Oklahoma Sooners Face Colorado in Big Eight Showdown
In the Texas-Oklahoma preview, Oklahoma's offense is hailed as electric after a 48-27 win over Texas with 435 rushing yards. Colorado coach Eddie Crowder touts the Sooners' backfield led by Mildren, Pruitt, Wylie, Crosswhite, and Bell, while Nebraska, Texas, and Alabama figures hover in matchup chatter for upcoming games.
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Northside Clings to Top Spot in AP High School Poll
Northside remains No. 1 after a 13-7 win over Little Rock Catholic, as Rogers Hot Springs and Forrest City climb in the latest Associated Press high school football rankings. Stuttgart, Conway, and Parkview also among top teams with several changes across classes A B and AA.
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Pirates Seek to Even Series in Night Game
Pirates battle Orioles in Game 4 hoping to rebound after two losses. Steve Blass delivers strong pitching as Bob Robertson hits a three run homer after a bunt sign miscue. Murtaugh weighs Walker usage while Baltimore counters with Pat Dobson.
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Razorbacks Prepare for Texas Showdown in Hard Day of Practice
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles led two hours in pads as the Razorbacks focused on play recognition for Saturdays game with Texas. He noted defense must read wishbone deception while offense worked on execution and that fullback Rilas Garber was still limited with a sore toe but expected back today.
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Virginia Tech Rushing Leader Emerges In AP Totals
In the latest national college football totals, Don Strock of Virginia Tech leads in total offense after four games with 939 yards and a 254.5 per game pace, while Ed Marinaro of Cornell drops from the top to sixth amid a crowded top five. Strock also leads in pass completions with 76 in 135 attempts as the field tightens around him.
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Longhorns face Arkansas with key injuries and urgency
Arkansas coach Darrell Royal assesses a depleted Texas squad after a loss to Oklahoma and previews a Saturday televisied matchup in Little Rock. He cites missing quarterbacks Eddie Phillips and Donnie Wigginton, others sidelined, and notes the impact on defense and overall team performance.
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College grid picks spark day of big showdowns
The column highlights Oklahoma over Colorado in a key Big Eight clash and notes Alabama edging Tennessee. Texas-Arkansas and Northwestern-Purdue also loom. Predictions call for tight finishes with Oklahoma beating Colorado 24 22 and Alabama over Tennessee 27 23 as other games shape the weekend slate.
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Pee Wee Grid Results and Night Games Recap
Last night at K Park Citizens blanked Herndon 14 0 with Watkins and Dillard scoring. First National edged Homestead 39 12 led by Allen 21 points, Palmer and King six each for Homestead. Tuesday October 19 features First National vs Citizen Bank and Homestead vs Herndon both at 5 30. Major college scores listed with many results across conferences.
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Pruitt Named College Back of the Week
Greg Pruitt of Oklahoma, nicknamed Corvette, rushed for 219 yards and scored three touchdowns as the Sooners beat Texas 48 27. He earned AP national College Back of the Week honors for the second straight week.
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Parkers Lead in Offense and Defense in SWC
Dallas AP Texas Christian notes Bobby Davis vaults to the SWC rushing lead with 167 yards against Oklahoma State. Davis averages 99 yards per game, while Arkansas’ Dicky Morton trails in total offense behind Ferguson and Maxson. Ferguson dominates total offense and passing. Reppond leads receiving. Wigginton injured in 48 27 loss to Oklahoma. Arkansas tops in total offense at 476 yards and defense at 249.8 yards.
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Indians Scrimmage Two Hours in Jonesboro
Arkansas State Indians spent two hours scrimmaging amid the season start to prepare for Louisiana Tech. Coach Bill Davidson called the workout unusual but necessary and said another short session was planned to get ready for the Tech game.
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Texas Tech defender Dove named defensive player of the week
Texas Tech cornerback Marc Dove earned the Associated Press Southwest Conference defensive player of the week after a 28 7 win over Texas A M. Dove intercepted two passes including a 39 yard TD return, batted down two passes, and returned punts for 86 yards while recovering a fumble near the Aggies six yard line. He cited studying top returners and modeled moves on Lem Barney as he pursues interceptions.
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Solunear Tables From Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES Schedule
The schedule of Solunar Periods is printed from Richard Alden Knight's tables. Plan days to fish or hunt during these times to maximize sport, as the best periods indicate prime activity areas and cover for that day.
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