Pro football passing explosion shocks old line thinkers
A writer notes the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams produced record passing totals, with 88 passes attempted and 50 completed in one game. He argues pro style pass offense influences college football, which is trending toward wider open play and higher scores. The piece also surveys TCU basketball rise, SMU Mustangs, Texas Longhorns, and Baylor in the Southwest Conference, highlighting shifts in power and performance across teams.
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Washington
Gander Cage Team Faces Tough District Season
ROBERT ELES reports on Gander basketball, coached by Frank James, aiming for a strong district run. Injury woes affect Lee but key returns, including Barry Nettles and Wetters, boost prospects. Beavers shows hustle as he regains peak form. Texas City Stingarees pose the main test with All-State Mosher and Acree back.
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Robert Eles
Frank James
Lee Bers
Barry Nettles
Detiles
Lee
James
Popeye) Beavers
Beavers
Texas City Stingarees
Texas City
Jack Mosher
John Acree
Fort Worth and Dallas oppose City Conference plan
In Dallas on December 14, officials announce strong opposition to abolishing the Texas Interscholastic League City Conference in favor of a Class AAA circuit. Dallas Athletic Director P C Cobb shifts to oppose the plan, citing public reception and perceived bias against city schools. Fort Worth and Houston directors echo mixed views while Austin shows openness to consideration.
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City
Big City
P. C. Cobb
Cobb
Fort Worth
Herman
Clark
Claude Kellam
San Antonio
Roy Needham
Houston
Austin
Rose Bowl payroll scandal swirls around Ohio State
A chaotic December report questions Big Ten integrity and Ohio State football finances. Investigators probe alleged improper pay to players while California’s Rose Bowl hopes hinge on nonathletic stipends. The piece weighs amateur status rules, payrolls, and potential conflict with NCAA guidelines. It highlights names like Pandel Savic Chuck Gandee George Toneff Jerry Krall and mentions Buckeye payroll figures and Rose Bowl stakes.
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California
Ohio State
Footici
Tyith Jobs
I -Chio
Pasadena
Avery Lingage
Americ 25 Olympic Committee
Jim Rhodes
Brad Tke
Tug Wilson
Thigai
Wisconsin
Minnesopomone
Tivo
I Ortmann
Leo Koceski
Shone
Isd
Tibet
Wal- Sun
Pandel Savic
Chuck Gandee
George Toneff
Jerry Krall
Gis
Highway Department
Jack Lin
Inger
Trinity A&I renew grid relations meet Sept 23 1948 clash
Kingsville Dec 14 1930 Texas A&I College releases schedule showing restored relations with Trinity University. A&I and Trinity to play Sept 23 in Kingsville, their first gridiron contest since 1948 after 1947 fallout when A&I players moved to Trinity.
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Texas A&i College
Trinity University of San Antonio
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A&i
Bowling Inspectors Sweep Tech In Humble League
The Inspectors rolled the two best series and top single game as Mehemet Wiggen posted 202, Taylors 583 led the team to a 40 0 victory over Tech Service. Other matches saw Technicians over Cetelyzers 3-1, Engineers over Researchers 3-1, and Laboratory over Chemists 5-0.
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R. E. Taylors
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aTe Love
Schutze
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Taylor
R. E
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Tech
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Miller Ferguson
Clark
Gresney
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LeClair
Fay
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Kuebler
Anderson
TOS
Seeeeeers
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Thorpe
Brit
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Wewsom
Payne
Bart Earhart
Howell
Browder
Humble-O'Brien Tilt To Open Cage Tourney
Humble and O'Brien's Food Market square off at 725 p.m. today in the Baytown gym in the opening round of the pre-season City Basketball Tournament. The nightcap features Peterson's versus Company B of the National Guard at 3:30 p.m. There is no admission charge. Eight teams in the independent league compete. four more join tomorrow night. Second round Friday night. finals moved to next Monday at Spain. Hemphill Pontiac is favored after last season's city championship win.
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O'Brien
Baytown
Peterson’s
National Guard
Hemphill Pontiac
de Hart
Sporting Goods
Channelview
Dan Stallsworth
Spain
Cedar Bayou Bears Beat Aldine 37 25 In 25 A Opener
Cedar Bayou Bear hoopsters opened District 25 A play with a 37 25 win over the Aldine Mustangs at the Bayou gym. Jesse Bishop led with 13 points while Aldine’s Jim Owens added 12 and Herbert Bishop scored 10 as Cedar Bayou set up a clash with La Marque next Tuesday night.
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Bear
Aldine Mustangs
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Bears
Jesse Bishop
Aldine
Jim Owens
Herbert Bishop
la Marane
Texas Class AA and A football scoring leaders shift
Four of eight schools post averages above five TDs per game while defenses yield about one TD. Port Arthur leads with 36.25 points per game, 12-0, followed by Littlefield at 31.84. Waco’s title defense and other contenders like Wichita Falls, El Paso and Highland Park shape a tight race toward semifinals in Austin.
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ED. Fite
United Press Sports Writers
Port Arthurs
Yellow Jackets
Waco
Littlefield
Wildcats
Dalhart
Mtowhns
Wichita Falls
Gbyalde
Coyotes
Evalde
Southwest Texas Crew
Uvalde
Austin
Mexin Black Cats
Ty Bain
Highland Park
Fort Worth City Conference Basketball Tournament Planned
Fort Worth officials announced the City Conference Basketball Tournament will be held March 20 21 at North Side College, as Athletic Director Herman Clerk stated the city will stage the event with local schools competing for the title. Antonio Paschal led last year’s showings, with Pensacola- area teams commuting for the title battle.
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Herman Clerk
North Side
Antonio
Fx Paschal
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