Sandies Top Paschal 33 to 21 in Amarillo showdown
Amarillo Golden Sandies outscored Paschal High School 33 21 at Amarillo Stadium in a cold drizzle before 11 500 fans. Coach Joe Kerber’s squad built a 12 2 first quarter lead and held on after Paschal safety and a late rally, with standout Arnie Duncan briefly dangerous for the Panthers.
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Big Boys Will Roll Today in College Football Opener
Major matchups highlight a heavy opening weekend with UCLA facing Maryland as the showcase game under the 1955 NCAA TV slate. Oklahoma North Carolina and Alabama Rice also draw attention as Navy Duke Ohio State Auburn renew bowls season, while Missouri and Michigan duel as top teams begin campaigns.
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Dons Dump Enid 13-6 in Amarillo Debut
Palo Duro High School Dons from Amarillo earned their first win in history by defeating Enid Plainsmen 13-6 in Okla. Sept. 23. Coach John Reddell led a young squad that showed early jitters and fumbled inside the red zone, then in the second half relied on power runs by fullback Leo Britain to break through and seal the victory before 5,500 fans.
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Yankees Clinch 21st AL Pennant With 3 2 Win Over Red Sox
Whitey Ford relieves to seal a 3 2 victory in the day-night doubleheader after a 8 4 loss in the day game. Casey Stengel’s Yankees seize the pennant to move 34 games ahead of idle Cleveland with two to play as Boston battles. Ford strands Williams and Jensen amidst seventh inning peril to clinch the flag.
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Yankees Clinch Flag Despite Mantle Injury
The Yankees extended a eight game winning streak and clinched their 21st pennant in 35 years after beating the Red Sox despite Mickey Mantle sidelining with a pulled leg muscle. Larsen faltered in the seventh as Dick Gernert and White led off with singles and Joost delivered the run scoring hit. Ford relieved as the crowd reacted strongly in Boston.
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Yankees Edge Red Sox as Klaus Draws Four Balls
With a 3-2 count Klaus drew a walk after a foul bunt near the Yankee dugout. Whitey Ford, Williams and Ted Williams faced pressure as Ted fouled a pitch into the stands and Jensen hit his 26th homer, sealing a tense late rally for the Red Sox.
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Pick of the Crop High School Schedule
High school games feature Borger at Fort Worth Tech Whitharral at New Deal St. Peter's Dallas at Carver Amarillo area college clashes include TCU at Texas Tech McMurry at West Texas State Washburn U. at ENMU Panhandle A&M at NMI.
Football Broadcast Schedule on Radio and TV
This afternoon features a full lineup of college games across radio and TV. KGNC-TV carries Texas Tech versus Texas Christian from Lubbock at 1 45 p m. Radio stations air SMU against Notre Dame at 1 50 p m Texas-Tulane at 7 50 p m KFDA-Radio shows Texas Tech against TCU at 1 50 p m CBS Football Roundup on KLYN-Radio at 12 30 p m McMurry versus West Texas State College on KAMQ-Radio at 7 45 p m.
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Clarendon Bronchos Upset Lefors 31 to 20 in Texas Grid Clash
Clarendon Bronchos shocked Lefors 31 to 20 as sophomores and juniors dominated with a strong ground attack and timely passes. John Payne directed the offense, while Jerry Behrens Mills and Philley led the rushing, halting Lefors’ unbeaten run before 700 fans at Lefors.
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Vernon Lions edge Pampa Harvesters 14 to 13 in district clash
Vernon Lions stun Pampa Harvesters 14 13 at Pampa with Richard Christopher 53 yard TD in the final period and Keith Morris’s extra point. Lions rally from 13 0 down as James Bolton 11 yard run and Cecil Reynolds extra point fuel the comeback.
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