Rice Pulls Off Gamble For Victory Over LSU Tigers
Rice Upsets LSU 16 3 as Kerbow's late gamble propels an Owl drive from Rice 47 to LSU 10 ending with Blume field goal. Neely and Harris mishaps for LSU and Beal interception trio helped Rice control the game at Tiger Stadium.
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Donovan Is Minor Miracle For Tigers In Second AL Title Chase
Dick Donovan a veteran right-hander once overlooked when the league expanded anchors Detroit’s push for the American League pennant. He pitched a one hitter against Minnesota for a 2 32 ERA, boosting his 10 9 record despite early injuries and a late-season slump. The Tigers clinched aiming for a top finish as Baltimore and Chicago split a doubleheader while New York fell to Boston. Altobelli provided the lone Twins homer. Mantle Maris and Jensen featured in dramatic moments at Boston and Chicago.
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Maris Doubts He Will Hit 60 Home Runs This Year
Boston AP report on Roger Maris amid pressure to reach 60 homers. He laments tougher pitches, rising walks, and slumping averages as he reflects on the odds of becoming the first since Babe Ruth to reach the milestone. Maris notes he must swing to have a chance and accepts the risk of striking out or failing at the plate.
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Galena Park, Brazosport Lead Week in 144A Standings
Brazosport and Galena Park own unblemished marks as the district heads into conference play. Galena Park hosts Brazosport in the headliner while Baytown travels to Texas City, with Pasadena and South Houston also favored. Standings show Galena Park leading with a stingy defense and high point total, while Brazosport and South Houston have produced notable upsets. Baytown and Texas City loom as tossups amid weather and schedule adjustments.
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Carver routs Orange 45 to 6 in football showdown
Carver high school dominated Orange with a 45 to 6 victory. Arthur Haggerty opened scoring for Carver, with Gene Washington and Leon Carr delivering key passes and runs. Wheatfall and Hayden added touchdowns as Carver built a 25-0 lead by halftime, while Orange managed a single late first-half score.
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Pros Capture Texas Cup for Second Year in Dallas
In Dallas the pros led by Byron Nelson Don January Jack Sellman and Earl Stewart defeated the amateurs two days of Texas Cup play 3-2 in doubles and 5-5 in singles. Seilman beat John Paul Cain 3 2 Nelson shot a 68 to defeat Ed Hopkins January beat Herb Durham and Stewart edged Dudley Wysong 1 up. The final hole decided the outcome as Wysong’s 25-foot birdie attempt failed and Stewart parred the 18th.
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Chargers May Win AFL Title Easily
Chargers appear poised to clinch the AFL title after piling up wins, with early season dominance and strong performances cited. The report notes momentum and key players shaping a likely championship run.
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Freshman Cougars football squad praised by UH coaches
Sun sportswriter Benny Moskowitz reports on Hal Lahar and Swede Hill praising UH freshmen football talent. They describe a four squad system, leadership selection, and the tough path from high school to college football as pivotal to shaping a top 1960s era Cougar team with Pat Patterson and Jack Mateyka highlighted as key players.
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Spahns 20th win lifts Reds but Dodgers, Cubs drop
In a tight doubleheader, Spahn earns his 20th victory as Cincinnati edges ahead while Los Angeles and Chicago stumble. The 300th win milestone inches closer for Spahn amid late rallies, with Musial and Robinson providing key hits in an otherwise tense day across the National League.
Real Test Coming SWC Leads Sectional Battle
The Associated Press reports Texas Tech and peers set a tough season slate as Southwest Conference teams pursue early supremacy. Texas Christian and Rice posted notable wins while Texas beat California 2-3 and Baylor routed Wake Forest 31-0. Arkansas suffered a 16-0 loss to Mississippi, SMU fell to Maryland 14-6, and Texas A&M tied Houston 7-7. Georgia Tech and Ohio State loom as stiff upcoming foes.
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Top Ten Upsets Highlight Early College Football Week
Three preseason top 30 teams opened belated campaigns with Iowa and Ohio State managing solid wins while Michigan State, LSU, and others faced surprising results. Rice upset LSU. Texas beat California 28 3. Penn State edged Navy 20 10. Mississippi shutout Arkansas 16 0. Syracuse beat Oregon State 19 33.
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