SMU Dominates Conference Passing leaders and punting race
SMU showcases a potent offense led by Chuck Hixson and Mike Richardson as the Mustangs top the Southwest Conference in total offense 4783 yards per game. Arkansas holds top defense at 300.7 yards allowed. Texas Tech punter Kenny Winyard leads with a 45.6 yard average.
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Long named clutch star for Texas A&M football squad
Bob Long, senior wingback at Texas A&M, earned all SWC honors in football and baseball. Coach Gene Stallings lauds his clutch play. Long has multiple roles including kickoff man and possible quarterback. He led a memorable 80 yard TD run against Texas and seeks to help A&M rebound versus Texas Tech in College Station.
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Rams dominate NFL in nine defensive categories
Los Angeles Rams, undefeated at 6 0, top the league in nine defensive metrics as they prepare for a clash with the Green Bay Packers. Deacon Jones led the effort with stifling totals including fewest points and yards allowed and most sacks of opposing passers.
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McMurry Alumni Set Fall Meeting in Lubbock
Wilford Moore former McMurry College coach will present film highlights of McMurry football at the Lubbock Area Chapter Alumni Association meeting. The gathering at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Cabana Motel will finalize plans for the October 19 alumni bus trip to the College Homecoming with about two busloads expected.
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Twins Proxy Meets Martin In Manager Talk
Minnesota Twins president Calvin Griffith said he met Tuesday with Billy Martin and Twins officials about the teams future, but no formal discussion of a 1969 manager arose. Griffith noted protections for Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, Rod Carew, and Ted Uhlaender in the upcoming expansion draft while withholding other details. He added no talks have occurred about a successor to manager Cal Ermer and plans a World Series reveal.
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Finley Reveals Protection List
Oakland Athletics owner Charles O Finley disclosed 12 of 15 players to be protected from the expansion draft with two choices to complete the list The protected group includes pitchers John Odom Jim Nash Catfish Hunter Chuck Dobson Lew Krausse infielders Danny Cater Dick Green Bert Campaneris Sal Bando Ted Kuenn outfielders Reggie Jackson Rick Monday and catcher Dave Duncan The remaining spots may go to minor leaguer Rolly Fingers John Donaldson or Mike Hershberger
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Officials Hear Complaints From College Coaches Over Calls
Officials faced a flood of postseason style protests as coaches from Rutgers Rice Maryland and Minnesota charged late game and clock decisions. Bateman Hagan Ward Warmath criticized specific penalties and clock rulings after losses to Cornell Nebraska and Duke. The coaches argued calls altered outcomes though scores remained official.
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Defensive stars Junell Campbell earn A-J weekly honors
Rob Junell earned defensive player of the week honors after key plays against Colorado State. Richard Campbell edged last week's winner Bruce Dowdy for defensive end of the week. Jackie Stewart won back of the week as Don King claimed offensive lineman of the week.
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Ferguson TCU tight end out for season
Co Captain Bill Ferguson a junior tight end from Corpus Christi broke his left ankle and is out for the year after injuring the ankle in a pass drill at Fort Worth. He went up to intercept a pass and landed awkwardly ending his season with the Horned Frogs.
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Lakers Acquire Johnny Egan From Bucks
Los Angeles Lakers purchase the contract of veteran guard Johnny Egan from Milwaukee Bucks for cash and a high future draft choice. Egan came to Milwaukee in the expansion draft from the Baltimore Bullets earlier this year and will join the Lakers at Coos Bay, Oregon, Thursday night.
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Wayland Meet Honors Tech With Team Crown
Harold Sando of ENMU won the individual title with a 2 mile time of 10 09 as Texas Tech seized the team championship with 22 points placing five runners in the top ten Wayland finished second with 41 points ENMU 82 and West Texas State 84 results list Tech runners Doyle Coon Cantrell Nelson Bushell and Charles Breckenrod among the top finishers
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Diefenbaker Attacks NHL Recruitment Practices
Former Prime Minister John Diefenbaker charged that NHL recruiting operates like a monopoly. Health Minister John Munro said a three member study group is examining contracts signed with young players while other notes reference Quitaque tournaments and basketball scheduling details.
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Purdue Holds Lead As Ohio State Test Looms
Purdue remains the top team in the AP major college football poll with 786 points and 35 first place votes. Ohio State climbs to fourth after beating Oregon and hosts Purdue in a key showdown in Columbus, while USC and Penn State hold second and third.
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