SMU Football's Rise and Fall under Red Sanders Era
A retrospective on SMU football from golden era highs with Doak Walker to downturn in 1960s, detailing attendance drops, probation, injuries, and coaching resilience under Hayden Fry. The piece notes fan patience, campus support, and hopes for a rebound with a strong freshman class despite protracted struggles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sanders
UCLA
Thehr
Southern Methodist
Golden Boy Doak Walker
Kyle Rate
SMU
Fine Arts
Hayden Fry
Navy
John Roderick
Mac White
Larry Jernigan
New ton AEL Ganders open South San tourney bid
The New ton led AEL Ganders open the South San Antonio tournament with a 5-1 record and a 332 point, 164 rebound season tally as they face Eagle Pass in the first round. Bollinger quotes South San dominance and the team aims for its 1961 65 season momentum while juggling schedule through multiple Jaycee and San Jacinto events before district play in late January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
James A. Naismith
Day Bollinger
Robert E. Lee Gander
Naismuth
Eagle Pass
Alamo City
Garders
Houston Westbury Rebels
Northshore
Port Arthur
Beaumont
Fme
Houston
Jesse Jones Falcons
Falcons
AEL
Ganders
Westbury
Jones
Lee
Port Arhur
Beaumont Purples
San Antonio
San Jacinto
Dee
Wsre Ael
Antonio
Sout
Bollinger
South San
Claude Lowery
Lowery
John Pavlas
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Tom Hillary
David Wilson
Buddy Miller
Danny Thomas
Donnie Oclinger
Methodist
Arkansas
Mustang
Fry
Freshmiun
Mustangs
Fred Hand
Mike Lawhon
Pavlas
Jerry Linder
Lawhon
Linder
Memo Mustangs
Don Coleman
Bellaire Cardinis
Houston Power
Memorial
Sam Houston State
Pevios
Linder Goodson Oliver Wa
Pitre
Ammons
Stontey Morsh Sosvi
Joop
Shelby
Mt One Lumber Compan
Citizens
Savings and Loan Association
S. Jones
Jerry
Jerry Goodson
Gregory
Seasons Greetings
E. Sterling
Rae
Homer L. Ammons Sales & Service
Cricketeer
PMB
Griffon
Gregory's
Dsome
Texas Ave
Brunson Theater
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