Oilers Clash With Patriots In Boston Sunday Showdown
Houston Oilers travel to Harvard Stadium to face the Boston Patriots at 2 p.m. EDST after a 28-23 win over Buffalo. Frank Ivy's club seeks a second straight AFL triumph, led by Charles Tolar and Billy Cannon in a bruising ground game, while Boston relies on Babe Parilli and a strong receiving corps to halt the Oilers' advancing offense.
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Northwestern Faces New Defensive Look At Linebacker Spots
The roster note lists Ivy starting at defensive end and Gary Hacker in a backup role. Defenders Cutsinger and others from Oklahoma State are mentioned in deep secondary roles. The front line includes Banfield Johnston Kelly and Jancik with Cline and Dukes as rookies.
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Eagles Beat Baytown Junior Highs In Openers
Baytown 30, Jackson 24 as Baytown outscored Jackson while Southmore fell 38 to 12 to Cedar Bayou. Highlands 8, Galena Park 2. Horace Mann lost on the road. Highlands impressed coaches with youth but failed to score after moving inside the Galena 5.
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Tulsa Oilers Stay In Texas League Play
Tulsa Oilers owner A. Ray Smith confirms the team will remain in the Texas League rather than join the AAA American Association. He notes the Texas League’s advantages and mentions a potential expansion to eight teams next year. The piece also cites a 1961 highway vehicle mix of 58.85 million cars to 11.01 million trucks.
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Red Goslins Edge Jackson Junior High 30-24 at Finish
Baytown's Red Goslins trailed 12-0 at halftime but rallied in the second half to beat Jackson Junior High 30-24. Kirkland scored all four Gostin touchdowns, driving the comeback with runs and a key conversion pass to Richard Oliver. McAfee added a 45 yard run setup, and Oliver, Martinez, Harera, and Lewis anchored both offense and defense as Jackson led late before a dramatic Goslin drive and a decisive interception.
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Face Hilliard State Champ Bucs Open 1962 Defense
The Carver Bucaneers open the 1962 season at Memorial Stadium against Bay City Hilliard facing injury and inexperience. Defending 1961 state 3A champions eye backing and a stronger defense after last December’s Negro championship. Captain trio Clifford Barnes and Walter Ford lead a squad uncertain about depth and consistency as they prepare for the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.
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Tulsa Oilers take 2 1 lead in Texas League playoffs
Tulsa beat Austin 3 0 to seize a 2 1 edge in the Texas League playoff series. Jeoff Long and Gary Kolb homered for Tulsa as Bill Wakefield pitched, with Lou Vickery and other relievers supporting. Dennis Ribant took the loss for Austin as Ray Withrow sparked the Senators comeback in the sixth.
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Cedar Bayou Rally Secures Opener in Football
Cedar Bayou trailed early but stormed back to defeat Southmore 28 to 14. Key plays included a 22-yard pass to Paul Green, a blocked punt setting up a TD, and Tolleson punching in from two yards. Dennis Williams, Mike Cole, and Jerry Lloyd anchored the line as Cedar Bayou capitalized on turnovers and steady drives in the second half.
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Louisville pounds Indianapolis to seize AA semifinal edge
Fourth place Louisville swept the American Association semifinal by defeating pennant winner Indianapolis 6-4 on Thursday. Omaha beat Denver 33 as Denver led 3-4 early. Scott Breeden relieved in the first frame and kept the Bears in check. Frank Leja delivered a seventh inning grand slam for Louisville, who trailed 4-2 before the rally.
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