Arkansas Razorbacks Set For Key SWC Clash At Fort Worth
1959 memories frame a pivotal Arkansas at TCU showdown. Freddie Akers booted a 35 yard field goal for a 3 0 win in Little Rock as Frank Broyles molds a confident squad aiming for a 14th straight over the Horned Frogs. Arkansas’ recent gains against Indiana and Arlington fuel hopes for another road triumph.
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Richard Nixon
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Julie
Frank Broyles
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Horned Frogs
Fort Worth
Joe Ferguson
Arkies
Hogs
Indiana
Arlington
Jim Pittman - Billy
Tohill
Cowtown
Kent Marshall
Mike Luttrell
Ronnie Webb
Gary Whitman
Company
Webb
Whitman
Baytown Sterling
Weekend Contenders in SWC Face Key Showdowns
The late September 1972 college football scene includes Baylor hosting Miami, Rice entertaining LSU, Houston meeting Virginia Tech, and Tech facing Tulsa. The piece notes coaching discipline shifts and compares scoring lines, while mentioning Nolan Ryan reaching 300 strikeouts in MLB.
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Abe Martin
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Abe
Baylor
Miami
Texas
Rice
LSU
Aggies
Houston
Virginia Tech
SMU
Tech
Tulsa
Cougars
Arkansas
Alvin
Nolan Ryan
Walter
Big Train
Quick College Football Reactions Roundup
A&Ms 24 Army 14 defeat spurs coaching doubts as Emory Bellard ponders changes. SMU and Virginia Tech absorb lessons, while Arkansas improves in a turbulent top ranks. Tulsa, Tech, LSU, Rice, and Colorado feature in a wild slate with late game twists and strong finishes.
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Aggie
Emory Bellard
A&m
Army
Hayden Fry
SMU Mustangs
Virginia Tech
Arkansas
USC
West Coast
Oklahoma State
Colorado
Hogs
Tulsa
Tech
Okies
LSU
Rice
Georgia Tech
U S and Soviet Union to Meet in Figure Skating
Moscow reports that the national figure skating teams of the United States and the Soviet Union will meet next year for the first time, according to Tass the official Russian news agency.
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Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
Tass
Oakland Slim Pick Over Oilers
In New York AP reports NFL Week three notes Miami Dolphins remain the only perfect team. Forecasts project Oakland to beat Houston 35 31 while Miami faces the Jets and Kansas City is favored over Cleveland.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Chicago Bears
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Houston
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Jets
Daryle Lamonica
Dan Pastorini
Miami
New York Jets
Bob Griese
Kansas City
Cleveland
Chiefs
Browns
Bengals
Route To Lee Tilt At Jones Cowart Stadium
Directions to Smiley High School and Jones Cowart Stadium on East Houston Road for the District 20 AAAA opener between Robert E. Lee and Smiley in Houston. Drive I 10 to the 610 Loop, exit right, turn onto Mesa Street, then left to East Houston Road where the venues sit.
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Mazeroski and Pagan Likely Benched for Pirates Playoff Run
Pittsburgh veterans Bill Mazeroski and Jose Pagan, aging world series heroes, appear headed for bench or pinch-hit duty during the NL playoffs against the Reds. Mazeroski, 34 games and .188 average this season, says this may be his last year. Pagan, 37, backs staying ready while cementing a limited role behind Hebner and Robertson.
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Jose Pagan
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Cincinnati Reds
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Pagan
Baltimore
Pirate
Bill Virdon
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Paganez
Three Rivers Stadium
Richie Hebner
Bob Robertson
Did You Know Scientists Identify Over 3000 Lizard Species
Scientists have cataloged more than 3000 lizard species across the globe. The count reflects diverse families and habitats, highlighting the rich reptile biodiversity studied by researchers.
Volunteers Pinned With Second Loss by Woodland Acres
Woodland Acres defeated Terling Volunteers 16 to 6 in a Cedar Bayou freshmen game. Sterling scored in the fourth quarter on a three yard run by Steve Baker after a 3 yard pass from Randy Larson to Sam McCage. Defensive standouts included Baker Angello McKenney Shoemaker Carmody and McKeand. The Vols travel to MacArthur next Thursday.
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MacArthur
Red Boss Seeks Focus as Reds Open Playoffs in Pittsburgh
Sparky Anderson, Cincinnati Reds manager, insists on discipline as his team prepares for the National League playoffs in Pittsburgh. He says he relentlessly pursues problems, dislikes long hair and mustaches, and emphasizes experience over fashion in managing. Johnny Bench defends his leadership while noting Anderson’s depth in strategy and relationships with players.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Johnny Bench
Tam
Tn Baseball
Lee Sterling In Cross Country Test
Lee and Sterling meet in a 1972 cross country relays season opener at Memorial Park Houston with Ganders and Rangers fielding two teams each. The six mile relay includes segments of half mile one mile and two miles with teams led by runners such as Gary Bakew Bert Warren and Cecil Wilson for Lee and Jim Walmsley Gene Adams for Sterling.
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Robert E. Lee
Gene Bosse
Ganders
Ross Sterling
Houston
Memorial Park
Lee
Gary Bakew
Bert Warren
Cecil Wilson
Lee Lumpkin
Keith Ho
Top Ranked Trojans Face Severe Grid Test
The No. 1 USC Trojans travel to Stanford as Rose Bowl hopes ride on a win. Stanford aims to upset the defending national champions for a third straight year, while Colorado faces Kansas State and Tennessee meets Memphis State in key Week on college football events.
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Stanford
Southern
Colorado
Tennessee
Associated Press
Oklahoma State
Kansas State
Auburn
Memphis State
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