High scoring college football weekend shakes AP poll
A nationwide survey of 37 major games showed most losers still scored at least two touchdowns as five teams posted three TDs yet lost. Michigan State barely beat Marquette 20-14 while top rivals Tennessee and Texas A&M rolled to easy wins and Ohio State tied Wisconsin 6-6 amid many late upsets in intersectional play.
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Lubbock Westerners rout Sandies 47 to 6 in Amarillo
Fort Worth Star-Telegram notes Lubbock Westerners dominated Amarillo Sandies with seven fumbles by Sandies aiding seven Western touchdowns.Report cites Phil Collier as overstating the Sandies’ plight while detailing other prep scores and a fan query on earned runs.
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SW 11's Swing Into Title Play in Southwest Conference
The Southwest Conference title chase heats up as SMU tops Notre Dame 97-20, Texas edges Oklahoma 9-7, and Rice defeats Navy 21-14. Baylor and TCU both beat Kansas. Texas Tech stunned by TCU 33-19. Texas A&M cruises past Trinity 53-14 as conference play looms.
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Weaver Hopes Win Over Frogs Opens Southwest Conference Bid
LUBBOCK October 15 Texas Tech coach DeWitt Weaver praised his 33-19 upset of TCU as a pivotal step toward joining the Southwest Conference. He noted a strong freshman group, 27 newcomers, and a 55-man squad in spring drills, saying another showing like this could help Tech gain entry. He cited Texas A&M and Baylor games as benchmarks and credited quarterback Afterburn for exposing defensive flaws.
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Yannigans Extend Nine Wins for Amarillo B Team
The Amarillo High School B football squads hold a 9-1 record, with the Yannigan Whites at 5-0-1 in five straight starts and the Golds at 4-1. Last Thursday the Whites beat Phillips B 13-7 while the Golds edged Pampa Guerrillas 7-6. Berger's Bullpups face the Golds Thursday at Amarillo Stadium.
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Reapers Lead At Mid Season In Panhandle Junior High League
Pampa Reapers hold a two game lead after the first half of the double round robin. Nixson and Sam Houston are tied for runner up at two wins and two defeats. Borger edges Horace Mann 18 12 as Nixson and Sam Houston tie 6 6 on first downs. Friday’s slate has Horace Mann at Pampa Borger at Sam Houston with Nixson on an open date.
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Big State Fails To Go Class A
Dallas October 15 Two dissenting votes blocked the Big State baseball league from moving from Class B to Class A. Seven clubs ready for 1952 Gainesville to answer later. Longview Greenville and Paris seek openings. President Howard Green given a 600 bonus and raise to 4200. J Walter Morris to a 50 monthly pension.
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Sunday Scores From Pro Football and College Games
Cleveland shutout Washington 45 to 0 while the Giants defeated the Cardinals 28 to 17. 49ers beat the Steelers 28 to 24 and the Rams won 27 21 over Detroit as Green Bay topped Philadelphia 37 24. Chicago Bears beat the Yankees 24 21. In college Santa Clara triumphed over Loyola LA 20 16.
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West Texas New Mexico League stalls on new president
The West Texas New Mexico League directors delayed choosing Milton E Price successor after a meeting in Lubbock. Four candidates remain and a vote is set for October 28 at the Herring Hotel. Other actions included Spalding ball for 1952 and awards of All Star to Clovis.
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Kids Inc Dominates Midseason Youth Games Across Divisions
Kids Incorporated teams showcased strong defense yesterday as multiple divisions played, with Wolflin routing Sanborn 49 nothing in Peewee. Will Rogers, Wolflin and San Jacinto posted wins while Maverick Club and Forest Hill earned tight junior and intermediate wins.
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Passing Perks Pigskin Trail
Oscar Fraley reports a sprawling college football weekend with upsets and aerial power. SMU beat Notre Dame 27-20 as Fred Benners threw 22 of 42 for 569 yards. Numerous teams featured passes setting up touchdowns while rushing languished, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Stanford, Vanderbilt, Princeton, Dartmouth, Auburn, Baylor, Texas, Oklahoma, Northwestern, California, Washington, and Washington State in a high pass flux weekend.
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Sophomores to Lead Georgia Tech Football Roster This Season
Georgia Tech’s football squad will feature 26 sophomores in a mix of nine seniors and 18 juniors, plus 3 freshmen. The team emphasizes youth with experienced upperclassmen supporting the sophomores’ rise.
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Phillips Dominates in Amarillo Club Championship Push
Jack Phillips advances to the A flight semifinals at the Amarillo Country Club President's Handicap Tournament with a 5 and 4 win over Dr. W H Wheir. He previously defeated Shelby Hammack 7 and 6. Semifinal pairings set include Munhall vs Christopher and Phillips vs Mathis, with consolation brackets ongoing.
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Christopher Cups Week End Tourney Leads Amarillo Event
Christopher Cups posted a net 61 to lead the Amarillo Country Club week end tournament by four strokes. His card read 77 16 61, with H C McFarland 65, Henry Beverley 65, Ben Stone Jr 65, John Hannon 65, each shooting 65s after 73 8 65. Keith Fowler won the low gross with 69.
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