Big Eight catching up with Oklahoma says columnist
The piece argues the Big Eight’s recent wins over Colorado and Kansas State do not prove Oklahoma’s dominance is declining. It notes OU’s 14-13 and 13-0 margins, contends mud and weather level the field, and questions the hype of a Big Eight collapse while praising Bud Wilkinson’s defense. The column dismisses upbeat chatter and predicts Oklahoma’s continued lead despite strong showings by rivals.
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Aggies Arlington Clash In Pioneer Conference Feature
In Arlington the Pioneer Conference leads Cameron Aggies of Lawton face undefeated Arlington State Rebels in a headline clash. San Angelo Rams meet Tarleton State Plowboys at Stephenville as league play continues, with both games signaling title implications and featuring standout backs Charles Schlemmer and Bobby Walls.
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Oklahoma Faces Missouri Test as Streak Threatens
Oklahoma, No. 2, carries a 46 game win streak but faces a pivotal Big Eight clash with Missouri in Columbia. Coach Bud Wilkinson stresses the team is ordinary on offense and must improve ball movement and kicking. The Missouri game could decide the conference and Orange Bowl berth, with Nebraska and Kansas State also in action.
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Where Is He Willie Hoppe World Balkline Champion
The 52 year old Sun 1930s profile recalls Willie Hoppe the 18 year old balkline world champion over Maurice Vignaux in Paris. It notes he won 52 world titles and now at 70 lives in a Miami apartment rarely traveling for exhibitions in a sport he calls extinct. Also reports Straight Draw wins Melbourne Cup 34 000 before 95 000 crowd.
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Texas A M Tops Coaches Poll for 1955 Week
Texas A M retained the No 1 ranking in the United Press college football ratings with a 7-0 win over Texas Christian and 13-0 victory over Kansas State. Oklahoma remains close, Auburn and Michigan State rise, while Notre Dame and Duke fall from the top tier in a week of heavy voting by 25 coaches.
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Krisher Rated Finest Sooner Lineman Yet
Oklahoma guard Hill Krisher praised for key plays and consistency in a string of wins. The Midwest City senior is lauded as the Sooners' finest interior lineman of the era and pivotal in blocking, tackling, and game-changing plays across multiple matchups, including Colorado, Pittsburgh, Iowa State, and Texas.
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Three Tie Again In Grid Contest
City editor John Clabes Tom Sharrock and photo chief Bill Dixon tied for weekly honors with 15 wins eight losses and two ties Dixon moved into second place for the season 104 36 .650 Wright leads at 105 55 .855 Sharrock climbs to fourth with 14 9 2 and 105 55 .855 Johnson 100 60 .625 Ahlschinger 95 65 .594 Bentley 96 66 .593
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Lawton Bees Face Duncan In Roosevelt Stadium Duel
Lawton high hosts Duncan in a return engagement at Roosevelt Stadium at 7 30 p m. Lawton enters favored after a 33 12 win over Duncan reserves and a 20 0 triumph over FSIS. Key players include Holsinger calling signals and Kopepasah Puttkaner Sharp Waller York Howard Hillis Powell Gib bers on offense with Jimerson seeking another win over the Demons.
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Don Meredith Lifts SMU to Big Game Comeback
Sophomore quarterback Don Meredith has become SMU’s latest star as coach Bill Meek gradually trusted him. After a 19 12 upset of Texas, Meredith prepares to lead SMU at No 1 Texas A&M while skeptics question his readiness and his early rough start.
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Bad Days Lie Ahead For Terry Brennan
SOUTH BEND INDIANA Notre Dame football coach Terry Brennan faced a brutal three week stretch as Michigan State Oklahoma and Iowa loom as tough tests after a 20 6 loss to Navy dropped the Irish to 4 1. Brennan acknowledged the likely favored status of the trio but vowed to push his team to play well and not concede the season. If Notre Dame can win one of the next three games the season could be saved and a 5 3 record achieved with remaining games against SMU and Southern California.
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Boxing and sports notes from multiple cities raise headlines
In Chicago lightweight Jon Brows defends his title against Joey Lopes at Chicago Stadium this December. NHLPA seeks certification to bargain for Maple Leafs. Sorceress won the 12,000 Staten Island Handicap at Jamaica and Glitter scored in the Selima Stakes at Laurel. Picks Girl captured the Olneyville purse at Narragansett Park by five lengths. Dr Joe Kay won the 5,000 feature at Sportsmans Park in Chicago. Cousin Bill won the 5,000 deadlier at Golden Gate. Gene Armstrong outpoints opponents in New York. At Paris Cherif Hamja beat Anibal Omodel, and Seraphin Ferrer defeated Emile Marconi in Paris races.
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