Cuero Leads Class AAAA Poll After Blanco Shutout
United Press International reports Cuero rises to fourth in Class AAAA after Blanco blanks top-ranked Comfort 16-0 and Short horns crush Burton 44-0. San Antonio Lee and Permian win, Conroe drops to tenth after loss to Spring Woods. Class AAA and others also update with week results across Texas teams.
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Schulenburg
Blanco
Comfort
Shorthorns
Burton
UPI
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Odessa Permian
Conroe
Spring Branch Spring Woods
Lee
San Antonio Jay
Permian
Big Spring
Uvalde
Crystal City
Brenham
Navasota
Ennis
Marlin
Cuero
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Silsbee
Port Arthur Austin
Mount Pleasant
Clarisville
Monahans
Seminole
Childress
Jacksboro
Mathis
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Austin Reagan
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Wichita Falls
Abilene Cooper
Corpus Christi King
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Alice
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McKinney
West Orange
Mean Green
Maxson Leads SWC In Yards Rushing
SMU running back Alvin Maxson, Arkansas’ Dickey Morton, and TCU’s Mike Luttrell lead the Southwest Conference rushing list, each around 110 yards per game as the season passes its halfway point. Bruce Gadd and Joe Ferguson top passing stats while Gadd also holds total offense.
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Alvin Maxson
Arkansas
Dickey Morton
TCU
Mike Luttrell
Maxson
Morton
Luttrell
Rice
Bruce Gadd
Joe Ferguson
Gadd
Texas
Alan Lowry
Gary Butler
George Smith
Kris Silverthorn
Bruce Henley
Greg Anderson
Larry Williams
Texas Tech
Colbert Leads Sahara Pro-Am With 65 At LVCC
Jim Colbert of Overland Park Kansas fired a 6 under par 65 at Las Vegas Country Club to top the 36 hole pro am prelude for the Sahara Invitational. Gay Brewer and Don Bies shot 67 and 68 respectively as players prepare for the final round. Main event favorite Jack Nicklaus posted 70 and defending champion Lee Trevino 71 on the LVCC course. Arnold Palmer posted 76 at Sahara Nevada.
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Jim Colbert
Overland Park
Kan
Gay Brewer
Dallas
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Don Bies
Seattle
Sahara-Nevada Country Club
Sahara
Jack Nicklaus
LVCC
Lee Trevino
Sahara- Nevada
Arnold Palmer
SMU Keeps Poll Position as Texas Tech and Texas Next
SMU coach Hayden Fry says the Mustangs have built a steady, improved program with a larger, stronger defensive line and 30 scholarships focused on quality players. He notes SMU’s rise could help private schools in the Southwest Conference despite tough upcoming foes Texas Tech and Texas.
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Mike Rabin
UPI
Dallas
Southern Methodist University
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Texas Tech
Texas Longhorns
Hayden Fry
Fry
Doggett
Daryl Doggett
Hammond
Gary Hammond
New York Jets
NCAA
Texas
Arkansas
Jacobs and Obert inducted into Handball Hall of Fame
Jim Jacobs and Oscar Obert, both former national champions, were elected to the United Savings-Helms Athletic Foundation Handball Hall of Fame. Jacobs dominated three and four wall play with 15 national titles in singles and doubles, while Obert secured 19 national championships. Both now reside in New York City.
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UPI
Jim Jacobs
Oscar Obert
United Savings-Helms Athletic Foundation
Handball Hall of
Jacobs
Obert
New York City
Insects Threaten Timber Used for Homes
Insects annually destroy more than enough timber to build 1,333,000 homes, prompting concern over housing supply. Researchers warn about long term impacts on construction and timber markets.
Jackie Robinson remembered and 1960s Dodgers cited in sportscast
Pat Laake notes Jackie Robinson's passing and honors his role in breaking the color barrier. He recalls Pee Wee Reese, Duke Snider, Roy Campanella, and other Dodgers icons and previews his weekly football picks for Cuero Judson East Central Gonzales San Antonio area teams.
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Jackie Robinson
Robinson
Pee Wee Reese
Duke Snider
Roy Campanella
Jim Gilliam
Gil Hodges
Brooklyn Dodgers
Cuero
Judson
East Central
Gonzales
S. Clemens
Canyon Edna
Yoakum Refugio
Odem Hallettsville
Smithville
Floresville
K. City
Yorktown
Chicago
Dodgers
Don Newcombe
Carl Erskine
Rickey
Jackie
Jackie Robinson Seen as Professional Agitator and Pioneer
New York based article recalls Jackie Robinson framing his role as a crusading pioneer in major league baseball. He described himself as a professional agitator to ensure opportunities for black players, noting his outspoken stance helped future stars like Dock Ellis and Reggie Jackson.
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Fred Down
UPI
New York
Jackie Robinson
Jackie
Robinson
Dock Ellis
Bob Gibson
Richie Allen
Maury Wills
Reggie Jackson
Colorado Upsets Oklahoma Behind Team Determination
Colorado coach Eddie Crowder praised a collective effort after the Buffaloes upset previously unbeaten Oklahoma 20 14. Ken Johnson directed plays as Colorado limited Oklahoma to 238 yards, with Gary Campbell breaking for a 43 yard touchdown.
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Tracy Ringolsby Jr
Boulder
Colo
UPI
Colorado
Eddie Crowder
Buffaloes
Crowder
Oklahoma
United Press International
Soohers
Gary Campbell
Campbell
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Dwight Nevil
Ted Hayes
Larry White
Joe Kirkwood Jr
Bob Bourne
Bob Zender
Allen Miller
Gary Groh
Dave Haberle
George Boutell
Record Sportscast
Pat Laake
San Antonio
China Grove
Martinez Cutoff
Converse
Judson Stadium
Ken Johnson
Bowen Distributing CO
W. Frederick William
Allstate’ Life Inewsance Co
Shelton Dieringer
SEARS
Victoria
South Texas Hereford Association
BEE County Livestock Market
Beeville, Texas
Hereford
Bangs
South Texas
Lynn Fields
Alice, Texas
E. L. Spaniel
Beeville
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