Longhorns clip Aggies for Bluebonnet bid, strong finish
Texas downed Texas A&M 22 14 for its 10th straight win over the Aggies and secured a Bluebonnet Bowl bid. Bill Bradley sustained a shoulder injury but played through knee issues all season, rushing for 137 yards and leaving Texas with a 9-1-1 record by season’s end.
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Ponies Aim At Title In Southwest Conference Showdown
The final weekend of the Southwest Conference decides the title as Southern Methodist faces Texas Christian in Fort Worth. SMU seeks sole or shared glory, while Texas A&M clinches a bowl berth after a 22-14 win over Texas A&M reflected in a labored phrasing.
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Final Gun To Sound For Neely Saturday
Coach Jess Neely of Rice ends a four decade career with a final game at Baylor Stadium against Baylor. Rice seeks a win to honor Neely as Terry Southall of Baylor closes his career. The outcome affects the SWC title picture with TCU SMU and Arkansas Texas in contention.
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OU Bounces Huskers in Thanksgiving grid clash
Army and Navy prepare for their Philadelphia showdown while Notre Dame and Georgia Tech pursue big wins. Oklahoma ends Nebraska’s nine game win streak with a late field goal as Texas clinches a Bluebonnet Bowl spot and Virginia Tech, Villanova, Tulsa win in Thanksgiving action.
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Fan Mail Grows Behind SMU Player Against prejudice
Jerry Levins of Southern Methodist football has moved from hostile calls to nationwide support as fan mail pours in. Coach Hayden Fry says 600 letters and 56 telegrams arrive, screening by his secretary. Levins, targeted by opposing players, faces emotional strain but feels encouraged by public backing.
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