Clovis News-Journal from Clovis, New Mexico • Page 9

Marshall Kittens Take On Chaparrals In Grid Match in the haven't yet been scored on and Dennis at 6:30 they have scored above 30 tfte moment Clovis; points per game against every nil A i.oit -it which is the.team they've played this year of the two untied when they defeated Gat- Undefeated Clovis Junior High'tis 19-0 in the third game of the ball teams. Kittens Tteil tn The Mar hall Junior High lucky so far this season in that has top speed due to a twisted knee received the fwtmctti, Voces grid match. Both ef tftt will be start- I ou 101 lino 3CB3UU in UlHl Kittens will take on starters have been sidelined Chaparrals for the first time due to injuries ever starting a three fold rival- The Chaparrals, on the other fl city chaft1plotlshi in hand have suffered from of the previous two team juries holding back sevefal between the Kittens and the Gattis Cubs. Both teams, the Kittens and the Chaparrals, have undefeated records after playing four ballgames apiece. Marshall see action from the defensive end pesititffl Instead of the een- tef slot.

This coming Junior High grid clash should prove to be excit- ng since both teams have out- starters in the Yucca starting standing offensive attacks. The offensive as well as defensive team. Steve King, who ed a head injury earlier in the season, was the starting arral center, but he has been game highlight will be the competition between the flashing speed of Marshall's tailback, Ronnie Hubby and Yucca's erpaeked David MePherson who 14 nb imo uccu jyariu mtrllcrSOIl WHO shouliJ be favored going intoheld out of the recent games is probably the strongest run- this weeks game since by Yucca. Alsonitig back in any of the three Aztecs Lead Small Colleges In Poll A -i. lovis Junior High ball teams.

Both Marshall and Yucca aU so show good strength in the quarterback slots with Woody Jones calling signals for the Cittens and Paul Moore leading By JOE CARNICELLI UPI Sports Writer Louisiana Tech, which upiet a pair of major colleges but was UUl VV Ctu NEW YORK (UPI)-Tampa'sitoppled in its first small college ludden resurgence has foundjcncounter by McNeese State, the Spartans mingling with the elite of small college football. After a dismal 2-7 record last second 10, followed by the leason, including four shutouts, Fran Curci, a former star ton, Morgan State, Western quarterback at Miami was hired as head coach to revamp the school's football program. Curci has been an Instant success as his team has clicked off three straight victories, with the last, a 17-14 upset of major college Tulane Saturday, lifting the previously unranked Spartans to eighth place among United Press International's top 20 small college teams. The 35-member UPI board of coaches today cast one first place vote and awarded 53 points to Tampa, which beat Akron 24-9 and the University of California at Santa Barbara 18-7 in its two previous outings. San Diego State, idle over the weekend, captured top ranking for the 21st consecutive week.

The Aztecs, 3-0, received 25 first place votes and 330 points to beat out North Dakota State, with five first place ballots and 280 points. Texas moved into third place from fifth a week ago while Northern Michigan. and Eastern Kentucky dropped a notch to fourth and fifth. New Mexico Highlands, moving up steadily each week, took sixth and Chattanooga rose to seventh. Another newcomer, Arkansas State, moved from llth last week to the No.

9 ranking. Kentucky and Lenoir Rhyne, It I JlUt UMl 11 IK which makes its debut in ceding practice seasons trying ratings in the No. 15 spo t. to come up with a way to stop A A S.nlf 1...1 Alcorn was ranked 16th followed by West Chester State and another pair of newcomers, Northern Iowa and C. W.

Post. Eastern Washington State fell to a 20th place tie with Willamette after falling to Central Washington 14-12 fell two spots to 10th. Weber State headed the University of Texas at Arling lean record as far as being scored on this year and they will probably get a good test "rom the high powered running attack put on by Yucca. The haparrals defense can't repeat the Kitten boast of not being scored on but they have been working hard during the pre- (UPI) The United Press International top 20 small college football teams with first place votes and won- lost-tied records in parentheses. (Third week.) Team 1.

San Diego St. Points (25) (3-0)330 2. N.Dak. St. (5) (4-0) 280 3.

Texas (3-0) 207 4. No. Mich (1 (4-0) 205 5. Eastern Ky. (3-0) 171 6.

N.M. Highlnds (1) (4-0) 146 7. Chattanooga (1) (3-0) 102 8. Tampa (1) (3-0 53 9. Arkansas St.

(3-1) 42 10. Louisiana Tech (2-1) 39 Second 10-11. Weber St. (32); 12.. University of Texas-Arlington (31); 13.

Morgan St. (29); 14. Western Kentucky (25); 15. Lenoir-Rhyne Alcorn (1) (17); (18): 16. 17.

West Chester St. (16). 18. Northern Iowa (15); 19. C.

W. Post (14); 20. Tie, Eastern Washington St. and Willamette (13). Defense Took ENMU To Last Victory PORTALES (Special) De- he stated.

fense seemed to be the deciding factor behind the narrow 20-19 Eastern New Mexico University victory over the Central Oklahoma State Bronchos in Edmond Saturday, according to coach Howard In preparation for the upcoming bout with Adams State, White is contemplating several lineup changes on both offense and defense. The final decision and the selection of replacements for the considered positions will be decided this week during workouts. The considered changes will most likely be made in an attempt to equalize the opposing Indians' strength. Upon arriving in Alamosa Friday, White has scheduled an afternoon workout on the Indian field, Greyhound White. "The intensity of the defensive effort quite clearly hampered the Oklahoma passing game, commented White.

"The Central quarterback (Phil Thompson) is recognized as being an excellent passer, but he only completed seven of 24 against our defense." Oklahoma fans credited Thompson's inability to complete his passes on the cold, drizzly weather shrouding Edmond Saturday, but coach White confidently believes it was the shroud placed on him by the blitzing Greyhound defense. Undisputed choices for indi- We Ij NFL statistlcs re are me mcomparaoje jacwe ease( oc av sn owed Rmwn Tlivnn cnfntv Toff WIUYYCU OfOWH imon io-u, satety jeu ea( the scorers with 4R Lott linebacker David Goglak of the New York Giants was runnerup with 40 points while another kicker, Mike Clark NFL Statistics NEW YORK (UPI)-Halfback Bill Brown of the Minnesota Vikings is giving a pair of kicking specialists a run for their money in the race for the National Football League's scor ing championship. Nimmo (5-9, 185), and er Bill Hicks (6-1, 185). "Our defense is consistent and determined," said White, "but our offensive attack is still somewhat sporadic." Going for the second win in four outings next week (Oct 12), the Greyhounds will be faced with the "biggest" opponet so far encountered this season in the form of the Adams State Indians, in Alamosa, Colo. The Indians succumbed to Highlands University in 53 last week, but it was a case ol "the seventh ranked team (Highlands) the small col- iege category pitted against the tenth ranked small college team," wtomed White.

deft'i bete Adams State a severe loss of face to HigUaads of Dallas, was third with Both Gogolak and Clark accumulated their entire scor ing output by field goals or conversions. Brown retained, the scoring lead with a pair of touchdowns in last Sunday's win over Detroit. Fran Tarkenton of the New York Giants Meredith of replaced Dallas Don tbe league's top passer. Tarkenton he Chaparral offense. Marshall's defense has a he well-balanced Kitten back- icld.

Marshall and Yucca have also proved efficient in the air as mil as on the ground in previous games played. As a point of interest, Marshall and Yucca have their reserve quarterbacks starting as offensive ends. Kitten end Glen Whitaker and arral James New, both have the experience to take over the quarterback position if the need shoud arise. the Kitten starting offensive backfield will be led by quarterback Woody Jones supported by tailback Ronnie Hubby, wingback Earl Felton, and fullback Steve Cyrier. The offensive line will se Glen Whitaker and Dennis Mackley holding down the end positions.

Brett Russell and John Ramsey will be at the tackles along with guards Britt Mathwick and Joe Bradburn and starting center David Harrison making up the strength of the interior line. The starting Chaparral offen sive unit will sec Paul Moore at quarterback followed by tailback David MePherson, Spencer Pipkin at fullback and wingback Dennis Garner. James New and Don Reamcs will be the starting offensive ends, Jack Hunton and Pat Lyons will fill the starting tackle- slots together with guards Don Robbs and Sam Cordova. The starting Yucca center will be Rod Porter. Otbsen Keel Until He Gefc His Merit 6y Vlf 0 Sf KLUftO t'Pt Sports Writer ST.

LOUIS (UPn-Bob Gibson, World Series hero, seems to be one of the luckiest men Cubs Play Host To Roswell Goddard The Gattis Cubs wil play host to Roswell Goddard Thursday afternoon the Marshall Junior High Stadium starting at 5 p.m. The ill-fated Gattis team has collected more injuries during this week's practice sessions that will hurt the Cubs offensive team considerably when they meet Roswell Goddard Thursday. The Cubs will be seeking another win to boost their sea son's record to 3-1-1 after last week's 7-6 victory over Roswell Junior High. Gattis will lose end Kevin Guinn from the Cub starting line up due to injuries gained in practice earlier this week. Chris Headle, the starting Cub quarterback, will try to play against Goddard even though he is having trouble with a knee problem, that was also inherited during this week's preparation for the Roswell team.

Henry Peterson, who ha; been out since thethe first game of the season, may be able to see some action at the tailback slot. The starting lineup for the Cub offensive backfield will be To by Crosswhite in the tailback slot, Dick Hunsaker at fullback wingback Rodney Hodge am quarterback Chris Headle. The offensive line will star ends Wesley Banks and Ray mond Beachum, tackles Ricky Chandler and. Terry Martin Mike Jones and John Flanders at the guards and Ken Lancas ter at the starting center slot But Bob Gibson, man on the Street, knows his life isn't as golden as it looks to many outsiders. The pitching star of the St.

Louis Cardinals returned to Busch Stadium Tuesday in St. Louis after a weekend in Detroit where he won his record seventh straight scries game. Gibson started opening the mail that accumulated at his ockef during is absence. More than one letter started: "Dear Nigger:" Gibson happens to be a black man and since he in the public he is subjected to racist late mail. "It's not just me.

Brock and 'lood and some of the other players get it, loo," he said. Hard To Take But that doesn't make it any easier for Gibson to take. As he opened his mail and some of the worst examples around to reporter) read, he "We're supposed to be above all this but he mayor of Chicago says a wliceman can take only so much harassment and lie has retaliate. Well. I can only take so much and it starts getting tq me.

Then people wonder why I'm grouchy some times. People hink I should be in a jolly mood all the time but it's tough take at times." He added "Once you leave the 'icld, you're just like everybody else, you have the same wants and desires. Sure, on the field you're doing something different but off the field, you're the same." Baylor Heads To Hog Country In SWC Action By United International and just now know-IMcKinney taking a defensive Bridgers takes his team to Hog country Saturday for Baylor's Southwest Confeteftee opener against the University of one thing he's not woffled about is hostile Everyone Telling Brock How To By MILTON RICHMAN UPI Sports Writer ST. LOUIS hero of the 65th World Series finds himself in a perfectly absurd position today. He discovers he's forced to defend himself against charges he used poor judgement and pulled a rock.

Lou Brock refuses. Flatly and unequivocally. He doesn't care what some people are saying about the controversial fifth inning play he figured in during Monday's fifth game at Detroit. He knows they're saying he should have come into home plate sliding instead of standing up. But these people aren't really bothering Lou Brock.

"They never run the bases," he says is that soft quiet voice of his. Not since that classic entreaty, "Slide, Kelly, Slide," has any ballplayer found himself getting more instruction about his behaviour pattern on the bases than Brock. Here's a guy hitting only .524 in the series, with two home runs, three doubles, a triple and a record seven stolen bases and people all around him are telling him how to play ball. Should Have Slid They insist he shouW've slid home in that fifth game instead of coming in standing up. The Cards, who lost the game, 5-3 were ahead, at that point and Brock was called out for missing home plate.

Had he slid, some say, be would have been safe, it would have changed the entire complexion of the contest and there might not have been any need lot to4ay's sixth game, Leu Brock has insisted all along touM the plate with foot Monday and should Play ian ever he had touched the late. But the photographs printed the newspapers are beginning make him wonder. He lookec two of them for the firs me Tuesday morning, studied lem closely and said almost to limself: "I'll be damned if I didn' miss it according to this I ou're talking about the whiti art of the plate but there's Iso a black edge to the plate oo." Lou Brock is correct. There is black edge to home plate als nd it counts the same way the iriiite portion does. "This doesn't prove I missec either," said Brock after tudying the photos is the paper ome more.

"Are you beginning to have ome doubts now?" a newsman sked him, (( No," he said. "There's oubt in my mind." "Would you lo the same thing gain?" "Yes, I would." "Why?" "I figure I have a belter lance touching the plate tending up then sliding." has 46 completions in 80 his attempts for a cemfOetiaa have teen called safe by umpire average and 803 yards. Do.yg Harvey. He saw the Gayle Sayers of the Chicago instant replay on one ef Bears retained his status as the TV mentors around tte league's top ball carrier, wife of the Cardinals' dugout yards to attempts Ifljr a wmstis after be vaa called yaja out and became mart positive no Afk Mi About My iwiintiftU NtU Ouihcra at Ott. iSW, Baylor athletic director what to do.

left end job and Scott Palmer, "We've played before people in our first three Bridgers said Tuesday evening. And, he said, since they were all on the road, they were all hostile. He ventured no predictions about the upcoming game. "I'm not in a position to make predictions after the way they've played and the way we've played," he said. "1 do think they've been most im- pressivc.

Outstanding Offense "In their first two games they outstanding offea sively. I don't know that I've "Baylor is always tough. I a sophomore from Houston, used to coach at Baylor and listarting at defensive right tac- know. Arkansas is their first kit. conference game and they'll be especially ready for Arkansas," fie said.

Bridgers said his team was excited about the game, even they have just come through three defeats, to Michigan State, Indiana and LSU. "We've played three of the but the leaders of the American finest football teams in ejFootball League's Eastern Divi- whole nation, I believe," he 0 can point with pride to this newly developed defensive abilities. said. Crowd No Bother He said there were good moments and there were bad mo- ever seen a performance better defensive than (Arkansas put in) in the second half against TCU." But funny things happen sometimes when Baylor meets Arkansas in Fayetleville. "We've clone well in Fayetle- ville," Bridgers said, explaining why he was not entirely pessimistic.

"Being realistic, the odds are against us. There is no question but that we've got to improve our defense and be more consistant offensively." Meanwhile, Frank Broyles said his Hogs looked "Ragged, ragged, ragged" in their day practice. Hogs Not Ready He said they were not ready for Baylor on offense or on defense. The practice, Broyles said, consisted of slow thinking, Jets Also Good On Defense In AFL Slats NEW YORK (UPIi-Tbe New York Jets have a reputation as a free wheeling offensive club The weekly AFL team stalls- C11IV4 t- IJCTl I II 1 111 1 f-t ments but his team had learned if Lrclera se day srho ach Weeb Ewbank's Jets from the games and the expect- EjW dli ed capacity crowd at 01 ville, for the most part hostile, "won't bother us." Elsewhere around the loop, Texas Christian suffered a setback Tuesday when No. 1 tight end, junior Bill Ferguson, broke an ankle during workouts.

"This Is a great loss to us," Frogs coach Fred Taylor said. 'As far as I am concerned, Bill is as good an end as there is in the Southwest Conference and is an outstanding leader." TCU meets Southern Methodist Saturday. The game traditionally has been an end-of-the- year match, but the scheduled flip-flopped this year for SMU's season opener. Texas-OU In Austin, the Longhorns began filing their horns for the annual Cotton Bowl brawl with Oklahoma. Several positions reshuffled, with Scott Henderson, a sophomore linebacker from Dallas replacing Gregg Ploetz of Sherman as a starter.

Max have per game in rushing, tops in the division. Kansas City, a club known for salance, leads the Western Division in rushing defense, yielding an average of 83.6 points a game. San Diego leads the league in total defense, giving up an average of 252.0 yards per game. Defending champion Oakland, unbeaten in four games, is a close second with an average yield of 252.5 yards. In team offense, Oakland is an per the league leader with average of 427.3 yards outing.

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