Tors Primed To Replace Ganders At Top
The Galveston Tors, riding a four game win streak and holding opponents to 13 points, prepare to hit Baytown in a bid to claim a top spot in 4A. Coach Churchill reshuffles the backfield, notes injuries but emphasizes defense and improved team depth led by Walter McReynolds and a rising Walter Syers.
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Houston Over A M Texas Is Picked To Beat 'Okies
A chaotic college football picks column lists predictions for the weekend. Houston is favored to defeat Texas A and M, with numerous games noted across regions and conferences. The piece threads predictions about Notre Dame, Michigan State, Navy, and others, alongside ambiguous lines and corrections.
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SWC Air Action Mild Despite Pass Promises
The Southwest Conference shows mild pass activity this season with teams averaging 12.4 passes per game. Southern Methodist leads with 20.4 per game, Rice at 18.7, Texas Christian 15.7, and Texas A&M just one game with significant effort. Pauly Cox of Rice leads completions while Dick Polson of Texas Tech tops rushing yards. Johnny Burrell and Roland Jackson pace Rice receivers and punting. Texas stands out in offense and defense, posting 306 yards per game on offense and allowing 144 to opponents.
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Colts Shut Out Visitors 20 0 in Coastal Football Clash
Baytown Colts seek third game with coastal amateur teams after a 20 to 0 victory over Jacinto City. Rodney Seales threw for a touchdown and ran one in, Dipole added a rushing score, Henderson caught a 4 yard pass and Seales ran in from the yard. Seales connected with Harold Stewart for 40 yards to seal it. Henderson, Merka, Stewart and Canales starred on offense. Canales and Bostey anchored the defense.
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Rice To Make Debut An Lightweight Ball In Mexico City
Rice University ventures into lightweight football in the Scotswest Conference when a small squad travels to Mexico City to face the University of Mexico City. The initiative began last fall as students urged a lighter grid program, with Athletic Director Joss Nyely approving the plan and Varsity Assistant Coach Cecil Grige organizing the setup.
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Pirates Aim To Start Series Strong In Crucial Opening Game
Hall of Fame star Pie Traynor urges Pittsburgh to win the first game to curb the Yankees momentum as the Pirates enter their 17th World Series. He recalls 1927 and 1929 teams and notes weight loss cornering players, predicting a Pirates victory in seven or more games if momentum shifts early.
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AP Sports Roundup Highlights Brown and Campbell
National League football shows Jimmy Brown’s dominance in rushing as Cleveland leads the ground game for three seasons. Washington State’s Hugh Campbell enters as the top pass catcher with 21 receptions for 336 yards and five touchdowns in two games. Navy end Greg Mather wins lineman of the week after a 23 yard field goal at the end to upset Washington 15 14. The piece notes Mather’s strength and kicking ability as key factors in the victory. The text also mentions the historical Battle of Chapultepec affecting the Mexican War.
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