Bobcats End Tourney Run With Home Victory
The Bobcats won their tournament by defeating Quanah in the finals at Bobcat Gym. Johnny Thornton and Jim Wilcoxson earned all tournament honors while Ronnie Lawrence limited Quanah center Bill Braziel to five rebounds in the final. Braziel had racked up over 60 boards in prior games and scored over points before the final. The team plans a District 5-AA opener vs Seymour on January 4 after expected idle days.
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Brackenridge Captures AAAA Crown in Texas State Final
Brackenridge of San Antonio dethrones Borger to win the Class AAAAA/AAAA state title after a dramatic comeback. Quarterback Vince Castillo threw three scores and 256 passing yards to upset undefeated Borger. Dumas defeated Pharr-San Juan Alamo 143 for AAA while Rotan romped Ingleside 39-6 and Jacksboro crushed Rockdale 52-0.
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Jacksboro Routs Rockdale as Wheelis shines in win
Jacksboro used a dominant performance to rout Rockdale, with quarterback Steve Wheelis involved in five touchdowns and halfback Robert Leach adding two. Rockdale was held to minus five rushing yards and 93 total yards offense as Rotan built a 39-0 lead and rested starters before Ingleside finally scored late. Steve Herron had two long rushing scores for Rotan, with Lewis Polac also scoring twice and Bob Jones tallying Ingleside’s lone TD.
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Texans Dethrone Oilers With Sixth Quarter Field Goal
The Dallas Texans ignited by five crucial pass interceptions and two blocked field goals clinched a sudden death playoff victory over the Houston Oilers as Tommy Brooker kicked a 25 yard field goal in the so called sixth quarter.
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Rules changes eyed to speed substitutions in college football
The Rules Committee led by Herbert C. Crisler considers faster substitution and removal of the wild card rule amid rising injuries and safety concerns. Coaches debate using a bench messenger system to call plays. some favor sideline discussion during timeouts. The AFL game summary: Houston Oilers vs Texas Texans ends in sudden-death overtime with Brooker’s field goal.
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Fritz) Crisler
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Patriots Sign Guard Dave Wilson From Georgia Tech
The Boston Patriots signed their third drafted player in four days when guard Dave Wilson of Georgia Tech agreed to terms. Boston finished second in the AFL Eastern Division. Wilson was the Pats 11th draft choice and ninth round pick of the Chicago Bears in the NFL draft.
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