Murray Go Round: Texas Upset Sparks Praise for Gray
Sports column by Tom Murray discusses Texas football victory over Texas Tech, praising Herb Gray as outstanding. Contends Gray's performance dominated the game, with varied opinions from Fort Worth Star Telegram and Dallas News on his All-America potential.
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Gray hailed as greatest by Tech players after Texas win
Tech fans and alumni praised Gray after a decisive victory over Texas, the first home opener win for the Red Raiders in eight tries. The night featured praise for Gray and his line play, with teammates and opponents alike noting his toughness and leadership.
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Gander squad basks in happy locker room after stout win
After a 27-0 victory over Lamar, the Gander football team celebrated in the locker room. Coach Pepper praised the team spirit and effort while noting key mistakes to fix. Players lauded each other, with captain Tubbe and QB Walker expressing pride and determination for upcoming games.
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Yankees Clinch Near Title as Indians Falter
Casey Stengel’s Yankees beat the Red Sox 3-2 behind Bob Grim seven innings of near no hit perfection as Cleveland’s drive faltered with Detroit routing them 10-3. New York leads by two games with seven left, while nine others chase the crown. Grim, subbing for Turley, fanned four and walked one in a standout relief stint.
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Baytown Area Football Week Schedule Filled With 13 Games
Baytown area fans have 13 football matchups from Thursday to Saturday spanning San Antonio to Groveton. Notable duels include Robert E. Lee vs Jefferson in San Antonio, Anahuac at Groveton, and Deer Park defending state title against Crosby. Matches also feature Crosby vs Deer Park and Barbers Hill at La Porte among others.
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Seek No 3 Tonight Buffs Handcuff Sports
The Houston Buffs shutout the Shreveport Sports 3 0 in game four of the Texas League final playoff series to move within one win of clinching. Barney Schultz limited Shreveport to four hits, six scoreless innings, and Bob Boyd Gi Daley and Sherwin Dixon provided the early offense in the sixth. Arne Atkins took the loss. Gale Pringle relieved. Billy Muffett pitched in the eighth after a no hitter in the prior round.
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UCLA Mississippi and Arkansas High in Early 1955 Ratings
Tim Moriarty notes early 1955 college football rankings show UCLA Mississippi and Arkansas again top contenders. UCLA opens with 21 0 win over Texas A&M while Mississippi aims to back up 26 18 win over Georgia at Kentucky and Arkansas hosts Oklahoma Aggies after a 21 6 victory over Tulsa.
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Owls and Mustangs Set For Big Week In SWC Clash
Rice and SMU, viewed as co favorites, prep for second week of Southwest Conference play with Owls facing Alabama earlier and Mustangs meeting Notre Dame at South Bend. Texas A&M, Baylor, Arkansas and others draw varied tests as interconference action rises. Tulane shows return to form while SMU fields unproven quarterbacks amid Notre Dame challenge.
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Chandler HEL Jr Varsity Thumps Lamar B Team 28 6
Chandler HEL Jr Varsity combined forces Saturday afternoon to defeat the Lamar B squad 28 to 6. Liais Vegi scored the first TD, Vegas extra point. Mey added six in the third, Dooley yard scamper, Gornelius and Mewilliams also tallied. Lynn Gray returned two kickoffs for 60 yards each but was nullified. Vegas hit two long passes to Mejevian and Gedich for 40 and 69 yards. Strong defense by Pruett, Herdegree, Burchett, Fitts, Worley, and Lote limited Lamar’s yardage.
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Ted Kroll Wins At Philadelphia Open Victory
Ted Kroll a veteran from Bethesda Michigan claimed the Philadelphia Daily News Open title with a 40 foot putt on the first hole of sudden death. He had been runner up in prior years and battled through a tight field at Cobbs Creek.
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Rocky and Archie Battle Set in New York
New York report says Rocky Marchime and Archie Mowe prepare for a heavyweight clash in Yankee Sudjum arena with over 100 workers assembling and betting. Polls show uncertainty with Moore favored by some and Rocky expected to win by kayo according to sports writers of the day.
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