Aggies SMU Set For Southwest Conference Final Showdown
Defending champion Texas A&M and contender Southern Methodist loom as favorites to meet in the SWC preseason basketball final in Houston next week. A&M, 5-0, boasts the top defense and a strong offense, while SMU sits at 5-2 with solid form. The field includes Texas, Rice, Baylor, Arkansas, Texas Tech, and TCU as the tournament opens with two Monday games and advances to semifinals Tuesday. Texas A&M won last year, beating Texas Christian, then Texas Christian claimed the conference title.
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Robertson Star Leads Bearcats to 100-Point Averages
Oscar Robertson headlines a UC lineup averaging 100 points per game through six contests in the ECAC Holiday Tournament buildup. Coach George Smith praises bench strength led by Larry Willey MeLandfried and Paul Hogue as UC seeks big wins in Cincinnati and New York showcase events.
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Colts See Tough Job In Giants
The Colts face a daunting task against the New York Giants in the Fastball League championship game. Baltimore defenders study the Giants offense, with praise for their balance and a focus on stopping Frank Gifford’s run pass option. Giants have a feared attack and veteran players like Gifford pose a major challenge for Baltimore’s defense.
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Ordinance establishes electric service rates and penalties
An ordinance sets rates for all persons and firms furnishing electric service in the city. It provides adjustments for fuel costs and taxes, due dates, and payment provisions. It requires rate schedules to be kept on file and available, includes a savings clause, and prescribes a maximum penalty of 420000 dollars with an effective date and protections.
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Bears Win Bid For National Ranking Battle
The Associated Press notes California Golden Bears in the hunt for a top national ranking as Utah Redskins push hard. Both programs show they deserve consideration for a high national position this season.
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Sam Huff Named Top Pro Lineman in AP Vote
New York Giants linebacker Sam Huff, 22 years old in 1950s terms, earns Pro Lineman of the Year in the Associated Press poll with 18 of 37 votes. Utah beats College of the Pacific. Indiana tops Notre Dame in the Hoosier Classic as the season heats up. Huff lauded for speed, brawn, and football intellect, cited as key to Giants’ top defensive unit.
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Invest in Dallas Club eyes group to operate Fort Worth link
J W Bateson says a 10 or fewer investor group may finalize a Dallas Fort Worth Continental League club within two weeks. He and Amon Carter Jr plan underwriting and aim for a 1961 Continental League start with possible Fort Worth games and a farm system. Dallas Tarrant counties revenue bond timing for a midway stadium remains unclear as plans are studied.
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