All Teams Play Intersectional Foes Border Breaks Grind
Border Conference teams take a weekend break from the title chase to face intersectional opponents. New Mexico State hosts McMurry after a 340 point win over New Mexico University, Arizona State travels to Brigham Young after a 73 0 victory over Hardin Simmons, while Texas Western Trinity matchups in El Paso and Hardin Simmons Memphis clash headline a slate.
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Danny Proof That Stars Not Always Best Pilots
Daniel Edward Murtaugh proves you can be a great major league manager without star playing credentials. The Pirates skipper led Pittsburgh to its first pennant in 33 years through smart leadership, with others like Joe McCarthy and Walter Alston cited as examples of nonstar success. Gene Mauch and Ty Cobb are discussed regarding managerial approach and patience, emphasizing that effective management often favors disciplined, opportunistic players over celebrated stars.
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Gene Mauch
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Eddie Stanky
St. Louis
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Raiders Lose Narrowly as Tech Fails to Score Late
Joe Kelly notes a turning point play from Larry Dawson in the TCU Tech game, with Abe Martin and DeWitt Weaver offering views. Dan Gurley and Dale Glasscock made key plays for Tech but were undone by a disputed Clyde Seay clip call and a late no-score outcome.
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Abe Martin
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Dale Glasscock
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Spinney Triumphs in Mt Cristo Rey Purse at Sunland Park
Jockey Ken Copperwoll guided Spinney from five lengths back to win Sunland Park feature, the Mt Cristo Rey purse, clocking 1 37 flat on the one mile course. Spinney paid 4.30 to win with 3.40 place and 2.50 show as Bun ezy’s at Sunland Park reported.
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Micky Doll
Sugar Girl
Red Raider Attack Spotters Officiating Inconsistent In Hard Fought Game
Tech battled TCU with a strong rushing effort but failed to sustain a consistent passing attack. Coach Weaver defended a controversial fourth down punt from midfield, arguing the game was tied with 14 minutes left and the gamble could pay off if Tech could hold and regain possession.
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Tech Raiders Gamble With Passes Fell Short At TCU
The article questions Techs gamble heavy plan to pass 20 plus times a game and attack with bold plays. It notes past big risks against SMU and A&M earned praise, but avoiding a mid field gamble at 18 inches against TCU shifted momentum. The Raiders were pushed onto defense and faced a tougher outlook.
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Detroit Wants Richards to Join Tigers Front Office
Detroit officials consider Richards for two baseball posts and prepared to offer $75,029 a year to oversee both roles. The deal follows rumors of buying out Tiger President Bill DeWitt, who earns $50,000 annually on a three year contract. Richards, ex Orioles GM and field manager, has yet to sign Baltimore’s new three year pact.
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Orioles
Lee MacPhail
Baltimore
Oriole
East Texas Leads Lone Star Conference Football Race
East Texas State rose to the top of the Lone Star Conference after a 14-6 win over Texas A&I at Commerce. The Lions joined Sul Ross and Lamar Tech with 1-0 league records while A&I dropped to 1-1. Howard Payne defeated Sam Houston 6-0. Southwest Texas lost to McMurry 20-18.
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A&i
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Alpine
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MeMurry
Sam
Powerful Syracuse edge? Big Eight adds to chaos
Syracuse for two weeks has stumbled as Penn State and Army victories reshape the national scene. Ole Miss crushes Vanderbilt 26-0 as Big Ten title contenders Iowa and Ohio State emerge. Baylor, Arkansas stumble, Texas moves up. Oklahoma’s dynasty feels pressure after a 24-0 Texas win.
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Syracuse
Ben Schwartzwalder
Kansas
Orange
Jayhawks
Holy Cross
Pro Football Skins Wide NFL Week With Big Wins
The Cowboys were beaten 26-14 while the Raiders upset the Texans 20-19 on a Jet Smith kickoff return and Charlie Tolar 40 yard burst. The Patriots blanked the Chargers 35-0 as division ties formed. Giants led the East at 3-0 with Browns idle. AFL East led by Houston 3-1, Denver 3-1 atop the West. Major plays by Unitas and McHan highlighted a day of close, high scoring action across leagues.
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Charlie Tolar
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San Francisco
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Houston
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Player Becomes Ill On Flight After Raiders Victory
Oakland Raider linebacker Riley Morris was rushed to a hospital for a checkup after becoming ill on a Dallas to San Francisco flight. He was sent home to recuperate from a bruised back sustained during Oakland’s 2019 AFL victory over Dallas.
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Riley Morris
Dallas
San Francisco
Moyer and Fernandez Face Saturday Madison Square Garden Bout
Welterweight contenders Denny Moyer of Portland and Jorge Fernandez of Argentina meet in a 10 round television fight at Madison Square Garden. Moyer is favored at 85 over Fernandez due to speed and skill. The bout will air nationally on ABC after a schedule shift to replace a postponed title scrap.
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Pro Standings NL Sunday Results Summary
National League Sunday results include Green Bay 35 over Baltimore 21 and New York 19 over Pittsburgh 17. Philadelphia 31 defeated St. Louis 27 while Washington 26 edged Dallas 14. Chicago 34 and Los Angeles 27. San Francisco 14 fell to Detroit 30.
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Unbeaten Lobos and Hawks Lead AAA South Plains
Monahans, Phillips and Lobos remain undefeated in AAA as district action nears mid season. Phillips faces Lamesa while Monahans meets Seminole in 2-AAA, with Monahans, Seminole and Pecos atop the standings. Andrews, upset by Levelland, sits near the top in 1-AAA.
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Five NY tracks join Yonkers in 1961 Sire Stakes plan
New York tracks Batavia Downs Buffalo Raceway Monticello Roosevelt Vernon and Yonkers join Yonkers Raceway in a 1961 New York Sire Stakes plan. Races will be for horses sired by stallions standing the full season on New York Farms.
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NFL Attends Surge Past 37,000 Per Game This Weekend
The NFL averaged more than 37,000 fans per game across six weekend contests while the AFL drew about 21,000 at Dallas for the Oakland Texans clash and 55,377 across three AFL games. The Lions at Detroit drew 49,825 for the Lions versus 49ers, and 47,76 saw crowds in Los Angeles at Chicago. The NFL total for the day reached 224,917.
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Freshmen at Istanbul University Weigh Literature Majors
Of 3,305 incoming freshmen at Istanbul University this year, 1,000 are set to major in literature. The shift signals strong interest in humanities amid Turkish higher education trends.
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MVC Title May Ride On Game
The Missouri Valley Conference football title could be decided in Cincinnati next Saturday as Cincinnati hosts Wichita. Cincinnati seeks its first MVC title since joining in 1957. The Bearcats beat North Texas and face Tulsa after Wichita, with a season loss to Detroit. Wichita opens conference play against Cincinnati after a 28-19 loss to Denver. Tulsa plays Arizona and North Texas at West Texas in non conference games. Tulsa lost to Oklahoma State 28-7. North Texas was crushed by Memphis State 44-0. Experiments at the University of Maryland report a snail speed of three inches per minute.
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