Freshman Linebacker Stuns as Bambrick Returns Punt for TD
Burle Pettit notes a standout play by Baylor freshman linebacker Tommy Bambrick who leaped to grab a punt and sprinted 55 yards for a score. The piece recalls Donny Anderson and references recruiting and SWC stories, including Cliff Thomas and Texan programs, with team notes and past stars.
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TCU Hands Baylor Big Loss to Seize SWC Lead
Texas Christian defeated Baylor 99 to 86 to share the Southwest Conference lead with Baylor and Rice at 21-1. Mickey McCarty scored a TCU-record 36 points, lifting the Frogs from a halftime 57-40 advantage and fueling a dominant second-half run. Baylor’s David Sibley fouled out with 16:22 remaining and four points as TCU pulled away to their third win in four games.
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Aggies Name Gene Stallings Athletic Director
Texas A&M president Earl Rudder announced Gene Stallings, in his third year as head football coach, would become the university athletic director. Stallings led the Aggies to their first Southwest Conference title in more than a decade.
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Trio to Receive Awards in Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame
Amarillo AP reports a ceremony Sunday will honor football coach Chesty Walker golf pro George Aulbagh and late hunter fish official Gene Howe in the Panhandle Sports Hall of Fame Walker led Phillips High School to a 1086 season and Howe chaired the Texas Game and Fish Commission He also headed Amarillo News Globe Publishing Co Walker’s team and Howe’s agency are noted for decades of service in Texas sports circles.
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Casper shoots 68 to lead Open after 54 holes in Pasadena
Billy Casper posts a three under par 68 for a 205 total to hold a one stroke edge over John Schlee and Al Geiberger in the Los Angeles Open at Pasadena. The field struggles in cold conditions as several rivals rally late, including Geiberger's 69 and Palmer's challenge.
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Texas Tech and TCU Both Win In Busy Texas College Basketball Night
Texas Tech defeats SMU 86 to 78 while TCU topples Baylor 99 to 86. Houston beats Lamar Tech 112 to 79 and Trinity drops Angelo State 123 to 102. Texas Southern 83 over Grambling, and other listed scores reflect regional games across Texas colleges.
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