Baylor Bears poised for title run with Don Trull leading
Baylor coach Bill Bridgers emphasizes improved morale depth and a stronger interior line. Quarterback Don Trull is rated as the best in the conference, with Trull's offense and defense showing mixed signs as injuries linger. The Bears hope to end a 39 year SWC title drought, aiming to outpace Texas and Arkansas.
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Trull
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Suuncuy
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Jerry McKay
Colorado City
Norman Rodgers
Andrews
David Williams
Tommy Shaffner
Odessa
Charles Moore
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Stacy Mathis
Goree
Longhorns
West Virginia Hopes for Strong 1963 Team After Losses
Morgantown West Virginia United Press reports WVU lost six regulars and half the line for the 1963 season but expects a sturdy squad led by passing ace Jerry Yost with remaining talent and depth.
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West Virginia
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MSU Baseballs First Road Trip 1865 History
The article notes Michigan State University’s baseball club made its first road trip in 1865 traveling 13 miles to Mason, Michigan for a game. It highlights early athletic travel by the program in its formative years.
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Michigan State
Mason
Two Championship Bouts Highlight Lubbock Wrestling Tonight
Dory Funk Sr and Ricky Romero defend Southwest tag titles against Fritz Von Erich and Tokyo Joe in a two out of three falls or hour limit bout. Sputnik Monroe defends North American heavyweight crown versus Cowboy Bob Ellis in a two falls match. Funk Jr faces Billy Romanoff in a non title one fall bout. Wahoo McDaniels opens vs Roy McClarity. Free wrestling lessons offered by Dory Funk Jr at Fair ParkColiseum every Wednesday 4 30 to 5 30 p.m.
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Odessa
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San Angelo
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University of Oklahoma
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Dory Funk Jr
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Six NL pennant winners 1914 to 1919 listed by year
The National League pennant race saw six different champions from 1914 through 1919: Boston, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, New York, Chicago, and Cincinnati, in order.
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Hardin-Simmons fires Jack Thomas as football coach
ABILENE AP Jack Thomas athletic director and head football coach at Hardin-Simmons was fired for failure to follow administrative directives. The university faces two year probation after NCAA found 32 high school players involved in a workout for scholarships. Thomas previously coached at Texas A&M and Tulsa played pro with the Rams. He declined immediate plans for a successor.
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George L. Graham
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India Beats Japan In Davis Cup Play
In Tokyo Ramanathan Krishnan defeated Osamu Ishi guro 6-2 6-3 7-5 in the decisive match to clinch the Eastern Zone Davis Cup title for India. India takes the series 3-2 and advances to face the winner of the American European interzone in New Delhi in November.
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Japan
Tokyo
Ramanathan Krishnan
Osamu Ishiguro
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