Hartman Says Sports Writers Must Tell Truth About Coaches
Baytown era sports voice Fred Hartman urges writers to publish independent opinions rather than coach-pleasing narratives. He argues fans deserve the complete truth including both good and bad, challenging the culture of press conferences and guarded commentary.
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Mickey Mers
Baytown
Tucker
Fly
Baylor University
Fred
Hartman
Shrinking Violet
Darrell Royal
Houston
Bui
Few Breathers As Football Begins Across Nation
AP sports writer Jam Becker notes college football opens with tough matchups across the nation. Friday night features UCLA, Pitt, Miami, and Florida State as top teams face strong opponents. Saturday brings USC vs Colorado, Mississippi vs Memphis State, Alabama vs Georgia, Oklahoma vs Oklahoma State, Northwestern vs Missouri, Wisconsin vs Michigan, Arkansas vs Oklahoma State, and Air Force tests for West Virginia. Ohio State idle amid a slate of marquee interconference games.
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Associated Press
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UCLA
Pitt
Fred Mazurek
Bill Barres
Bains
Penn State
Notre Dame
Southern
California
Orange Soci
Miami
Florida State
Jami
George Mira Eng
State
Seve Teesi
Bill Peterson
Tulane
Texas
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Colorado
Mississippi
Memphis State
Nick
Alabama
Georsia
Oklahome
Glemsin
Mo Sai
Northwestern
Missouri
Tom Myers
Wisconsin
Western
Michigan
Arkansas
Oklahoma State
Navy
Green Bay Packers
Chile
Air Force
Ohio State
Hammerin Hank Eyes Triple Crown Lead in Pennant Chase
The page outlines Hank Aaron's bid to win baseball's Triple Crown with leaders in homers and RBIs in a tight NL race. It notes Aaron's .319 average, 49 homers, and 177 RBI, alongside other contenders like Roberto Clemente, Willie Mays, and Dick Groat, with Dodgers and Cubs in pursuit as the pennant race tightens. It mentions the AL race and Dick Groat’s Chicago standings, plus Kaline reaching 100 RBIs and Belinsky’s five-hitter for the Angels.
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Associated Press
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Twick
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Hind
Aaron
Chicago
Cincinnati
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Af Baring
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RBI
Dodgers
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Sme Te Ie
Pitts
St . Louis
Pravi Burgh
Loush
We Anes
Eug
Roberto Clemente
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Orlando Cepeda
Tommy Davis
Vada Pinson
Davis
Clemente
Groat
Cagee
Medwick
Heine Zimmermen
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis
Chuck Klein
Philadelphia
Mickey Mantte
New York
Yankees
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Jimmy Foxx
Lou Gehig
Ted Weems
Boston
Dewoit
Gus Triandos
Don Mincher
Paul Astliff
Bernie Allen
Angels
Haweii
Pine Pearson
Onales
Packers Lions Pro Grudge Match On Sunday
Pro football clash pits Green Bay against Detroit in a heated rematch from Thanksgiving Day with Lombardi aiming to rally the Packers for a grind against a tough Lions defense. The Bears loom as a tough early-season foe in Rozelle’s schedule as Green Bay eyes a win to cap a storied rivalry.
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Associated Press
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Green Bay Packers
Pete Rozelle
Chicago Bears
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Beltimore
Bears
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Packers
Lions
Detroit
New York Giants
Alex Karras
Bart’ Starr
Sarr
Roger Braun
Green Bay
Candium
Lombardi
College grid tilts and pro results loom large
Swc reports big crowds for openers at Baton Rouge Little Rock and Fort Worth with Texas Tech Washington State Texas Tulane Baylor Rice SMU awaiting next week. Pro scores note Steelers Giants Bears Vikings and 49ers in varied outcomes as Unitas faces rougher defense.
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Texas Tech
Donny Anderson
Red Raiders
Washington
Baton Rouge
Arkansas
Little Rock
Washington State
Texas
Tulane
Major NFL results and player updates from a busy slate
In the latest gridiron notes the Major teams show Cleveland beating Dallas 24 21 with Jimmy Brown hot and Frank Ryan winning the quarterback job. St Louis 28 Philadelphia 21 hints at a tough defense as Don Burrouds is suspended. Also covered are Los Angeles and New York games with previews of tonight’s matchups and standings notes across the league.
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Frank Ryan
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Kinkaid
Buffalo East Chambers
Anahuaca — Panthers
Y of Houston
Auburn
Texas
Tulane
Arkansas
Oklahoma State
TCU
Kansas
Frogs
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Weekend kicks off tough for college grid squads
The Limb begins a tough season stretch as college teams open play this weekend with high stakes and strong matchups. Notable results include Port Arthur 2 Baytown 7 and Galena Park 26 Port Neches 7, plus Deer Park 14 El Campo 13 in a surprise upset and LaPorte 2 Cypress Fairbanks 13 in a hard fought contest.
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Texas
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