Oilers Ground Jets 24-0 In Rice Stadium Preseason Win
Houston defeated the Jets 24 to 0 at Rice Stadium behind a strong showing from veteran George Blanda and reserve QB Jack Lee. Namath passed for 137 yards with four interceptions as Houston built a 17-0 halftime lead and extended it to 24-0 with a late fourth-quarter touchdown drive.
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Williams predicts bold victory over Cassius Clay in Astrodome
Cleveland Williams talks with press at halftime of the Oilers Jets game saying he will not change tactics and intends to whip Cassius Clay on November 14 in the Astrodome. He beams with confidence despite past injuries and notes his weight around 214 pounds while conceding Clay’s speed. He mentions defending the title briefly before retirement and lists his wife Irene and twin daughters Linda Ann and Beverly Diane.
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12 4A Grid Standings and Friday Night Scores
Baytown 12 Ball High 9 La Marque 17 Pasadena 6 South Houston 28 Texas City 0 Friday night results. Saturday Rayturn 26 Deer Park 17 next week Baytown meets Rayburn at Pasadena Brazosport faces Texas City South Houston plays Galveston Pall Deer Park vs La Marque Pasadena has an open date. District standings show South Houston 3 1 0, Pasadena 3 1 0, Baytown 3 2 0, La Marque 2 0 0, Brazosport 2 1 0, Texas City 2 1 1, Deer Park 2 0 0, Ball High 0 0 3.
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Aggies Dominate TCU in SWC Showdown 35-7
In College Station, Texas A&M overwhelmed TCU 35-7 as Edd Hargett starred with both run and pass plays. The Aggies snapped an eight game skid to the Frogs dating to 1957, with early special teams miscues by TCU setting the tone.
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