Pro Bowl Roster Excludes Star Fullback Taylor
Jim Taylor missed Pro Bowl selection as Green Bay backs Donny Anderson and others top the roster. Taylor, nursing groin and knee injuries, laments the oversight after a 96 yard rushing day. The Pro Bowl will be in Los Angeles on Jan 16 with coaches selecting the rosters.
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Bryant’s Alabama Rated No 1 After Bowls Victory
Alabama, led by Paul Bryant, defeated Nebraska 39 28 in the Orange Bowl to claim the top AP ranking. Steve Sloan shone at quarterback as Alabama posted 135 points in its last four games, with standout performances by Perkins and Tolleson.
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Bear) Bryant
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Badgers Edge LCC in Western Junior College Thriller
The Amarillo College Badgers defeated Lubbock Christian College 83 to 81 in a tight Western Junior College Conference game. Robert Evans was held below his season average as Evans was limited to fewer points than his 26.1 scoring pace, with Mickey Vaclav outstanding on defense in front of 250 fans at Badger Gym.
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Palo Duro tops Perryton in non district basketball
Palo Duro Dons pulled away in the second quarter to beat Perryton 60 41 in non district play. Tommy Mason led with 22 points while Bailey Thompson added 14 as Perryton slipped to 5 5. Dons improve to 7 7 and host Cap Rock Friday.
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Bucks Smith Heads All-State Texas Class A Team
Bucks star Smith tops the Texas Sports Writers Association Class A all state list with White Deer leading the field in balloting. The undefeated Tigers place Tom Lockwell Roy Deen and John Shepard on the first or second teams, with 26 teams represented across three squads.
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Senior Coaches Separate Teams For Senior Bowl Work
North and South Senior Bowl squads split into tentative offensive and defensive units as rain slowed drills in Mobile. Weeb Endbank and Mike Holovak led practice with no definite alignments, while Alabama's Steve Sloan sat out with rib bruises amid possible game plans.
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Tide Sets Sights On Three in Row
Alabama fans celebrate being named national champions for the third time after a final AP poll. Coach Bear Bryant, citing a strong bowl win over Nebraska and a 9-1-1 season, vows to pursue a three-peat with seniors and assistants sharing the glory.
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Bear) Bryant
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Weekend Sports Schedule for Amarillo Area
Thursday through Saturday events include high school wrestling at Palo Duro Gym and Boys Ranch, bowling at Pain Duro Lanes, basketball games featuring West Texas State vs New Mexico State, Caprock Lononors vs Polio Duro Dons, Amarillo Sandies vs Lubcock Western ers, Amarillo College vs Clarendon College, Carver Dragons vs Woodson, and Price Cardinals vs St Josephs of Abilene with game times around 8 pm.
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Wrestling Highlights Fire Up Longhorns Versus Tascosa
Local match spotlights a tense wrestling duel between the Longhorns and Tascosa. Strong holds and pin attempts shape the night as squads vie for team advantage and bragging rights in the league.
Lambert Named Head Coach at Lubbock High
Gerald Lambert aged 29 was elevated to head football coach at Lubbock High School by the school board. He had served as first assistant to Freddy Akers who resigned to join the University of Texas as offensive backfield coach. Lambert, a Texas A&I graduate, will be paid 9200 dollars annually.
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