Fifth Championship Rupp Eyes Fifth Title and Unbeaten Team
Adolph Rupp of Kentucky, the nation’s winningest active coach, seeks a record fifth national title with an unbeaten team after Kentucky routed Vanderbilt 105 to 53 in Nashville. Louis Dampier scored 42 as Kentucky improved to 25-0, while Vanderbilt coach Roy Skinner praised the Red and Blue’s fast, aggressive play.
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UH Expected To Answer Cash Payment Charge
UH officials say they will respond after reviewing reports that cash payments to athletes led to a three year football probation. The NCAA barred televised appearances and post season play. Harry Fouke and university leaders defend Houston standards while investigating what the phrase cash payments meant.
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Ganders Travel To Texas City
The Robert E Lee Ganders 4 6 on district 124A travels to Texas City at 7 30 p m Friday to face the Stingarees who lead the district. The team has one notable win this season upsetting second place Brazosport and now eyes a possible upset of the Stings who beat them eight points in a prior Baytown game.
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Barbers Hill Eyes Must-Win Clash With Spring Lions
Barbers Hill travels to Spring to face the Lions in a decisive 27-A district showdown that could decide the title. The Eagles, 22-4, rely on their pass, motion, and shoot offense while Spring counters with Burns and Kilgore and home-court advantage. Junior varsity also aims for a win as the doubleheader begins at 5:20 pm with girls and concludes with the headline matchup.
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Dallas Fort Worth baseball set for major league bid growth
Dallas Fort Worth enters another season with prospects dimmer than last year yet strong attendance figures. The area led Texas League with 360,827 fans, surpassing Southern and Eastern leagues, and built momentum for a possible major league entry, aided by a new park, better roads, and plans to expand Turnpike Stadium.
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Cubs Reject Night Baseball to Boost Attendance
Chicago owner P R K Wrigley says there will be no lights at Wrigley Field now or soon. He cites a $311,197 loss last season and nearly $4 million over four years, arguing winning teams, not night games, will draw fans.
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Trinity Bay anglers reel in speckled trout on a frosty morning
The fisher folk report plentiful rozen fish in Trinity Bay after a deep freeze. Enderli nets two five pound speckled trout while veteran fisherman Jenkins mentors him. Capt Harbour and Rabbit Masterson chase a string of big trout. others like DePrang Linder and White endure a cold, quiet outing looking for bites.
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Venturi’s Comeback Parallels Hogan’s Career Revival
New York AP reports golf star Ben Venturi’s comeback mirrors Ben Hogan’s 1950 near fatal crash recovery. Prominent figures note similarities in injuries, perseverance, and national acclaim as Venturi wins the Lucky International in San Francisco after past slumps and hand surgery.
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Fuel Pump Taken at Kmart Parking Lot
La Porte police report a glove compartment pry incident outside Kmart parking lot. David Bramlett said nothing was missing after the alleged theft attempt. J W Jones noted no items taken.
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SMU Beats Arkansas 75-74 In SWC Thriller
Southern Methodist edged Arkansas 75-74 Wednesday night to stay active in the Southwest Conference race. Carroll Hooser scored 30 points and Bob Begert hit a late free throw to seal the win for the Methodists.
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