Oklahoma Faces Texas In Cotton Bowl Showdown For AP Top Spot
Oklahoma seeks to solidify its No. 1 AP ranking in the Cotton Bowl against Texas, with a win boosting its national title hopes. Texas climbs to No. 2 behind Alabama after a 34 7 victory over Oklahoma State as OSU, Vanderbilt, and others fall from the top ten.
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Palmer Victory Boosts Earnings to 127000 in PGA Tour
Arnold Palmer's win at the White Marsh Open lifted his official PGA earnings to 127 555. PGA reports he won seven of 19 tourneys and finished in the top five ten times, while Jack Nicklaus trails with 85 990 from 23 events and four wins.
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Heavyweights Meet In 10 Rounder Tonight
Oakland's Roger Rischer challenges third-ranked Cleveland Williams of Houston in a 10 round heavyweight bout in Houston tonight AP report Notes from want ads in a compact sports brief.
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Line Is Well Represented On SEC All-America Checklist
The AP board named LSU end Billy Truax Miami tackle Dan Conners Kentucky end Herschel Turner Mississippi State guard Pat Watson Tulane center Bill Goss on the SEC All-America list. Sidle Rakestraw Screen Nelson Granger Dupree and others highlighted performances across LSU Georgia Auburn Mississippi State Florida and Vanderbilt.
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Huntsville Rockets Seek Avenue Clash with Chattanooga Cherokees
Huntsville travels to Chamberlain Field in Chattanooga for a crucial SFL game against the Cherokees. Coach Monk Romine targets a four game win streak and revenge for a preseason defeat as Patton fuels the Rockets' pass attack and Yancey eyes returning from a broken hand.
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Florida Coach Says Gators Dull Lifeless
Florida coach Ray Graves blasted his team as dull and lifeless after a lackluster workout, warning the Gators must awaken to the fact that Alabama is far stronger and calling this squad the most erratic he has coached.
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Pro Am Ends With A Tie at Decatur Country Club
Two teams tied for first with 21 points each in the Pro Am tournament at Decatur Country Club. Teams featured Bill Burleson Buster Terry Lawrence Beck E G Screws and Bill Curtis Wilson Morgan James Allred Giles Jackson. Huntsville amateur Giles Jackson led with a plus 14 over his quota.
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Sidle, Sidle and Crew Dominate SEC Averages
Auburn quarterback Jimmy Sidle widened his SEC lead in total offense and moved ahead in rushing with 558 yards, 308 rushing on 57 carries. Halfback George Rose leads receivers with eight receptions for 89 yards and two TDs as Ole Miss shows offensive power, while Georgia Tech tops defensive yards allowed.
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Athens B Team Dominates Decatur 22 to 0
The Athens B team shut out Decatur B 22 to 0 at home. Athens led 7 to 0 after the first period and added 9 in the second and 6 in the fourth. Athens also kicked a 30 yard field goal while Decatur failed to reach Athens 30 yard line.
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Mobile Insurance Man To Turn Boxer
Randy Webster, a 26 year old insurance executive, says he will become a professional boxer in January. He has begun training and plans to drop weight from 215 to 205 pounds after leaving the Mississippi Southern College boxing team where he posted 23 amateur wins, 19 by knockout.
Huntsville Poised for Test at Chattanooga
The Rockets focus on pass defense and defending the run in practice as Huntsville prepares for a hard fought close game at Chattanooga. Orchids bloom year round on Hawaii’s southernmost island, highlighting local flora.
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Decatur Volunteers to Host Birmingham Steelers in Semi Pro Suitors
The Decatur Volunteers meet the Birmingham Steelers in Sy laccauga Saturday at 8 pm for their second start. Their next game is against the Bessemer Vikings on Oct 19 at Bessemer.
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Auburn Tigers face three game loss for center Miricle
Auburn football updates reveal center Joe Miricle will be sidelined for at least three games after an injury. Quarterback Jim Sidle recovers from illness and is expected to play in the upcoming Chattanooga game at Cliff Hare Stadium as Auburn scouts Chattanooga’s offense.
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Alabama Gator Game Faces Possible Absences
Alabama coach Paul Bryant said guard Steve Allen and fullback Mike Fracchia likely will miss the Florida game in Tuscaloosa. Tackle Jim Simmons status was doubtful, while Butch Henry and Eddie Versprille practiced in sweat clothes with early units. Bryant praised guard Al Lewis and halfback Benny Nelson from game film.
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Gretel Yachts Gets Faster with Mast Move
Sydney design chief Alan Payne said Gretel the Australian challenger for the last Americas Cup was altered to improve speed. The 90 foot aluminum mast was moved 10 inches toward the bow, allowing a three foot stern cut and a 100 pound weight savings. This marks a second mast adjustment after a 19 inch forward shift before last year’s Cup in Newport.
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Honduras Limits and Mineral Wealth Highlighted
Honduras sees its greatest potential wealth in rich mineral deposits, with experts urging enhanced exploration and development. The report notes mineral resources as a key economic driver for future growth and investment.
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Star Hockey Player May Miss Opener
Chicago Black Hawks star center Stan Mikita has not signed an NHL contract and may miss the season opener against the New York Rangers Wednesday night.
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