Eagle Pat Robinson Ritchey Don Willingham Gordy Tamplin

Trent Gorillas Rout Ackerly Sands Mustangs Friday Night

Trent's Gorillas hammered the Ackerly Sands Mustangs in a Friday night game. Dan Shortis led the effort for the Mustangs as key plays shaped the contest.

Trent

Three-Way Eagles Top Cotton Center In Football

The Eagles rolled up 624 yards while Cotton Center managed 118. Virgil Thomas, Three-Way quarterback, scored in every quarter for 22 points. Larry Dupler added two points after touchdowns, Tammy Dupler six, Dwayne eight, George Halley two, Frank Stegall two. Cotton Center’s Dan Shackelford scored their only marker as Cotton Center fell to 3-1 on the season.

Three Way Eagles Coun Cen Cotton Center Virgil Thomas Larry Dupler Teagles Tammy Dupler Dwayne George Halley Frank Stegall

Estelline Bears Top Wheeler 6-0 In Nonconference Game

A crowd of 500 watched Estelline's Bearcubs defeat Wheeler 6-0 in a class B non-conference matchup. Jesse Corona scored on a 36 yard run in the first quarter, the conversion pass failed, but strong defense sealed the victory. Estelline rose to one win and four losses.

Wheeler Eselline Bearcubs Estelline Jesse Corona Extelline Billy Bowman Bobby Meadows

Klondike Edges Pettit In Eight Man Tilt

Klondike battled Pettit to a 12-12 tie at halftime then won 24-12 in a compact eight man game. Icher fullback scored Pettit's first touchdown, while a 38 yard play helped Klondike pull ahead in a rough, limited format contest.

Klondike Ra Pelt An Shen Vest Icher Yan Pettit

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