Aggies fall to Texas Tech as Wilson shines in late rally
Texas Tech’s 20 point output in three minutes matched LSU and Georgia Tech totals against Texas A&M. Tom Wilson, despite a back injury, led the comeback with a late TD after a fumble by his team’s QB. Coach J. T. King defended sticking with Wilson over rookie Scovell.
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TCU Reviews Arkansas Game After 28-0 Loss
SWC team drills in Fort Worth after a 28-0 defeat to Arkansas. Abe Martin praises the Razorbacks speed and notes Arkansas may be better than Nebraska. Guard Porter Williams could return for Texas Tech. standout mentions include Larry Berry Charles Mitchell and P. D. Shabay.
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Arkansas Razorbacks prepare for Baylor game in Waco
Arkansas with third ranking works 45 minutes in Baylors pro sets. Lindsey doubtful still with a broken rib. Broyles lauds Cunningham and Nix for blocking in TCU win as Lindsey’s status remains uncertain. Baylor casualty list totals six with Marshall named starter at quarterback and several others sidelined by injuries.
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Tech Triangular Meet At Plainview Today
Texas Tech will join Wayland College and Lubbock Athletic Club in a triangular cross country event at Plainview Country Club starting at 4 p.m. Coach Vernon Hilliard enters runners Ronny Davis SWC three mile champ Rich Kay SWC freshman mile winner Terry Diveley Barry Gray James Bernard Bob Nelson SAC entries George Coon Tennis Liley Don Day Ken McClur Arthur Perry Mark Widner.
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SMU Ties Purdue 14 14. holiday as reward and next games
SMU coach Hayden Fry canceled practice for a holiday after a 14 14 tie with Purdue. The Mustangs have an open date then play Rice in Houston. Tuesday plans include light workouts and scouting on the Owls. Fry is proud of stopping the top ranked Boilers.
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Aggies Prep for Houston in Indoor Practice
Rain and wet grounds forced Texas A&M indoors for football practice. The Aggies, led by Coach Gene Stallings, aim to be ready for Saturday night’s home opener against Houston at Kyle Field. No serious injuries from the 2016 Texas Tech loss were reported.
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Anton Bulldogs crush Hart Longhorns for area honor roll
Nicky Biffle, 160 pound senior halfback, scored four touchdowns as Anton rolled over Hart 42-6. He ran 64 and 80 yards for scores in the first quarter and added a third touchdown, earning a spot on the Avalanche-Journal Area Schoolboy Honor Roll. Crosbyton edged Balls 14-12 in District 4-A play as Gaylon Wheeless and Ronald Brixey starred for Crosbyton with rushing and defensive plays. Tom Lair led Canyon past Childress 31-0 with multiple passes and a rushing score. Amherst blanked Ropesville 13-0 with Keith Kelton snagging three interceptions. Tulia’s Gary Gruben anchored a 49-0 win over Floydada with 21 tackles. James Lockridge of Kress powered a 29-0 victory with 240 yards on 14 carries.
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McCune Leads UPI Backfield of the Week
West Virginia halfback Allen McCune, who scored six touchdowns in a 63 48 win over Pittsburgh, earns the top UPI backfield honor. USC star Mike Garrett earned his third straight selection with Duke’s Scotty Glacken and Syracuse’s Floyd Little completing the quartet.
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Monterey Prepares for Tascosa as Boosters Plan Bus Trip
Coach James Odom urged Monterey Boosters to forget the Amarillo win as the Sandies face Tascosa Saturday in a pivotal district clash. About 17 busloads are planned with 100 students to ride. $4.50 per person, departures 3 p.m. Tickets due by Friday noon. Odom praised the Amarillo victory and noted reserves may not play, while Pat Blessing analyzed Tascosa’s size, speed and improving form for the showdown.
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Coronado Chili Supper Tonight Supports Mustangs
Coronado's Booster Club sponsors a Chili Supper from 6 9 p.m. today at Smiley Wilson Cafeteria to raise funds for Mustang travel blazers. Jackets are scarlet flannel with a crest. films of the Borger game will be shown and head coach Wayne Wilsher will speak. The event replaces the regular booster meeting.
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Texas coach Royal laments Indiana game lapses
Texas coach Darrell Royal voiced disappointment after the Longhorns beat Indiana 27 12. With an undefeated team facing Oklahoma in the Cotton Bowl rivalry next, Royal said the defense had serious breakdowns against Indiana.
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SWC Fresh Open Slate Opens With Arkansas SMU Clash
The Southwest Conference freshman football season starts Thursday with Arkansas facing SMU in Texarkana, plus Texas vs Baylor at Waco and A&M vs TCU at College Station. Night games highlight the opening slate with Arkansas the defending 1964 champion.
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Georgia Fans Roar As Bulldogs Upset Michigan 15-7
A crowd at Ben Epps Airport erupts when the Georgia football team returns after a 15-7 upset over Michigan. Fans cheer wildly as the band plays Glory to Old Georgia and chant in celebration, until a bystander mistakenly joins the scene with a humorous mix up.
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Mustangsm meet Mules in AA clash preview
Denver City remains unbeaten in area Class AA after a 14-6 win over Littlefield. The Mustangs, 5-0, travel to Muleshoe to face the Class AAA foe. Other prep notes include Abernathy ready to host Morton, Slaton seeking Lockney, Friona vs Hale Center, and Hale Center's Owls showing mixed results against AA opponents.
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Springlake Prepares for Final Interconference Test
Springlake, fresh off a week’s rest, seeks to extend its undefeated Class A record against Class B Amherst in a final interconference tuneup before District 4-A play begins. District action notes recap: Petersburg 51 Roosevelt 0, Idalou 19 Spur 0, Ralls 14 Crosbyton 12 with Ralls at Roosevelt next, Crosbyton visited by Lorenzo after a bye.
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Twelve members of the San Diego Chargers roster are native Californians.
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Morton faces Abernathy Olton plays Carlton Slaton meets Lockney Friona travels to Hale Ces ter Frenship hosts Farwell Seagravel clashes Post Denver City travels to Muleshoe
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