Packers Clinch Western Title In Tough Giants Clash
Green Bay jumped ahead of New York in a 20 47 victory as Jim Taylor scored twice and set a club rushing record. Paul Hornung added two field goals, and Jesse Whittenton forced a late Giants turnover to seal the win. The win gives Green Bay the Western crown while New York and Philadelphia share Eastern lead with two games left.
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Hot Water For A Tired Coach On the coast
Chena Gilstrap shares tough road tales from football life on the coast, praising coaches wives, discussing the shotgun offense and a 7-3 season near disaster, plus notes on Gander alumni in the Lone Star All Conference and regional high school title results.
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Rice Baylor halftime honors stretch to 1946 players
Baytown and Baytonians joined Rice players honored during halftime of a Rice Baylor event. The REL band performed before the Houston Oregon State kickoff and during the festivities. Coaches included Pete S assistant and Armstrong with Baytown figures Dr. George Walls among attendees.
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Carver Buccaneers win state football title on defense
In a hard fought Negro 3A final, Carver Baytown defeated Kirkpatrick 21 to 6 at Fort Worth. Eugene Washington and Floyd Wheatfall scored on long runs while Leon Carr connected with Samuel Brown for a 56 yard pass set up by a key 90 yard interception return. Final score set before halftime as Carver withstood late third quarter pressure.
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Hennigan Sets AFL Yardage Mark In Oilers Win Over Chargers
Houston Receiver Charley Hennigan broke the AFL single season record for receiving yards with 1,590 after 12 games as the Oilers beat the San Diego Chargers 33 to 12. George Blanda threw four TD passes, three to Hennigan, and added two field goals as Houston clinched at least a tie for the Eastern Division title before 37,845 fans.
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REL Meets Rebs Monday in Houston Baytown Cagers Set for Westbury Clash
Baytown Ganders hold a 7 1 record as they face Westbury in Houston Monday night with a return match after Baytown beat the Rebels 63 28 previously. The team then travels to San Antonio for a road tournament. Westbury’s B squad seeks a sixth win in nine starts in the 6 p.m. opener, followed by the 7 30 p.m. varsity game.
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Blume Sparks Rice In Bluebonnet Bowl Thriller
Rice defeats Baylor 26-14 in a hard fought Bluebonnet Bowl prep with Butch Blume becoming Rice all time top scorer and adding a 50 yard TD run. Plumb powered Baylor with two TD catches while Trull and Minter connected for long drives. Rice outgained Baylor 337 to 24 as Blume set season scoring and field goal records.
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Mustangs Look For New Coach
SMU in Dallas begins search for a new head football coach after Bill Meek’s five year tenure ended with a 28 28 tie against TCU. Dr Willis Tate dispels deemphasis rumors and Matty Bell leads the hiring process, evaluating viable candidates amid two disappointing seasons.
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All-SWC football picks crown Alworth and Saxton unanimous
Dallas AP report on the all-Southwest Conference team with Laner Alworth and James Saxton of Texas leading the selections. Texas dominated the first team with eight votes shared by Cotten, Talbert, Moses, Treadwell, and others. The roster lists positions, weights, and home towns, noting Alworth’s standout yardage and return stats as part of a historically high-scoring season.
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This Week in Sports Schedule Summary
Local schedule shows Taytown Boat at Westhurs at 7 pm and Raytown visiting Westbury. Other games include Horace Mann hosting San Jacinto, Cetar Bayou facing Liberty, and Merry Crew versus Sparkets at 7 pm. YMCA events list volleyball, wrestling, swimming bouts with multiple time slots.
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Texas schoolboy gridiron semis and college bowls list
S The corecard S The corecard By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sites and dates of Texas schoolboy football semifinals and post season college bowls after Saturday games. Matches include Wichitas Falls, Fort Worth, Dumas, Gainesyiffe, Nederland, San Benito, and regional venues with Saturday or Friday kickoffs. bowls feature Gotham, Aviation, Camellia, Orange Blossom, Liberty, Bluebonnet, Tangerine, Gator, Sun, Rose, Cotton, Orange and more with matchups and venues listed.
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Houston Cougars Triumph Over Oregon State 23 12
Houston Cougars defeat Oregon State 23 12 in a late night clash. Quarterback Roland and receivers connected for key early scores while Oregon State fought back with Baker passes and runs but could not overcome Houston in the second half.
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