Pete Cawthon’s Dallas reunion recalls hard coaching era
Former Texas Tech and Austin College coach Pete Cawthon, now retired in Tuscaloosa, reunites with former players in Dallas. Tales recount his strict methods, fiery sideline discipline, and blunt humor as he led teams through demanding practices and upsets, drawing comparisons to Notre Dame’s Rockne.
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Van Brocklin Named NFL Vikings Head Coach In 3 Year Deal
NRL fledgling Minnesota Vikings hire Van Brocklin as head coach on a three year contract with a plan to run an orthodox P formation and focus on the passing game. He will name four assistants and supervise the offense while bringing quarterback prestige from his Philadelphi a days. Terms undisclosed but expected around 374000 over the contract.
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Colts Take on Galena Park Sunday at 1:50 PM
Baytown Colts travel to Galena Park for a Sunday game at Clift station. Players depart Billy Smith's Servier Station at 1 50 p m. Background notes mention a prior 2 6 decision involving Pere Marquette and Louis from Cincinnati.
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Ganders, Trojans Clash After Upset Bid
Baytown hosts South Houston Friday night as the Ganders seek another upset following a 68-60 loss to Ball High. The Trojans, led by Larry Johnson and Reggie Wilpitz, push for a first league win and aim to extend a modest 1-4 start while Baytown and Texas City swap lessons in a congested district chase.
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Tors
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Shivee Suis
San Antonio
Port Arthur
Kevin Lounsberry
Public clamor hinders progress in Texas City athletics
Texas City fans sparked a public meeting aimed at ousting Ed Staggs and demanding stronger athletic leadership. The gathering, described by one observer as a three-ring circus, yielded grievances that distracted from real issues and failed to produce meaningful reform.
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Rotary Sponsors Cage Tournament in Highlands
Highlands Rotary Club backs the second annual junior high basketball tournament on January 27 and 28 with seven teams already invited including Channelview Dayton Liberty Barbers Hill Cedar Bayou Kinini and host Highlands. A twirling contest will close the event.
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Patterson Johansson meet to sign third world title bout
Heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson and Ingemar Johansson agreed to terms for a March 13 title fight in Miami Beach. Johansson won the title by KO in the 1959 New York bout. Patterson rebounded with a knockout victory last June to cut Johansson's advantage.
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Crosby Open Tees Off Today at Pebble Beach Event
Crosby launches a 950000 golf gala across Cypress Point and Pebble Beach with fair weather expected. Demaret shoots 66 at Cypress Point, holing out from 18 yards for a par four, while Nelson and Burke post 68. The event features 60 pros and 40 pro-am teams with a $52,000 purse for the pro competition and televised finale Sunday.
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Tennessee State Tops Cage Poll
Tennessee State holds first place in the weekly AP small college basketball rankings, edging toward a perfect score with a 4-1 record as of January 16. Hofstra, Southern Illinois, Mississippi Southern, Prairie View, Grambling, Kentucky Wesleyan, Westminster PA, American U and Southwest Texas follow in the ranked poll.
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District 12-3A Roundup Highlights Top Scorers
Wildcats lead District 12-3A with top scorers Paul Timmons Norman Lundy and Curly Lenox, while Deer Park climbs to second as James Meekins stars. Teams La Marque La Porte Channelview Angleton and Alvin trail with varied records as Week two results reshape standings.
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Tar Heels Rally Past N C State In Raleigh Showdown
All-America candidates York Larese and Doug Moe each scored 27 as North Carolina shot 53.5 percent for the game and built a 36‑point lead in a 66.7 percent second half. The day’s other scores included Maryland’s 63-62 thriller, Penn’s 63-62 upset over Villanova, and Wyoming’s 61-44 overtime win over Air Force.
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